Blossom Underwing (Orthosia miniosa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 15-17mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, early March-late April
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status: Local

Habitat

Mature oak woodland and old hedgerows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 11 (4.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in April 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 18 March to 22 April

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 11 May to 22 May

Similar Species

Great Staughton

Small Quaker Orthosia cruda

Great Staughton

Common Quaker Orthosia cerasi

2183 (ABH73.243) Blossom Underwing Orthosia miniosa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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