Noctuidae: Pantheinae

73.032 (BF2425) Nut-tree Tussock Colocasia coryli, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR10372

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General Information

Pupates in leaf litter, in moss or at the base of a tree.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Male comes to light occasionally. Female not.

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Hazel (Corylus avellana), birches (Betula spp.), Beech (Fagus sylvatica), oaks (Quercus spp.), Field Maple (Acer campestre), Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), broadleaved trees
Flying: Two generations, April-mid June and late July-early September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Grey, pink, brown, yellow, black, white, orange
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5