73.032 BF2425 - Nut-tree Tussock - Noctuidae - Colocasia coryli

73.032 BF2425 - Noctuidae - Pantheinae - Colocasia coryli - Nut-tree Tussock

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- 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: 03/04/2025 at Darwin Forest ) - Last recorded April 2025 – 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: April / May / June / July / - On the wing April – July

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

*** Last updated on 4 April 2025 by TD ***

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Wingspan: 27-35mm
Forewing: 14-17mm

Food Plant: Birch and Hazel, Sycamore, Hornbeam & Oak.

Last Recorded Date: 03/04/2025

Last Recorded Year: 2025

Last Recorded By - Dave Evans

Last Recorded General Area - Darwin Forest

IMAGES BELOW: Darley Dale, Derbyshire – Simon Roddis © / Simon Moody © – Uppertown, Ashover, Derbyshire/ Darwin Forest (2025) Dave Evans©