Clouded Drab Orthosia incerta
Clouded Drab Orthosia incerta
73.242 BF2188
Wingspan 35-40 mm.
Exceptionally variable throughout its range, this species varies from relatively plain dark forms to well-marked buff and orange individuals. In the darker forms especially, there is usually a distinctive paler fringe to the forewing.
It flies from March to May, and can be found at sallow blossom as well as at light.
Occupying a range of habitats, it is common over most of Britain.
The larvae feed on a number of trees and shrubs, but especially oak (Quercus).
Exceptionally variable throughout its range, this species varies from relatively plain dark forms to well-marked buff and orange individuals. In the darker forms especially, there is usually a distinctive paler fringe to the forewing.
It flies from March to May, and can be found at sallow blossom as well as at light.
Occupying a range of habitats, it is common over most of Britain.
The larvae feed on a number of trees and shrubs, but especially oak (Quercus).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 51 |
| February | 2,724 |
| March | 56,091 |
| April | 89,711 |
| May | 29,325 |
| June | 669 |
| July | 76 |
| August | 19 |
| September | 13 |
| October | 17 |
| November | 5 |
| December | 22 |
