73.032 BF2425

Nut-tree Tussock Colocasia coryli

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Wingspan 27-35 mm.

Fairly common throughout Britain, though more local in the North of England and the Midlands, frequenting mainly woodland.

The larvae are variable in colour feed on a variety of deciduous trees, mostly Birch and Hazel, but also Sycamore, Hornbeam, Oak and others. They generally hide by day between two spun leaves, and feed at night.

The adult is on the wing from April to June and July to September in the south (double brooded); May to June in the north.