Colocasia is a of owlet moths in Noctuidae, Pantheinae. It is distinct from the taro and elephant-ear plant genus that shares the name.

Identification

Colocasia are identified by wing pattern and genital characters used in noctuid . The includes such as the nut-tree tussock, Colocasia coryli.

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Habitat

Colocasia occur in with suitable broad-leaved larval plants, including woodland and forest-edge environments.

Distribution

in the are recorded in the Palearctic and Nearctic faunas; ranges vary by species.

Diet

Caterpillars feed on the foliage of broad-leaved trees and shrubs. Colocasia coryli, for example, is associated with including hazel and birch in British records.

Behavior

are . Caterpillars conceal themselves among leaves or in spun foliage while feeding.

Ecological Role

Colocasia larvae transfer plant production into and serve as prey for , birds, and other .

Human Relevance

No general medical importance is established. Localized plant damage depends on the and abundance of larvae.

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