description Nut-tree Tussock Moth Overview
Nut-tree Tussock, Colocasia coryli, is a moth of the family Noctuidae found across the Palearctic and commonly recorded in Britain. Adults have gray to brown forewings and a wingspan of roughly 27 to 35 millimetres. The larvae feed mainly on hazel and birch, but may also use sycamore, hornbeam, oak, and other deciduous trees. They often hide between leaves spun together during the day and feed at night.
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What is the scientific name of the Nut-tree Tussock Moth?
The Nut-tree Tussock is Colocasia coryli, a moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found across the Palearctic and is commonly recorded in Britain.
How large is a Nut-tree Tussock Moth?
The adult has a wingspan of roughly 27 to 35 millimetres. Its gray-to-brown forewings can help distinguish it when combined with a regional moth guide.
What plants do Nut-tree Tussock caterpillars use?
The larvae feed mainly on hazel and birch. They may also use sycamore and other broad-leaved trees, so the species is associated with leafy woodland and hedgerow habitats.
Why is it called the Nut-tree Tussock?
The name reflects the species’ association with nut-bearing host plants such as hazel. The scientific name is Colocasia coryli, and the adult is a Noctuidae moth rather than a butterfly.
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