2022 Annual Report for: Geometridae / Ennominae

For species seen in 2022 that had less than or equal to 100 records, full details are included; for more common species, the earliest, latest and highest count by vice-county are shown. The narrative for each species is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species. The tables in each species account summarise the previous status, and that for the current year.

For the maps, all records prior to 2022 are shown by a blue dot (the larger the dot, the more recent), with the current year's records shown in red. As previous records are superimposed on any report for 2022, new sites have greater emphasis (i.e. will show as 'more red').

In the species accounts, an asterisk next to a location indicates a new 10km square record; earliest ever dates are highlighted in orange, and latest ever in red. Initials in the species accounts refer to the recorders listed here. Please get in touch if you identify any omissions or errors, in particular if you have records that have yet to be submitted. Details of how to submit records can be found here.

70.205 [B&F: 1884] Magpie Abraxas grossulariata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common on moorland, in gardens and allotments throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but far less common than in the past - it used to be a common garden moth throughout the region. Wingspan 42-48 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Heather, Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Hazel, Black Currant, Red Currant, Gooseberry and Spindle.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1054478419512021
111846208919512021
1268692219512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1042668
115412717
1245583

Records by year

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Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 8 (IOu) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 8 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: St Leonards, 30 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 12 Aug, 1 (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 05 Aug, 17 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Shipton Bellinger, 30 Jul, 1 (AJB) Latest: Whitehill, 22 Jul, 1 (ASto) Max count: Nether Wallop, 08 Aug, 3 (GCE)

70.206 [B&F: 1885] Clouded Magpie Abraxas sylvata (Scopoli, 1763) - Local

Local in woodland, in England, Wales and Ireland, but sparsely distributed. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight only two breeding colonies are known, in Parkhurst Forest on the Island and in Ashford Hangers on the mainland, but single specimens turn up from time to time all over the area. Wingspan 38-44 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Wych Elm and English Elm, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105518718562021
11362519512021
12244519512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1012153
12111

Records by year

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Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: West High Down quarries, three, 12 Jul (IOu); Fort Victoria Country Park, Freshwater, present, field observation, 07 Jul (ODav); Parkhurst Forest, one, 02 Jul; Shanklin, one, 05 Jul; one, 06 Jul; two, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, field observation, 18 Jul; two, 20 Jul; one, 03 Aug; one, 04 Aug; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 09 Jul (IOu);

VC12: Chilbolton*, one, 18 Jul (GCE)

70.207 [B&F: 1887] Clouded Border Lomaspilis marginata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, marshes, river-banks and heathland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 24-28 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Aspen, Poplar, Sallow, Willow and Hazel, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101037338819722021
1176771362919002021
122752657519512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
108818318
1129248311
128513612

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 2 (IOu) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 2 (IOu) Max count: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 18 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 15 Apr, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 08 Jul, 2 (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 09 Jul, 11 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 5 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 13 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Pamber Forest, 18 Jul, 12 (GJD)

70.208 [B&F: 1888] Scorched Carpet Ligdia adustata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout much of southern England, especially where there are calcareous soils. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, mainly on the chalk but also in the New Forest, and in gardens. Wingspan 25-30 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Spindle, and on Evergreen Spindle in gardens, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1041352519772021
111791197719512021
121077114319512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1052758
111161264
121101364

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Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 2 (IOu) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: Osborne Wood, 18 Jul, 8 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: St Leonards, 30 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 15 Jun, 1 (RFC) Max count: Old Winchester Hill, 27 May, 4 (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 28 Apr, 1 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 16 Aug, 1 (BGD) Max count: Nether Wallop, 28 Apr, 4 (GCE)

70.209 [B&F: 1888b] Ringed Border Stegania cararia (Hübner, 1790) - Vagrant/Accidental

A rare but increasing immigrant from continental Europe (a local species with a wide distribution from France eastwards across Russia), which first appeared on Jersey in 1981. First recorded in mainland Britain in Somerset in July 2009, and the first record in our area was of one in Southsea, Hampshire in July 2010. Breeding was confirmed in Kent in 2017, and it is now known to be resident in at least three broad localities in that county, particularly in the Folkestone/Hythe area. With multiple individuals reported from the Osborne area of the Isle of Wight in 2022, a local colony must now be established in our area, and there is no reason to suspect that the range of this species will not increase.

Wingspan 20-23mm. Difficult to mistake with any other species. The larval foodplant is Populus sp.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120212021
113220102021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1011313
11122

Records by year

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Osborne Wood, 13, 18 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Needs Ore NNR, two, 09 Jul (CNB)

70.211 [B&F: 1889] Peacock Moth Macaria notata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland and scrubby heathland throughout much of southern England, north-western England and western Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common throughout, and often very common in birch woodland. Wingspan 28-32 mm. The main confusion species is Sharp-angled Peacock M. alternata, which see. Larva feeds on Birch and Sallow, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10684719782021
111119131319512021
1250176119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
106158
1148779
1228336

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 14 Aug; one, 23 Aug; Osborne Wood, one, 13 Aug (IOu); Wootton Bridge, two, 16 May; eight, 18 May; two, 19 May (BJon);

VC11: Avon Heath Country Park, one, 23 Aug (Rbis); Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 09 May (JPuz); Holidays Hill Inclosure, one, 13 May (AMD); The Commons, Roydon, NF, one, field observation, 09 May (PWic); Ashurst, NF, one, field observation, 29 May (MBri); Marchwood, one, 31 Jul (CTha); Beaulieu, one, 07 Aug (MMcM); Woodlands, NF, present, 18 May (RBW); one, 30 Jul (CJon); Stanbrige Earls, two, 03 Aug (JRM); Romsey, one, 16 Apr; two, 10 May; one, 21 Jul (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, two, 20 Aug (CNB); Dibden Purlieu, one, 19 Jul; one, 31 Jul (RAC); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 05 Aug; one, 12 Aug; one, 13 Aug (KArb); Allbrook, one, 28 Apr (SIng); Botley Wood, three, 15 Apr (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); two, , 29 Apr; six, 20 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Fareham, one, 13 Aug (MLO); Botley, one, 20 Jul (SLB); Wickham, one, 19 May; three, 24 Jul; one, 02 Aug; two, 08 Aug (JRDS); West Walk, one, 22 Apr (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); nine, 13 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); four, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); West Meon, two, , 06 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Old Winchester Hill, one, , 05 Aug; one, 05 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Horndean, present, 17 May (PHog); Hurn, two, 24 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 01 Aug; two, 02 Aug; three, 03 Aug; one, 13 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 27 Jul; one, 05 Aug (S&SLan); Needs Ore NNR, two, 29 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 18 Jul (GCE); Alresford, present, field observation, 13 Aug (iNat); Pamber Forest, one, 17 Jun; one, 16 May; one, 06 Jun; one, 26 Jul; two, 29 Jul; two, 15 Aug; one, 24 Aug (GJD); Whitehill, one, 03 Aug (ASto); Blacknest, one, 02 Aug (MAng); Broxhead Common, six, 04 Aug (KBW, HthRT det. KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 07 Jul; one, 28 Jul (ASwa); Farnham, present, 01 Aug; present, 12 Aug (iNat); Fleet Pond, one, 18 Jul (MHals); Yateley Common, one, 27 May; one, field observation, 18 May; one, 27 May; one, swept, 16 May; one, 14 May; Blackwater, two, 16 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 09 Aug (BGD); Farnborough, one, 30 Jul (KBW)

70.212 [B&F: 1890] Sharp-angled Peacock Macaria alternata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, scrubby heathland and sand-dunes throughout much of England, more commonly in the south. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common throughout, being the rather more common of the two similar Macaria species. Wingspan 27-32 mm. The main confusion species is Peacock Moth M. notata, but in M. alternata there is usually an indistinct grey band running through the blotch in the centre of the forewing, across both forewing and hindwing, and the apical markings are bolder, accentuating the more pointed apex and deeper notch in the termen. Larva feeds on Sallow, Blackthorn, Sea Buckthorn and Alder, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1056488419432021
11485374147132021
12736117619512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
108114910
1125542611
12771168

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 25 Jul, 2 (RTer) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 4 (IOu) Max count: Osborne Wood, 13 Aug, 10 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 05 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 26 Aug, 1 (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 16 Jul, 11 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 19 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 07 Aug, 1 (KBW) Max count: Pamber Forest, 03 May, 8 (GJD)

70.214 [B&F: 1893] Tawny-barred Angle Macaria liturata (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in coniferous woodland, plantations and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-34 mm. Worn specimens could be misidentified as Dusky Peacock M. signaria, an extremely rare immigrant, which see. Larva feeds on various coniferous trees, including Scots Pine and Norway Spruce, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101037918562021
112787316119512021
12913147519512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1082410
1110816718
126416723

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No Larval records to show.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 04 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 2 (IOu) Max count: Osborne Wood, 13 Aug, 10 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 12 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Lower Sandy Down, East Boldre, 31 Aug, 3 (DMor) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 20 Aug, 18 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 14 Aug, 2 (KBW) Max count: Whitehill, 12 Aug, 23 (ASto)

70.217 [B&F: 1896] Rannoch Looper Macaria brunneata (Thunberg, 1784) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Na) breeding in long-established birch and coniferous woodland in parts of eastern Scotland; also appearing as a migrant on the southern coasts of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight at least four were recorded in the county in 2009, the first since 1997, part of a large influx to the country from the continent (back tracking indicates an origin in the Alps) with more than twenty-five records across the southern half of the country and in the Channel Islands - more than half the past total seen in England. Wingspan 25-30 mm. Habitually holds its wings at rest in a closed position reminiscent of (and therefore mistakable for) Dingy Shell Euchoeca nebulata. Larva feeds on Bilberry and Cowberry.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106819972011
11293919882011
12182319602011

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: Fleet, one, 07 Jun (MHals)

70.218 [B&F: 1894] Latticed Heath Chiasmia clathrata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Ireland only

Common in farmland, gardens, calcareous grassland, acid heathland and moorland throughout most of the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight quite common on the chalk and in waste places with clover, and also found in clover crops. Wingspan 26-32 mm. Flies both by day, in warm sunshine, and at night. Although distinctive, it has been confused with Common Heath Ematurga atomaria, but only Latticed Heath has such conspicuous, black veins; there is a confusing black form alboguttata, which is best distinguished by the chequered fringes. Larva feeds on Hare's-foot Clover, White Clover, Red Clover, Bird's-foot Trefoil and Lucerne, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10291419512020
1115314519452021
1213611419512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11441

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Newport, one, 04 Sep (DPl);

VC11: Roe South, NF, one, field observation, 13 May (JaFre); Black Down, NF, one, field observation, 15 Jul (LHan); Brownwich cliffs, one, 02 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); North Solent NNR, one, 10 May (MMcM)

70.221 [B&F: 1901] Little Thorn Cepphis advenaria (Hübner, 1790) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Nb) in open woodland, woodland rides and scrub in southern England (Hampshire and adjoining counties) and from north Somerset up through Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire into Herefordshire, with a few isolated populations elsewhere in England and southern Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local but quite frequent in many woodland localities. Wingspan 27-30 mm. Small size renders this 'thorn' fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Bramble, in neutral or basic habitats, or Bilberry in those which are acid, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1018121018002021
1145447318002021
1210618419002021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1014194
118103
12331

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 02 Jun (RTer); Mottistone Common, one, field observation, 18 May (SSib det. JRB); Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, 24 Apr (PBar); Parkhurst Forest, two, 26 May (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 22 May; one, 22 Aug (JHa); Shanklin, one, 16 May; one, 22 May; two, 24 May; one, 16 Jun; Osborne Valley Walk, four, 09 May; Osborne Wood, one, 30 May; one, 13 Aug; Briddlesford Big Wood, Wootton Bridge, one, 20 May (IOu);

VC11: Millyford Bridge, one, field observation, 19 May (AMD); Ashley, one, 28 May (GCE); Allbrook, one, 16 May (SIng); Funtley, one, 19 May (TDC); Wickham, one, 13 May (PAB); three, 15 May (JRDS); West Walk, one, male, 13 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Lovedean, one, 17 May (ARJ);

VC12: Ropley, one, 19 May (LFom); Pamber Forest, one, 16 May (GJD); Whitehill, one, 14 May (ASto)

70.222 [B&F: 1902] Brown Silver-line Petrophora chlorosata (Scopoli, 1763) - Common

Common wherever there is bracken, in woodland, heathland and moorland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight extremely common amongst bracken everywhere - in fact one of the few species of insect that feeds on this plant. Well-recorded as it is easily disturbed by day. Wingspan 31-37 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Bracken, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1023029119512021
114206934019512021
12924265219512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1018204
11291786213
1246766

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Headon Warren, 09 May, 0 (KPhi) Latest: Sandpit Copse, 20 May, 4 (IOu) Max count: Sandpit Copse, 20 May, 4 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 12 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 03 Jun, 2 (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW) Max count: Hengistbury Head, 18 May, 213 (MJef)

VC12: Earliest: Grayshott, 10 Jun, 1 (THard) Latest: Blackwater, 09 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Yateley Common, 13 May, 6 (BGD)

70.223 [B&F: 1903] Barred Umber Plagodis pulveraria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in ancient broad-leaved woodland and on limestone pavements throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed but somewhat scarce, in surviving areas of mature deciduous woodland. Wingspan 32-38 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Hazel, Downy Birch, Silver Birch, Sallow and Hawthorn, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10231918562021
1120417419402021
12836119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10122
11441

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Osborne Valley Walk, two, field observation, 09 May (IOu);

VC11: Crab Wood LNR, one, field observation, 17 May (AMD); Botley Wood, one, male, 29 Apr; one, female, 20 May; West Walk, one, male, 13 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

70.224 [B&F: 1904] Scorched Wing Plagodis dolabraria (Linnaeus, 1767) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles; widespread and common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 34-38 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Oak, and a number of other deciduous trees, including Downy and Silver Birch, Sallow and Beech, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1052590419792021
113261527619512021
121120244119402021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
106013313
1117638513
12721086

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 03 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 16 Jun, 13 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 05 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Lymington, 22 May, 0 (PRD) Max count: Funtley, 02 Jun, 13 (TDC)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 17 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 22 May, 1 (KBW) Max count: Crawley, 26 May, 6 (GCE)

70.225 [B&F: 1905] Horse Chestnut Pachycnemia hippocastanaria (Hübner, [1799]) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Nb) in heathland in southern England (Hampshire and adjoining counties). In Hampshire a characteristic species of the heathlands of the New Forest and north-east Hampshire, and occasionally recorded elsewhere in the county and along the north-western coast of the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-32 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Heather and Cross-leaved Heath, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013919302021
111116161618002021
1216122319002021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1117152
129132

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Record Details

VC10: Cranmore, one, 19 May (JMar, JRB et al);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 03 Oct; one, 20 Jul (SLoa); Ogden's Purlieu, NF, one, 12 Jul; Hasley, NF, present, 19 Jul; present, 19 Jul (AMD); Brockenhurst, one, 04 Apr; one, 05 Apr (TBla); Ocknell Plain, NF, larva, present, swept, 24 Aug (AMD); Denny Wood, NF, one, field observation, 10 Jul (PDB); Marchwood, one, 22 Sep (CTha); Woodlands, NF, one, 12 Sep (RBW); Dibden Purlieu, one, 10 Sep; one, 11 Sep; one, 19 Sep (RAC); Hurn, one, 13 Nov; Hengistbury Head, two, 14 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 25 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Whitehill, one, 28 Jun; one, 20 Jul; two, 31 Jul (ASto); Castle Bottom NNR, two, 04 Jul; one, 04 Jul (BGD); Ludshott Common, two, 27 Jul (KBW, HthRT det. KBW); Fleet, one, 04 Apr (MHals); Yateley Common, two, 28 Mar; one, 28 Mar (BGD)

70.226 [B&F: 1906] Brimstone Moth Opisthograptis luteolata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in hedgerows, gardens, woodland, calcareous grassland and acid heathland throughout the British Isles; abundant throughout Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 33-46 mm. Unmistakable, one of the commonest and most well-recorded geometers in the country. Larva feeds on Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Midland Hawthorn, Rowan and Wayfaring-tree, over-wintering as a pupa or small larva.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102568809219512021
1125750617172002021
1279222084019512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10389143955
111322320726
12536111935

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Tennyson Down, 15 Sep, 4 (PBar) Latest: Upper Green, 11 Aug, 1 (SHug) Max count: Shanklin, 13 Aug, 55 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 05 Jun, 2 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 04 Aug, 2 (STho) Max count: Brownwich cliffs, 29 Jul, 26 (MLO, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 19 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 30 Apr, 2 (SBly) Max count: Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, 10 Aug, 35 (ACB)

70.227 [B&F: 1907] Bordered Beauty Epione repandaria (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common

Common in damp woodland rides and clearings, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there have been relatively few recent records of this inhabitant of damp sallow thickets. Wingspan 28-31 mm. The main confusion species is Dark Bordered Beauty E. vespertaria, which differs chiefly in the distal edge of the subterminal fascia, which is parallel with the dorsum in E. vespertaria, but which meets the apex in E. repandaria. Larva feeds on Sallow, Black Poplar, Alder and Hazel, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013817619552021
111366135019512021
1220817519512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1011133
1155572
121191

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Record Details

VC10: Bouldnor, one, 04 Jul (NKow det. NKow); Newport, one, 13 Jul (DPl); Haseley Manor, one, 10 Jul (IOu); Alverstone, one, 02 Jul (GBro); Shanklin, one, 20 Jul; one, 25 Aug (IOu); Alverstone, three, 07 Jul (GBro); Osborne Wood, one, 18 Jul (IOu); Wootton Bridge, one, 24 Aug; one, 26 Aug (DElm); Sandown, one, 29 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, checked, 17 Jul (SLoa); Minstead, present, field observation, 05 Aug (iNat); Plaitford Common, one, 08 Jul (NBin); Marchwood, one, 18 Jun (TDCh); one, 19 Jul; one, 25 Jul (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 12 Jul (RBW); one, 19 Jul; two, 23 Aug; one, 04 Sep (CJon); Totton, one, 30 Jun (CNB); one, 16 Jul (LHan); Lee, one, 19 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 27 Jul (MJB); one, 31 Aug; one, 03 Sep (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 09 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 20 Aug (CNB); Dibden Purlieu, one, 20 Jul; one, 24 Jul (RAC); Blackfied, two, to lighted window, 26 Jul (PGS); Chandlers Ford, one, 12 Jun (AMur); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 27 Jul (KArb); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, netted, male netted at dusk from Salix foliage, 24 Jun (RJD, DWal & KJW); Botley Wood, one, 01 Jul (DWal, KJW); Funtley, one, 11 Aug (TDC); Fareham, one, 12 Jul; one, 11 Sep (MLO); Wickham, one, 09 Jul; one, 18 Jul (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 22 Jul (IRT); Lovedean, one, 23 Jun; one, 06 Aug (ARJ); Hurn, one, 23 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 05 Jul; two, 13 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 17 Aug; one, 22 Aug; two, 23 Aug; one, 24 Aug; one, 23 Sep; Hengistbury Head, one, 01 Aug; one, 04 Jul; one, 11 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 30 Jun (SKee); Needs Ore NNR, one, 05 Aug; one, 21 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 02 Sep; one, 17 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 03 Sep (TJN); Cheriton, one, 19 Jul; one, 23 Aug; one, 12 Sep (DAS); Bramley, one, 08 Jul (REA); Pamber Forest, one, 18 Jul (GJD); Whitehill, one, 04 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 04 Sep (ASwa); Farnham, present, 20 Aug; present, 19 Jul (iNat); Blackwater, one, 12 Jul (BGD)

70.229 [B&F: 1909] Speckled Yellow Pseudopanthera macularia (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in open woodland, scrubland and grassland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight especially common away from the chalk in such areas as the New Forest, Harewood Forest, Pamber Forest, Odiham Common Broxhead Common Botley Wood and Ampfield Wood. Wingspan 28-30 mm. An unmistakable day-flying moth. Larva feeds on Wood Sage, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1020427019002021
11900302719512021
121084279919512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10235814
1142969
12539911

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Compton Down, 02 Jun, 1 (GTa) Latest: Firestone Copse, 17 May, 1 (DFai) Max count: Wootton Common, 17 May, 14 (KShw)

VC11: Earliest: Great Linford, NF, 03 Jun, 1 (AHum) Latest: Queen Elizabeth CP, 29 May, 3 (SJDa) Max count: Ampfield Wood, 21 May, 9 (AJB)

VC12: Earliest: West Down, Chilbolton, 18 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Bramshott Common, 21 May, 1 (AGre) Max count: Pamber Forest, 28 May, 11 (GJD)

70.230 [B&F: 1924] Orange Moth Angerona prunaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, scrubby heathland and mature hedgerows, throughout southern England; although still quite common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in a few mature woodlands, it is has disappeared from a number of former haunts. Wingspan 42-56 mm. Unmistakable, although somewhat variable. Larva feeds on various woody plants, including Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Birch, Heather, Broom and Traveller's-joy.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104511118002020
1135571719512021
128717619002021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10133
1121456

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Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, three, 02 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 17 Jun; four, 17 Jun; three, 17 Jun; one, 12 Jul; three, 17 Jun; six, 17 Jun; three, 17 Jun; two, 17 Jun; five, 17 Jun; Crawley, one, 08 Jul; one, 22 Jun; four, 22 Jun; one, 22 Jun (GCE); Wickham, one, 11 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, f. corylaria, 22 Jun; one, f. corylaria, 23 Jun (JRDS); Upham, two, 01 Jul (PAB, KCok & RJD); West Walk, two, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Horndean, one, 12 Jul (PHog)

70.231 [B&F: 1910] Lilac Beauty Apeira syringaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, scrub and gardens throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and not uncommon throughout, but thinly distributed and occurring only in small numbers. Wingspan 38-42 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Honeysuckle, Ash, Wild Privet and Garden Privet.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10795419302021
1151139519452021
1222917719402021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10342
1116162
12661

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Record Details

VC10: West High Down quarries, one, 12 Jul; Parkhurst Forest, two, 02 Jul; Firestone Copse, one, 21 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 29 Aug (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 23 Jun (RBW); one, 07 Jul (CJon); Romsey, one, 25 Jun; one, 06 Jul; one, 08 Jul (NRJ); Crawley, one, 22 Jun (GCE); Chilling cliffs, W of Brownwich cliffs, one, female, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Botley Wood, one, female, 01 Jul (DWal, KJW); Wickham, one, 27 Jun (JRDS); Hurn, one, 17 Jun; one, 18 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 17 Jun (SKee); Needs Ore NNR, two, 18 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 02 Sep (CNB);

VC12: Bulpits Hill, Vernham Dean, one, 13 Jul (JHal); Hurstbourne Priors, one, 23 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 28 Jul (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 03 Sep (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 17 Jun; one, 10 Jul (GJD)

70.233 [B&F: 1912] August Thorn Ennomos quercinaria (Hufnagel, 1767) - Local

Local in woodland, parks, hedgerows, scrubby downland and gardens throughout England and Wales, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widely distributed, but perhaps decreasing, in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 42-50 mm. Probably easier to confuse with Dusky Thorn E. fuscantaria than September Thorn E. erosaria, which see, since a good proportion of August Thorn show dark shading between outer cross-line and outer edge of wing, the stated diagnostic feature for Dusky Thorn; the three species all show subtle differences in the way the outer cross-line meets the costa. Larva feeds on Pedunculate and Sessile Oak, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1012315118562021
1167173319512021
1232634719402021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1022478
1129437
1225364

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Record Details

VC10: Newport, one, 09 Jul; two, 12 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 23 Jul; two, 25 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 28 Jul; two, 01 Sep (DPl); Lower Hamstead, three, 23 Jul; three, 24 Jul; three, 25 Jul; eight, 26 Jul (KRyl); Bonchurch, three, 10 Jul; five, 15 Jul; four, 17 Jul (JHa); Wroxall, one, 11 Sep (JRB); Shanklin, one, 04 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 19 Aug (SDut); Woodlands, NF, one, 27 Aug (CJon); Totton, one, 25 Aug (CNB); Stanbrige Earls, two, 04 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 20 Aug (JRM); Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul; Crawley, one, 30 Jul (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 17 Aug (RAC); Fareham, one, 21 Jul (MLO); The Hangers, Bishops Waltham, one, 06 Aug (SIng); Portchester, one, 05 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 09 Jul; one, 11 Jul; one, 22 Jul (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 12 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 01 Aug (IRT); Hen Wood, one, female, 19 Aug (KCok, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Thorney Hill, Bransgore, one, 03 Jul (JFen); Sway, five, 26 Aug; one, 18 Sep (S&SLan); Everton, seven, 22 Jul; Milford on Sea, one, 15 Jul; three, 21 Jul; two, 31 Jul; one, 03 Aug (MMcM);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 08 Aug; Wherwell, one, 04 Aug; Goodworth Clatford, one, 20 Aug; Crawley, one, 22 Jul; one, 09 Jul; two, 01 Aug (GCE); Teg Down, Winchester, one, 31 Jul (CKni); Hinton Ampner, one, 01 Aug (ASD); Basingstoke, one, 19 Aug; one, 21 Aug (GAH); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, four, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW); four, 10 Aug; Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 16 Aug; two, 03 Sep (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 03 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 17 Jul; three, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 04 Aug; two, 13 Aug (MJW); Alton, one, 22 Jul (DBO); Chawton, one, 04 Aug (DAS)

70.234 [B&F: 1913] Canary-shouldered Thorn Ennomos alniaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 38-42 mm. Larva feeds on Downy and Silver Birch, Alder and Goat Willow.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1033342919772021
114186530019512021
121023134119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1042648
111662124
1247552

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 27 Jul, 1 (RTer) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: Lower Hamstead, 26 Jul, 8 (KRyl)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 14 Aug, 2 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 12 Aug, 1 (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal) Max count: Furzehill, NF, 01 Aug, 4 (SLoa)

VC12: Earliest: Longstock, 18 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 26 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Barton Stacey, 22 Aug, 2 (GCE)

70.235 [B&F: 1914] Dusky Thorn Ennomos fuscantaria (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in woodland, hedgerows and gardens throughout much of England, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight although described as 'common and widespread' in the 2001 county history, this species was identified by a well-publicised long-term Rothamsted survey as having undergone a 98 decline between 1970 and 2005. Looking at the population graph shown below, it would be true to say that the position of Dusky Thorn mirrored the national picture towards the end of the 1990s, but since then, the population seems to have exploded, and it is now found at higher numbers than at any time in the past four decades.
The reason for this increase remains unclear, and although it may perhaps be at least partially explained by greater recording effort since it's plight was revealed, this cannot be the whole story. Wingspan 38-42 mm. The most likely confusion species is August Thorn E. quercinaria, which also often has discal third of forewing darker, but in Dusky Thorn the two median fasciae converge at the dorsum more noticeable than they do in August Thorn, and the postmedian fascia is smoother and less kinked towards the costa in Dusky Thorn. Larva feeds on Ash, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10570157219572021
115525101992002021
121553355119512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1016964121
1149698417
121482987

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Tennyson Down, 15 Sep, 1 (PBar) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 26 Aug, 1 (DElm) Max count: Shanklin, 01 Sep, 21 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: North Poulner, NF, 23 Aug, 1 (DBra) Latest: Hayling Island, 01 Sep, 1 (STho) Max count: Romsey, 15 Aug, 17 (MJB)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 19 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 18 Aug, 1 (KBW) Max count: Cholderton, 11 Sep, 7 (TJN)

70.236 [B&F: 1915] September Thorn Ennomos erosaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, parks and gardens throughout much of England, spreading into Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight Common and widespread. Although the flight-time histogram shows a smooth curve of emergence, in most years there are two peaks, one in July and another, usually smaller, in September. Wingspan 38-42 mm. The most likely confusion species is August Thorn E. quercinaria, which has the antemedian fascia (the line nearest the base of the wing) acutely angled at the costa (almost straight in September Thorn). Larva feeds on Oak, Lime, Birch and Beech, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10898519002021
113561647019492021
12691128119512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1010238
1138092425
1260987

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 01 Sep, 1 (RTer) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 10 Jul, 1 (DElm) Max count: Lower Hamstead, 25 Jul, 8 (KRyl)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 02 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 21 Jul, 1 (STho) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 09 Jul, 25 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Ecchinswell, 12 Jul, 1 (MTay, CSul) Latest: Farnborough, 07 Aug, 1 (KBW) Max count: Ecchinswell, 18 Jul, 7 (MJN)

70.237 [B&F: 1917] Early Thorn Selenia dentaria (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens, throughout the British Isles. Wingspan 40-51 mm. The second, summer generation smaller and brighter than the spring generation. Larva feeds on various woody plants, including Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Hazel, Downy and Silver Birch, Alder, Sallow, Honeysuckle and Bog-myrtle, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10846138519512021
116122806819512021
121772246219512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1012225320
1123829610
121031516

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 17 Mar, 1 (IOu) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: Osborne Wood, 18 Jul, 20 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 24 Feb, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 15 Jul, 1 (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW) Max count: Old Winchester Hill, 25 Mar, 10 (RJD, MLO, DWal & RJD)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 03 Jul, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 11 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Cheriton, 19 Jul, 6 (DAS)

70.239 [B&F: 1919] Purple Thorn Selenia tetralunaria (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub, gardens and a wide range of other habitats throughout much of England, spreading into Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight Fairly common and widespread in all three vice-counties. Emerges in two well defined broods, peaking in April and July. Records before 1975 are few, so the graphs shown below are taken from this point forwards. Wingspan 46-52 mm. The most likely confusion species is Lunar Thorn Selenia lunularia, both share the same posture at rest, but Lunar Thorn has the postmedian line straighter, joining the costa closer to the base of the forewing, and lacks the dark spot near the dorsum on the hindwing of Purple Thorn. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees, including Hazel, Birch, Alder, Hawthorn and Oak, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1019723018562021
111673194019512021
12787104919512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1019242
1170924
1234373

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 1 (IOu) Latest: Osborne Valley Walk, 22 Apr, 2 (IOu) Max count: Bonchurch, 10 Jul, 2 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 16 Jul, 2 (SDut) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 14 Jul, 2 (CNB) Max count: Brockenhurst, 04 Apr, 4 (TBla)

VC12: Earliest: Broughton, 16 Jul, 1 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 24 Jul, 1 (BGD) Max count: Yateley Common, 15 Apr, 3 (BGD)

70.240 [B&F: 1920] Scalloped Hazel Odontopera bidentata (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, plantations, parks and gardens, throughout the British Isles. Wingspan 46-50 mm. Larva feeds on various woody plants, including Hazel, Silver and Downy Birch, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Oak and some coniferous trees, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1030035619432021
111715250019512021
1271290319512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1019255
1126323
1218233

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Record Details

VC10: Cranmore, present, 03 May (CHic); one, 19 May (JMar, JRB et al); Porchfield, one, 16 May; one, 17 May; one, 19 May (MWhts); Parkhurst Forest, two, 26 May (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 19 Apr; one, 07 May; one, 14 May; one, 21 May; two, 22 May (JHa); Shanklin, one, field observation, 06 May; one, 14 May; one, 27 May; Osborne Valley Walk, one, 09 May; Osborne Wood, five, 30 May; one, 23 Jun; Sandpit Copse, two, 20 May (IOu); Wootton Bridge, one, 14 May (DElm);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 05 Jun (SDut); Furzehill, NF, one, 03 May (SLoa); Linwood, NF, one, 04 Jun; one, 07 Jun (DMB); Holidays Hill Inclosure, two, 13 May (AMD); Ashurst, NF, one, field observation, 30 May (MBri); Woodlands, NF, present, 30 Apr (RBW); Romsey, one, 30 Apr (NRJ); Broughton, one, 10 May (GCE); Chandlers Ford, one, 06 May; present, 14 May (AMur); Allbrook, one, 24 May (SIng); Botley Wood, two, 20 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Shirrell Heath, one, 11 May (LEdg); Wickham, one, 10 May; one, 19 May; one, 20 May; one, 21 May; three, 22 May; one, 27 May; one, 28 May; one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun (JRDS); West Walk, three, 13 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); two, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Old Winchester Hill, two, 27 May (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal);

VC12: Broughton, two, 02 Jun; Wherwell, one, 22 May (GCE); Grayshott, one, 16 May (THard); Chilbolton, one, 06 May (GCE); North Waltham, one, 07 May; one, 21 May (AJon); Basingstoke, two, 07 May (GAH); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, two, 14 May (ACB); Ropley, one, 19 May (LFom); Pamber Forest, one, 12 May (GJD); Whitehill, one, 17 May; three, 19 May (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 01 May (ASwa); Yateley Common, one, 14 May; Blackwater, one, 09 May; one, 19 May (BGD); Farnborough, one, 26 May (KBW); Frogmore Community College, Yateley, one, to artificial light, 19 May (BGD)

70.241 [B&F: 1921] Scalloped Oak Crocallis elinguaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens, throughout the British Isles. Wingspan 40-46 mm. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Downy and Silver Birch, Oak, Honeysuckle and Bilberry.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10680105119512021
1187121473619512021
121777281119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1036587
112774199
12761036

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 6 (IOu) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 20 Jul, 1 (DElm) Max count: Lower Hamstead, 25 Jul, 7 (KRyl)

VC11: Earliest: Avon Heath Country Park, 23 Aug, 2 (Rbis) Latest: Hayling Island, 21 Jul, 1 (STho) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 03 Jul, 9 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 22 Aug, 1 (KBW) Max count: North Waltham, 18 Jul, 6 (AJon)

70.243 [B&F: 1922] Swallow-tailed Moth Ourapteryx sambucaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens, throughout the British Isles. Wingspan 50-62 mm. One of the largest and most spectacular geometers. Larva feeds on woody plants such as Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Goat Willow, Black Currant, Elder, Horse Chestnut and Ivy.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1050693419512021
114374611919492021
121704294419512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
106313712
111752375
12609610

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 12 (IOu) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 12 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Fordingbridge, 17 Jun, 1 (SCT) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 15 Jul, 3 (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW) Max count: Totton, 08 Jul, 5 (LHan)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 3 (TJN) Latest: Blackwater, 18 Jul, 2 (BGD) Max count: Basingstoke, 19 Jul, 10 (MJW)

70.244 [B&F: 1923] Feathered Thorn Colotois pennaria (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, areas with scattered trees, parks and gardens, throughout the British Isles, but under-recorded due to its late flight season; well distributed and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 46-50 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees, including Oak, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Apple, Dog-rose, Birch, Hazel, Willow and Poplar, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10401107419782021
112273381719512021
121012218119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1030669
11751057
1242706

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 21 Dec, 1 (RTer) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 26 Oct, 1 (DElm) Max count: Shanklin, 12 Nov, 9 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 11 Nov, 5 (SDut) Latest: Lymington, 28 Oct, 1 (PRD) Max count: Hurn, 10 Nov, 7 (MJef)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 24 Oct, 1 (SLE) Latest: Farnham, 13 Nov, 0 (iNat) Max count: Chilbolton, 10 Nov, 6 (GCE)

70.245 [B&F: 1663] March Moth Alsophila aescularia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in open woodland, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 34-38 mm, female wingless. Male has a distinctive resting posture and shape, with narrow, overlapping forewings and straight costa, giving the appearance of an arrow-head, and the forewing shows a distinct dentate subterminal fascia; the flightless female is very easy to overlook, but can be distinguished from other flightless females by the brown anal tuft and complete absence of wings. Larva feeds on numerous broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Oak, Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Crab Apple, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1032660019812021
111249184719512021
12821161619512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1034689
1133508
1228538

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Record Details

VC10: West High Down quarries, four, 17 Mar (IOu); Totland, one, 17 Mar (RTer); Freshwater, one, 21 Mar (DCk); Cranmore, present, 05 Mar (CHic); Brighstone, two, 21 Mar (AMas); Newport, one, 21 Mar; one, 09 Apr; three, 10 Apr; one, 17 Apr (DPl); Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, 24 Apr (PBar); Bonchurch, one, 08 Mar; one, 13 Mar; one, 14 Mar; one, 15 Mar; two, 17 Mar; six, 21 Mar; four, 23 Mar; five, 28 Mar; four, 29 Mar; three, 04 Apr; one, 16 Apr; one, 20 Apr (JHa); Rookley, one, 13 Mar (JRB); Shanklin, one, 03 Mar; one, 09 Mar; two, 10 Mar; two, 22 Mar; one, 27 Mar; two, 28 Mar; nine, 04 Apr (IOu); Alverstone, one, 11 Mar; one, 04 Apr (DFai); Wootton Bridge, one, 02 Mar (DElm); Alverstone, one, 13 Mar (DFai);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, three, 21 Mar; two, 28 Mar (SLoa); Brockenhurst, one, 03 Apr (TBla); Copythorne, two, 04 Apr (JAda); Lee, one, 27 Mar (CTha); Stanbrige Earls, two, 14 Mar; one, 04 Apr (JRM); Romsey, one, 22 Mar; one, 28 Mar (KPea); one, 27 Mar (MJB); Kings Somborne, one, 04 Apr; Ashley, one, 15 Mar (GCE); Romsey, one, 27 Feb; three, 03 Mar; one, 21 Mar (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 04 Apr; one, 04 Apr; one, 04 Apr; one, 04 Apr; Crawley, one, 03 Mar (GCE); Allbrook, one, 15 Mar; three, 21 Mar; one, 26 Mar; one, 04 Apr (SIng); Botley Wood, two, 18 Mar; eight, 18 Mar (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Lovedean, one, 21 Mar; one, 24 Mar (ARJ); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 24 Apr (RAll); Hurn, one, 08 Mar; one, 10 Mar (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 25 Mar (JStw); Milford-on-Sea NR, two, 28 Mar; one, 01 Apr (GBro);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 25 Mar (TJN); Wherwell, one, 27 Mar; five, 08 Mar; Crawley, two, 29 Mar; Hurstbourne Priors, four, 21 Mar; Longparish, four, 21 Mar; one, 21 Mar; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 21 Mar; Longparish, two, 21 Mar; three, 21 Mar (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 22 Mar; one, 10 Apr (MTay, CSul); one, 04 Apr (MJN); Ropley, one, 15 Mar (TJN); Basingstoke, one, 14 Mar (MJW); Pamber Forest, three, 28 Feb; eight, 10 Mar (GJD); Alton, two, 21 Mar; Whitedown, Alton, one, 11 Apr (BCA); Whitehill, one, 08 Mar (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 09 Mar (ASwa); Yateley Common, larva, one, field observation, on Betula pendula, 05 Apr; two, 28 Mar (BGD); Fleet Pond, one, 28 Mar (MHals); Blackwater, one, 04 Apr; one, 11 Apr; Frogmore Community College, Yateley, one, to artificial light, 09 Mar (BGD)

70.246 [B&F: 1925] Small Brindled Beauty Apocheima hispidaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in oak woodland and mature hedgerows throughout much of England and Wales, less frequently in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread, but with a very short flight season, the date of which is subject to the prevailing early spring weather, it may go under-recorded in some years. Wingspan male 35-37 mm, female wingless. For females, the main confusion species is Pale Brindled Beauty Phigalia pilosaria, for males, Brindled Beauty Lycia hirtaria, which see. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees, including Oak, Hawthorn, Silver Birch, Hazel, Elm, Hornbeam and Sweet Chestnut, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109327319642018
11864209619462021
1228552319512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10100
11111
12122710

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Record Details

VC10: Cranmore, present, 03 Feb (CHic);

VC11: Crawley, one, 03 Mar; one, 03 Mar (GCE);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 08 Mar (GCE); Chilbolton, one, 27 Feb (SLE det. GCE); Basingstoke, one, 02 Mar (GAH); Axmansford, two, to a lighted window, 01 Feb (ACB); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, field observation, 23 Jan (AAyr det. GJD); Pamber Forest, 10, 28 Feb; five, 10 Mar (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 09 Feb; two, 04 Mar (ASwa); Blackwater, one, to artificial light, 14 Mar; one, 23 Feb (BGD)

70.247 [B&F: 1926] Pale Brindled Beauty Phigalia pilosaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, gardens, and areas with scattered trees throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 45-50 mm, female wingless. Males somewhat similar to Brindled Beauty Lycia hirtaria, but smaller and paler, and lacking the thick, black cross-lines of Brindled Beauty. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Downy and Silver Birch, Alder, Hazel, Goat Willow, Alder Buckthorn, Buckthorn and Lime.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1016936819762021
111187270519462021
1245864619512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10772
1139605
1220314

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Record Details

VC10: Cranmore, present, 11 Jan (CHic); Cowes, one, 08 Feb (DNor); Shanklin, one, 03 Feb; one, 09 Feb (IOu); Alverstone, two, 08 Feb; one, 11 Mar; one, 12 Mar (DFai);

VC11: Brockwood, four, 07 Feb; one, 28 Feb (SDut); Education Centre, Blashford Lakes HIWWT, one, 10 Jan; one, 02 Feb; one, 08 Feb; two, 09 Feb; one, 09 Mar; one, 28 Mar (RAC); Langley, one, indoors, 16 Feb (DGS det. MHet); Furzehill, NF, three, 07 Feb (SLoa); Marchwood, one, 08 Feb (TDCh); Copythorne, two, 08 Feb; one, 01 Feb (JAda); Woodlands, NF, present, 01 Feb (RBW); Totton, two, 09 Feb (CNB); Stanbrige Earls, one, 10 Jan; one, 02 Feb; one, 07 Feb (JRM); Romsey, one, 08 Mar (MJB); Kings Somborne, two, 07 Feb; one, 07 Feb (GCE); Romsey, three, 05 Feb; five, 23 Feb (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 07 Feb; two, 07 Feb; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 28 Jan; one, 28 Jan; one, 28 Jan; one, 28 Jan; Crawley, two, 01 Feb; one, 01 Feb; one, 03 Mar (GCE); Blackfield, one, 01 Jan (SJJ); Chandler's Ford, one, seen by day, 10 Feb (AJB, LB); Allbrook, three, 07 Feb; two, 08 Feb (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 28 Jan (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW); Lovedean, one, 09 Feb (ARJ); Hurn, one, 03 Feb; four, 08 Feb (MJef);

VC12: Chilbolton, three, 01 Feb (GCE); Axmansford, one, to a lighted window, 01 Feb (ACB); Pamber Forest, one, 22 Dec (GJD); Whitedown, Alton, one, 02 Feb; Alton, one, 03 Feb; one, 09 Feb; Whitedown, Alton, one, field observation, 10 Feb (BCA); Whitehill, one, 28 Feb (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 02 Feb; one, 11 Mar (ASwa); Yateley Common, larva, one, field observation, 27 May; Blackwater, one, 28 Jan; four, 07 Feb; one, field observation, to pheromone of captive female, 17 Feb (BGD); Farnborough, three, 08 Feb (KBW); Frogmore Community College, Yateley, one, to artificial light, 31 Jan; one, to artificial light, 08 Feb; one, to artificial light, 08 Feb; four, to artificial light, 09 Feb (BGD)

70.248 [B&F: 1927] Brindled Beauty Lycia hirtaria (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but only found in numbers in mature oak woodland, and much less numerously than in the past. Wingspan 42-52 mm. The male is most likely to be confused with Pale Brindled Beauty Phigalia pilosaria, from which readily distinguished by the prominent black cross-lines of Brindled Beauty. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Birch, Hawthorn, Alder, Sallow, Oak, Elm and Lime, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10413519302021
111343219519482021
12733165919492021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10254513
1120351315
12891666

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Cranmore, 15 Apr, 0 (CHic) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 30 Apr, 1 (DElm) Max count: Shanklin, 20 Apr, 13 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 04 Apr, 1 (SDut) Latest: Pilley, 08 Apr, 15 (ChCor) Max count: Romsey, 23 Apr, 15 (NRJ)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 25 Mar, 2 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 30 Apr, 1 (SBly) Max count: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, 30 Apr, 6 (ACB)

70.251 [B&F: 1930] Oak Beauty Biston strataria (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common

Common in oak woodland, gardens, and areas with scattered trees throughout England and southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 51-56 mm. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Oak, Hazel, Aspen, Alder and Elm.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1027848418562021
113050577819512021
12897185519512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1038767
1115531615
127816312

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 29 Jan, 1 (RTer) Latest: Ryde, 13 Apr, 1 (MBri) Max count: Bonchurch, 21 Mar, 7 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 07 Feb, 2 (SDut) Latest: Pilley, 08 Apr, 10 (ChCor) Max count: Romsey, 22 Mar, 15 (NRJ)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 25 Mar, 6 (TJN) Latest: Frogmore Community College, Yateley, 30 Mar, 1 (BGD) Max count: Pamber Forest, 10 Mar, 12 (GJD)

70.252 [B&F: 1931] Peppered Moth Biston betularia (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 45-62 mm. In the past, dark forms predominated in urban areas. Larva feeds on many different types of tree and shrub, including Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Birch and Lime, and some herbaceous plants, including Mugwort and Goldenrod, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101117250319002021
1196351584719512021
123046644019482021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1015733915
1149189216
1213725419

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 4 (IOu) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: Osborne Wood, 18 Jul, 15 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 02 Jul, 3 (SDut) Latest: Portsmouth Natural History Musuem, 22 Jun, 0 (KAnd) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 16 Jul, 16 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Frogmore Community College, Yateley, 29 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Pamber Forest, 11 Jul, 19 (GJD)

70.253 [B&F: 1932] Spring Usher Agriopis leucophaearia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in deciduous, especially oak, woodland, mature hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and reasonably common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 31-37 mm, female wingless. Much more delicate than the superficially similar Mottled Umber Erannis defoliaria. Larva feeds on Pedunculate and Sessile Oak, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011469919032020
11906197719462021
1226447519512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10211
11326514
1222396

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Record Details

VC10: Cranmore, present, 30 Jan (CHic); Rookley, one, 02 Feb (JRB);

VC11: Education Centre, Blashford Lakes HIWWT, one, 02 Feb (RAC); Furzehill, NF, two, 07 Feb (SLoa); Marchwood, two, 08 Feb (TDCh); Copythorne, two, 01 Feb (JAda); Woodlands, NF, present, 10 Jan (RBW); Totton, one, 09 Feb (CNB); Stanbrige Earls, two, males, 02 Feb (JRM); Woodley, one, 30 Jan (NBin); Romsey, 14, 05 Feb; two, 19 Feb; one, 23 Feb (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 07 Feb; one, 07 Feb; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, three, 28 Jan; three, 28 Jan; one, 28 Jan; one, 28 Jan; one, 28 Jan; Crawley, six, 01 Feb; one, 01 Feb; one, 01 Feb; one, 03 Mar (GCE); Allbrook, three, 01 Feb; one, 02 Feb; one, 07 Feb (SIng); Crawley, one, 01 Feb (GCE); Botley Wood, one, 28 Jan (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW); Botley, two, 28 Jan (SLB); Lovedean, one, 02 Feb; two, 09 Feb (ARJ); Hurn, one, 03 Feb; four, 08 Feb; one, 13 Feb (MJef);

VC12: Chilbolton, four, 01 Feb; two, 08 Feb (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 07 Feb (GAH); Alton, one, 09 Feb; Whitedown, Alton, one, field observation, 10 Feb (BCA); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 29 Jan (ASwa); Grayshott, one, 26 Jan (THard); Minley Wood, one, field observation, 30 Jan; Yateley Common, larva, one, field observation, 14 May; Blackwater, one, to artificial light, 01 Feb; one, 28 Jan; six, 01 Feb; four, 02 Feb; two, 07 Feb; four, 08 Feb (BGD); Farnborough, one, 08 Feb (KBW); Frogmore Community College, Yateley, two, to artificial light, 17 Jan; one, to artificial light, 24 Jan; one, to artificial light, 27 Jan; one, to artificial light, 02 Feb; one, to artificial light, 08 Feb (BGD)

70.254 [B&F: 1933] Scarce Umber Agriopis aurantiaria (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common despite its name, in broad-leaved woodland, scrub and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common, although no doubt under-recorded due to its late season. Wingspan male 40-44 mm, female wingless. The main confusion species is Mottled Umber Erannis defoliaria, from which male Scarce Umber is perhaps most reliably separated by its rounded termen and more open apical angle, but in most cases the uniformly orange-yellow forewing of Scarce Umber distinguishes from the very much more variable Mottled Umber; female Scarce Umber has short wing stumps, absent in Mottled Umber. Larva feeds on numerous broad-leaved trees and shrubs, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010136319242021
1130233719512021
1215719119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12342

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VC12: North Waltham, one, 13 Nov (AJon); Pamber Forest, two, field observation, 25 Nov (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 20 Nov (ASwa)

70.255 [B&F: 1934] Dotted Border Agriopis marginaria (Fabricius, [1777]) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, gardens, heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 36-42 mm, female flightless; principal confusion species are Mottled Umber Erannis defoliaria, which lacks row of dark spots on termen, and Scarce Umber A. aurantiaria, which differs in wing shape and is always golden yellow; Dotted Border ab. fuscata is plain brown. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Pedunculate and Sessile Oak, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Downy and Silver Birch, Hazel, Willow, Elm, Sycamore, Apple, Plum and Heather, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1030950519812021
111380182319512021
1257479319512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1021386
1121264
1221232

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VC10: Totland, one, 02 Feb; one, 18 Apr (RTer); Brighstone*, one, 10 Apr (AMas); Newport*, one, 14 Apr (DPl); Bonchurch, three, 10 Mar; one, 17 Mar; two, 19 Mar; one, 23 Mar; one, 04 Apr; one, 14 Apr; three, 16 Apr; one, 20 Jun (JHa); Rookley, two, 04 Apr (JRB); Shanklin, three, 02 Mar; Sibden Hill, one, by torchlight, 03 Mar; Shanklin, six, 03 Mar; one, 10 Mar; two, 27 Mar; one, 28 Mar; two, 04 Apr (IOu); Wootton Bridge, three, 02 Mar (DElm);

VC11: Education Centre, Blashford Lakes HIWWT, one, 09 Feb (RAC); Marchwood, one, 15 Feb (TDCh); Kings Somborne, one, 07 Feb (GCE); Romsey, one, 27 Feb; one, 09 Mar (NRJ); Crawley, one, 03 Mar; one, 03 Mar; one, 03 Mar; one, 03 Mar; one, 03 Mar (GCE); Funtley, one, 01 Jan (TDC); Botley, one, 08 Mar (SLB); Hurn, one, 03 Mar (MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Mar; two, 07 Apr; one, 20 Apr (BCP Ran.); one, 25 Apr (BKin); two, 26 Apr (BCP Ran.); one, 05 May (HHug); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 15 Apr (JStw); Milford-on-Sea NR, four, 28 Mar; one, 01 Apr (GBro);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 27 Mar; one, 08 Mar; two, 08 Mar; one, 08 Mar (GCE); Kings Worthy, one, field observation, 04 Mar; one, field observation, 06 Mar (LHur); North Waltham, one, 09 Mar (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 23 Feb; one, 02 Mar (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, to a lighted window, 26 Feb; one, 04 Apr (MJN); Axmansford, one, to a lighted window, 22 Feb (ACB); Ropley, one, 15 Mar (TJN); Chatsworth Green, one, 18 Mar (CWor); Basingstoke, one, 14 Mar (MJW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 09 Mar; one, 11 Mar (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 23 Feb (MHals); Yateley Common, one, at dusk, 09 Mar; two, at dusk, 03 Mar (BGD)

70.256 [B&F: 1935] Mottled Umber Erannis defoliaria (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, grassland, heathland, moorland and gardens throughout the British Isles, at low altitudes in the north. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 40-45 mm, female wingless. Somewhat similar to Scarce Umber Agriopis aurantiaria and Dotted Border A. marginaria, which see for differences. Larva, formerly considered a pest, feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Oak, Birch, Hazel, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Apple, Dog-rose, Sycamore, Hornbeam and Elm, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10355116019772021
111499388119512021
12621129119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10244310
1120201
1216224

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 28 Jan (DCk); Cranmore, present, 26 Nov (CHic); one, 19 Nov; two, 27 Nov; one, 19 Nov; one, 25 Dec (NKow det. NKow); Brighstone, two, 13 Nov (AMas); Ventnor, one, 12 Nov (MGT); Haseley Manor, one, 12 Nov (IOu); Wroxall, one, 12 Nov; one, 13 Nov (JRB); Shanklin, 10, 04 Jan; one, 08 Jan; two, 10 Mar; one, 24 Oct; one, 26 Oct; two, 29 Oct; one, 30 Oct; two, 02 Nov; one, 04 Nov; two, 12 Nov; two, 14 Nov; five, 17 Nov (IOu); Alverstone, one, 10 Jan (DFai);

VC11: Education Centre, Blashford Lakes HIWWT, one, 10 Jan (RAC); Marchwood, one, 04 Nov (TDCh); one, 30 Oct; one, 12 Nov; Lee, one, 26 Nov (CTha); Stanbrige Earls, one, 10 Jan (JRM); Romsey, one, 25 Nov (MJB); one, 18 Oct; one, 24 Nov (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 28 Jan (GCE); Allbrook, one, 29 Oct (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 28 Jan (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW); Funtley, one, 24 Dec (TDC); Fareham, one, 13 Oct; one, 03 Dec (MLO); Botley, one, 06 Jan; one, 22 Nov; one, 18 Dec (SLB); West Walk, larva, one, on host-plant, larva on birch, checked by both of us, 25 Apr (RJD det. KJW); Thorney Hill, Bransgore, one, 01 Jan (JFen);

VC12: Chilbolton, four, 24 Dec; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 29 Oct (GCE); North Waltham, two, 25 Nov (AJon); Ecchinswell, three, 13 Nov (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 29 Oct (ACB); Pamber Forest, larva, one, field observation, on Coryllus avellana, 21 May (BGD); one, 27 Oct; one, 22 Dec (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 01 Jan (ASwa); Farnham, present, 27 Dec (iNat); Yateley Common, larva, two, field observation, 03 May; larva, one, field observation, 30 Apr; larva, one, field observation, 03 May; larva, one, field observation, 14 May (BGD); Farnborough, one, 10 Nov (KBW); Frogmore Community College, Yateley, one, to artificial light, 10 Feb (BGD)

70.257 [B&F: 1936] Waved Umber Menophra abruptaria (Thunberg, 1792) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout England, less commonly in the north. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 36-42 mm. Larva feeds on Privet and Ash, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1024828019432021
111792194119502021
1265573719512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1026353
11789012
1229302

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Headon Warren, 23 Apr, 1 (PBar) Latest: Briddlesford, 16 May, 1 (JRB) Max count: Bonchurch, 02 May, 3 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Upper KIngston, Ringwood, 01 May, 1 (MoTay) Latest: Pennington, 14 May, 1 (RFC) Max count: West Walk, 13 May, 12 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 28 Apr, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 19 May, 1 (KBW) Max count: Alton, 16 Apr, 2 (EFig)

70.258 [B&F: 1937] Willow Beauty Peribatodes rhomboidaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 40-48 mm. One of a number of confusingly similar species, including Feathered Beauty P. secundaria, Mottled Beauty Alcis repandata, Great Oak Beauty Hypomecis roboraria and Satin Beauty Deileptenia ribeata, which can be separated with care by their forewing markings. Larva feeds on Hawthorn, Plum, Privet, Silver and Downy Birch, Alder Buckthorn, Honeysuckle, Traveller's-joy and Ivy.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102723751719512021
1129954840802002021
1264251621219512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1038998219
111413355622
12423114954

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VC10: Earliest: Tennyson Down, 18 Sep, 1 (PBar) Latest: Upper Green, 11 Aug, 2 (SHug) Max count: Shanklin, 17 Jun, 19 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 05 Jun, 3 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 04 Aug, 1 (STho) Max count: Swaythling, Southampton, 27 Aug, 22 (MEdg)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 2 (TJN) Latest: Frogmore Community College, Yateley, 16 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Farnborough, 18 Aug, 54 (KBW)

70.260 [B&F: 1937a] Feathered Beauty Peribatodes secundaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Rare

Recent colonist and immigrant, in coniferous woodland and plantations in parts of south-eastern England. First recorded in Britain in July 1981, when found in numbers in Orlestone Forest in Kent, and subsequently recorded in Essex, West Sussex and Surrey. The first record in Hampshire was one at light on 26 July 2013, with a Pigmy Footman caught in the same trap. Another was surprisingly caught, new to VC12, in 2022. Wingspan 38-44 mm. Can be confused with both Willow Beauty P. rhomboidaria, which has a pale apical patch on the underside of the forewing, and Lydd Beauty P. ilicaria, which has postmedian fascia on hindwing parallel with dorsum (the fascia meets the apex on Feathered Beauty). Larva feeds on Norway Spruce.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
111120132013

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: New Vice-county Record: Hammer Vale, Woolmer*, one, 19 Jul (ASwa)

70.262 [B&F: 1938] Bordered Grey Selidosema brunnearia (Villers, 1789) - Ireland only

Nationally scarce, on heathland, moorland and sand-dunes in southern England (Hampshire and adjoining counties), with isolated populations in north-western England and western Scotland. Also occurs in Ireland (ssp. tyronensis). In Hampshire locally common on the heaths of the New Forest, and also on sand-dunes in south Hayling, with occasional wanderers elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 37-43 mm. Larva feeds on Heather and Common Bird's-foot Trefoil.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105219092001
1128227318002021
128519002005

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11485

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VC11: Ibsley Common, NF, one, field observation, 04 Aug (APF); Rockford Common, NF, one, field observation, 16 Jul (BWT); Pig Bush, NF, one, field observation, 15 Aug (RAC); Pigbush, NF, one, field observation, 08 Aug (RCow); Dibden Bottom, NF, five, field observation, 13 Aug (SHen)

70.263 [B&F: 1939] Ringed Carpet Cleora cinctaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Na) on damp heathland in southern England (Hampshire and adjoining counties), and in bogs and mosses in Scotland and northern England (ssp. bowesi). In Hampshire a speciality of the New Forest, where the moth can be found resting on the small pines on the heaths during May. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 36-42 mm. Fairly distinctive, with very straight costa and, often, a small pale elongated discal spot. Larva feeds on Silver Birch, Downy Birch, Bilberry, Bell Heather and Cross-leaved Heath, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1143448918002021
121119611961

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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Record Details

VC11: Needs Ore NNR*, one, 14 May (CNB)

70.264 [B&F: 1940] Satin Beauty Deileptenia ribeata (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in coniferous woodland and plantations throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread in woodland, but usually very uncommon. Wingspan 42-48 mm. The most likely confusion species is Mottled Beauty Alcis repandata. Larva feeds on Scots Pine, Yew, Norway Spruce, European Larch and Douglas Fir.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10438019722021
1124140219512021
1212317519512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
105126
117104
12221

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Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, three, 02 Jul (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 11 Jul (JHa); Osborne Wood, one, 23 Jun; one, 18 Jul; Firestone Copse, six, 21 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Fennimore, NF, present, 11 Jul (RBW); Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR*, four, 09 Jul; two, 16 Jul (CNB); Wickham, one, 21 Jun; one, 27 Jul (JRDS); West Walk, one, male. Seen by us all. (3 lamps), 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW det. KJW);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 17 Jun (GJD); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 08 Jul (IBla)

70.265 [B&F: 1941] Mottled Beauty Alcis repandata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Unconfirmed

Common in woodland and hedgerows, moorland and heathland, calcareous grassland, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 43-56 mm. The main confusion species is Willow Beauty Peribatodes rhomboidaria, which differs principally in the two cross-line, converging at the dorsum in Willow Beauty, but not in Mottled Beauty. Larva polyphagous on a great many woody plants, including Oak, Birch, Ash, Hawthorn, Honeysuckle and Juniper.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101015394519812021
114384759619512021
121743380419512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
105830445
1116833720
129218121

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 5 (IOu) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 2 (IOu) Max count: Parkhurst Forest, 02 Jul, 45 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 12 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 23 Jul, 1 (CNB) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 09 Jul, 20 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 7 (TJN) Latest: Frogmore Community College, Yateley, 29 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Pamber Forest, 17 Jun, 21 (GJD)

70.267 [B&F: 1943] Great Oak Beauty Hypomecis roboraria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) in ancient woodland and mature oak woodland throughout much of southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a species of ancient woodlands, occurring in the New Forest and other large woods, but has declined in many places through habitat destruction. Wingspan 60-68 mm. The main confusion species is Pale Oak Beauty H. punctinalis, which differs in plain apex of underwing of forewing. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10385518562021
111125230218002021
1233978918002021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10494
11517810
12112817

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Wheelers Bay*, one, 17 Jun (ABut); Shide, Newport, two, 03 Jun (CViny); Osborne Wood, four, 23 Jun; Firestone Copse, two, 21 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 05 Jun; one, 02 Jul (SDut); Linwood, NF, one, 03 Jun; one, 04 Jun; one, 07 Jun (DMB); Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 07 Jun; one, 21 Jun (JPuz); Mark Ash Wood, NF, four, 11 Jun (STho, JT-M, MHar); Brock Hill, Brockenhurst, present, field observation, 21 Jun (iNat); Hollands Wood, NF, two, 04 Jul (JHC); Marchwood, one, 18 Jun (TDCh); one, 15 Mar; one, 10 Jun (CTha); Copythorne, one, 09 Jun (JAda); Woodlands, NF, present, 08 Jul (RBW); one, 17 Jun; one, 18 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 03 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul (CJon); Totton, one, 30 Jun (CNB); Marchwood, one, 13 Jun (CTha); Long Down, Shootash, one, 08 Jul (PHog); Romsey, two, 11 Jun; three, 17 Jun (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun; Crawley, one, 22 Jun; three, 22 Jun (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, two, 09 Jul (CNB); Crawley, one, 22 Jun (GCE); Wickham, one, 10 Jun; four, 11 Jun; two, 13 Jun; two, 16 Jun; one, 20 Jun; four, 22 Jun; three, 23 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 27 Jun (JRDS); Upham, one, 01 Jul (PAB, KCok & RJD); West Walk, one, male, 13 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); 10, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Thorney Hill, Bransgore, one, 13 Jun (JFen); Sway, one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Longparish, one, 23 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 15 Jun (GCE); Hinton Ampner, one, 17 Jun (ASD); North Waltham, one, 09 Jun (AJon); Pamber Forest, 17, 17 Jun; three, 09 Jun; one, 21 Jun (GJD); Liss, present, 18 Jun (iNat); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 22 Jun (ASwa); Yateley Common, one, at dusk, 10 Jun; Blackwater, one, 07 Jun (BGD)

70.268 [B&F: 1944] Pale Oak Beauty Hypomecis punctinalis (Scopoli, 1763) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, parks and gardens throughout much of southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight still fairly common in deciduous woodland, but its range shows signs of contracting, especially in the New Forest. Wingspan 46-55 mm. The main confusion species is Great Oak Beauty H. roboraria, which differs in dark border to apex of underwing of forewing. Larva feeds on Oak, Birch, Hazel, Hawthorn, Apple and Sallow, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1012414818562021
11949112919512021
1249684419512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1018317
1134545
1222262

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Record Details

VC10: Brighstone, two, 18 Jun (AMas det. JRB); Parkhurst Forest, one, 02 Jul (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 04 Jun; one, 22 Jun (JHa); Haseley Manor, one, 10 Jun; Shanklin, two, 19 May; one, 20 May; one, 06 Jun; one, 10 Jun; two, 20 Jun; one, 21 Jun (IOu); Alverstone, one, 02 Jul; one, 03 Jul (DFai); Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 22 Jun; Osborne Wood, four, 30 May; two, 23 Jun (IOu); Wootton Bridge, one, 29 May (DElm); Firestone Copse, seven, 21 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Avon Heath Country Park, one, 15 May (SDut); Linwood, NF, one, 04 Jun (DMB); Copythorne, one, 09 May (JAda); Romsey, two, 22 May; five, 23 May; two, 26 May; two, 30 May; two, 06 Jun; two, 07 Jun (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 17 Jun (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jul (CNB); Dibden Purlieu, one, 08 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 24 Jun (RAC); Blackfield, one, 17 Jun (SJJ); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, two, 07 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 20 May; one, 22 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 02 Jun; one, 09 Jun; two, 10 Jun (SIng); Locks Heath, one, field observation, 13 Jun (GBat); Botley, one, 30 Jun (SLB); Wickham, two, 02 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 23 Jun; two, 27 Jun (JRDS); Upham, two, 01 Jul (PAB, KCok & RJD); West Walk, one, 13 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); four, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); West Meon, two, mO 1, KJW 1 male, 06 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Hurn, three, 04 Jun; one, 16 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Chilbolton, two, 19 Jun (GCE); Grayshott, one, 22 Jun; two, 09 Jul (THard); Crawley, one, 26 May; Longparish, two, 09 Jun (GCE); Overton, one, 21 May (CAnd); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 14 May (ACB); Ropley, one, 19 May (LFom); Crabtree Plantation, Basingstoke, one, 21 May (BGD); Pamber Forest, one, 03 May; one, 12 May; two, 06 Jun (GJD); Alton, one, 16 Jun (DBO); Whitehill, one, 17 Jun (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 20 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 09 Jun (MHals); Yateley Common, one, 27 May; one, 14 May; Blackwater, one, 19 May; one, 22 May (BGD); Farnborough, one, 22 May (KBW); Frogmore Community College, Yateley, one, to artificial light, 27 Jun (BGD)

70.270 [B&F: 1947] Engrailed Ectropis crepuscularia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Common in broad-leaved woodland, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 38-45 mm. Considered traditionally to be one of a species pair separated on flight period, no consistent genitalic or genetic differences have been found and certainly on the continent, 'Engrailed' is considered to be one species, which is followed here. Larva feeds on the foliage of many different woody plants, including Sessile and Pedunculate Oak, Downy and Silver Birch, Hazel, Hawthorn, Sallow, Broom, Buckthorn, Spindle, Wild Privet and Hornbeam, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10751132618562021
112907411419512021
121261205019512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
107317815
1110920814
126711113

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 15 (IOu) Latest: Nettlestone, 25 Apr, 1 (MBri) Max count: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 15 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 16 Jul, 3 (SDut) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 23 Jul, 1 (CNB) Max count: Botley Wood, 15 Apr, 14 (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Broughton, 16 Jul, 1 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 12 Jul, 1 (BGD) Max count: Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, 08 Jul, 13 (IBla)

70.272 [B&F: 1949] Square Spot Paradarisa consonaria (Hübner, [1799]) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, parks and gardens throughout England, the main population centres being from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to Kent, the Wye Valley and southern Cumbria. In our area, the main population centres are the central New Forest, Wickham Common / Botley Wood, and on the Isle of Wight, in the Cranmore / Ningwood Common area. Possibly declining in the north-east and around Chandlers Ford, where previously common. Wingspan 40-45 mm. The characteristic square-shaped blotch mid-way along the subterminal fascia is visible in most individuals, but obscured in some dark forms, which occur infrequently and which often have a pale central cross-band. Larva feeds on the foliage of Sessile and Pedunculate Oak, Silver and Downy Birch, Beech, Hornbeam and Yew; mid-June to mid-August, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10589618002021
1130826619512021
1213512719512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10264
118102

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Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, two, 26 May; Osborne Wood, four, 30 May (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, 06 May (MJB); one, 10 May; one, 23 May (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 04 Jun (RAC); Botley Wood, one, rather worn. Checked by MO. Male genitalia 10,351, 20 May; West Walk, two, 13 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. RJD); two, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Pennington, one, 16 Jun (RFC)

70.273 [B&F: 1950] Brindled White-spot Parectropis similaria (Hufnagel, 1767) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, favouring ancient woodland in rural areas, occasionally in gardens throughout much of southern England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally fairly common in deciduous woodland in all three vice-counties. Wingspan 33-39 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak, Hazel, Hawthorn and Birch, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106311218002021
1160675719512021
1219034119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
106175
11142910
12782

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Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, two, 26 May; one, 02 Jul; Osborne Wood, five, 30 May; three, 23 Jun; Firestone Copse, five, 21 Jun (IOu); Whitefield Woods*, one, 26 May (MBri);

VC11: Copythorne, one, 09 Jun (JAda); Romsey, one, 30 May (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 04 Jun (RAC); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 01 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 16 May (SIng); Botley Wood, two, 20 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); three, 01 Jul (DWal, KJW); Wickham, one, 26 May; three, 09 Jun; two, 11 Jun; one, 12 Jun; one, 16 Jun (JRDS); West Walk, 10, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Hurn, one, 16 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 17 Jun; one, 09 Jun (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 20 Jun; one, 24 Jun (ASwa); Yateley Common, one, 27 May; one, 27 May; Blackwater, two, 07 Jun (BGD)

70.274 [B&F: 1951] Grey Birch Aethalura punctulata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in birch woodland and heathland throughout Britain, most numerous in south-eastern England. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire, but scarce on the Isle of Wight, with only one record so far this century. Wingspan 30-35 mm. Small size precludes confusion with all but Dotted Carpet Alcis jubata, which is whiter, with more conspicuous black marking, and Brussels Lace Cleorodes lichenaria, which has bolder, more strongly dentate subterminal fascia. Larva feeds on Downy and Silver Birch, and Alder, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1015719462007
1149741919512021
1220227119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
118102
1218295

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Copythorne, one, 09 May (JAda); Romsey, one, 22 May (NRJ); Allbrook, one, 20 May (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 20 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Wickham, two, 27 May (JRDS); West Walk, one, 13 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Hurn, one, 06 May; two, 26 May (MJef);

VC12: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 30 Apr; one, 14 May (ACB); Pamber Forest, two, 12 May; five, 16 May; one, 09 Jun (GJD); Whitehill, one, 16 Jun (ASto); Castle Bottom NNR, larva, three, beaten, on Betula pendula, 07 Apr (BGD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 27 Apr; one, 07 May; one, 27 May (ASwa); Yateley Common, one, field observation, 14 Apr; one, 30 Apr; two, 27 May; one, 30 Apr; two, 27 May; one, swept, 17 May; three, 14 May; Frogmore Community College, Yateley, one, to artificial light, 06 May (BGD)

70.275 [B&F: 1952] Common Heath Ematurga atomaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common on acid heathland, moorland, grassland, woodland rides and roadside verges throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight very common on the heaths of the New Forest and the north-east. Wingspan 22-34 mm. Day-flying. Very variable, but only likely to be confused with Latticed Heath Chiasmia clathrata, which see; in the south a large, yellow form sometimes occurs on chalk downland and in young plantations. Larva feeds on Red Clover, White Clover and Bird's-foot Trefoil, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107419301981
111032190519512021
12636404519512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
118917930
1230462200

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Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Ibsley Common, NF, 14 May, 5 (JHun) Latest: Warren Farm, NF, 13 May, 1 (BAnn) Max count: Rowbarrow, NF, 29 May, 30 (SKee)

VC12: Earliest: Magdalen Hill Down NR, 07 May, 1 (LHur) Latest: Yateley Common, 07 May, 200 (KBW) Max count: Yateley Common, 07 May, 200 (KBW)

70.276 [B&F: 1954] Bordered White Bupalus piniaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in coniferous woodland and plantations throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common in pine woodland in all three vice-counties, though apparently never the pest it sometimes is in other parts of the country. Wingspan 34-40 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Scots Pine, Corsican Pine, Norway Spruce and European Larch, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10648618562021
1173159319512021
1219125919512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10232
1118214
125106

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Record Details

VC10: Osborne Wood, two, 30 May; one, 23 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Beaulieu Road Station, NF, larva, one, field observation, on scots pine , 18 Sep (DAS); Copythorne, four, 09 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 09 May (JAda); Romsey, one, 15 Jun (MJB); Dibden Purlieu, one, 15 May; one, 04 Jun (RAC); Hurn, one, 04 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 05 Jul; one, 08 Jul; Hengistbury Head, one, 18 May (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 17 Jun (JStw); Pennington, one, 16 Jun (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jun (NRJ, SIng); Hayling Island, one, 07 May; one, 17 Jun (STho);

VC12: Grayshott, one, 15 Jun; one, 22 Jun (THard); Whitehill, six, 16 Jun (ASto); Fleet Pond, one, 09 Jun (MHals); Farnborough, one, 28 Jun (KBW)

70.277 [B&F: 1955] Common White Wave Cabera pusaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-35 mm. The main confusion species is Common Wave C. exanthemata, in which cross-lines are brown and curved. Larva feeds on Downy and Silver Birch, Alder and Sallow, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1045064919512021
114817575719512021
121615190619512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10501028
111421685
1276926

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 2 (IOu) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 2 (IOu) Max count: Martin's Wood, Newchurch, 13 Jun, 8 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 27 Jun, 2 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 15 Jul, 1 (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW) Max count: Brockwood, 16 Jul, 5 (SDut)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 06 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Pamber Forest, 17 Jun, 6 (GJD)

70.278 [B&F: 1956] Common Wave Cabera exanthemata (Scopoli, 1763) - Common

Common in broad-leaved, often damp, woodland throughout much of the British Isles; frequently recorded and well distributed across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 30-35 mm. The main confusion species is Common White Wave C. pusaria, in which the cross-lines are straight and grey. Larva feeds on Goat Willow, Grey Willow, Aspen and Poplar, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10716102518562021
115125652619512021
121309164419512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1059968
1123732618
1244533

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 31 May, 1 (RTer) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 6 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 15 Aug, 8 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 19 Aug, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 26 Aug, 1 (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW) Max count: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 12 Aug, 18 (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal)

VC12: Earliest: Wherwell, 04 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater Park, 25 Apr, 1 (BGD) Max count: Longparish, 23 Jun, 3 (GCE)

70.279 [B&F: 1957] White-pinion Spotted Lomographa bimaculata (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout England and Wales, less frequently, but increasingly, in the north. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-31 mm. Can be confused with very faded examples of Green Carpet Colostygia pectinataria. Larva feeds on Blackthorn and Hawthorn, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1016728319002021
1169773619482021
1231135019512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1012163
1141310
12111

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Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, three, 26 May (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 15 May; one, 21 May; two, 22 May; one, 30 May (JHa); Shanklin, one, 19 May; Osborne Valley Walk, one, 09 May; Osborne Wood, one, 30 May (IOu); Wootton Bridge, one, 18 May (BJon); one, 24 Apr (DElm); Firestone Copse, two, 21 Jun; one, 21 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Holidays Hill Inclosure, one, 13 May (AMD); Botley Wood, 10, 20 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); West Walk, one, 22 Apr (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); one, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW);

VC12: Fleet Pond, one, 09 Jun (MHals)

70.280 [B&F: 1958] Clouded Silver Lomographa temerata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-34 mm. Larva feeds on Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Plum, Wild Cherry and Crab Apple, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10847181818792021
113452444319512021
121538252219512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1051815
1112518310
1261814

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 5 (IOu) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 5 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 12 Jun, 2 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 03 Jun, 1 (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW) Max count: Brownwich cliffs, 17 Jun, 10 (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Blackwater, 11 Jul, 1 (BGD) Max count: Littleton, 26 May, 4 (GCE)

70.282 [B&F: 1960] Early Moth Theria primaria (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in open woodland, woodland edges, scrub and mature hedgerows throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common to abundant in late winter amongst hawthorn in open country and on the downs. Wingspan male 32-37 mm, female wingless. Males could be confused with Sloe Carpet Aleucis distinctata, but Early Moth has straighter distal edge of central band and females have band on vestigial wings. The flightless females may be found sitting on the leafless twigs after dark. Larva feeds on Blackthorn, Hawthorn and Midland Hawthorn.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011722219782021
1133445619512021
1230739419512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11342
12111

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Record Details

VC10: Alverstone, one, 22 Feb; one, 08 Apr (DFai);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, two, 07 Feb (SLoa); Marchwood, one, 10 Mar (TDCh); Crawley, one, 03 Mar (GCE); Botley Wood, one, netted, netted by torchlight. (4 lamps), 28 Jan (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW)

70.283 [B&F: 1961] Light Emerald Campaea margaritaria (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, areas with scattered trees, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 42-54 mm. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hazel, Downy and Silver Birch, Elm, Sallow, Horse Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut and Beech.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101352345519512021
1112206225762002021
123141663119512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1014839920
1149198628
1216929718

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Tennyson Down, 20 Sep, 1 (PBar) Latest: Nettlestone, 20 May, 1 (MBri) Max count: Osborne Wood, 13 Aug, 20 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 05 Jun, 3 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 26 Aug, 6 (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 20 Aug, 28 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 2 (TJN) Latest: Frogmore Community College, Yateley, 29 Mar, 1 (BGD) Max count: Pamber Forest, 17 Jun, 18 (GJD)

70.284 [B&F: 1962] Barred Red Hylaea fasciaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common wherever there are coniferous trees throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-44 mm. Occasional green individuals of the form f. prasinaria, which can be confused with Light Emerald Campaea margaritata, are reported. Larva feeds on various coniferous trees, including Scots Pine, Norway Spruce and European Larch.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10977918562021
111257127919512021
1236445819512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10441
1133402
128102

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, 11 Sep; one, 10 Sep (PBar); Brighstone, one, 18 Jun (AMas); Osborne Wood, one, 23 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Ogden's Purlieu, NF, one, 12 Jul (AMD); Linwood, NF, one, 07 Jun (DMB); Hale Purlieu, NF, two, 29 May; one, 02 Jun; two, 21 Jun; two, 07 Jul (JPuz); Marchwood, one, 22 Sep (CTha); Totton, one, 17 Jun; one, 27 Jun (LHan); Needs Ore NNR, two, 09 Jul (CNB); Dibden Purlieu, one, 03 Jun; one, 04 Jun; one, 06 Jun; two, 18 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 17 Jul; one, 21 Jul (RAC); Itchen Valley CP, one, 01 Jul (CTha); Lee-on-Solent, one, 09 Jul (IHrg); Wickham, one, 21 Jun (JRDS); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 06 Sep (JWP); Hurn, one, 17 Jun (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, two, 22 Jul (JStw); Hengistbury Head, one, 14 Jun (MJef); New Milton, two, 18 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 27 Jul (MBar); Sway, one, 12 Jun; two, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 18 Jul (SKee); Hayling Island, one, 20 Jun; one, 17 Jul (STho);

VC12: Grayshott, two, 15 Jun; two, 22 Jun; one, 02 Jul (THard); Basingstoke, present, field observation, 08 Aug (PWat); Whitehill, two, 09 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 28 Jun (ASto); Blackwater, one, 07 Jun (BGD)

70.287 [B&F: 1964] Annulet Charissa obscurata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local on heathland, moorland, calcareous grassland, sea cliffs and quarries throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local and uncommon; on the heaths of the New Forest, a dark form predominates, and on the Freshwater cliffs, a quite different, white, form is found. Wingspan 32-39 mm. In their corresponding ranges, could be confused with Irish Annulet Odontognophos dumetata or Scotch Annulet Gnophos obfuscata, which see for a description of the differences. Larva feeds on Sea Campion, Thrift, Common Rock-rose, Common Bird's-foot Trefoil, Kidney Vetch, Creeping Cinquefoil, Wild Strawberry, Wild Thyme, Salad Burnet and Heather.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10639018562020
11644319452020
12111119512012

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11111

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 11 Sep (PBar); Bonchurch, one, 15 Aug (JHa);

VC11: Ogden's Purlieu, NF, one, 18 Jul (AMD)

70.288 [B&F: 1945] Brussels Lace Cleorodes lichenaria (Hufnagel, 1767) - Local

Local in scrub, woodland, plantations and rocky areas by the sea, in south-west England, west Wales and the west coast of Scotland, also in a few places in central and southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this species all but disappeared in the second half of the 1940s, but has increased dramatically in the last few years, and is now to be found throughout the New Forest, in the Test Valley around Leckford and Chilbolton, and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-38 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on various lichens.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10767166618002021
111437222419482021
1235259319482021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1012632015
1126652713
1238503

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 15 (IOu) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 3 (IOu) Max count: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 15 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 02 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 28 Jul, 1 (CNB) Max count: Sway, 12 Jun, 13 (S&SLan)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Hinton Ampner, 17 Jul, 1 (ASD) Max count: Broughton, 21 Jun, 3 (GCE)

70.292 [B&F: 1969] Grey Scalloped Bar Dyscia fagaria (Thunberg, 1784) - Local

Local on heathland, moorland, bogs and mosses throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire locally rather frequent on the New Forest heaths, especially near recently burned ground, on which the imago rests by day; very occasional elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight, where first recorded in 2001. Wingspan 31-40 mm. Larva feeds on Heather, Bell Heather and Cross-leaved Heath.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120012001
11977418002021
129119511981

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11331

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VC11: Ibsley Common, NF, one, field observation, 15 Jul (BWT); Furzehill, NF, one, 09 May (SLoa); Needs Ore NNR, one, 25 May (CNB)

70.294 [B&F: 1968] Yellow Belle Aspitates ochrearia (Rossi, 1794) - Local

Local on sand-dunes, shingle beaches, saltmarshes, golf courses and heathland, along the coasts of southern England, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight frequent on dunes and shingle in coastal localities, rare inland on the chalk. Wingspan 28-36 mm. The most likely confusion species is Straw Belle Aspitates gilvaria, but Yellow Belle has a more rounded forewing and more distinct antemedian fascia. Larva feeds on Sea Wormwood, Hare's-foot Clover, Smooth Tare, Bird's-foot Trefoil, Common Restharrow, Wild Carrot and Beaked Hawk's-beard.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014011218562021
1152360319452021
12111319452020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10661
11275012

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VC10: Totland, one, 01 Sep (RTer); Compton Down, one, 11 Sep; one, 14 Sep; one, 21 Sep (PBar); Mottistone Down, one, field observation, 21 May (IOu); Alverstone, one, 07 May (DFai);

VC11: Janesmoor Plain, NF, one, field observation, 06 May (AMD); Lee-on-Solent, one, 21 Aug; two, 22 Aug; two, 23 Aug; one, 25 Aug (IHrg); Hurn, one, 26 May (MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 28 Apr (BCP Ran.); one, 09 May (MoTay); one, 13 May (HengistH); three, 01 Sep (RPH); one, 24 May; two, 26 May; one, 30 May (MJef); one, 22 Aug; one, 29 Aug (RPH det. MJef); one, 14 Jun (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, one, 14 May; two, 06 Aug; four, 19 Aug; 12, 02 Sep; two, 09 Sep; one, field observation, 06 May (CNB); North Solent NNR, one, 10 May (MMcM); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, female, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal det. RJD); two, 26 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW); Sinah Common, Hayling, present, 22 May (STho); Sandy Point NR, Hayling Island, three, field observation, 22 May (PAB)

70.295 [B&F: 1970] Grass Wave Perconia strigillaria (Hübner, [1787]) - Local

Local on heathland, open woodland, moorland and bogs throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire fairly common on the heaths of the New Forest and in the north-east, but very local elsewhere. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1948. Wingspan 36-41 mm. The most likely confusion species is Common Heath Ematurga atomaria, especially pale forms. Larva feeds on Heather, Bell Heather, Broom and Petty Whin.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101119481948
1137547218002021
1211417719512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11782
12331

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VC11: Linwood, NF, one, 04 Jun; one, 07 Jun (DMB); Acres Down, NF, one, field observation, 22 May (JAda); Pig Bush, NF, one, field observation, 13 Jun (NRJ); Beaulieu Heath, NF, one, field observation, 14 Jun (DHan); Black Down, NF, one, field observation, 13 Jun (LHan); Dibden Bottom, NF, two, field observation, 09 Jun (AJB, LB);

VC12: Yateley Common, one, swept, 02 Jun (BGD); Fleet Pond, one, 09 Jun (MHals); Yateley Common, one, 27 May (BGD)