70.039 [B&F: 1718] Oblique Striped Phibalapteryx virgata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Nb) on sandy heathland in Breckland, chalk downland in southern England, and sand-dunes at various points along the coasts of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight still occurs on the dunes at Hayling Island, with occasional records from the chalk, particularly on Broughton Down. Wingspan 22-25 mm. Most likely to be confused with Oblique Carpet Orthonama vittata, but that species has streak from apex of forewing to about half-way along termen. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	16	2	1800	1998
11	60	50	1800	2020
12	28	14	1900	2020

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
12	3	4	2

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VC12: Cholderton, one, 19 Jul (TJN); Broughton, one, 18 Aug; Longstock, two, 18 Aug (GCE)

70.043 [B&F: 1731] Chalk Carpet Scotopteryx bipunctaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) on calcareous grassland, sea cliffs and quarries inland in southern England, discontinuously to Yorkshire and North Wales, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this species has gone from many localities on the chalk, which were either ploughed up during the 1939-45 War, or developed for housing. It survives in one or two localities on the Isle of Wight, and on Broughton Down, with occasional wanderers elsewhere. Wingspan 32-38 mm. Distinctive in an understated way. Larva feeds on Bird's-foot Trefoil, Hare's-foot Clover, White Clover, Red Clover and Vetch.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	64	90	1900	2021
11	73	113	1700	2014
12	30	18	1900	2007

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1

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VC10: Mottistone Down, one, field observation, 28 Jul (IOu)

70.045 [B&F: 1732] Shaded Broad-bar Scotopteryx chenopodiata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in calcareous grassland, acid heathland, woodland rides, roadside verges, sand-dunes and gardens throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight much less common that in the past, however large colonies still occur locally in dunes and amongst scrub on downland. Wingspan 34-38 mm. Only likely to be confused with unseasonably early examples of Mallow Larentia clavaria, which see. Larva feeds on White Clover, Red Clover, Hare's-foot Clover and Vetch.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	204	241	1951	2021
11	988	1297	1951	2021
12	714	1165	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	7	9	3
11	33	54	16
12	40	61	5

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VC10: Totland, one, 23 Jul (RTer); Lower Hamstead, three, 23 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 26 Jul (KRyl); Shanklin, one, 09 Jul (IOu); Alverstone, one, 20 Jul (DFai); Osborne Wood, one, 18 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Nursling Substation, one, 13 Jul (JClx); Lee, two, 23 Jul; three, 30 Jul (CTha); Kings Somborne, 16, 27 Jul; Ashley, one, 11 Jul; Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul; Broughton, one, 07 Jul (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 23 Jul (MEdg); Chandler's Ford, one, field observation, 13 Jul (AJB, LB); Yew Hill NR, two, field observation, 25 Jul (NBur); Deacon Hill, one, field observation, 01 Aug (CRB); one, field observation, 07 Aug (FHay); Deacon Hill, Twyford, one, field observation, 01 Aug; Deacon Hill, one, field observation, 25 Jul; one, field observation, 01 Aug (CRB); one, field observation, 07 Aug (FHay); one, field observation, 25 Jul (CRB); one, field observation, 07 Aug (FHay); Crawley, one, 30 Jul (GCE); Abbey Meadows, Titchfield, one, 29 Jul (PAB); Botley Wood, one, netted, 01 Jul (DWal, KJW); Funtley, one, 04 Aug (TDC); Bishop's Waltham, one, field observation, 13 Jul; one, field observation, 20 Jul (HFir); Bishops Waltham, one, 03 Aug (HGil); Wickham, one, 12 Jul (JRDS); Horsea Island, one, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Portsmouth, one, 23 Jul (IRT); Beacon Hill, Warnford, one, field observation, 26 Jul; one, field observation, 26 Jul (NBur); Old Winchester Hill, three, , 05 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); South Holt Farm, NF, one, field observation, 04 Aug (AMD); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Shipton Bellinger, one, field observation, 26 Jul; one, field observation, 01 Aug; one, field observation, 26 Jul (AJB); one, field observation, 29 Jul (AJB, LB); one, field observation, 01 Aug; two, field observation, 26 Jul; two, field observation, 26 Jul (AJB); Cholderton, one, 01 Jul; present, 19 Jul (TJN); Nether Wallop, two, 08 Aug; two, 08 Aug; two, 08 Aug; one, 08 Aug; one, 08 Aug; Wherwell, one, 04 Aug (GCE); Bransbury Common, one, 10 Aug (ACB); Longparish, three, 21 Jul; one, 11 Aug; one, 21 Jul; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 21 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, field observation, 29 Jul; one, field observation, 29 Jul (AJB); three, field observation, 04 Aug (LHur); one, field observation, 17 Jul (NBur); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 13 Aug (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); one, field observation, 29 Jul (CRB); North Waltham, one, 21 Jul (AJon); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, five, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW); Malshangar Estate, nr Basingstoke, three, field observation, 13 Jul; Axmansford, three, 30 Jul; Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 05 Aug (ACB); Selborne, two, 19 Jul (CJP); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, four, field observation, 04 Aug (NBur); Selborne, one, 18 Aug (CJP); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, one, field observation, 03 Aug (DAS); Bentley Station Meadow, three, field observation, 24 Jul; one, field observation, 24 Jul (JOat); Blacknest, one, 02 Aug (MAng); one, field observation, 24 Jul (SWom); Farnham, present, 28 Jul (iNat)

70.046 [B&F: 1719] Oblique Carpet Orthonama vittata (Borkhausen, 1794) - Local

Local in fens, water meadows, damp woodland, marshes and river-banks throughout much of the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight an uncommon marsh-inhabiting species, records of which are scattered thinly across the three vice-counties. Wingspan 24-27 mm. The most likely confusion species is Oblique Striped Phibalapteryx virgata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Marsh Bedstraw and Heath Bedstraw.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	22	11	1856	2021
11	107	100	1882	2021
12	13	5	1951	2013

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1
11	9	18	4

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VC10: Totland, one, specimen retained, 30 May (RTer);

VC11: Fishlake Meadows, one, 26 Jul; two, 02 Aug; four, 15 Aug; three, 30 Aug (NRJ); Fishlake, one, with Nigel Jones / Fishlake Meadows, 26 Jul; two, 02 Aug; three, 15 Aug (SIng); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 23 Jun (JStw); Lymington, one, 13 Aug (ASH)

70.047 [B&F: 1720] Gem Nycterosea obstipata (Fabricius, 1794) - Migrant

Immigrant from southern Europe, appearing mainly in southern Britain, with occasional records north to the Orkneys, in some years arriving in sufficient numbers to breed. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a common immigrant, which is widely distributed throughout in some years. Wingspan 18-21 mm. Highly sexually dimorphic. Larva feeds on the leaves of various herbaceous plants, although the exact plant species utilised in the United Kingdom is unknown, but unable to over-winter in significant numbers.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	145	201	1981	2021
11	557	535	1951	2021
12	88	71	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	6	6	1
11	11	12	2

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 24 Aug (JHa); Wroxall, one, 13 Nov (JRB); Shanklin, one, 20 Oct (IOu); Alverstone, one, 26 Oct (DFai); Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 19 Jul; Osborne Wood, one, field observation, 18 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 19 Jul; one, 10 Jul (CTha); Woodlands, NF, two, 06 Jul; one, 25 Oct (RBW); one, 03 Jun (CJon); Totton, one, 10 Aug (LHan); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, male, 27 Aug (PGS); Portsmouth, one, 18 Jul (IRT); Hurn, one, 02 Aug; Hengistbury Head, one, 11 Jul (MJef); Lymington, one, 27 Oct (PRD)

70.049 [B&F: 1728] Garden Carpet Xanthorhoe fluctuata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in gardens, allotments, rough ground and woodland throughout the British Isles, but rare in north-east Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-31 mm. Larva feeds on various Cruciferae, including Garlic Mustard, Shepherd's-purse, Hairy Bitter-cress and Cabbage, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	903	1106	1951	2021
11	14214	24562	1951	2021
12	3294	4854	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	155	205	5
11	559	783	11
12	162	225	6

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VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 22 Sep, 1 (MGT) Latest: Upper Green, 11 Aug, 1 (SHug) Max count: Newport, 22 Jun, 5 (DPl)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 26 Aug, 1 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 22 Jul, 1 (STho) Max count: Swaythling, Southampton, 27 Aug, 11 (MEdg)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 17 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 08 Jul, 1 (SBly) Max count: Basingstoke, 03 Sep, 6 (MJW)

70.050 [B&F: 1721] Balsam Carpet Xanthorhoe biriviata (Borkhausen, 1794) - Nationally Scarce

Uncommon, in damp grassland, water meadows, marshes, river-banks and damp areas in parts of southern England and south-eastern England. In Hampshire first reported at Wherwell in 1964, and now established in the upper valley of the River Test in damp woodland containing the larval foodplant, and also beginning to appear in the Itchen Valley. The only report from the Isle of Wight was back in 1999. Wingspan 27-30 mm. Occurs in two forms, a pale spring generation and a darker summer generation, the former most recalls Sharp-angled Carpet Euphyia unangulata and Wood Carpet Epirrhoe rivata. Larva feeds on Orange Balsam, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1	0	1999	1999
11	103	107	1978	2021
12	130	171	1800	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	28	42	5
12	1	1	1

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VC11: Fishlake Meadows, one, 15 Aug; Romsey, present, 10 Jul; one, 10 Jul; one, 21 Jul (NRJ); Allbrook, two, 07 Jul (SIng); West Meon*, one, 06 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. KJW); Hurn, one, 28 Mar; one, field observation, 21 Apr; one, 24 Apr; two, 03 May; one, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 24 Jun; three, 28 Jun; one, 03 Jul; three, 05 Jul; three, 06 Jul; two, 07 Jul; five, 08 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 21 Jul; two, 23 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 14 Aug; two, 15 Aug; one, 27 Aug (MJef); Needs Ore NNR*, one, 14 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Longparish, one, 21 Jul (GCE)

70.051 [B&F: 1724] Red Twin-spot Carpet Xanthorhoe spadicearia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in gardens, woodland, hedgerows, downs, fens, moors and sand-dunes throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 24-27 mm. The oft quoted field mark used to distinguish this species from red forms of Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet X. ferrugata, the notch on the inner edge of the cross-band, close to the costa, has proven to be unreliable, and only moths with black cross-bands can be assigned to this species without dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Bedstraw, Ground-ivy and Dock, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	686	1062	1951	2021
11	2988	3910	1951	2021
12	2186	3403	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	123	254	15
11	157	225	10
12	213	412	10

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VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 4 (IOu) Latest: Bembridge Down, 23 Apr, 1 (IOu) Max count: Osborne Wood, 13 Aug, 15 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 22 Apr, 1 (SLoa) Latest: Lepe Meadows and Nature Reserve, 27 May, 1 (MSmi) Max count: West Meon, 06 May, 10 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 19 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Blackwater, 30 Jul, 1 (BGD) Max count: Barton Stacey, 03 May, 10 (GCE)

70.052 [B&F: 1725] Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet Xanthorhoe ferrugata (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in gardens, woodland, hedgerows, downs, fens, moors and sand-dunes throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and common in Hampshire, but rather scarce on the Isle of Wight, with just four records there so far this century. Wingspan 24-27 mm. Very similar in form to Red Twin-spot Carpet X. spadicearia, which see; the red form, which has yet to be reliably identified from Hampshire, should be treated as indistinguishable without dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Bedstraw, Ground-ivy and Dock, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	119	130	1981	2020
11	2295	2997	1951	2021
12	762	931	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	22	38	4
11	91	115	4
12	56	73	4

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VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 20 Apr, 1 (JHa) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 18 May, 1 (BJon) Max count: Bonchurch, 22 May, 4 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: St Leonards, 23 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 17 Jul, 1 (CNB) Max count: St Leonards, 30 Jul, 4 (SDut)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 19 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Whitedown, Alton, 18 May, 1 (BCA) Max count: Wherwell, 04 Aug, 4 (GCE)

Basingstoke
09/05/2022
to MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

70.053 [B&F: 1722] Flame Carpet Xanthorhoe designata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common

Common in damp woodland and hedgerows throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 25-28 mm. The only likely confusion species is Red Carpet X. decoloraria, which has a sinuous outer edge to the central cross-band, in Flame Carpet the outer edge of the central cross-band is dentate, with two distinct projections. Larva feeds on certain Cruciferae, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	174	215	1943	2021
11	1302	1263	200	2021
12	673	793	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	16	24	5
11	49	49	3
12	25	27	4

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VC10: Shanklin, one, 07 May; two, 16 May; one, 19 May; two, 04 Aug; five, 15 Aug; one, 21 Aug; one, 28 Aug; two, 31 Aug (IOu); Alverstone, one, 06 Jun (DFai); Osborne Wood, one, 30 May; one, 18 Jul; one, 13 Aug (IOu); Wootton Bridge, one, 19 May (BJon); Sandpit Copse, two, 20 May (IOu); Briddlesford, one, 16 Jun (JRB); Firestone Copse, one, 21 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Linwood, NF, three, 04 Jun; one, 05 Jun; one, 08 Jun (DMB); Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 29 May; one, 02 Jun (JPuz); Holidays Hill Inclosure, one, 13 May (AMD); Minstead, present, field observation, 04 Sep (iNat); Marchwood, one, 13 May; one, 16 Aug; one, 03 May; one, 09 May; one, 18 May; one, 18 Aug (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 14 May (RBW); one, 18 Jun (CJon); Totton, one, 08 Aug; one, 10 Aug (LHan); Romsey, one, 22 Apr; one, 07 Jun; one, 12 Aug; one, 21 Aug; one, 29 Aug (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 20 Aug (CNB); Dibden Purlieu, one, 13 Aug (RAC); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 16 Jun (PGS); Bishopstoke, present, field observation, 12 Aug (SCro); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 10 Aug; two, 13 Aug (KArb); Allbrook, one, 05 Aug (SIng); Funtley, one, 04 Aug (TDC); Wickham, one, 27 May; one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 24 Jul; one, 02 Aug; two, 03 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 28 Aug; one, 31 Aug (JRDS); West Walk, one, 13 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); two, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Hen Wood, one, 19 Aug (KCok, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 13 Aug; present, 14 Sep (RAll); Sway, one, 10 Jun; one, 27 Jul; one, 11 Aug (SKee); Pennington, one, 09 May (RFC);

VC12: Overton, one, 19 May; one, 08 Jun; one, 25 Aug (ACr); North Waltham, one, 06 Jun; one, 11 Aug; one, 13 Aug (AJon); Axmansford, one, 30 Jul; Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 05 Aug (ACB); Basingstoke, two, field observation, 08 Aug (PWat); Alton, one, 16 Jun; one, 15 Aug; one, 30 Aug (DBO); Selborne, two, 06 May; four, 18 Aug; two, 18 Aug (CJP); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 15 Aug; one, 19 Aug; one, 27 Aug; one, 02 Sep (ASwa); Farnham, present, 07 Aug; present, 03 Sep; present, 08 Aug; present, 09 Aug (iNat); Yateley Common, one, swept, 02 Jun (BGD); Fleet Pond, one, 14 Aug (MHals)

70.054 [B&F: 1727] Silver-ground Carpet Xanthorhoe montanata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in various habitats, including hedgerows, scrub, woodland rides, fens, chalk downland, gardens and heathland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-33 mm. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Cleavers, Hedge Bedstraw and Primrose.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	354	614	1951	2021
11	1377	1828	1951	2021
12	1417	2303	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	25	52	11
11	19	21	2
12	53	68	5

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VC10: Mottistone Down, one, field observation, 23 May (DFai); Brighstone, one, 29 May (AMas); Porchfield, two, 19 May (MWhts); Nettlecombe area, one, field observation, 12 Jun (DFai); Firestone Copse, one, field observation, 29 Apr; one, field observation, 14 May (KShw); Shanklin, one, 11 May; two, 14 May; one, 16 May; one, 19 May; three, 22 May; one, 23 May; three, 27 May; one, 28 May; one, 06 Jun; two, 11 Jun; one, 16 Jun (IOu); Wootton Common, two, field observation, 17 May (KShw); Osborne Valley Walk, two, 09 May; Osborne Wood, 11, 30 May (IOu); Briddlesford, two, 16 May (JRB); Sandpit Copse, eight, 20 May (IOu); Wootton Bridge, one, 07 May (DElm); Briddlesford Woods NR, Wootton, , one, field observation, 13 Jun; Brading Down LNR, , one, field observation, 22 May (JRB);

VC11: Great Linford, NF, one, field observation, 10 Jun (TRea); Furzehill, NF, one, 19 May; one, 17 Jun (SLoa); Nursling, one, field observation, 21 May (JWal); Stanbrige Earls, one, 03 May (JRM); Ashley, one, 28 May (GCE); Stockbridge Down, one, field observation, 21 May (TDCh); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 15 May (MEdg); Crab Wood LNR, two, field observation, 21 May (SLea); Botley Wood, one, 20 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Funtley, one, field observation, 14 May (TDC); Botley, one, 07 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 20 May; one, 02 Jun (JRDS); West Meon, one, , 06 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Old Winchester Hill, one, 27 May (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal); Horndean, one, 17 May (PHog); Queen Elizabeth CP, one, 15 May (SJDa); Sway, two, 12 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 17 May; one, 17 May; Broughton, one, 10 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 02 Jun; three, 02 Jun (GCE); Stockbridge Down, one, field observation, 14 May (AJB); two, field observation, 26 May (AJB, LB); Wherwell: SU3440: Westover Farm: S of Flint Farm, one, 22 May; Goodworth Clatford, one, 22 May (GCE); Andover, one, field observation, 28 May (JCoz); Chilbolton, one, 06 May; one, 06 May; Crawley, two, 26 May; five, 26 May; two, 26 May; one, 26 May; Littleton, two, 26 May; one, 10 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 09 May; Longparish, one, 25 May; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 09 Jun; one, 25 May; Longparish, one, 25 May (GCE); Overton, one, 19 May (ACr); Norn's Copse, nr.Woodmancott, one, 17 May (ACB); North Waltham, one, 09 May; one, 16 May; one, 18 May; one, 25 May; one, 31 May (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, field observation, 02 Jun (MJN); Ashford Hill Woods & Meadows, NF, one, field observation, 14 May; Ashford Hill Woods & Meadows, one, field observation, 14 May (LoWoo); Ropley, one, field observation, 13 May (TJN); one, 19 May (LFom); Basingstoke, one, 27 May (MJW); two, 17 Jun (DJJ); Crabtree Plantation, Basingstoke, one, swept, 21 May (BGD); Pamber Forest, two, 16 May; one, 06 Jun (GJD); Lower Farringdon, two, field observation, 19 May (GBar); Selborne, one, 11 Jun; one, 11 Jun (CJP); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, one, field observation, 04 Jun (BCA); Bentley Station Meadow, one, field observation, 08 May (KRic); two, field observation, 17 May (CWhe); one, field observation, 03 Jun (BCA); one, field observation, 11 Jun; two, field observation, 17 May; one, field observation, 15 Jul (CWhe); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 13 May (ASwa); Yateley Common, one, 14 May (BGD)

Basingstoke
28/05/2022
MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

70.055 [B&F: 1726] Large Twin-spot Carpet Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata (Clerck, 1759) - Local

Local in mature, often damp, woodland, fens and scrubby heathland throughout England, mainly in southern counties; present at low density throughout north Hampshire, but decidedly scarce in south Hampshire, mainly in the New Forest, and recorded only once on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-32 mm. The main confusion species is Galium Carpet Epirrhoe galiata — both species have a concave costa — the best distinction is the outer edge of the central cross-band, which is slightly crenulate throughout its length in Large Twin-spot Carpet, but more smoothly sinuate in Galium Carpet. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Bedstraw, Common Dog-violet, and Primrose.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	2	1	1900	1982
11	27	21	1951	2021
12	163	159	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	1	0	0
12	1	1	1

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VC11: Ringwood, present, field observation, 27 Jul (iNat);

VC12: Farnborough, one, 29 Jul (MThmp)

70.056 [B&F: 1736] Royal Mantle Catarhoe cuculata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Local

Local in calcareous grassland, chalk downland, quarries, embankments, hedgerows, woodland rides and sea cliffs throughout much of southern England, rarely northwards to southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight rare but fairly regular on what remains of the chalk country, in all three vice-counties. Wingspan 26-30 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	10	5	1951	2018
11	60	32	1872	2021
12	43	24	1951	2014

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	1	1	1
12	1	1	1

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VC11: Broughton, one, 07 Jul (GCE);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 03 Jul (GCE)

70.057 [B&F: 1735] Ruddy Carpet Catarhoe rubidata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) on downland, embankments, scrub and sea cliffs in parts of southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight had already become rare by the 1960's (Goater, 1974), still widely distributed, but now found most frequently in hedgerows on the chalk. Wingspan 26-31 mm. Unmistakable when fresh. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	248	371	1856	2021
11	153	100	1800	2021
12	53	38	1900	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	26	44	6
11	3	3	1
12	2	2	1

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VC10: West High Down quarries, two, 12 Jul (IOu); Wheelers Bay, one, 17 Jun; one, 18 Jun (ABut); Bonchurch, one, 28 Apr; two, 07 May; one, 09 May; two, 14 May; one, 15 May; three, 21 May; six, 22 May; two, 01 Jun; three, 03 Jun; two, 04 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 19 Jun; two, 20 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 09 Jul; three, 15 Jul; two, 17 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, 20 Jun (IOu); Alverstone, one, 18 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 19 Jul (DFai);

VC11: Crawley, one, 08 Jul (GCE); Northney, one, 22 Jun (IMea); Sway, one, 15 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Longparish*, one, 23 Jun; one, 09 Jun (GCE)

70.059 [B&F: 1742] Yellow Shell Camptogramma bilineata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Ireland only

Common in hedgerows, gardens, rough meadows, woodland rides, downland, heathland and freshwater margins throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight still reasonably common, especially on the chalk, but as the species comes rarely to light, is undoubtedly under-recorded. Wingspan 28-32 mm. Unmistakable. The UK population is divided into several allopatric subspecies representing Britain, Shetland, Ireland and the Blasket Islands. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Cleavers, Bedstraw, Wormwood and Dock.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	655	869	1951	2021
11	4993	5534	1951	2021
12	1844	2394	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	69	86	4
11	230	276	5
12	109	136	5

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VC10: Earliest: Tennyson Down, 29 Jun, 1 (DCk) Latest: Firestone Copse, 26 Jul, 1 (KShw) Max count: Osborne Wood, 18 Jul, 4 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: St Leonards, 30 Jul, 2 (SDut) Latest: Sandy Point NR, Hayling Island, 22 May, 1 (PAB) Max count: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 26 Aug, 5 (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 08 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Frogmore Community College, Yateley, 07 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Wolverton, 02 Jun, 5 (ACB)

70.061 [B&F: 1738] Common Carpet Epirrhoe alternata (Müller, 1764) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including hedgerows, woodland, calcareous grassland, acid heathland, moorland, fens, sand-dunes and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-30 mm. An abundant species, which may be confused for superficially similar, but much scarcer species, such as Wood Carpet E. rivata and Galium Carpet E. galiata. Larva feeds on Cleavers, Lady's Bedstraw and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	938	1563	1951	2021
11	6598	8498	1951	2021
12	2870	4438	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	147	231	4
11	350	555	30
12	265	488	20

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VC10: Earliest: Tennyson Down, 20 Sep, 1 (PBar) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 2 (IOu) Max count: Bonchurch, 20 Jun, 4 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: St Leonards, 30 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 22 Jul, 1 (STho) Max count: Deacon Hill, 23 May, 30 (AJB)

VC12: Earliest: Shipton Bellinger, 08 Aug, 1 (NBur) Latest: Farnborough, 30 Jul, 3 (KBW) Max count: Magdalen Hill Down NR, 07 May, 20 (LHur)

70.062 [B&F: 1739] Wood Carpet Epirrhoe rivata (Hübner, [1813]) - Local

Local in woodland rides and edges, thickets, copses, mature hedgerows, embankments and scrubby downland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight uncommon, and mostly confined to the chalk; some records may have been undeservedly rejected due to confusion with Common Carpet. Wingspan 28-34 mm. The most likely confusion species is Common Carpet E. alternata but banding on hindwing is almost absent in Wood Carpet, but forms a continuation of the banding on the forewing in Common Carpet. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	62	47	1856	2021
11	102	46	1892	2021
12	54	25	1940	2018

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	1	1	1

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VC11: Broughton, one, 07 Jul (GCE)

70.063 [B&F: 1740] Galium Carpet Epirrhoe galiata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local on sea cliffs, sand-dunes and shingle beaches along the coasts of western Wales and southern England from Somerset to Kent, and inland, on calcareous grassland, in England and more rarely in Ireland and Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight remains fairly common on the coast, but is now very rare inland, on the chalk. Wingspan 28-32 mm. The most likely confusion species is Common Carpet E. alternata, but can also be confused with Large Twin-spot Carpet Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata, with which shares concave costa. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw, Hedge Bedstraw and Heath Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	212	422	1856	2021
11	279	339	1949	2021
12	17	7	1951	2010

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	19	27	4
11	8	22	10

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VC10: West High Down quarries, four, 12 Jul (IOu); Totland, one, 02 Jul (RTer); Freshwater Bay, one, 10 Jun; one, 10 Aug; two, 21 Aug (SDav); Compton Down, two, 11 Sep; one, 18 Sep; Brook Down, one, 12 Sep (PBar); St. Catherine's Point, one, by torchlight, 16 Sep (IOu); Mottistone Down, two, 12 Sep (PBar); Plaish, Carisbrooke, one, 21 Jul (KRyl); Newport, one, 06 Jul; one, 14 Aug; three, 15 Aug; one, 27 Aug (DPl); Bonchurch, one, 05 Aug; one, 09 Aug; one, 24 Aug (JHa); Shanklin, one, 13 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Broughton, one, 21 May; Crawley, one, 29 Aug (GCE); Fareham, one, 17 Jun; one, 19 Sep (KJW); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 12 Jul (JWP); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW det. KJW); seven, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal); 10, 26 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW)

70.064 [B&F: 1793] Cloaked Carpet Euphyia biangulata (Haworth, 1809) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) in damp woodland, ravines and sunken lanes in southern England, Wales and southern Ireland. In Hampshire the majority of recent records are restricted to two main areas: in and around Woolmer Forest and north-west of the New Forest. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 2007. Wingspan 31-34 mm. Fairly unmistakable, with two teeth on the projection of the dark central band into the white postmedian area. Larva feeds on Stitchwort, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	25	8	1800	2007
11	93	74	1900	2021
12	85	85	1961	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	10	11	3
12	6	6	1

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VC11: Brockwood, one, 19 Aug (SDut); Furzehill, NF, three, 08 Jul (SLoa); Wicksmoor Farm, Plaitford Common, NF, present, 13 Jul; Woodlands, NF, present, 22 Jul (RBW); Romsey, one, 17 Jun (MJB); one, 04 Sep (NRJ); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, two, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul (KArb); Sway, one, 17 Jul; one, 08 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Ecchinswell, one, 13 Jul (MJN); Whitehill, one, 10 Jul; one, 18 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 16 Jul; one, 29 Aug; one, 04 Sep (ASwa)

70.065 [B&F: 1794] Sharp-angled Carpet Euphyia unangulata (Haworth, 1809) - Local

Local in woodland and hedgerows throughout southern England; fairly widespread and common across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-30 mm. The most likely confusion species is the much less common Cloaked Carpet E. biangulata, which differs in having irregularly-dentate outer edge of dark cross-band. Larva feeds on several species of chickweed and stitchwort, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	25	29	1856	2021
11	276	260	1951	2021
12	535	742	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	5	3
11	9	18	5
12	15	20	3

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VC10: Haseley Manor, three, 10 Jun; one, 10 Jul (IOu); Alverstone, one, 21 Aug (DFai);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, one, 18 Jul (CJon); Totton, one, 16 Jul (LHan); Chandlers Ford, one, 13 May (KArb); Hengistbury Head, two, 17 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 05 Jul; four, 11 Jul; five, 18 Jul; two, 19 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Ecchinswell, one, field observation, 14 Jun; two, 17 Jun; one, 29 Jul; one, 10 Aug (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 14 May; one, 05 Aug (ACB); Pamber Forest, two, 17 Jun; three, 16 May; one, 29 Jul; two, 15 Aug; one, 24 Aug (GJD); Blacknest, one, 02 Aug (MAng); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 04 Sep (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 20 Aug (MHals); Minley Wood, one, swept, 15 Jun (BGD)

70.066 [B&F: 1746] Shoulder Stripe Earophila badiata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, hedgerows, scrub and gardens throughout England and southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-35 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Dog Rose and other species of wild rose, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	233	337	1951	2021
11	710	726	1951	2021
12	275	328	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	0	0
11	13	13	2
12	3	3	1

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VC10: Cranmore, present, 30 Mar (CHic);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 21 Mar (SLoa); Breamore, NF*, two, field observation, 30 Apr (BWT); Brockenhurst, one, 03 Apr; one, 04 Apr; one, 05 Apr (TBla); Marchwood, one, 20 Apr (TDCh); Woodlands, NF, present, 21 Mar (RBW); Totton, one, 21 Mar; one, 27 Mar (LHan); Botley Wood, one, 18 Mar (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Old Winchester Hill, one, 25 Mar (RJD, MLO, DWal & RJD); Hurn, one, 28 Mar (MJef); Thorney Hill, Bransgore, one, 13 Apr (JFen);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 28 Apr; Wherwell: SU3440: Westover Farm: S of Flint Farm, one, 24 Apr (GCE); Fleet Pond, one, 06 Jul (MHals)

70.067 [B&F: 1747] Streamer Anticlea derivata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in open woodland, hedgerows, gardens and scrub throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 30-34 mm. The deeply projecting outer cross-band separates Streamer from all similar species. Larva feeds on Dog Rose and other species of wild rose, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	203	247	1981	2021
11	1253	1353	1951	2021
12	513	599	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	3	1
11	21	19	2
12	15	21	3

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VC10: Totland, one, 16 Apr (RTer); Bonchurch, one, 14 Apr (JHa); Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 07 May (IOu);

VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 16 May (JPuz); Brockenhurst, one, field observation, 17 Apr (PDB); Marchwood, one, 17 Apr (TDCh); one, 28 Mar (CTha); Totton, one, 22 Apr (LHan); Woodley, one, 25 Mar (NBin); Romsey, one, 28 Mar (KPea); Broughton, one, 01 May (GCE); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 12 Apr (PGS); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 16 Apr; two, 17 Apr (KArb); Fareham, one, 11 Apr (KJW); Botley, one, 27 Mar (SLB); Bishops Waltham, one, indoors, 17 Mar (DTru); Lovedean, one, 22 Mar (ARJ); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 09 Apr; present, 10 Apr; present, 11 Apr; present, 12 Apr (RAll); Sway, two, 22 Apr (S&SLan); Milford on Sea, one, 25 Mar (MMcM);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 12 Apr; Wherwell: SU3440: Westover Farm: S of Flint Farm, one, 24 Apr; Barton Stacey, one, 02 May; one, 03 May; Longparish, one, 30 Apr; Hurstbourne Priors, two, 30 Apr; Barton Stacey, three, 02 May; Longparish, one, 30 Apr; Barton Stacey, two, 02 May (GCE); North Waltham, two, 14 Apr (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 14 Apr (GAH); two, 14 Apr (MJW); Whitedown, Alton, one, 28 Apr (BCA); Alton, one, 12 Apr (DBO); one, 16 Apr (EFig)

Basingstoke
14/04/2022
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Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

70.068 [B&F: 1748] Beautiful Carpet Mesoleuca albicillata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in open broad-leaved woodland and mature hedgerows throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread but scarce in deciduous and open coniferous woodland where there is a good growth of bramble. Wingspan 34-38 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Bramble, Dewberry, Raspberry and Hazel, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	22	22	1856	2019
11	165	131	1873	2021
12	41	18	1940	2018

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	8	9	2

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VC11: Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul (GCE); Wickham, one, 16 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 17 Jul; one, 21 Jul; two, 02 Aug; one, 13 Aug (JRDS)

70.069 [B&F: 1749] Dark Spinach Pelurga comitata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in rough ground, gardens and allotments throughout much of England, Wales and western Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local and uncommon in coastal localities and inland on rough ground and in neglected corners of allotments. Wingspan 33-39 mm. The most likely confusion species is Northern Spinach Eulithis populata, however that species has two points on the distal projection of the postmedian fascia, whereas Dark Spinach has a single point. Larva feeds on Goosefoot and Orache, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	12	7	1856	2016
11	90	69	1951	2019
12	42	25	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
12	1	1	1

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VC12: Farnborough, one, 07 Aug (KBW)

70.070 [B&F: 1745] Mallow Larentia clavaria (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common on roadside verges, rough ground, gardens, marshes and river-banks throughout the British Isles, but absent from northern Scotland. Widespread and locally common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, especially along the coast and in the New Forest. Wingspan 36-40 mm. The most likely confusion species is Shaded Broad-bar Scotopteryx chenopodiata, which is smaller, has less deeply notched inner edge of central cross-band, and flies earlier in the year. Larva feeds on Common Mallow, Marsh-mallow, Tree-mallow and Hollyhock, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	65	64	1856	2021
11	509	979	1891	2021
12	27	10	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1
11	20	68	15

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VC10: Alverstone, one, 23 Oct (DFai);

VC11: Portsmouth, three, 03 Oct; three, 17 Oct; one, 18 Oct; 15, 24 Oct; 15, 26 Oct; nine, 27 Oct; seven, 30 Oct (IRT); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 19 Oct; present, 22 Oct; present, 26 Oct (JWP); Hurn, one, 13 Oct; Hengistbury Head, two, 10 Oct (MJef); two, 11 Oct (MoTay); one, 12 Oct (RPH); two, 13 Oct (PWet); two, 14 Oct (BKin); one, 20 Oct (RPH); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 23 Sep; two, 14 Oct; one, 24 Oct (JStw)

70.074 [B&F: 1777] July Highflier Hydriomena furcata (Thunberg, 1784) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including coppiced woodland, fens, heathland, scrub, parks, gardens and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 26-39 mm. The main confusion species, May Highflyer H. impluviata and Ruddy Highflyer H. ruberata, are largely over before July Highflyer begins to emerge; in addition, July Highflyer has a single apical streak, the other two species have two or three short, parallel apical streaks. Larva feeds on Hazel, Creeping Willow, Bilberry and Heather.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	831	3372	1976	2021
11	3315	5142	1951	2021
12	1418	3085	1949	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	56	429	100
11	79	170	31
12	53	77	8

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VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 5 (IOu) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: Osborne Wood, 18 Jul, 100 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Ogden's Purlieu, NF, 18 Jul, 2 (AMD) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 15 Jul, 2 (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 16 Jul, 31 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 19 Jul, 4 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 22 Jul, 1 (MThmp) Max count: Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, 08 Jul, 8 (IBla)

70.075 [B&F: 1778] May Highflier Hydriomena impluviata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in damp woodland, marshes, river-banks and other damp areas throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire, but scarce on the Isle of Wight, with only two records so far this century. Wingspan 30-34 mm. The main confusion species is Ruddy Highflyer H. ruberata, which is often reddish-brown and has a more westerly and northerly distribution, but grey forms of Ruddy Highflyer are difficult to distinguish from May Highflier. Larva feeds on Alder, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	50	50	1856	2021
11	1397	1790	1900	2021
12	397	672	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	11	16	4
11	69	84	4
12	44	82	6

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 27 May, 1 (RTer) Latest: Sandpit Copse, 20 May, 1 (IOu) Max count: Brighstone, 03 Jun, 4 (AMas)

VC11: Earliest: Fordingbridge, 06 May, 1 (SCT) Latest: Pennington, 27 May, 1 (RFC) Max count: Wickham, 19 May, 4 (JRDS)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 17 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Frogmore Community College, Yateley, 08 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Barton Stacey, 09 May, 6 (GCE)

70.077 [B&F: 1767] Pine Carpet Pennithera firmata (Hübner, [1822]) - Common

Common in pine woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight probably the least common of the three widespread Thera species in the region. Wingspan 30-34 mm. For comparison with confusion species, click here. Larva feeds on Scots Pine and Corsican Pine.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	427	526	1856	2021
11	3063	4124	1951	2021
12	853	1700	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	36	45	6
11	136	189	14
12	51	79	5

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VC10: Earliest: Brighstone, 23 Jul, 1 (AMas) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: Parkhurst Forest, 03 Oct, 6 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 05 Jun, 2 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 16 Jun, 1 (STho) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 16 Jul, 14 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 07 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 12 Jul, 1 (BGD) Max count: Whitehill, 22 Oct, 5 (ASto)

70.079 [B&F: 1769] Spruce Carpet Thera britannica (Turner, 1925) - Common

Common in coniferous woodland, plantations, parks and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread. Wingspan 30-36 mm. For comparison with confusion species, click here. Larva feeds on Norway Spruce, Sitka Spruce, Scots Pine and Douglas Fir.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	168	180	1943	2021
11	2645	3433	1951	2021
12	907	1445	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	16	18	3
11	66	72	3
12	27	29	3

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VC10: Earliest: Freshwater Bay, 03 May, 1 (SDav) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 22 Oct, 1 (DElm) Max count: Osborne Wood, 13 Aug, 3 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 21 Dec, 1 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 09 May, 1 (RFC) Max count: Copythorne, 09 May, 3 (JAda)

VC12: Earliest: Anna Valley, Andover, 27 Oct, 1 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 07 May, 1 (SBly) Max count: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, 30 Apr, 3 (ACB)

Basingstoke
30/04/2022
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Mike Wall
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70.081 [B&F: 1768] Grey Pine Carpet Thera obeliscata (Hübner, [1787]) - Common

Common in coniferous woodland, plantations, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles; common and widespread in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-36 mm. For comparison with confusion species, click here. Larva feeds on coniferous trees, including Scots Pine, Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir, Lawson's Cypress and Leyland Cypress.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	177	239	1957	2021
11	5656	9576	1946	2021
12	1693	4571	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	10	11	2
11	191	307	11
12	123	377	40

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 29 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 19 May, 1 (BJon) Max count: Osborne Valley Walk, 09 May, 2 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 15 Apr, 1 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 19 May, 1 (STho) Max count: Hurn, 18 Oct, 11 (MJef)

VC12: Earliest: Grayshott, 22 Apr, 2 (THard) Latest: Farnborough, 30 Apr, 1 (SBly) Max count: Whitehill, 22 Oct, 40 (ASto)

70.082 [B&F: 1771] Juniper Carpet Thera juniperata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common on chalk downland and in gardens, in much of southern England, North Wales and Cumbria, less commonly on moorland in upland areas of Scotland. Since the 1960s increasingly reported on cultivated juniper species in gardens throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight very local on downland, but despite occasional records elsewhere, there is no real evidence that the species is taking to cultivated junipers in gardens, as it is in some other parts of the country. Wingspan 26-29 mm. The main confusion species is Cypress Carpet T. cupressata, but Juniper Carpet lacks the series of darks streaks near the apex of the forewing. Larva feeds on Juniper, especially Prostrate Juniper in upland areas, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	2	0	1981	1990
11	16	8	1981	2006
12	18	10	1951	2020

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	1	1	1

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VC11: Woodlands, NF*, one, 13 Nov (CJon)

70.083 [B&F: 1771a] Cypress Carpet Thera cupressata (Geyer, [1831]) - Local

Increasingly common in parks and gardens in parts of south-eastern England. First recorded in mainland Britain in 1984 in West Sussex, and now established across much of southern England. In Hampshire now locally common in the south of the county and on the Isle of Wight, appearing in North Hampshire for the first time in 2001, and with some regularity from 2006 onwards. Wingspan 28-32 mm. The main confusion species is Juniper Carpet T. juniperata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Monterey Cypress.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	322	348	1981	2021
11	2617	3140	1976	2021
12	88	97	2001	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	23	26	2
11	89	104	7
12	14	14	2

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VC10: Earliest: Cranmore, 31 Oct, 0 (CHic) Latest: Alverstone, 30 Oct, 1 (DFai) Max count: Brighstone, 18 Jun, 2 (AMas)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 12 Jun, 7 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 29 Oct, 1 (RFC) Max count: Brockwood, 12 Jun, 7 (SDut)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 10 Nov, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 26 May, 1 (KBW) Max count: Blackwater, 19 May, 2 (BGD)

70.084 [B&F: 1766] Blue-bordered Carpet Plemyria rubiginata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Common but nowhere numerous, in damp woodland, hedgerows, scrub, orchards and gardens throughout lowland England and Wales; fairly well distributed in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 22-28 mm. Combination of white ground colour and blue-grey terminal band is distinctive. Larva feeds on Alder and Blackthorn, with which it appears to be particularly associated In southern England, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	144	178	1856	2021
11	863	882	1869	2021
12	184	217	1940	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	18	27	4
11	33	44	5
12	8	10	2

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VC10: Cranmore, present, 09 Jun (CHic); Newport, one, 11 Jul (DPl); Haseley Manor, three, 10 Jul (IOu); Alverstone, one, 02 Jul (GBro); Shanklin, one, 17 Jun; one, 21 Jun; four, 22 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 05 Jul; one, 06 Jul; four, 08 Jul; two, 09 Jul; one, 11 Jul; one, 12 Jul; two, 14 Jul (IOu); Alverstone, one, 16 Jul; one, 19 Jul (DFai); Osborne Wood, one, 23 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 23 Jun (TDCh); one, 22 Jun (CTha); Totton, one, 22 Jun (LHan); Romsey, two, 17 Jun (MJB); Broughton, two, 21 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun (GCE); Chandlers Ford, one, 12 Jun; one, 21 Jun (AMur); Allbrook, one, 15 Jun; two, 17 Jun; four, 22 Jun; one, 06 Jul (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, five, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Catisfield, one, 18 Aug (ALR); Fareham, two, 17 Jun (ADT); one, 15 Jun (KJW); Portchester, one, 05 Jul (DH-J); Lovedean, two, 22 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 12 Jul (ARJ); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 22 Jun (JWP); Hurn, one, 17 Jun; one, 08 Jul; Hengistbury Head, one, 11 Jul (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 21 Jun (JStw); New Milton, one, 02 Jul (MBar); Sway, one, 23 Jun; one, 11 Jul (SKee); Pennington, one, 06 Jul (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jun (NRJ, SIng);

VC12: Broughton, two, 21 Jun (GCE); Hawk Conservancy Trust, Weyhill, one, 21 Jun (MJhn); Grayshott, one, 31 Aug (THard); Bullington, one, 16 Jun (GCE); Whitchurch, one, field observation, 17 Jun (SuBro); Cole Henley, one, 15 Jun (GCE); Basingstoke, two, 11 Jul (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, 17 Jun (MJN)

70.085 [B&F: 1765] Barred Yellow Cidaria fulvata (Forster, 1771) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, calcareous grassland, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, although less common than formerly, and normally associated with dog-rose in hedgerows on the chalk. Wingspan 25-30 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Dog-rose and Burnet Rose, as well as Cultivated Rose, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	220	269	1951	2021
11	1324	1544	1949	2021
12	403	372	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	9	9	2
11	31	45	8
12	18	36	11

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VC10: Cranmore, present, 17 Jun (CHic); Parkhurst Forest, one, 02 Jul (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 04 Jun; one, 27 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 06 Jun; one, 17 Jun; two, 22 Jun; Osborne Wood, one, 23 Jun (IOu); Briddlesford, one, 16 Jun (JRB);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 06 Jun (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 28 Jun (RBW); Broughton, one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 21 Jun; one, 21 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, three, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun (GCE); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 14 Jun (PGS); Crawley, one, 22 Jun; two, 22 Jun (GCE); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Lee-on-Solent, one, 29 Jun; one, 01 Jul (IHrg); Fareham, one, 20 Jun (ADT); Wickham, one, 16 Jun; one, 23 Jun (JRDS); Portchester, one, 26 Jun (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 21 Jun (IRT); West Walk, one, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Lovedean, one, 03 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 29 Jun (ARJ); Hengistbury Head, one, 06 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 17 Jun (SKee); Pennington, one, 16 Jun; one, 23 Jun (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, eight, 18 Jun (CNB); one, 16 Jun (NRJ, SIng); Browndown Coastal Ranges, six, netted at dusk, 03 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 06 Jun; one, 06 Jun; Broughton, one, 21 Jun (GCE); Hawk Conservancy Trust, Weyhill, 11, 17 Jun (MJhn); Littleton, one, 10 Jun; Longparish, one, 23 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 15 Jun; one, 15 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, three, 11 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Hinton Ampner, two, 16 Jun (ASD); North Waltham, two, 09 Jun; one, 27 Jun (AJon); Ecchinswell, two, 13 Jun; four, 17 Jun (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 21 Jun (MJW); Alton, one, 29 Jun (NDP); Selborne, one, 15 Jun; one, 11 Jun (CJP)

70.086 [B&F: 1773] Broken-barred Carpet Electrophaes corylata (Thunberg, 1792) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, hedgerows, scrub, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-21 mm. Easily recognised by the characteristic central band, which is pinched at the mid-point. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Downy Birch and Pedunculate Oak, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	204	231	1981	2021
11	1419	1644	1945	2021
12	609	725	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	17	24	3
11	45	54	5
12	20	26	3

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VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 29 May (SDav); Cranmore, one, 25 May (JMar, JRB et al); Ningwood Common, one, 25 May (IOu); Porchfield, one, 16 May (MWhts); Bonchurch, one, 22 May; two, 30 May (JHa); Shanklin, two, 22 May; one, 06 Jun; one, 11 Jun (IOu); Sandown, one, 23 May (D&NFea); Osborne Wood, three, 30 May; one, 18 Jul (IOu); Wootton Bridge, two, 16 May; one, 18 May; two, 19 May (BJon); Sandpit Copse, two, 20 May (IOu); Briddlesford, one, 16 Jun (JRB);

VC11: Frogham, Hyde, one, 08 May (DBra); Marchwood, one, 19 May; one, 05 Jun (TDCh); Woodlands, NF, present, 18 May (RBW); Totton, one, 04 May; one, 20 May (CNB); one, 26 May (LHan); Lee, one, 07 May; one, 28 May (CTha); Stanbrige Earls, one, 21 May (JRM); Ashley, one, 28 May (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 07 Jun; one, 16 Jun (RAC); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 15 May (MEdg); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 19 May (KArb); Allbrook, one, 26 May; one, 10 Jun (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Stubbington, one, 02 Jun (WMay); Funtley, one, 14 May; three, 19 May; five, 02 Jun; one, 05 Jun; two, 10 Jun (TDC); Fareham, one, 02 May; one, 07 Jun; one, 15 Jun (KJW); Botley, two, 26 May; two, 17 Jun (SLB); Shirrell Heath, one, 16 Jun (LEdg); Wickham, one, 10 Jun (JRDS); Portchester, one, 22 May; one, 23 May (CEH, JGS); one, 09 May; one, 06 Jun (DH-J); West Walk, one, 13 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); three, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Old Winchester Hill, one, 27 May; two, 27 May (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 16 Jun (JWP); Horndean, one, 03 Jun (PHog); Hurn, one, 04 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 22 May (SKee); Pennington, one, 22 May (RFC); Lymington, present, first date recorded , 16 May (PRD);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 06 May; Littleton, one, 26 May; Longparish, one, 09 Jun (GCE); Whitchurch, two, field observation, 29 May (SuBro); Cole Henley, one, 15 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 21 May (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Overton, one, 16 Jun (ACr); North Waltham, two, 02 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 10 Jun (GAH); Ropley, one, 19 May (LFom); Basingstoke, three, 19 May; one, 22 May; one, 27 May; three, 02 Jun (MJW); one, 10 Jun (DJJ); Crabtree Plantation, Basingstoke, one, 21 May (BGD); Pamber Forest, one, 16 May (GJD); Alton, one, 26 May (CJP); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 27 May (ASwa); Yateley Common, one, swept, 02 Jun (BGD)

70.087 [B&F: 1752] Purple Bar Cosmorhoe ocellata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in hedgerows, scrub, woodland, calcareous grassland, heathland, sand-dunes and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-30 mm. Larva feeds on Heath and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	162	160	1951	2021
11	1350	1321	1951	2021
12	476	488	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	25	27	2
11	47	62	5
12	36	40	2

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VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 1 (IOu) Latest: Sandpit Copse, 20 May, 2 (IOu) Max count: Bonchurch, 22 May, 2 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 11 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 12 Aug, 1 (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 18 Jun, 5 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 11 Sep, 1 (TJN) Latest: Yateley Common, 27 May, 1 (BGD) Max count: Nether Wallop, 08 Aug, 2 (GCE)

70.089 [B&F: 1754] Phoenix Eulithis prunata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in gardens, allotments and woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight appears to be one of the species which is benefiting from the increase in average summer temperatures in recent years, with a marked increase apparent in the last ten years. Wingspan 37-42 mm. Could be confused with a late flying Water Carpet Lampropteryx suffumata, which see. Larva feeds on Black Currant, Red Currant and Gooseberry, including cultivated plants, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	204	231	1903	2021
11	1094	1122	1951	2021
12	449	434	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	13	17	5
11	14	14	1
12	20	25	3

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VC10: West High Down quarries, five, 12 Jul (IOu); Totland, one, 27 Jul (RTer); Freshwater Bay, one, 17 Jun (SDav); Newport, one, 02 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 26 Jul (DPl); Parkhurst Forest, one, 02 Jul; Martin's Wood, Newchurch, one, by torchlight, 13 Jun; Shanklin, one, 22 Jun; one, 12 Jul; one, 04 Aug (IOu); Alverstone, one, 19 Jul; one, 26 Jul (DFai);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 12 Jul (CTha); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 02 Aug (KArb); Allbrook, one, 07 Jul; one, 09 Jul; one, 05 Aug (SIng); Crawley, one, 08 Jul (GCE); Fareham, one, 13 Aug (MLO); Wickham, one, 26 May; one, 16 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 18 Aug (JRDS); Lovedean, one, 09 Jul (ARJ); Hurn, one, 05 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 10 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 19 Jul (TJN); Little Somborne, three, 22 Jul; Crawley, one, 22 Jul (GCE); Bulpits Hill, Vernham Dean, one, 30 Jul (JHal); Little Somborne, two, 22 Jul; Cole Henley, one, 05 Jul; one, 28 Jul (GCE); Cheriton, one, 12 Jul; one, 19 Jul (DAS); North Waltham, one, 16 Jun; one, 19 Jun; one, 27 Jun; two, 29 Jun; one, 03 Jul; one, 05 Jul; one, 18 Jul (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, 18 Jul (MJN); Whitehill, one, 18 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 28 Jul (ASwa)

70.090 [B&F: 1755] Chevron Eulithis testata (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common

Common on heathland, moorland, fens, sand-dunes and open woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight frequent on heaths and boggy moorland in the New Forest and the north-east, and in suitable habitat elsewhere in the county and on the Island. Wingspan 35-40 mm. The most likely confusion species is Northern Spinach Eulithis populata, but in that species the media fascia of the forewing is less distinctly V-shaped and more jagged. Larva feeds on Sallow, Creeping Willow and Aspen, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	71	54	1856	2020
11	438	350	1951	2021
12	118	157	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1
11	6	9	4
12	1	1	1

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 15 Jul (JHa);

VC11: Avon Heath Country Park, one, 16 Aug (Rbis); Ogden's Purlieu, NF, one, 18 Jul (AMD); Acres Down, NF, one, field observation, 27 Jul (JAda); Black Gutter Bottom, NF, one, field observation, 01 Aug; Pig Bush, NF, four, 23 Aug (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 31 Aug (GCE);

VC12: Fleet Pond, one, 06 Jul (MHals)

70.092 [B&F: 1757] Spinach Eulithis mellinata (Fabricius, 1787) - Common

Common in woodland, gardens and allotments throughout lowland Britain, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but much less common than formerly. Wingspan 33-38 mm. The main confusion species is Barred Straw E. pyraliata, which see. Larva feeds on Black and Red Currant, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	33	10	1943	2018
11	481	507	1951	2020
12	66	29	1951	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	6	6	1

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VC11: Totton, one, 12 Jun; one, 19 Jun (LHan); Allbrook, one, 10 Jun (SIng); Lee-on-Solent, one, 01 Jun; one, 29 Jun (IHrg); Fareham, one, 05 Jun (KJW)

70.093 [B&F: 1758] Barred Straw Gandaritis pyraliata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows, roadside verges, woodland edges and scrubby grassland throughout the British Isles; common and well distributed in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 33-38 mm. The main confusion species is Spinach E. mellinata, with which it shares distinctive resting posture, but central band usually concolorous with forewing, and fringes of forewing plain, not chequered as in Spinach E. mellinata. Larva feeds on Cleavers and various bedstraws, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	424	674	1981	2021
11	1644	2200	1951	2021
12	807	1240	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	41	68	8
11	65	85	4
12	45	59	5

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VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 8 (IOu) Latest: Osborne Wood, 23 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 8 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 08 Jul, 1 (SLoa) Latest: Pennington, 08 Jul, 1 (RFC) Max count: Sway, 23 Jun, 4 (SKee)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 2 (TJN) Latest: Selborne, 11 Jun, 1 (CJP) Max count: Crawley, 09 Jul, 5 (GCE)

70.094 [B&F: 1759] Small Phoenix Ecliptopera silaceata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland rides, gardens, hedgerows, calcareous grassland, heathland and fens, and on allotments and roadside verges throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-34 mm. Occurs in two forms, one in which the central band is broken by a continuation of the notched proximal margin of the band, and one in which the central band in unbroken. Larva feeds on Rosebay Willowherb, Broad-leaved Willowherb, Great Willowherb and Enchanter's-nightshade, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	506	814	1951	2021
11	2699	3222	1951	2021
12	1096	1451	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	66	140	15
11	119	149	9
12	83	107	7

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VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 5 (IOu) Latest: Nettlestone, 25 Apr, 1 (MBri) Max count: Osborne Wood, 18 Jul, 15 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 03 May, 1 (SLoa) Latest: Pennington, 22 Jul, 1 (RFC) Max count: West Meon, 06 May, 9 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Broughton, 16 Jul, 1 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 29 Jul, 1 (BGD) Max count: Cheriton, 19 Jul, 7 (DAS)

70.095 [B&F: 1760] Red-green Carpet Chloroclysta siterata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, hedgerows, moorland and gardens throughout much of Britain and Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight has increased in numbers and extended its range in in recent years; once more or less confined to the New Forest, it is now widespread, especially in the south. Wingspan 30-36 mm. The most likely confusion species is Autumn Green Carpet C. miata, but that species is larger and paler, and the forewing usually lacks reddish-brown streaks. Larva feeds on Oak, Blackthorn, Apple, Wild Cherry, Japanese Cherry, Dog-rose and Rowan.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	490	933	1856	2021
11	3191	4659	1914	2021
12	1273	2415	1944	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	85	157	11
11	284	505	46
12	175	359	35

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VC10: Earliest: Headon Warren, 23 Apr, 1 (PBar) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 22 Oct, 4 (DElm) Max count: Ventnor, 13 Nov, 11 (MGT)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 04 Apr, 1 (SDut) Latest: Lymington, 29 Oct, 1 (PRD) Max count: Old Winchester Hill, 11 Nov, 46 (RJD, MLO & KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 08 Oct, 2 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 24 Nov, 1 (KBW) Max count: Pamber Forest, 25 Oct, 35 (GJD)

70.097 [B&F: 1764] Common Marbled Carpet Dysstroma truncata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, parks, broad-leaved woodland, calcareous grassland, fens, heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and very common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-39 mm. Very variable, with some forms resembling corresponding forms of Dark Marbled Carpet C. citrata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on various woody plants, including Silver and Downy Birch, Bramble, Heather, Privet and Hawthorn.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1579	3528	1957	2021
11	11792	20948	1951	2021
12	3881	7516	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	164	374	18
11	387	627	13
12	232	427	14

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VC10: Earliest: Tennyson Down, 20 Sep, 2 (PBar) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 4 (IOu) Max count: Sandpit Copse, 20 May, 18 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 12 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 03 Jun, 7 (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW) Max count: Old Winchester Hill, 27 May, 13 (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 11 Sep, 3 (TJN) Latest: Frogmore Community College, Yateley, 13 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Basingstoke, 19 May, 14 (MJW)

Basingstoke
21/05/2022
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Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

70.099 [B&F: 1774] Beech-green Carpet Colostygia olivata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in woodland and moorland throughout much of Scotland and north-western England, spreading into southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight has long been known from the south coast of the Isle of Wight, and also apparently bred for a decade in the Selborne area of North Hampshire, of which A E Aston wrote in Ent Rec J Var 103 (1993): "I first saw (olivata) at house-lights here in Selborne on 16th August 1982, when there were three specimens, with singletons in subsequent years, the most recent arriving on 31st August 1993. Although olivata has occurred on the Isle of Wight and there are unpublished records for south Hampshire (Jim Read pers comm), Selborne appears to be the first locality for north Hampshire. The photographs I have taken this year reveal a form.... rather paler than those illustrated in Skinner and Wilson, 1984. Selborne, with its limestone outcrops and woods, seems to provide a suitable habitat for the species." It can only be presumed the species became temporarily established - it was also taken at Noar Hill in 1997, and was last seen by Aston in Aug 2006. Of the aforementioned south Hampshire records, I have no details. Wingspan 26-35 mm. Fairly distinctive, but like Green Carpet C. pectinataria fades to brownish-yellow with age. Larva feeds on Hedge Bedstraw, Lady's Bedstraw and Heath Bedstraw.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	53	64	1903	2020
12	12	10	1981	2006

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	4	4	1

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 04 Aug; one, 14 Aug; one, 15 Aug; one, 24 Aug (JHa)

70.100 [B&F: 1776] Green Carpet Colostygia pectinataria (Knoch, 1781) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, hedgerows, roadside verges, calcareous grassland, heathland, open woodland and high moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 25-29 mm. A very distinctive moth, but prone to extreme fading, when can resemble White-pinion Spotted Lomographa bimaculata. Larva feeds on Hedge Bedstraw, Heath Bedstraw and Cleavers.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	918	1683	1977	2021
11	4918	8188	1945	2021
12	3407	9185	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	82	168	15
11	193	308	9
12	236	548	13

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 28 Aug, 1 (RTer) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 07 May, 1 (DElm) Max count: Osborne Valley Walk, 09 May, 15 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 05 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 17 May, 1 (STho) Max count: Funtley, 19 May, 9 (TDC)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 17 May, 7 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 07 May, 1 (SBly) Max count: Nether Wallop, 17 May, 13 (GCE)

70.101 [B&F: 1775] Mottled Grey Colostygia multistrigaria (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Widely distributed throughout the British Isles on heathland, moorland, downland and woodland margins. In Hampshire and Isle of Wight scattered across the area, but never common and in small numbers. Perhaps overlooked due to its early flight season and nondescript appearance. Wingspan 26-31 mm. Mottled veins are the best distinction from other nondescript spring geometers, such as Early Tooth-striped Trichopteryx carpinata. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw, Heath Bedstraw and Cleavers, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	49	58	1856	2021
11	49	42	1951	2020
12	24	16	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	4	6	3

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 02 Feb; one, 11 Feb; three, 25 Feb; one, 19 Mar (JHa)

70.103 [B&F: 1750] Water Carpet Lampropteryx suffumata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in damp woodland, scrub, hedgerows, high moorland, fens and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight generally rather uncommon, but widely distributed. Wingspan 32-38 mm. The main confusion species is Devon Carpet L. otregiata, which see for differences. Superficially similar to a number of other species, including Phoenix Eulithis prunata, but has a pair of small notches on basal edge of broad bar on forewing. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw, Heath Bedstraw, Hedge Bedstraw and Cleavers, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	104	98	1900	2021
11	195	289	1951	2021
12	186	265	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	8	9	2
11	4	5	2
12	3	4	2

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 04 Apr; one, 16 Apr; two, 17 Apr; one, 20 Apr; one, 30 Apr (JHa); Shanklin, one, 04 Apr; one, 11 Apr; Osborne Valley Walk*, one, swept, 09 May (IOu);

VC11: Brockenhurst, one, 05 Apr (TBla); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 28 Mar (GCE); Botley Wood, one, 15 Apr; West Walk, two, 22 Apr (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Overton, one, 19 May (ACr); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 14 May (ACB); Odiham Common, two, swept, 06 Mar (BGD)

70.104 [B&F: 1751] Devon Carpet Lampropteryx otregiata (Metcalfe, 1917) - Nb

Localised in damp woodland insouthern and south-western England, and southern and western Wales. Formerly quite scarce, the 21st century has seen a range expansion from the south-west northwards to Cumbria, across the Midlands into East Anglia. In southern Hampshire, not uncommon in parts of the New Forest, along the edges of damp rides, but very scarce in the north. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 27-30 mm. Most likely to be confused with Water Carpet L. suffumata, but differentiable as below.


While the patterning and wing coloration are quite similar in Lampropteryx otregiata and suffumata, the latter is consistently 25% larger than otregiata, with the forewings having a much sharper apex. The mostly darker median fascia is narrower, its outer boundary forming sharp points on the veins m1 and m2, while this area is more rounded on otregiata. Significantly, suffumata flies almost a month earlier, so when fresh specimens of Devon Carpet are on the wing, Water Carpet will be almost over.

Larva feeds on Marsh Bedstraw and Fen Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	168	212	1800	2020
12	10	8	1976	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	2	3	2

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VC11: Dibden Purlieu, one, 24 Jul (RAC); West Walk, two, 13 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

70.105 [B&F: 1800] Northern Winter Moth Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805) - Common

Common in woodland, heathland, scrub, gardens and orchards throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire the rather less common of the two Operophtera species, now found chiefly in birch woodland, having disappeared from many localities since the 1950s. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 32-40 mm. For a comparison of this species and the closely related Winter Moth O. brumata, click here. Larva feeds on Silver Birch, Downy Birch, Alder, Beech and Apple.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	86	90	1946	2021
12	64	222	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
12	3	10	7

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VC12: Pamber Forest, larva, one, field observation, 21 May; Yateley Common, larva, seven, field observation, 30 Apr; larva, two, field observation, 30 Apr (BGD)

70.106 [B&F: 1799] Winter Moth Operophtera brumata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Extremely common, in woodland, parks and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight abundant throughout: the map shows an unjustified bias towards the New Forest. Wingspan male 28-33 mm, female wingless. For a comparison of this species and the closely related Northern Winter Moth, click here. Larva polyphagous on most broad-leaved trees and shrubs, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas, especially in orchards.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	367	1314	1977	2021
11	1867	3398	1951	2021
12	952	16363	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	20	68	20
11	11	12	2
12	23	57	13

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VC10: Totland, one, 02 Jan; one, 05 Dec; one, 21 Dec (RTer); Cranmore, six, field observation, 17 Dec; present, 03 Dec (NKow det. NKow); Ventnor, 10, 2 males dissected, 23 Dec (MGT); Bonchurch, one, 29 Jan; one, 02 Feb (JHa); Godshill, one, 28 Oct (CCpr); America Wood, larva, one, field observation, larval on Quercus robur, 15 May; Shanklin, six, 04 Jan; one, to lighted window, 22 Jan; two, 29 Jan (IOu); Alverstone, one, 10 Jan; one, 04 Feb; one, 11 Nov; one, 21 Dec (DFai); Whippingham, 10, at dusk, 30 Oct; 20, to a lighted window, 20 Dec (DHen); Sandpit Copse, larva, two, by torchlight, 20 May (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 21 Dec (SDut); Education Centre, Blashford Lakes HIWWT, one, field observation, 28 Jan (RAC); Totton, one, 23 Dec (LHan); Romsey, one, 24 Nov (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, two, 28 Jan; Crawley, one, 01 Feb; two, 01 Feb (GCE); Thornhill, Southampton, one, field observation, 27 Dec (PAB); Botley Wood, one, netted, netted by torchlight. (4 lamps), 28 Jan (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW); Fareham, one, 19 Dec (KJW); Portchester, one, 13 Nov (DH-J); Hurn, one, to lighted window, 04 Jan (MJef);

VC12: Andover, 12, field observation, 25 Dec (TJN); Ecchinswell, one, 13 Nov (MJN); Pamber Forest, larva, two, field observation, on Coryllus avellana, 21 May (BGD); 13, 22 Dec (GJD); Whitedown, Alton, one, to a lighted window, 02 Dec (BCA); Alton, one, field observation, 30 Nov; one, field observation, 22 Nov (PAB); Noar Hill HIWWT NNR, larva, one, field observation, 21 Apr (BGD); Whitehill, two, 06 Dec (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 04 Dec (ASwa); Farnham, present, 06 Dec; present, 27 Dec; Fleet, present, field observation, 30 Dec (iNat); Yateley Common, larva, two, field observation, 28 Apr; larva, one, field observation, observed hanging on silk thread from Betula pendula, 05 May; one, field observation, 13 Jan; one, field observation, 19 Jan; larva, five, 30 Apr; larva, one, field observation, 30 Apr; larva, six, field observation, 30 Apr; larva, two, field observation, 14 May; Frogmore Community College, Yateley, one, to artificial light, 24 Jan (BGD)

70.107 [B&F: 1795] November Moth Epirrita dilutata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout much of the British Isles, but problems in identifying individuals to specific status mean that all Epirrita species are under-recorded. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 38-44 mm. One of four very similar species of Epirrita found in the UK, which are generally separable only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Oak, Birch, Elm, Sallow, Aspen, Ash, Hazel, Hawthorn and Blackthorn, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	193	676	1981	2021
11	718	2100	1951	2021
12	169	209	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	4	18	10
11	8	10	3

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VC10: Shanklin, , three, field observation, male retained and 8th sternite examined, 20 Oct; , two, field observation, male, 8th sternite examined, 21 Oct; three, field observation, 09 Nov; 10, 14 Nov (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 25 Oct; one, 02 Nov; one, 11 Nov (SDut); Romsey, three, gen det, 24 Oct (MJB); Fareham, one, det gen, 22 Oct (MLO det. KJW); one, male, det'd genitalia, , 21 Oct; one, male, det'd genitalia. , 24 Oct; one, male, det'd genitalia, 29 Oct (KJW)

70.111 [B&F: 1875] Small White Wave Asthena albulata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common

Common in ancient and mature broad-leaved woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight the species declined alarmingly from the middle of the 20th Century. In the 1940s, it used to be so common as to be described as 'literally swarming', but a 1992 sighting in Barry Goater's Chandlers Ford garden was the only record there for many years in an area where it was previously common. Still relatively widespread on the Isle of Wight, and in the woodlands inland of Southampton with scattered records elsewhere. Wingspan 20-22 mm. Distinguished from superficially similar species by small size and pure white ground colour. Larva feeds on Hazel, Hornbeam, Silver Birch, Downy Birch and Wild Rose, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	193	306	1951	2021
11	676	1078	1951	2021
12	238	314	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	28	57	8
11	38	89	24
12	15	27	8

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VC10: Freshwater Bay, two, 10 Aug (SDav); Walter's Copse, Newtown, four, 24 Apr (PBar); Shanklin, one, 30 Apr; one, 08 May; one, 14 May; one, 22 May; one, 21 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 16 Jul; three, 18 Jul; two, 19 Jul; three, 20 Jul; one, 28 Jul; three, 02 Aug; one, 03 Aug; one, 04 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 23 Aug (IOu); Alverstone, one, 15 Jul (DFai); Osborne Valley Walk, one, 09 May; six, swept, 09 May; Osborne Wood, three, 30 May; one, 23 Jun; eight, 18 Jul (IOu); Wootton Bridge, one, 16 May; three, 18 May; two, 19 May (BJon); Sandpit Copse, two, 20 May (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, 30 Apr; one, 02 May; one, 06 May (MJB); Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul (GCE); Romsey, one, 23 Jul; one, 27 Jul (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, seven, 12 Jul; one, 17 Jun; two, 12 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 17 Jun; nine, 12 Jul; two, 12 Jul (GCE); Ampfield Wood, present, field observation, 01 May (iNat); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, two, 13 Aug (KArb); Allbrook, one, 27 Jul; one, 05 Aug; one, 09 Aug (SIng); Crawley, one, 30 Jul (GCE); Botley Wood, six, including one seen at dusk, 29 Apr; three, including one flying at dusk, 20 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Funtley, one, 18 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 03 Aug (TDC); Wickham, one, 03 Aug; one, 08 Aug; one, 09 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 12 Aug (JRDS); West Walk, six, one flying at dusk, 5 at light, 13 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Lovedean, one, 30 Apr (ARJ); West Meon, 24, 06 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Sway, one, 18 Jul (SKee); Needs Ore NNR, one, 28 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal);

VC12: Little Somborne, two, 22 Jul; Crawley, four, 22 Jul; Little Somborne, three, 22 Jul; Crawley, two, 22 Jul; Little Somborne, eight, 22 Jul; Crawley, one, 26 May; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 21 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, 02 May; one, 02 May (GCE); Hinton Ampner, one, 14 Jul (ASD); Ropley, one, 05 May; one, 27 Jun (LFom); Pamber Forest, one, 12 May (GJD); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, present, field observation, 26 Apr (RAng); Farnham, present, 22 Aug (iNat)

70.112 [B&F: 1874] Dingy Shell Euchoeca nebulata (Scopoli, 1763) - Local

Local in damp woodland, marshes and on river-banks throughout much of England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire, but scarce on the Isle of Wight, with only one record so far this century. Wingspan 23-25 mm. Always rests with wings closed, when appears remarkably similar to Rannoch Looper Itame brunneata, with which there is no overlap of range in Britain. Larva feeds on Alder, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	42	50	1934	2021
11	801	938	1951	2021
12	279	371	1940	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	9	11	2
11	36	45	5
12	22	41	7

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VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 10 Jun (SDav); Newport, one, 22 Jun; one, 03 Jul; two, 08 Jul (DPl); Parkhurst Forest, two, 02 Jul (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 15 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, field observation, 17 Jun; Osborne Wood, one, 18 Jul; one, 13 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 08 Jul (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 17 Jun (RBW); Lee, one, 02 Jul (CTha); Romsey, one, 08 Jul; one, 14 Aug (NRJ); Chandlers Ford, two, 12 Jun (AMur); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 12 Jul (KArb); Allbrook, one, 04 Jun; one, 06 Jul; one, 07 Jul (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Stubbington, one, field observation, 14 Aug (WMay); Funtley, one, 11 Jul (TDC); Wickham, one, 20 May; one, 12 Jul (JRDS); West Walk, one, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Hurn, one, 02 May; one, 26 May; one, 04 Jun; five, 17 Jun; one, 19 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 03 Jul; two, 05 Jul; two, 08 Jul; two, 12 Jul; three, 13 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 29 Jul; two, 30 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 17 Aug (MJef); Sway, NF, present, 08 Jul (DMui); Pennington, one, 23 Jun (RFC); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Barton Stacey, one, 16 Jun; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 23 Jun (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 12 Jul (MTay, CSul); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, three, 09 Jul (ACB det. MJW); Pamber Forest, one, swept, 21 May (BGD); one, 12 May; one, 21 Jun; seven, 10 Jul; three, 18 Jul; one, 26 Jul; two, 18 Jul (GJD); Alton, one, 06 Jul (DBO); Whitehill, one, 26 May (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 16 May; one, 27 May; one, 18 Jun; three, 13 Jul; three, 19 Jul; one, 23 Jul (ASwa); Fleet Pond, four, 09 Jun (MHals); Blackwater, two, 11 Jul; one, 12 Jul (BGD)

70.114 [B&F: 1876] Small Yellow Wave Hydrelia flammeolaria (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland and hedgerows throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly frequent in areas where Field Maple occurs, and apparently able to colonise even isolated trees. Wingspan 20-22 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Field Maple, Sycamore and Alder, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	263	640	1981	2021
11	1163	1223	1951	2021
12	460	565	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	30	85	9
11	22	25	2
12	11	16	4

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VC10: West High Down quarries, four, 12 Jul (IOu); Newport, one, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 11 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 20 Jul (DPl); Bonchurch, two, 04 Jun; five, 16 Jun; four, 17 Jun; three, 19 Jun; two, 20 Jun; four, 21 Jun; eight, 22 Jun; four, 29 Jun; three, 02 Jul; five, 06 Jul; nine, 09 Jul; six, 10 Jul; four, 15 Jul; three, 17 Jul (JHa); Shide, Newport, one, 17 Jun (CViny); Shanklin, three, 17 Jun; one, 06 Jul; two, 11 Jul; one, 18 Jul (IOu); Alverstone, one, 14 Jul (DFai); Osborne Wood, one, 30 May; one, 23 Jun; two, 18 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 12 Jun (SDut); Copythorne, one, 12 Jul (JAda); Lee, one, 19 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 11 Jul (MJB); Ashley, one, 11 Jul; Broughton, one, 07 Jul; one, 21 Jun; two, 16 Jul; Ashley, one, 11 Jul; Crawley, one, 08 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, one, 16 Jun (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Botley Wood, one, 20 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Funtley, one, 13 Jul (TDC); Fareham, one, 19 Jun (ADT); Shirrell Heath, one, 05 Jul (LEdg); Wickham, one, 09 Jun; one, 17 Jun (JRDS); West Walk, two, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Horndean, one, 12 Jul (PHog); Hurn, two, 17 Jun; one, 28 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 19 Jul (TJN); Crawley, four, 09 Jul; one, 09 Jul; one, 09 Jul; two, 09 Jul; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 09 Jun; Bullington, one, 16 Jun (GCE); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 08 Jul (IBla); Fleet Pond, two, 06 Jul (MHals); Blackwater, one, 16 Jun (BGD); Farnborough, one, 13 Jul (KBW)

70.117 [B&F: 1878] Drab Looper Minoa murinata (Scopoli, 1763) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Nb) in ancient woodland and woodland clearings in southern England and the Welsh Marches, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire extremely local in certain mature deciduous woods, flying by day in open, sunlit glades where the foodplant flourishes. The remaining strongholds are now Pamber and Harewood Forest in the north of the county, and Bentley Woods and Crab Wood/West Wood in the south. There are no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-23 mm. An unmistakable, but nondescript, day-flying moth. Larva feeds on Wood Spurge, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	2	0	1909	1960
11	115	387	1900	2021
12	308	997	1800	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	7	16	4
12	24	89	14

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VC11: West Wood, four, field observation, 26 Jun; two, field observation, 29 Jun; one, field observation, 01 Jul (AJB, LB); two, field observation, 03 Jul (AJB); three, field observation, 06 Jul; three, field observation, 12 Jul (AJB, LB); Crab Wood LNR, one, field observation, 17 May (AMD);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, field observation, 14 May; two, field observation, 22 May; two, field observation, 08 May; 11, field observation, 14 May; six, field observation, 22 May; two, field observation, 02 Jun; one, field observation, 23 Jul; one, field observation, 06 Aug; two, field observation, 13 Aug; one, field observation, 14 May; five, field observation, 22 May; one, field observation, 06 Aug; two, field observation, 14 May; one, field observation, 02 Jun (GJD); 11, swept, 21 May (BGD); one, field observation, 02 Jun; two, field observation, 08 May; 10, field observation, 10 May; 14, field observation, 22 May; four, field observation, 28 May; five, field observation, 02 Jun; two, field observation, 14 May; one, field observation, 22 May; one, field observation, 02 Jun (GJD)

70.118 [B&F: 1791] Brown Scallop Philereme vetulata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in woodland, scrub, hedgerows and fens in southern England and south Wales, north to Cumbria; widely distributed in most of Hampshire, but largely absent from the New Forest, where the foodplant does not grow, and known on the Isle of Wight only from the area around Cranmore. Wingspan 26-32 mm. A nondescript, rather plain, light brown moth, with numerous faint, dentate cross-lines; outer edge of forewing and, especially, hindwing scalloped. Larva feeds on Buckthorn, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	22	22	1949	2018
11	189	190	1949	2021
12	407	627	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	13	13	1
12	25	35	3

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VC11: Stanbrige Earls, one, 23 Jun (JRM); Broughton, one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul; Ashley, one, 11 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul; Crawley, one, 22 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 22 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 22 Jun; one, 22 Jun (GCE); Horndean, one, 16 Jun; one, 10 Jul (PHog);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 01 Jul; one, 19 Jul (TJN); Crawley, one, 09 Jul (GCE); Teg Down, Winchester, one, 11 Jul (CKni); Hurstbourne Priors, two, 23 Jun; one, 21 Jul; Cole Henley, two, 05 Jul; three, 05 Jul; one, 05 Jul; two, 05 Jul; one, 05 Jul; one, 05 Jul; three, 05 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 11 Jun; three, 09 Jul (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Hinton Ampner, one, 14 Jul (ASD); North Waltham, two, 07 Jul; one, 11 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jul (GAH); Ropley, one, 11 Jul (KrWil det. SNas); Basingstoke, one, 18 Jul; one, 24 Jul (MJW); Alton, one, 06 Jul; one, 13 Jul (DBO)

70.119 [B&F: 1792] Dark Umber Philereme transversata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Local

Local in woodland, scrub, hedgerows and fens throughout England and south Wales; widespread and common throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-40 mm. Characterised by combination of broad cross-band, projecting sharply at distal edge, near to the costa, and broadly scalloped outer edge to forewing and, especially, hindwing. Larva feeds on Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	22	23	1989	2021
11	284	323	1951	2021
12	454	503	1940	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	3	3
11	14	16	2
12	18	25	4

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VC10: Haseley Manor, three, 10 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 06 Jul (LHan); Fishlake Meadows, one, 26 Jul (NRJ); Fishlake, one, with Nigel Jones / Fishlake Meadows, 26 Jul (SIng); Kings Somborne, two, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul; Broughton, one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul (GCE); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 12 Jul (KArb); Allbrook, one, 14 Jul; one, 17 Jul (SIng); Itchen Way, Hockley, larva, two, on host-plant, fairly large larvae on purging bucktorn, resting exposed, 09 May (RJD); Crawley, one, 22 Jun (GCE);

VC12: Broughton, one, 21 Jun; Little Somborne, one, 22 Jul; Crawley, one, 09 Jul; Littleton, one, 23 Jul; one, 15 Aug; Cole Henley, one, 05 Jul; one, 28 Jul; two, 05 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 09 Jul (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Overton, one, 08 Jul (ACr); North Waltham, one, 11 Jul; one, 21 Jul (AJon); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, four, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW); Basingstoke, two, 16 Jul; one, 24 Jul (MJW); Alton, one, 24 Jul (DBO); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, two, 08 Jul (IBla); Blackwater, one, 16 Jul (BGD)

70.121 [B&F: 1789] Scallop Shell Rheumaptera undulata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in damp woodland and scrub throughout much of England, southern Scotland and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread but always uncommon. Wingspan 32-40 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Sallow, Aspen and Bilberry, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	111	102	1929	2021
11	455	380	1951	2021
12	183	152	1951	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	4	5	2
11	17	16	1
12	1	1	1

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 10 Jun (SDav); Brighstone, one, 04 Jul (AMas); Parkhurst Forest, one, 02 Jul; Osborne Wood, two, 23 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 24 Jul (JPuz); Romsey, one, 27 Jul (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 06 Jul; one, 16 Jul (RAC); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 12 Aug (KArb); Allbrook, one, 09 Jul (SIng); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, netted, netted at dusk in flight about Salix foliage, 24 Jun (RJD, DWal & KJW); Funtley, one, 13 Jul (TDC); Wickham, one, 16 Jun; one, 09 Jul; one, 26 Jul (JRDS); Lovedean, one, 18 Jul (ARJ); Hurn, one, 14 Jul (MJef); Sway, NF, present, 08 Jul (DMui); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Grayshott, one, 02 Jul (THard)

70.123 [B&F: 1790] Tissue Triphosa dubitata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, calcareous grassland and acid heathland throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local and uncommon. Wingspan 38-48 mm. The most likely confusion species is Scarce Tissue Rheumaptera cervinalis, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	4	2	1856	1948
11	24	6	1940	2020
12	29	9	1946	2021

2022 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
12	1	1	1

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Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

Record Details

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 14 Apr (MJW)

Basingstoke, Hampshire VC12
14/04/2022
MV Light Trap
Mike Wall
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