Ruby Quaker (Orthosia rubescens)

Ruby Quaker, a reference photo — Photo: Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Orthosia rubescens, the ruby Quaker, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ruby Quaker being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Orthosia alurina
Orthosia hibisci

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Orthosia
Species: Orthosia rubescens

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