About Common Quaker
A drab but very common spring moth attracted to sallow blossom. Variable brown coloring. Named 'quaker' for its plain, modest appearance. Larvae feed on many deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Named 'Quaker' because its plain brown appearance was compared to the modest dress of the Quaker community.
Distribution
Where Common Quaker can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
Cite This Page
APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Common Quaker (Orthosia cerasi). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/common-quaker
MLA:
"Common Quaker." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/common-quaker.