Orthosia cruda (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) (Family Noctuidae)

Forewing Length: 12-15mm
Wingspan: 25-30mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? April - June (Winter) March - April
(Earliest: 28.3)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows

Wet Forest

Gardens
Food:
(Larva)
(Polyphagous)

Crataegus

Rosa canina

Betula pubescens

Corylus avellana

Quercus robur

Salix caprea
Parasitoids:
Ichneumon confusor Larva

Microplitis mediator Larva

Several Tachinidae Larvae
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Many Braconidae Larvae

Many Tachinidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Orthosia cruda
Orthosia cruda
Nature Spot: Small Quaker - Orthosia cruda
Lepidoptera and Their Ecology: Orthosia cruda
Lepiforum: Orthosia cruda
Plant Parasites of Europe: Orthosia cruda


Pictures © 2003 J.K. Lindsey, 2015 R. Thunus

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