Cossus cossus - Moth, Cossidae, Europe, Wingspan, Caterpillar

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Goat Moth (Cossus cossus) is a moth of the family Cossidae. It is found in Europe.This is a large heavy moth with a wingspan of 68 96 mm. The wings are greyish brown and marked with fine dark cross lines. The moth flies from April to August depending on the location. The caterpillars feed in the trunks and branches of a wide variety of trees (see list below), taking three or four years to mature.