73.032 BF2425  -  Noctuidae -  Pantheinae - Colocasia coryli - Nut-tree Tussock Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Noctuidae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A small, robust and thickset furry moth. Broad and rounded forewing, usually dark-brown at the basal half and light grey to light brown at the outer half. Male has densely pectinate antennae.
Distribution:  (Last record: 20/05/2023 at Long Eaton )  -  Last recorded April 2023 – A resident that is local and uncommon in Derbyshire. Although described as an indicator species of ancient woodlands, this moth seems to be confined to the woodlands of the northern central area of the county and appears to be absent from the ancient woodlands in the south. 
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  -  On the wing May – July Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Simon Roddis, Simon Moody  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 27-35mm
Forewing: 14-17mm
Food Plant: Birch and Hazel, Sycamore, Hornbeam & Oak.
Last Recorded Date: 20/05/2023
Last Recorded By: Marion Bryce
Last Recorded General Area: Long Eaton
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:   Darley Dale, Derbyshire – Simon Roddis ©  /  Simon Moody © – Uppertown, Ashover, Derbyshire

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