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73.032 ~ 2425 ~ Nut-tree Tussock ~
Colocasia coryli
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
A common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 30-38mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Broadleaved woodland.
Foodplant
Broadleaf trees.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon in the leaf litter or under moss. Larva Late May-early July and September-early October, feeding mainly at night.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 26th Apr 2009, Commins Coch
Photo by MDH, 19th May 2010, Llanfyllin
Photo by MW, 29th July 2013, Cors Dyfi
Photo by MW, 29th July 2013, Cors Dyfi
Photo by GBC, 18th Aug 2014, Lake Vyrnwy
Early instar