Common quaker
Orthosia cerasi
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Noctuidae
Night-flying moth, variable in shade but with clear circles on forewings and white longitudinal lines crossing narrow brown/white bar towards rear.
Captured in light trap - 22nd March, 2022: 2 specimens; 15th April, 2022: 3 specimens: 7 specimens, 20th March, 2023: 5 specimens, 28th March,2023.