




Colocasia coryli
The Nut-Tree Tussock is a fuzzy caterpillar that looks like a tiny, soft creature. It loves to munch on leaves and can be found in gardens and forests, making it a fun find for little explorers!
Hábitat: Forests
The Nut-Tree Tussock caterpillar is a fuzzy creature, usually green or brown with distinctive humps and bright yellow or red spots along its back. It has prominent black hair tufts on its segments, making it look quite spiky and unique compared to other caterpillars.





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Female moths release special scents called pheromones to attract mates from far away!
Its fluffy 'tussocks' are actually clumps of hair on its body, not fur!
The adult moth doesn't have a mouth and cannot eat, living only to lay eggs!
This caterpillar can survive cold winters by hiding safely inside its strong silken cocoon!
Nut-Tree Tussock has spiky, irritating hairs that help them defend against predators.
Nut-Tree Tussock can change its body color from green to brown that helps them blend perfectly with leaves or bark.
Nut-Tree Tussock can spin a tough silk cocoon that helps them stay safe during their pupa stage.
Nut-Tree Tussock caterpillars munch on leaves from various trees to grow big and strong.
Diferencias por edad: Adult moths do not eat; only the caterpillar stage consumes leaves.

Corylus avellana
Its caterpillars devour the leaves of hazel trees.
Fagus sylvatica
The larvae feed on the foliage of beech trees.
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Parus major
Great tits often prey on the caterpillars and pupae.
Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
El camuflaje describe a los organismos que poseen colores o patrones que les permiten mezclarse con su entorno.
Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.
Los hábitats boscosos son entornos terrestres dominados por una densa cubierta arbórea, que sustentan una gran diversidad de vida animal y vegetal.
Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.
Describe organismos que transfieren polen, permitiendo la fertilización y reproducción de las plantas.
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Always look but don't touch caterpillars, as some can be prickly or make you itchy.
35-40 mm
30-40 mm
7-14 días
8 km/h
Nut-Tree Tussock caterpillars munch on leaves from various trees to grow big and strong.
Forests
Foraging
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