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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©

73.032 BF2425 - Nut-tree Tussock - Noctuidae - Colocasia coryli
Nut-tree Tussock – Noctuidae – Colocasia coryli
Nut-tree Tussock - Noctuidae - Colocasia coryli
Nut-tree Tussock – Noctuidae – Colocasia coryli
Nut-tree Tussock - Dave Evans
Nut-tree Tussock – Colocasia coryli – Dave Evans
73.032 BF2425 - Nut-tree Tussock - Noctuidae - Colocasia coryli
Nut-tree Tussock – Noctuidae – Colocasia coryli
Nut-tree Tussock - 3rd April 2025 - Darwin Forest - Dave Evans
Nut-tree Tussock – 3rd April 2025 – Darwin Forest – Dave Evans
73.032 BF2425 - Nut-tree Tussock - Noctuidae - Colocasia coryli
Nut-tree Tussock - Noctuidae - Colocasia coryli
Nut-tree Tussock - Dave Evans
73.032 BF2425 - Nut-tree Tussock - Noctuidae - Colocasia coryli
Nut-tree Tussock - 3rd April 2025 - Darwin Forest - Dave Evans


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Nut-tree Tussock - 3rd April 2025 - Darwin Forest - Dave Evans

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

Found 93 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 13 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 80 from Before 2020
Flying
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

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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 – 93 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
sheffieldSK38M04/06/20251adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42141583
Chatsworth Park caravan site, Derbys.SK27K20/05/20251adultRussell Nevinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48710486
Chatsworth Park caravan site, Derbys.SK27K19/05/20251adultRussell Nevinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48710473
Darwin ForestSK26X03/04/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40662242
Matlock DELN, UKSK26X27/05/20231Adultnadinesnowsillvc57_irecords_extractiBRC30527030
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X20/05/20231AdultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34621063
BelperSK34N25/04/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35299102
Derbyshire, England, GBSK26X10/05/20221Adultnadinesnowsillvc57_irecords_extractiBRC25321893
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F23/04/20211adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29302848
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N13/05/20201adultBARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K.Danes_2019-2021790
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N09/05/20201adultBARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K.Danes_2019-2021794
Bar Cottage, Bar Rd, BaslowSK27L25/04/20201adultTATTESFIELD, Dr P.Danes_2019-2021813
Bar Cottage, Bar Rd, BaslowSK27L23/04/20201adultTATTESFIELD, Dr P.Danes_2019-2021818
Rydal Close, Dronfield Woodhouse, DronfieldSK37J23/08/20191adultKAY, Mr P.Danes_2019-20211020
Whitwell Wood (centre area), Whitwell, WorksopSK57J17/06/20172AdultDave Budworth;D. Brumbill;D.A. Clarke;D.A. Smith;Kvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPYZU
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X31/07/20161AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP4PW
Welbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T16/06/20161AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQJQ3
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X15/06/20161AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPL7J
Yew Tree FarmSK36H03/06/20161adultSinnott, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38922720
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X09/05/20151AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP2ID
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X07/06/20141AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP2DQ
Hillside, The Hillock, Curbur, CalverSK27M02/06/20141AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLE91
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T21/05/20141AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP2BV
Brushfield Spar Quarry, Monsal Dale, Little LongstoneSK17Q17/05/20143AdultCLARKE, Mr D.A., BUDWORTH, Mr D., PATRICK, Mr P., vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKEQN
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J20/06/20131adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45517161
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R29/05/20121AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL5W3
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R29/05/20121AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPLYP
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R27/05/20121AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK8N1
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R27/05/20121AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK8ND
Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South DarleySK26A27/05/20121AdultR. Hawksworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKFYM
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R27/05/20121AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOYC9
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R22/05/20121AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJU6Q
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R22/05/20121AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPNIS
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R09/05/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKZH9
Holmsfield Park Wood, Holmsfield, DronfieldSK37E06/05/20113AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJRDI
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R06/05/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKZE0
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R24/04/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKE8P
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D06/06/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKD8D
Back Lane,GlapwellSK46T15/05/20101AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKRH1
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T15/05/20101AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOXVS
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R07/06/20081AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLFTP
Whitwell Wood (centre area), Whitwell, WorksopSK57J18/06/20061AdultC. Stubbsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJCKD
Newboundmill Lane,PleasleySK56C07/06/20061AdultC. Stubbsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI7AM
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S25/05/20061AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJBOR
Darley ForestSK26X26/05/20059AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ8H5
Halldale Wood,nr Darley Dale (site not precise)SK26X20/05/20044AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ574
Back Lane,GlapwellSK46T15/05/20041AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ557
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T15/05/20041AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPH5O
Flash Lane,Beeley Moor (site not precise)SK26Z13/05/20041AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIBZX
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N06/05/20041AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHPQO
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N06/05/20041AdultB. Barnacle;K. Barnaclevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ1SY
Flash Lane,Beeley Moor (site not precise)SK26X16/05/200210AdultA. Butler;B.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ2LO
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R15/05/20021AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ2LK
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R12/05/20001AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHO8T
Beeley Moor (Flash Lane) (site not precise)SK26X30/04/19975AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJHDK
Flash Lane (Darley Forest), Beeley MoorSK26X25/05/19927AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIVWK
Whitwell Wood,WhitwellSK57E30/05/19901AdultR.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHKRP
Whitwell Wood,WhitwellSK57J30/05/19901AdultR.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHKS5
Whitwell Wood,WhitwellSK57E30/05/19901AdultR.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WON9M
Whitwell Wood,Whitwell,WorksopSK57J30/05/19901AdultR.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ3YV
Johnnygate, Barlow, ChesterfieldSK37C14/05/19901AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHKQT
Johnnygate, Barlow, ChesterfieldSK37C14/05/19901AdultR.T. Doncastervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ51X
Johnnygate, Barlow, ChesterfieldSK37C03/05/19901AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI0PA
Johnnygate, Barlow, ChesterfieldSK37C03/05/19901AdultR.T. Doncastervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ51H
Johnnygate, Barlow, ChesterfieldSK37C02/05/19901AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIU6Z
Johnnygate, Barlow, ChesterfieldSK37C02/05/19901AdultR.T. Doncastervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ51F
Johnnygate, Barlow, ChesterfieldSK37C17/06/19891AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHKFM
Johnnygate, Barlow, ChesterfieldSK37C17/06/19891AdultR.T. Doncastervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WORSD
Hell Bank Plantation, Beeley Moor (site not precise)SK26Z28/05/19881AdultA. Jenkinsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIE5W
Beeley Lodge, ChatsworthSK26U09/06/19843AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIQHT
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth ParkSK26U09/06/19843AdultA.C. Warnevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOONI
Beeley Lodge, ChatsworthSK26U08/06/19847AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIQHS
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth ParkSK26U08/06/19847AdultA.C. Warnevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOONH
Whitwell Wood, Whitwell (site not precise)SK57J04/05/19841AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIDX2
Skinner St, Creswell, WorksopSK57H04/06/19831AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIPNR
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z03/06/198318AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIPNL
Beeley Lodge, ChatsworthSK26U22/05/19821AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJHTP
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth ParkSK26U22/05/19821AdultA.C. Warnevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ14X
Beeley Lodge, ChatsworthSK26U15/05/19821AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIDTL
Beeley Lodge, ChatsworthSK26U15/05/19822AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIDU0
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth ParkSK26U15/05/19821AdultA.C. Warnevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPJ74
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth ParkSK26U15/05/19822AdultA.C. Warnevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPJ7C
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F01/08/19752AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIJAO
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F19/07/19751AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIJ7Y
Manners Wood,BakewellSK26J05/06/19601AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIGOW
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T16/05/19601AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVOY
Moorend, BeeleySK26T16/05/19601AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPIT0
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T04/05/19601AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIGIP
Moorend, BeeleySK26T04/05/19601AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ07G
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T14/05/19591AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIFWD
Moorend, BeeleySK26T14/05/19591AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPZF9
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T13/05/19591AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIFVV
Moorend, BeeleySK26T13/05/19591AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSC9

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