Common Quaker

Orthosia cerasi

Common
Common Quaker — photo 1 Common Quaker — photo 2 Common Quaker — photo 3

Description

Green caterpillar speckled with yellow. Clear dorsal line.

Information

FamilyNoctuidae
Size3–4 cm
Hairinessglabre
Observation periodApril to July
DistributionThroughout France and all of Europe.
ToxicityNo
RarityCommon

Host plants

  • Beech
  • Oak
  • Willow
  • Hazel
  • Bramble
  • Cherry
  • Blackthorn

Notes

Very common, one of the most widespread moths in Europe.

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