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0162 Goat Moth (Cossus cossus) (Linnaeus, 1758) - (Cossidae / Cossinae)


Status: Nb
Notes: The larvae of this family feed internally in living wood or pith and take several years to mature. Whilst full-fed larvae are occasionally found wandering, and adults occasionally visit light, the 'easiest' way to gather evidence of this species is to find a 'Cossus tree', with multiple entrance holes indicating larval workings.

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