73.032 BF2425 - Nut-tree Tussock - Noctuidae - Colocasia coryli
73.032 BF2425  – Nut-tree Tussock  – Colocasia coryli  – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Macro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –      
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Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Noctuidae  >> Pantheinae
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: 3 April 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. 
General Comment: None
Flight Period: April /  May /  June /  July –  On the wing April – July Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Simon Roddis, Simon Moody/ Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 27-35mm
Forewing: 14-17mm
Food Plant: Birch and Hazel, Sycamore, Hornbeam & Oak.
Last Recorded Year: 2025
Last Recorded By – Dave Evans
Last Recorded General Area – Darwin Forest

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



Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1959 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Colocasia coryli

Found 84 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 13 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 71 from Before 2020
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Bedrock Geology ** indirectly affects moth distribution by influencing the type of habitat and food plants available in an area. In turn, this may affect the types of moths that can thrive, or where they can most likely be found.


NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Colocasia coryli

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Note – the NBN Atlas datasets are listed in the map below and vary in their currency (uptodateness) – however, the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.

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Monthly Records By Year: Colocasia coryli
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Colocasia coryli
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )

First/Last Recorded Dates: Colocasia coryli
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

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Recordings By Year: Colocasia coryli
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Colocasia coryli
AGR: 0%   |   Total % Change: 0%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Colocasia coryli
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Colocasia coryli

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Colocasia coryli – 84 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site Name Tetrad Date Count Stage Recorder Source RecordKey
sheffield SK38M 04/06/2025 1 adult Turner, Jan vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42141583
Chatsworth Park caravan site, Derbys. SK27K 20/05/2025 1 adult Russell Nevin vc57_irecords_extract iBRC48710486
Chatsworth Park caravan site, Derbys. SK27K 19/05/2025 1 adult Russell Nevin vc57_irecords_extract iBRC48710473
Darwin Forest SK26X 03/04/2025 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC40662242
Matlock DELN, UK SK26X 27/05/2023 1 Adult nadinesnowsill vc57_irecords_extract iBRC30527030
Long Eaton - Marlborough Road SK43X 20/05/2023 1 Adult Bryce, Marion vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34621063
Belper SK34N 25/04/2023 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35299102
Derbyshire, England, GB SK26X 10/05/2022 1 Adult nadinesnowsill vc57_irecords_extract iBRC25321893
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UK SK28F 23/04/2021 1 adult Miles, Claire vc57_irecords_extract iBRC29302848
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, Froggatt SK27N 13/05/2020 1 adult BARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K. Danes_2019-2021 790
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, Froggatt SK27N 09/05/2020 1 adult BARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K. Danes_2019-2021 794
Bar Cottage, Bar Rd, Baslow SK27L 25/04/2020 1 adult TATTESFIELD, Dr P. Danes_2019-2021 813
Bar Cottage, Bar Rd, Baslow SK27L 23/04/2020 1 adult TATTESFIELD, Dr P. Danes_2019-2021 818
Rydal Close, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield SK37J 23/08/2019 1 adult KAY, Mr P. Danes_2019-2021 1020
Whitwell Wood (centre area), Whitwell, Worksop SK57J 17/06/2017 2 Adult Dave Budworth;D. Brumbill;D.A. Clarke;D.A. Smith;K vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPYZU
Pleasley Pit CP, Pleasley SK46X 31/07/2016 1 Adult B.J.N. Hill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP4PW
Welbeck Drive, Wingerworth SK36T 16/06/2016 1 Adult B.J.N. Hill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQJQ3
Pleasley Pit CP, Pleasley SK46X 15/06/2016 1 Adult B.J.N. Hill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPL7J
Yew Tree Farm SK36H 03/06/2016 1 adult Sinnott, Tony vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38922720
Pleasley Pit CP, Pleasley SK46X 09/05/2015 1 Adult B.J.N. Hill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP2ID
Pleasley Pit CP, Pleasley SK46X 07/06/2014 1 Adult B.J.N. Hill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP2DQ
Hillside, The Hillock, Curbur, Calver SK27M 02/06/2014 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OLE91
Back Lane, Glapwell SK46T 21/05/2014 1 Adult J. Culpin vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP2BV
Brushfield Spar Quarry, Monsal Dale, Little Longstone SK17Q 17/05/2014 3 Adult CLARKE, Mr D.A., BUDWORTH, Mr D., PATRICK, Mr P., vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKEQN
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE SK37J 20/06/2013 1 adult Williamson, Andy vc57_irecords_extract iBRC45517161
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale SK26R 29/05/2012 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OL5W3
Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South Darley SK26A 27/05/2012 1 Adult R. Hawksworth vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKFYM
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale SK26R 27/05/2012 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OK8N1
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 27/05/2012 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OK8ND
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale SK26R 22/05/2012 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPNIS
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale SK26R 09/05/2011 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKZH9
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale SK26R 06/05/2011 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKZE0
Holmsfield Park Wood, Holmsfield, Dronfield SK37E 06/05/2011 3 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJRDI
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale SK26R 24/04/2011 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKE8P
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 06/06/2010 1 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKD8D
Back Lane,Glapwell SK46T 15/05/2010 1 Adult J. Culpin vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKRH1
Back Lane, Glapwell SK46T 15/05/2010 1 Adult J. Culpin vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOXVS
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 07/06/2008 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OLFTP
Whitwell Wood (centre area), Whitwell, Worksop SK57J 18/06/2006 1 Adult C. Stubbs vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJCKD
Newboundmill Lane,Pleasley SK56C 07/06/2006 1 Adult C. Stubbs vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OI7AM
Ault Hucknall,Glapwell SK46S 25/05/2006 1 Adult M.E. Bradley vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJBOR
Darley Forest SK26X 26/05/2005 9 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ8H5
Halldale Wood,nr Darley Dale (site not precise) SK26X 20/05/2004 4 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ574
Back Lane,Glapwell SK46T 15/05/2004 1 Adult J. Culpin vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ557
Back Lane, Glapwell SK46T 15/05/2004 1 Adult J. Culpin vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPH5O
Flash Lane,Beeley Moor (site not precise) SK26Z 13/05/2004 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIBZX
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,Froggatt SK27N 06/05/2004 1 Adult B. Barnacle;K. Barnacle vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ1SY
Flash Lane,Beeley Moor (site not precise) SK26X 16/05/2002 10 Adult A. Butler;B.L. Statham vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ2LO
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale SK26R 15/05/2002 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ2LK
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale SK26R 12/05/2000 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHO8T
Beeley Moor (Flash Lane) (site not precise) SK26X 30/04/1997 5 Adult B.L. Statham vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJHDK
Flash Lane (Darley Forest), Beeley Moor SK26X 25/05/1992 7 Adult B.L. Statham vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIVWK
Whitwell Wood,Whitwell SK57E 30/05/1990 1 Adult R.F. Botterill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WON9M
Whitwell Wood,Whitwell SK57J 30/05/1990 1 Adult R.F. Botterill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHKS5
Whitwell Wood,Whitwell,Worksop SK57J 30/05/1990 1 Adult R.F. Botterill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ3YV
Johnnygate, Barlow, Chesterfield SK37C 14/05/1990 1 Adult R.T. Doncaster vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ51X
Johnnygate, Barlow, Chesterfield SK37C 03/05/1990 1 Adult R.T. Doncaster vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ51H
Johnnygate, Barlow, Chesterfield SK37C 02/05/1990 1 Adult R.T. Doncaster vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ51F
Johnnygate, Barlow, Chesterfield SK37C 17/06/1989 1 Adult R.T. Doncaster vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WORSD
Hell Bank Plantation, Beeley Moor (site not precise) SK26Z 28/05/1988 1 Adult A. Jenkins vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIE5W
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth SK26U 09/06/1984 3 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIQHT
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth Park SK26U 09/06/1984 3 Adult A.C. Warne vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOONI
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth SK26U 08/06/1984 7 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIQHS
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth Park SK26U 08/06/1984 7 Adult A.C. Warne vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOONH
Whitwell Wood, Whitwell (site not precise) SK57J 04/05/1984 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIDX2
Skinner St, Creswell, Worksop SK57H 04/06/1983 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIPNR
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies) SK26Z 03/06/1983 18 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIPNL
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth SK26U 22/05/1982 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJHTP
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth Park SK26U 22/05/1982 1 Adult A.C. Warne vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ14X
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth SK26U 15/05/1982 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIDTL
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth SK26U 15/05/1982 2 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIDU0
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth Park SK26U 15/05/1982 1 Adult A.C. Warne vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPJ74
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth Park SK26U 15/05/1982 2 Adult A.C. Warne vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPJ7C
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long Eaton SK43F 01/08/1975 2 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIJAO
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long Eaton SK43F 19/07/1975 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIJ7Y
Manners Wood,Bakewell SK26J 05/06/1960 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIGOW
Moorend, Beeley, Matlock SK26T 16/05/1960 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHVOY
Moorend, Beeley SK26T 16/05/1960 1 Adult B.S. Fletcher vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPIT0
Moorend, Beeley, Matlock SK26T 04/05/1960 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIGIP
Moorend, Beeley SK26T 04/05/1960 1 Adult B.S. Fletcher vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ07G
Moorend, Beeley, Matlock SK26T 14/05/1959 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIFWD
Moorend, Beeley SK26T 14/05/1959 1 Adult B.S. Fletcher vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPZF9
Moorend, Beeley, Matlock SK26T 13/05/1959 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIFVV
Moorend, Beeley SK26T 13/05/1959 1 Adult B.S. Fletcher vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOSC9

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