2190 Hebrew Character, Orthosia gothica, (Linnaeus, 1758)
National Status :
Common
Local Status :
Resident (SMP Status 1)
Distribution and abundance :
Widespread and abundant
Habitats :
Can appear in any habitat
Flight Period :
Single-brooded; mid-February to mid-June
Larval foodplants :
Various broad-leaved trees, shrubs amd herbaceous plants - found locally on oak and Hazel
Morley's Final Catalogue :
Excessively abundant on sallow-blossorn, and occasionally at light, throughout Suffolk.
Wingspan details :
Forewing 15-17mm, Wingspan 30-40mm
Identification
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Further Photographs
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Larva - Milden (7.vi.2003) © A Prichard
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Ipswich, Suffolk (ii.2003) © N Sherman
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Found on Oak - Ipswich, Suffolk (vi.2002) © N Sherman
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Thetford (7.iii.2001) © L Gregory
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Weakly marked form - Ipswich, Suffolk (iv.2005) © Neil Sherman
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Brownish form - Ipswich, Suffolk (iv.2005) © Neil Sherman
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Ipswich, Suffolk (iii.2008) © Neil Sherman
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Thetford, Norfolk (23.iv.2009) © Lee Gregory
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