Hantsmoths

The Lepidoptera (Moths and Butterflies) of Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Photo © Mike Wall

Twin-spotted Quaker

Anorthoa munda

Checklist Number
73.250 [B&F: 2189]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:	Noctuidae
Subfamily:	Hadeninae
Genus:	Anorthoa
Species:	munda
Authority:	([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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Common in broad-leaved woodland and gardens throughout England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 38-44 mm. Larva feeds on Sessile and Pedunculate Oak, Sallow, Aspen, Field Maple, Ash, Honeysuckle and Hop, over-wintering as a pupa.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records

Very occasional

Irregular

Uncommon

Off-peak, but not unusual

Off-peak, but not unusual

Main flight time

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Adult
Larval

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

Basingstoke, Hampshire VC12
18/03/2009
MV Light Trap
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire VC12
16/03/2004
Robinson 125W MV
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire VC12
18/03/2005
Robinson 125W MV
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

Harewood Forest, Hampshire VC12
27/05/2006
Field observation - Larva
Tim Norriss
Photo © Tim Norriss

Basingstoke, Hampshire VC12
12/03/2012
MV Light Trap
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

Basingstoke, Hampshire VC12
21/03/2012
MV Light Trap
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

Basingstoke, Hampshire VC12
25/03/2011
MV Light Trap
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

Greywell, Hampshire VC12
02/04/2003
Skinner 125W MV - Pale form ab.immaculata
Paul Boswell
Photo © Mike Wall

Reddings Inclosure, Forest of Dean, Monmouthshire
31/05/2006
Field observation - Found on bramble
Dave Green
Photo © David G Green