Orthosia revicta
(Morrison, 1876)
Subdued Quaker, rusty whitesided caterpillar
Orthosia revicta, commonly known as the Subdued Quaker, is a of cutworm moth in the Noctuidae. It is native to North America and has been recorded across Canada and the northern United States. Like other members of the Orthosia, it is an early spring-emerging species. The species was originally described by Morrison in 1876 under the basionym Taeniocampa revicta.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orthosia revicta: /ɔrˈθoʊsiə riˈvɪkta/
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Distribution
North America. Documented records include the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the U.S. state of Vermont.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Taeniocampa revicta by Morrison in 1876, later transferred to the Orthosia.
Observation frequency
The has accumulated 1,669 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.