49.003 [B&F: 1012] Sparganothis pilleriana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in saltmarshes and damp heathland throughout southern England and southern Wales. In Hampshire mainly confined to the New Forest, and extremely scarce elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 15-20 mm, female 17-22 mm. This species is readily recognised by its long, porrect labial palpi [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	5	1	1850	1996
11	78	338	1978	2019

2020 records

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

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Record Details

VC11: Bagnum, Burley, present, 15 Jul; Brown Loaf, Burley, NF, present, field observation, 02 Aug (DAS); Pig Bush, NF, two, 17 Jul (CL)

49.004 [B&F: 1010] Red-barred Tortrix Ditula angustiorana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in woodland, parks and gardens throughout much of the British Isles, less numerous in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common to very common. Wingspan 13-18 mm. The dark coloration of the fore- and hindwings, and the strongly pectinate antennae, are characteristic of the male; in the female the forewing is attenuated and the markings contrast with the greyish white ground colour [Bradley]. The larva is polyphagous on many plants, including yew and rhododendron - species that otherwise have few predators. It sometimes does superficial damage to ripening fruits in orchards.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	192	290	1893	2019
11	1758	2363	1958	2019
12	757	1530	1976	2019

2020 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	31	53	6
11	149	219	7
12	66	152	23

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Kingston, 01 Jul, 2 (ENes) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jul, 2 (IOu) Max count: Parkhurst Forest, 29 Jun, 6 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Godshill, NF, 12 Jul, 0 (RBW, MWa) Latest: Southsea, 17 Jul, 1 (JGe) Max count: Eastleigh, 17 Jul, 7 (KArb)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 17 Jul, 11 (TJN, HE) Latest: Yateley, 08 Aug, 5 (JHH) Max count: Yateley, 23 Jun, 23 (JHH)

49.005 [B&F: 1006] Epagoge grotiana (Fabricius, 1781) - Common

Common in woodland and on sand-dunes throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread in woodland, probably under-recorded on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-17 mm. The bright ochreous-yellow ground colour of the forewing and the ferruginous-brown markings are characteristic. Flies at dawn and dusk. Larva feeds on Oak, Hawthorn and Bramble, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	23	71	1893	2019
11	315	470	1973	2019
12	139	280	1976	2019

2020 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	14	12
11	19	50	20
12	16	55	10

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Record Details

VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 22 Jun (CHic); Parkhurst Forest, 12, 29 Jun; Shanklin, two, 17 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Pig Bush, NF, 20, 17 Jul; Culverley, NF, six, 19 Jul (CL); Romsey, one, 15 Jun (MB); Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; Kings Somborne, two, to actinic, 31 Jul (GCE); Romsey, one, 16 Jun (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 31 Jul; two, to actinic, 31 Jul; one, to actinic, 31 Jul; one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; one, to actinic, 15 Jul (KArb); Wickham, one, 16 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 23 Jun; two, 18 Jul; one, 04 Aug (JRDS); West Meon, five, 31 Jul; Hen Wood, one, 24 Jul (F.M.G. det. RJD);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 14 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 25 Jun; two, to actinic, 16 Jul (GCE); Preston Candover, two, 12 Jul (MJW); Axmansford, five, 23 Jul; one, 05 Aug; 10, 13 Jul (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 29 Jul (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 14 Jun; four, 15 Jun; six, 17 Jun; five, 23 Jun; seven, 01 Jul; one, 03 Jul; seven, 13 Jul (GJD); Liss Forest, one, 14 Jun (RJM)

49.009 [B&F: 1007] Capua vulgana (Frölich, 1828) - Common

Common in woodland, downland and acid grassland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed but not particularly common. Wingspan 13-19 mm. The male may be distinguished by the paler basal area of the forewing and the pale buff head and labial palpi, the female somewhat resembles an obscurely marked Cnephasia but differs in having the forewing distinctly buff-coloured [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Hornbeam, Alder, Rowan, Raspberry and Bilberry, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	9	31	1978	2016
11	107	143	1973	2019
12	34	50	1974	2018

2020 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	8	10	2
12	5	5	1

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Record Details

VC11: Totton, one, 08 Jun; one, 19 Jun (LH); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 21 May (GCE); Romsey, one, 26 May (NRJ); Kings Somborne, two, to actinic, 11 Jun; one, to actinic, 21 May; Hursley, two, to actinic, 21 May (GCE); West Walk, one, ♀, gen det, 23 Jun (RJD);

VC12: Preston Candover, one, 12 Jul (MJW); Liss Forest, one, 25 May (RJM); Alton, one, to lighted window, 26 May (BCA det. MJW); Yateley*, one, 21 May; one, ♀, gen det, 26 May (JHH det. AMD)

Yateley
26/05/2020
MV Light Trap
Josie Hewitt
Photo © Josie Hewitt

49.013 [B&F: 0977] Large Fruit-tree Tortrix Archips podana (Scopoli, 1763) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, orchards, hedgerows and woodland, throughout England and Wales. Well distributed across much of Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 19-23 mm, female 20-28 mm. The male lacks the purple-brown ground colour of the forewing of A. oporana; the female is more similar to A. betulana but readily distinguished by the orange coloration in the apical half of the hindwing [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on a wide variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, even occasionally on conifers, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and sometimes a pest on Apple trees.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	310	669	1856	2019
11	2005	2788	1964	2019
12	993	2031	1971	2019

2020 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	33	75	12
11	99	119	3
12	60	83	6

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down Quarry, 07 Aug, 3 (IOu) Latest: Briddlesford Copse, 07 Jun, 1 (JBa) Max count: Shanklin, 24 Jun, 12 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 13 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 14 Sep, 1 (RFC) Max count: Wickham, 13 Jun, 3 (JRDS)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 17 Jul, 1 (TJN, HE) Latest: Yateley, 17 Aug, 2 (JHH) Max count: Pamber Forest, 17 Jun, 6 (GJD)

49.014 [B&F: 0979] Brown Oak Tortrix Archips crataegana (Hübner, [1799]) - Local

Local in woodland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight scarce and barely annual in scattered localities. Wingspan male 19-22 mm, female 23-28 mm. Usually larger than Variegated Golden Tortrix A. xylosteana and differing in the broader forewing which in general appearance is browner and less variegated. The male is further separated by the median fascia which is obsolete on the costa; the female by the fuscous reticulation and the more prominent apex of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on deciduous trees and bushes, including Oak, Elm, Ash, Lime and Sallow, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	20	36	1900	2019
11	32	30	1980	2019
12	30	70	1996	2013

2020 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	6	11	4
11	2	2	1
12	3	3	1

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Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, four, 29 Jun (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 02 Jun; one, 17 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 15 Jun; two, 24 Jun; two, 25 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Fareham, one, to actinic, 11 Jun (MLO);

VC12: Harewood Forest, one, to actinic, 24 Jun; one, to actinic, 24 Jun; Crawley, one, to actinic, 09 Jun (GCE)

Harewood Forest
24/06/2020
MV Light Trap
Glynne Evans
Photo © Glynne Evans

49.015 [B&F: 0980] Variegated Golden Tortrix Archips xylosteana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common in woodland throughout. Wingspan male 15-21 mm, female 16-24 mm. Most similar to A. crataegana, but differing in the more variegated appearance and smaller size [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and bushes, including Oak, Elm, Lime, Hazel, Field Maple, Sycamore and Ash, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	145	601	1893	2019
11	1301	4514	1972	2019
12	581	3659	1971	2019

2020 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	11	38	9
11	40	52	8
12	39	202	47

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Record Details

VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 10 Jun (CHic); Parkhurst Forest, six, 29 Jun (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 20 Jun (JHa); Borthwood Copse, Winford, nine, 23 Jun; Shanklin, one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun; three, 24 Jun; four, 25 Jun; Borthwood Copse, Winford, six, 23 Jun (IOu); Broadley Copse, six, to actinic, 25 Jun (JBa); Westridge, larva, one, field observation, rolled leaf on Sycamore, 07 May (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 08 Jun (RBW); Romsey, one, 22 Jun (SLay); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, 30 May (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 09 Jul; one, to actinic, 31 Jul; Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; Kings Somborne, eight, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 24 Aug; one, to actinic, 25 Aug (RAC); Allbrook, one, 02 Jun; two, 08 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 07 Sep; one, 14 Sep (SI); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jun; two, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Catisfield, one, 23 Jun (ALR); Fareham, one, to actinic, 01 Jun; one, to actinic, 23 Jun (MLO); Botley, one, to actinic, 08 Jun (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, two, 01 Aug (SI); Wickham, one, 16 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 26 Aug; one, 03 Sep (JRDS); Southsea, one, 03 Jul (JGe);

VC12: Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 24 Jun; one, to actinic, 24 Jun; Harewood Forest, five, to actinic, 24 Jun; six, to actinic, 24 Jun; three, to actinic, 24 Jun; four, to actinic, 24 Jun; two, to actinic, 24 Jun; three, to actinic, 24 Jun; two, to actinic, 24 Jun; Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 16 Jun; Crawley, two, to actinic, 09 Jun; three, to actinic, 09 Jun; four, to actinic, 09 Jun; one, to actinic, 09 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 22 Jun (GCE); Harestock, one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GRog); Barton Stacey, two, to actinic, 08 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; two, to actinic, 08 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; two, to actinic, 22 Jun (GCE); Preston Candover, three, 12 Jul (MJW); Ecchinswell, one, 22 Jun (MJN); Axmansford, one, 02 Jun; 41, 12 Jun (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 23 Jun; four, 24 Jun; one, 26 Jun (MJW); Pamber Forest, 47, 14 Jun; two, 04 Jun; three, 08 Jun; 15, 15 Jun; 25, 17 Jun; six, 23 Jun; one, 01 Jul (GJD); Warren Hill, Liss Forest, one, 14 Jun (RJM); Church Crookham, one, to actinic, 16 Jun (DDim); Yateley, one, 23 Jun (JHH)

49.018 [B&F: 0983] Choristoneura hebenstreitella (Müller, 1764) - Local

Local in woodland throughout the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight found in mature woodland and widely distributed in such habitat. Wingspan male 19-25 mm, female 24-30 mm. The large size and distinctive olive-brown markings are characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	25	109	1951	2017
11	71	77	1978	2017
12	57	96	1982	2018

2020 records

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

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VC11: Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (GCE);

VC12: Pamber Forest, five, 30 May (GJD)

49.020 [B&F: 0974] Argyrotaenia ljungiana (Thunberg, 1797) - Common

Common on heathland and moorland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire found on heathland in the New Forest and north-east of the county. On the Isle of Wight, there has been only one recent record, at Freshwater in 1995. Wingspan 12-16 mm. The silver-white ground coloration of the forewing is characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on various herbaceous plants, including Bog-myrtle, Heather and Bilberry, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	2	1	1880	1995
11	92	345	1972	2019
12	34	32	1976	2018

2020 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	4	4	1

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VC11: Shatterford, NF, one, 14 Jul (RBW, MWa); Pig Bush, NF, one, 18 Jul (CL); Ashurst, NF, one, 23 Jul (SAB); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 23 Jul (JSw)

49.021 [B&F: 0987] Ptycholomoides aeriferana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of south-eastern England, where it was first recorded in 1951. In Hampshire first recorded in 1960 and now fairly widespread in occurrence across much of the county. First recorded from the Isle of Wight in 1982, there have been sporadic records since. Wingspan 17-21 mm. The yellowish ground colour of the forewing and the dark hindwing are characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on European Larch, living between needles spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	6	7	1982	2019
11	42	34	1971	2019
12	35	37	1980	2017

2020 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
12	3	3	1

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 16 Jul (GCE); Yateley*, one, to actinic, 31 Jul (JHH)

49.022 [B&F: 1000] Ptycholoma lecheana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland and orchards throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common in woodland throughout the county, but less common on the Island. Wingspan 16-22 mm. Distinguished by the generally dark coloration of the fore- and hindwings, the shining metallic edging of the median fascia and the metallic scaling in the apical area of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	19	16	1969	2019
11	110	137	1972	2019
12	61	79	1976	2019

2020 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	4	4	1
12	3	3	1

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VC11: Totton, one, 26 May; one, 23 Jun (LH); Romsey, one, 21 May (NRJ); Fareham, one, to actinic, 15 May (MLO det. RJD);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 28 May (GJD); Alton, one, to actinic, 27 May (BCA); Yateley, one, 26 May (JHH)

49.023 [B&F: 0971] Pandemis cinnamomeana (Treitschke, 1830) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire widespread but rarely common, although frequent in Botley Wood. Probably under-recorded elsewhere, none more so than on the Isle of Wight, where it was not recorded until 2013. Wingspan 18-24 mm. Weakly marked specimens, especially those with drab coloration, may be confused with forms of Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix P. heparana, from which the male may be distinguished by the white head and the female by the presence of reddish ochreous suffusion in the apical area of the hindwing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	2	1	2013	2015
11	209	355	1971	2019
12	78	174	1994	2019

2020 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1
11	8	19	6
12	17	73	17

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Record Details

VC10: Brook Down*, one, to actinic, 19 Sep (PBa);

VC11: East Tytherley, one, to actinic, 14 Sep; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 03 Sep; one, to actinic, 09 Jul; one, to actinic, 08 Sep (GCE); Botley Wood, two, 18 Sep; two, 18 Sep; Wickham Common, five, 11 Sep; Hen Wood, six, 04 Sep (F.M.G.);

VC12: Cholderton, seven, field observation, 22 Aug; four, field observation, 05 Sep; 17, field observation, 12 Sep (TJN, LF); Chilbolton, two, to actinic, 15 Sep; three, to actinic, 15 Sep; two, to actinic, 15 Sep; Crawley, one, to actinic, 12 Aug; two, to actinic, 21 Jul; one, to actinic, 12 Aug; one, to actinic, 07 Sep; Bullington, one, to actinic, 20 Sep (GCE); Axmansford, two, 03 Sep (ACB); Beech, one, 14 Sep (NDP); Pamber Forest, one, 06 Aug (GJD)

49.024 [B&F: 0969] Chequered Fruit-tree Tortrix Pandemis corylana (Fabricius, 1794) - Common

Common in woodland and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire fairly common to common in suitable habitat, with rather few recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-24 mm. Similar to Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix P. cerasana, but distinguished by the characteristic reticulate forewing pattern and the more strongly oblique outer margin of the basal fasciae, which are parallel with the median fascia, and the paler apex of the hindwing [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	188	334	1856	2019
11	1502	2260	200	2019
12	642	1274	1971	2019

2020 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	22	47	7
11	67	79	3
12	40	86	10

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down Quarry, 07 Aug, 1 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 20 Sep, 7 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 20 Sep, 7 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 14 Aug, 1 (SDut) Latest: Norleywood, NF, 09 Aug, 0 (RBW, MWa) Max count: Wickham, 07 Aug, 3 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 17 Jul, 1 (TJN, HE) Latest: Yateley, 08 Sep, 1 (JHH) Max count: Cholderton, 08 Aug, 10 (TJN, HE)

49.025 [B&F: 0970] Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix Pandemis cerasana (Hübner, 1786) - Common

Common in gardens, orchards and woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire common and widespread, but rather infrequently recorded on the Isle of Wight in recent years. Wingspan 16-24 mm. Similar to Chequered Fruit-tree Tortrix P. corylana but differing in the smoother general appearance and the reduced reticulation, the usually strongly divergent margins of the basal and median fasciae, and the uniformly greyish brown hindwing [Bradley]. Larva is polyphagous on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, including fruit trees, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg or small larva.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	360	1103	1900	2019
11	2008	3640	1969	2019
12	953	2492	1971	2019

2020 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	37	125	19
11	72	85	5
12	53	102	9

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down Quarry, 07 Aug, 4 (IOu) Latest: Broadley Copse, 25 Jun, 19 (JBa) Max count: Broadley Copse, 25 Jun, 19 (JBa)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 28 May, 2 (CTh) Latest: Southsea, 02 Jun, 1 (JRL) Max count: Wickham, 08 Jun, 3 (JRDS)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 29 May, 1 (CM) Latest: Yateley, 23 Jun, 8 (JHH) Max count: Yateley, 26 May, 9 (JHH)

49.026 [B&F: 0972] Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix Pandemis heparana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in oak woodland, orchards and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-24 mm. Similar in general coloration to P. cinnamomeana but lacking the white scaling on the frons in the male and the reddish suffusion in the apical area of the hindwing in the female. The angular projection of the median fascia distinguishes P. heparana from P. cinnamomeana and from brownish forms of P. cerasana [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on various trees and shrubs, including several species of fruit tree, on which it occasionally causes much damage, attacking flowers of crops such as apple, pear, plum and currant, otherwise often living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	175	228	1900	2019
11	1394	2528	1969	2019
12	745	1068	1976	2019

2020 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	5	6	2
11	18	18	2
12	30	41	3

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Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, two, 28 Jul; Shanklin, one, 17 Jul; one, 01 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 11 Jul (SDut); Ditchend Brook, Newfoundland, NF, present, 30 Jul (RBW, MWa); Culverley, NF, one, 19 Jul (CL); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 08 Jul (RBW); East Tytherley, one, to actinic, 10 Aug; one, to actinic, 10 Aug; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 31 Jul; Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Sep; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); Southampton, one, to actinic, 21 Sep (MGP); Winchester, one, 07 Aug (THW); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 08 Sep (GCE); Titchfield Haven NNR, two, 17 Jul (F.M.G.); Fareham, two, to actinic, 01 Jun (MLO); Wickham, one, 07 Aug (F.M.G.); Pennington, one, 30 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 24 Jul; two, 31 Jul; one, 08 Aug (TJN, HE); one, field observation, 11 Aug (TJN, LF); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 11 Aug (TJN); Crawley, one, to actinic, 30 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Jul; three, to actinic, 16 Jul; two, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Jul; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 12 Jul; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Jul; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; Wonston, one, to actinic, 17 Jul (GCE); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 31 Jul (DAS); Preston Candover, three, 12 Jul (MJW); Ecchinswell, one, 31 Jul (MJN); Preston Candover, one, 08 Sep; Basingstoke, two, 24 Jun (MJW); three, to actinic, 26 Jun (JHu); Alton, one, to actinic, 08 Sep (DBO); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 09 Jul (ASto); Castle Bottom NNR, present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); Yateley, one, 23 Jun (JHH)

49.028 [B&F: 0986] Syndemis musculana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common in open woodland, mature hedgerows and high moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-22 mm. The greyish white or white ground colour and the contrasting median fascia are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Bramble, Oak and Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	103	164	1900	2019
11	656	846	1971	2019
12	328	467	1971	2019

2020 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	21	28	2
11	24	27	2
12	17	21	4

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Record Details

VC10: Bonchurch, one, 09 May; one, 18 May; two, 21 May; one, 25 May; two, 26 May; one, 27 May; two, 30 May; one, 02 Jun; two, 07 Jun; two, 11 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 22 Jun; two, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun; two, 12 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, 09 May; one, 15 May; one, 20 May; one, 02 Jun; Sandpit Copse, one, 20 May (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 02 May (CTh); Totton, one, 07 May; one, 26 May (LH); Southampton, two, 09 May; two, 18 May; one, 21 May (MEdg); one, to actinic, 07 May (MGP); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 08 May (KArb); Winchester, one, 29 May (THW); Fareham, one, 19 May (ADT); Botley, one, to actinic, 04 May (SLB); Wickham, one, 15 May (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 24 May; two, 26 May; one, 30 May; one, 08 Jun; one, 16 Jun (IRT); Tuckton, Bournemouth, one, 21 May (APar); Sway, one, 26 May (SKe);

VC12: Over Wallop, one, 07 May (CM); Chilbolton, four, to actinic, 03 May (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 21 May (TJN); Harewood Forest, one, to actinic, 23 May; one, to actinic, 23 May (GCE); Teg Down, Winchester, one, 17 May (CKn); Basingstoke, one, 27 May (MJW); one, 26 May; one, 12 Jul (RHil); one, 06 May (DJJ); Alton, one, to actinic, 03 May; one, to actinic, 21 May (BCA); two, to actinic, 07 May (DBO); Farnborough, one, field observation, 02 May (KBW); Yateley, one, 21 May; one, 26 May (JHH)

49.029 [B&F: 1002] Lozotaenia forsterana (Fabricius, 1781) - Common

Common in wooded gardens, hedgerows and woodland edges throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread, but not very common; decidedly uncommon on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 20-29 mm. Distinguished by its relatively large size and the reticulate greyish brown forewing with strong costal markings [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on the foliage of Ivy and a number of deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs, and various herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	111	134	1856	2019
11	1007	1480	1971	2019
12	256	319	1977	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	17	26	6
11	50	55	2
12	6	7	2

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VC10: Cowes, one, to actinic, 13 Jun (DNor); Bonchurch, one, 26 May; one, 11 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 20 Jun; three, 24 Jun; two, 25 Jun (JHa); Rookley, one, 01 Jun; one, 16 Jun; two, to actinic, 19 Jun; one, to actinic, 24 Jun; one, to actinic, 17 Jul (JBa); Shanklin, one, 16 Jun; one, 01 Jul (IOu); Broadley Copse, six, to actinic, 25 Jun (JBa); Firestone Copse*, one, 14 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 27 May (RBW); Ashurst, NF, one, 02 Jun; one, 31 Jul (SAB); Totton, one, 20 May; one, 25 May; one, 31 May; one, 11 Jun; one, 13 Jun; two, 14 Jun; two, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 24 Jun (LH); Romsey, one, 26 May; two, 22 Jun (SLay); one, 28 May; one, 09 Jun (MB); Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; one, to actinic, 11 Jun (GCE); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 24 Jun (PGS); Southampton, one, 24 May; one, 29 May; two, 30 May; two, 07 Jun; one, 13 Jun (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 01 Jun; one, 16 Jun (SI); Fareham, one, 25 May; one, 28 May (ADT); one, field observation, 17 Jun (PBrf); one, to actinic, 13 Jun; one, to actinic, 15 Jun; one, to actinic, 21 Jun; one, to actinic, 24 Jun (MLO); Botley, one, to actinic, 25 Jun (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 20 Jun (IRT); Horndean*, one, to actinic, 27 May (PHog); two, to actinic, 19 Jun (P&AHo); one, to actinic, 24 Jun (PHog); Tuckton, Bournemouth, one, 30 May; one, 08 Jun (APar); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 09 Jun; one, 23 Jun (JSw);

VC12: Basingstoke, two, 01 Jun (MJW); one, 01 Jun (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 30 May (GJD); Alton, one, to actinic, 15 Jun (BCA); one, to actinic, 13 Jun (DBO); Farnborough, one, 29 May (KBW)

49.030 [B&F: 0985] Carnation Tortrix Cacoecimorpha pronubana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common throughout much of Britain and southern Ireland. An adventive species, naturalised through accidental introduction in garden plants in southern England in the early 20th Century. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight it is now widespread, mainly in suburban areas. Wingspan male 15-17 mm, female 18-22 mm. Often seen flying by day in the vicinity of its foodplants. The bright orange coloration of the hindwing is characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Cultivated Privet, Sea Buckthorn, Evergreen Spindle and other deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	42	77	1950	2019
11	727	957	1971	2019
12	145	145	1995	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	2	4	3
11	30	33	4
12	4	4	1

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VC10: Kingston, one, 16 Jul (ENes); St Lawrence, three, field observation, 16 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 19 May; one, field observation, 20 May; one, 30 Jul; one, 31 Jul; one, 06 Aug; four, 08 Aug; one, 26 Aug; one, 14 Sep; one, 20 Sep (LH); Southampton, present, field observation, 18 May (JDo det. PBu); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 29 Jul; two, to actinic, 04 Sep; one, to actinic, 20 Sep (KArb); Fareham, one, 21 Jul (ADT); one, to actinic, 23 Jul; one, to actinic, 23 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Sep; one, to actinic, 26 Sep; one, to actinic, 18 Oct (MLO); Botley, one, to actinic, 10 Aug (SLB); Bishop's Waltham, larva, one, field observation, 27 Apr (DTr); Portchester, one, 07 May (JGe); Portsmouth, one, 13 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 13 Aug; one, 16 Sep (IRT); Boscombe Undercliff, one, 16 Sep (DAS);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 01 Jun (RHil); Whitehill, one, 07 Sep; one, 15 Sep (ASto); Farnborough, one, 10 Aug (KBW)

49.031 [B&F: 0989] Timothy Tortrix Zelotherses paleana (Hübner, 1793) - Common

Common on rough grassland and coastal sandhills throughout the British Isles, scarcer in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a local and uncommon species, but widely distributed, with no apparent population centre. Wingspan 17-24 mm. Whitish or greyish ochreous forms of this species can be confused with A. unitana, but may usually be distinguished by the darker cilia of the forewing in both sexes, and by the orange-yellow suffusion on the head and thoracic region and on the basal area of the forewing, especially in the male [Bradley]; see also Bilberry Tortrix A. viburnana. Larva feeds on various grasses and herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun (TJN); Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 27 May (GCE); Basingstoke, one, to actinic, 26 Jun; one, to actinic, 26 Jun (JHu)

49.033 [B&F: 0988] Bilberry Tortrix Aphelia viburnana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common on moorland and in woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire common in the New Forest bogs and at Emer Bog, but not yet recorded in the north of the county. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1993. Wingspan 15-22 mm. Pale unicolorous forms readily confused with A. paleana, the males of which may be distinguished by examination of the genitalia. Larva polyphagous on plants such as Bilberry, Cowberry, Mountain Avens, Bloody Crane's-bill, Meadowsweet, Sea Aster and Sea Wormwood, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	2	0	1993	1993
11	36	122	1973	2018

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	1	2	2

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VC11: Pig Bush, NF, two, gen det, 18 Jul (CL)

49.035 [B&F: 0991] Clepsis senecionana (Hübner, [1819]) - Local

Local on heathland, moorland and in woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire recorded rarely from the New Forest bogs and not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 13-16 mm. Distinguishing features of this species are its small size, the pale ochreous general coloration of the forewing and lack of any strong markings [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Bog Bilberry, Bilberry, Bog-myrtle and similar, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	3	0	1982	1995

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	2	1	1

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VC11: Duckhole Bog, NF*, one, field observation, 01 May (MWa); Rakes Brakes Bottom, NF*, present, field observation, 13 May (RBW)

New Forest
13/05/2020
Field observation
Russell Wynn
Photo © Russell Wynn

49.037 [B&F: 0993] Cyclamen Tortrix Clepsis spectrana (Treitschke, 1830) - Common

Common in damp woodland, fens, marshes and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire, but there are no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 15-22 mm, female 17-24 mm. Yellowish forms of this species may be distinguished from C. rurinana by the stronger markings on the costa of the forewing and the more uniform whitish grey hindwing. Larva feeds on many different herbaceous plants, including Willowherb, Meadowsweet, Sea Wormwood and Sea Lavender, and, in gardens, on Cyclamen, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	62	122	1856	2019
11	323	487	1971	2019
12	165	267	1983	2018

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	5	2
11	5	5	1
12	2	2	1

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VC10: Freshwater, one, to actinic, 12 Sep (PBa); Haseley Manor, two, 09 Jun; two, 06 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 24 Jul; Stockbridge Down NT, one, to actinic, 24 Jul (GCE); Portsmouth, one, 02 Jun; one, gen det, 09 Aug; one, 20 Sep (IRT);

VC12: Wherwell, one, to actinic, 13 Jun (GCE); Crawley, one, 21 May (TNo)

49.038 [B&F: 0994] Clepsis consimilana (Hübner, [1817]) - Common

Common in gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan male 13-17 mm, female 15-19 mm. Distinguished by its small size, indistinct forewing markings and the two small fuscous spots on the dorsum. Larva feeds on Wild Privet, Garden Privet, Ash, Lilac and Ivy, preferring dead leaves, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	239	403	1850	2019
11	2129	3555	1969	2019
12	736	1370	1987	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	19	25	4
11	152	220	9
12	42	71	7

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VC10: Earliest: Freshwater, 14 Sep, 1 (PBa) Latest: Shanklin, 19 Sep, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 24 Jun, 4 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 07 Aug, 1 (SDut) Latest: Southsea, 02 Jun, 0 (JRL) Max count: Fareham, 24 Jun, 9 (MLO)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 10 Jun, 1 (GCE) Latest: Yateley, 31 Jul, 4 (JHH) Max count: Basingstoke, 24 Jun, 7 (MJW)

49.039 [B&F: 0998] Light Brown Apple Moth Epiphyas postvittana (Walker, 1863) - Common

Common in gardens throughout much of the country. Thoroughly naturalised, through accidental introduction in garden plants, this native of Australia was first reported in Britain from Cornwall in 1936, it has since expanded its range across most of the country, and can be abundant where it occurs. Shows a marked preference for urban gardens, remaining relatively rare away from towns, and despite its common name, is neither light brown, nor particularly fond of apple! Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 16-21 mm, female 17-25 mm. The male is usually distinguished by the abrupt division of the forewing medially into a pale basal area and darker apical area, and the female by its large size and relatively elongate forewing, often with greatly reduced markings [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on a wide range of plants, including Evergreen Spindle, causing sufficient damage to fruit trees to be a serious pest in some areas.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1905	6832	1991	2019
11	23938	106782	1900	2019
12	4829	22842	1993	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	194	558	22
11	1706	5520	40
12	358	1100	25

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VC10: Earliest: Headon Warren, 17 Sep, 1 (PBa) Latest: Seaview, 16 Dec, 1 (JCro) Max count: Haseley Manor, 11 Aug, 22 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 09 May, 1 (SDut) Latest: Southsea, 27 Nov, 1 (JRL) Max count: Southsea, 22 Oct, 40 (JRL)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 21 May, 1 (CM) Latest: Yateley, 07 Aug, 1 (GHa) Max count: Basingstoke, 06 Aug, 25 (RHil)

49.040 [B&F: 1001] Lozotaeniodes formosana (Frölich, 1830) - Common

Common in pine woodland throughout much of southern England and Wales. First recorded in north-west Surrey in 1945, near the Hampshire border, this species is now widespread in southern Britain. In Hampshire increasingly common, but remaining very rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 20-26 mm. The bold reticulate forewing pattern is very characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Scots Pine.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	62	75	1950	2019
11	884	1042	1973	2019
12	254	301	1981	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	12	15	3
11	56	67	3
12	22	25	2

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VC10: Freshwater, one, to actinic, 14 Sep; one, to actinic, 14 Sep; one, to actinic, 15 Sep (PBa); Cranmore, present, to actinic, 12 Jul (CHic); Kingston, three, 24 Jun; two, 02 Jul (ENes); Parkhurst Forest, two, 29 Jun (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 08 Jun; one, 12 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 16 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 24 Jun (CTh); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 17 Jun (RBW); Totton, two, 23 Jun (LH); Stanbrige Earls, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (JRMi); Timsbury, one, 08 Jun (TRa); Romsey, one, 25 Jun (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; two, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, 04 Jul (RAC); Southampton, one, 13 Jun; one, to actinic, 22 Jun (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 22 Jun (SI); Winchester, one, 13 Jun; two, 23 Jun; one, 07 Jul (THW); Locks Heath, two, 19 Jun (PAS); Catisfield, one, 23 Jun; one, 24 Jun (ALR); Fareham, one, 19 Jun; one, 25 Jun (ADT); one, to actinic, 23 Jun (MLO); Botley, one, to actinic, 17 Jun; one, to actinic, 20 Jun (SLB); Shirrell Heath, one, 24 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 16 Jul (LEdg); Wickham, one, 16 Jun; one, 04 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 24 Jul (JRDS); East Cosham, one, 26 Jun (GGF); Portsmouth, two, 25 Jun; one, 26 Jun (IRT); Tuckton, Bournemouth, one, 23 Jun (APar); Sway, one, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun; two, 24 Jun; three, 25 Jun (SKe); Milford on Sea, three, 27 Jul; one, 25 Jun (MMcM); Pennington, one, 24 Jun; one, 23 Jul (RFC); Southsea, one, 22 Jul (JGe);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 10 Jul (TJN, HE); Anna Valley, Andover, two, 25 Jun (TJN); Crawley, one, 15 Jun (TNo); one, to actinic, 30 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; two, to actinic, 25 Jun (GCE); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 24 Jun (DAS); Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun; one, 16 Jul (RHil); Pamber Forest, two, 25 Jun (GJD); Liss, one, 25 Jun; one, 24 Jul (LBe); Liss Forest, one, 27 Jun (RJM); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 17 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; two, to actinic, 13 Jul (ASto); Castle Bottom NNR, present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); Yateley, one, 23 Jun (JHH)

49.044 [B&F: 1025] Tortricodes alternella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common, in deciduous woodland, especially of oak, throughout Britain. In Hampshire, widely distributed and relatively common in oak woodland, appearing in 2009 in considerable numbers, including in many gardens well away from oak woodland. Likely to be under-recorded on the Isle of Wight with few recent records. Wingspan 19-23mm. One of the earliest Tortricids to emerge in Spring and unlikely to be confused with hibernating Tortricids which may be on the wing in early spring [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, Hornbeam, Hazel, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Lime and Birch, living between leaves spun together with silk, and over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	44	121	1900	2019
11	613	2644	1970	2019
12	288	1435	1976	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	2	1
11	15	220	58
12	5	7	3

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VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 03 Feb (CHic); Shanklin, one, field observation, 14 Feb; one, 02 Feb (IOu);

VC11: Copythorne, one, 02 Feb (JAda); Ashley, one, 19 Feb; two, to actinic, 19 Feb (GCE); Romsey, one, 07 Jan; one, 12 Jan; one, 23 Jan; two, 25 Jan; 14, 30 Jan; 47, 01 Feb; 52, 02 Feb; 58, 07 Feb; one, 10 Mar (NRJ); Ashley, one, to actinic, 19 Feb (GCE); Botley Wood, one, 24 Jan; one, 13 Mar; Wickham Common, 37, 07 Feb (F.M.G.);

VC12: Chilbolton, three, to actinic, 02 Feb (GCE); Axmansford, one, to lighted window, 28 Feb (ACB); Pamber Forest, one, field observation, 25 Jan; one, 17 Mar (GJD); Liss Forest*, one, 23 Feb (RJM)

49.047 [B&F: 1030] Eana incanana (Stephens, 1852) - Local

Local in woodland throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire fairly widespread, but not particularly common, in most areas, except for the New Forest. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 17-22 mm. The rounded forewing and conspicuous curved subbasal fascia are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on flowers of Bluebell and Ox-eye Daisy, living within a silken tube or tent.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	3	2	1933	2019
11	73	110	1990	2019
12	86	106	1994	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	2	2
11	7	7	1
12	4	7	3

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VC10: Borthwood Copse, Winford, two, 23 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 11 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 08 Jul (LH); Winchester, one, 02 Jun (THW); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); West Meon, one, 31 Jul (F.M.G.);

VC12: Preston Candover, three, 12 Jul; Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun; two, 26 Jun (MJW); Castle Bottom NNR, one, ♀, gen det, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD det. AMD)

49.049 [B&F: 1024] Light Grey Tortrix Cnephasia incertana (Treitschke, 1835) - Common

Common in woodland edges and hedgerows throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 14-18 mm. Another small Cnephasia about the size of C. asseclana, from which distinguished by the weaker irroration in the forewing (not as pale as C. genitalana). Can be determined with certainty only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Greater Plantain, Ribwort Plantain, Common Sorrel, Sheep's Sorrel and similar, living within a spinning.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	19	13	1856	2018
11	308	418	1971	2018
12	63	136	1996	2015

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	3	1

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VC10: Shanklin, one, gen det, 02 Jun; one, gen det, 05 Jun; one, gen det, 07 Jun (IOu)

49.050 [B&F: 1020] Grey Tortrix Cnephasia stephensiana (Doubleday, [1849]) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and generally the commonest of the Cnephasia which occur in the county. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The largest of the British Cnephasia with relatively broad forewings having a dark ground colour and dark grey fascia; small specimens may be confused with C. asseclana but in that species the costal spot of the forewing is stronger and usually extends to the termen. Often readily identified on size alone, but can be determined with certainty only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva polyphagous on various herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	34	28	1850	2019
11	702	1948	1964	2019
12	437	947	1971	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	3	1
11	16	17	2
12	7	8	2

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VC10: Shippards Chine, Compton Bay, one, gen det, 16 Jul; Shanklin, one, gen det, 05 Jun; one, gen det, 17 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 28 May (RBW); Totton, one, 23 Apr; one, 24 Apr; one, 26 Apr (LH); Romsey, one, 30 May; one, 02 Jul; one, 11 Jul (NRJ); Winchester, one, 05 Jun; one, 13 Jun (THW); Catisfield, one, gen det, 06 Jul (ALR det. RJD); Fareham, one, to actinic, 01 Jul (MLO); Wickham, two, ♀, gen det, 07 Aug (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, two, gen det, 25 Jun; one, gen det, 14 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Crawley, two, 25 Jun (TNo); Pamber Forest, one, 25 May; one, 10 Jun (GJD); Warren Hill, Liss Forest, one, 04 Jul (RJM); Alton, one, to actinic, 08 Aug (DBO); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 10 Jul (ASw); Yateley, one, ♂ gen det, 09 Jun (JHH det. AMD)

49.051 [B&F: 1021] Flax Tortrix Cnephasia asseclana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in gardens, farmland and other open areas throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Distinguished from C. pasiuana by the usually stronger and more variegated forewing pattern with a relatively narrow median fascia. Smaller than C. stephensiana but with similar dark markings so could quite easily be confused with small specimens of that species. Can be determined with certainty only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva polyphagous on various herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	11	4	1900	2019
11	401	540	1972	2019
12	61	135	1976	2018

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	2	2	1
11	6	8	2
12	2	2	1

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VC10: Haseley Manor, one, gen det, 28 May; Shanklin, one, gen det, 02 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Catisfield, two, gen det, 15 Jun; one, gen det, 06 Jul (ALR det. RJD); Fareham, one, to actinic, 01 Jul (MLO); Hen Wood, one, ♀, gen det, 24 Jul (F.M.G.);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 25 Jun (GJD); Warren Hill, Liss Forest, one, gen det, 25 May (RJM)

49.053 [B&F: 1022a] Cereal Tortrix Cnephasia pumicana (Zeller, 1847) - Local

Local in gardens and other open areas in south-east England. C. pumicana was synonymised under C. pasiuana by Razowski (1989). Work recently published in Langmaid and Agassiz, 2010 indicates that consistent differences in genitalia exist between the two taxa, especially in the male, and that therefore there is no reason to not treat pumicana as a valid taxon. On external morphology, the adult's indistinct and often pale patterning (dark specimens do occur) makes identification on wing features alone impossible, as it is indistinguishable from pasiuana and, for pale specimens, from genitalana. The earliest confirmed record that has so far been identified from re-examining genitalia preparations previously attributed to pasiuana dates from 1986, and all have occurred in south-east England, indicating that this is most likely a recent arrival to the country; confirmed English specimens have been taken from 24 June to 8 August, with the majority in mid-late July. On the continent it is stated as being polyphagous on cereals, grasses, legumes and flax (Chambon & Genestier, 1980). Records in Hampshire date from 2004 onwards, but so far yet to be recorded on the Isle of Wight. The wingspan is similar to pasiuana, at 15-20 mm.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	35	43	2005	2014
12	6	7	2004	2011

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

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VC12: Warren Hill, Liss Forest*, one, 04 Jul (RJM)

49.055 [B&F: 1018] Cnephasia communana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) - Local

Local with a preference for dry pastures, downland and fens throughout England and Wales. The earliest Cnephasia to emerge and the only one on the wing during most of May, about the size of Grey Tortrix C. stephensiana and usually with a paler ground colour and paler brownish fascia, but like all Cnephasia, identification can only be confirmed by dissection of genitalia. Like its congeners, undoubtedly under-recorded. Reported from Totland, Isle of Wight in 2021 (and again in 2022), the first report from the island since the mid-20th century. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	3	0	1900	1947
11	50	58	1976	2019
12	22	31	1994	2013

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	1	2	2

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VC11: Southsea, two, 27 May (JRL)

49.058 [B&F: 1034] Spatalistis bifasciana (Hübner, [1787]) - Local

Local in woodland edges in parts of southern England and southern Wales. In Hampshire a rare or, more probably, overlooked species, with notable populations in Pamber Forest and Botley Wood. On the Isle of Wight, first recorded in 1972 in Parkhurst Forest, with no other records received until 2009, when one was at Freshwater. Wingspan 12-14 mm. The small size of this species and the dark coloration and ochreous-yellow apical area of the forewing are characteristic [Bradley], although it does bear a superficial resemblance to the far more common Pseudargyrotoza conwagana. Larva feeds within berries of Buckthorn, Alder Buckthorn and Dogwood.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	15	22	1972	2019
11	53	67	1974	2019
12	36	65	1995	2017

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

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VC11: Romsey, one, 29 Jun (MB)

49.059 [B&F: 1033] Green Oak Tortrix Tortrix viridana Linnaeus, 1758 - Common

Common in oak woodland, woodland, parks, gardens and areas with scattered trees throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight formerly abundant in oak woods, though prone to annual fluctuations. At times, larvae would reach pest proportions and form the staple diet for insectivorous birds and their young, but this phenomenon is rarely noted nowadays. Wingspan 17-24 mm. This species is unique amongst the British Tortricids in having a light green, almost unicolorous forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak and deciduous trees, living within a spun or rolled leaf, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	266	1418	1972	2019
11	1893	7106	1958	2019
12	793	11950	1971	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	15	32	8
11	49	66	5
12	35	125	27

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VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 30 May (CHic); Bonchurch, one, 30 May; one, 02 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, two, 01 Jun; one, 04 Jun; one, 05 Jun; one, 08 Jun; three, 12 Jun; five, 15 Jun; two, 16 Jun; two, 17 Jun; three, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun (IOu); Broadley Copse, eight, to actinic, 25 Jun (JBa); East Cowes, one, to actinic, 30 May (TWhi);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 28 May; one, 01 Jun (CTh); Totton, one, 30 May; one, 31 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 11 Jun (LH); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; one, to actinic, 23 Jun; Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (GCE); Romsey, five, 26 May; one, 28 May; one, 29 May; one, 30 May; one, 08 Jun; one, 23 Jun (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 26 May; three, to actinic, 15 Jun; one, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 24 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun (RAC); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 30 May (KArb); Allbrook, one, 21 May; three, 26 May; one, 28 May; four, 01 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 24 Jun (SI); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jun; two, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Fareham, one, to actinic, 31 May; one, to actinic, 02 Jun (MLO); Botley, one, to actinic, 02 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 30 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 15 Jun (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 21 May (IRT); Petersfield, one, to actinic, 15 Jun (RAll);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 01 Jun; Harewood Forest, three, to actinic, 24 Jun; one, to actinic, 24 Jun; two, to actinic, 24 Jun; three, to actinic, 24 Jun; three, to actinic, 24 Jun; two, to actinic, 24 Jun; four, to actinic, 24 Jun; Crawley, one, to actinic, 09 Jun; four, to actinic, 09 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun; two, to actinic, 09 Jun (GCE); Axmansford, nine, 02 Jun; two, 12 Jun (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 01 Jun; one, 26 Jun (MJW); five, 01 Jun (RHil); Pamber Forest, 21, 30 May; 27, 14 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun (GJD); Warren Hill, Liss Forest, one, 06 Jun (RJM); Alton, one, to actinic, 07 Jun (BCA); Odiham Common, one, field observation, 04 Jun (JHH, AMD det. JHH); Castle Bottom NNR, one, field observation, 29 May (JHH); present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); Church Crookham, one, to actinic, 03 Jun; three, indoors, 05 Jun; one, to actinic, 06 Jun (DDim); Farnborough, one, 21 May; two, 31 May (KBW); Yateley, six, 26 May; three, 09 Jun; eight, 23 Jun (JHH)

49.060 [B&F: 1032] Aleimma loeflingiana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in oak woodland, areas with scattered trees, parkland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-21 mm. The angular shape of the forewing and the characteristic almost reticulate pattern distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	77	158	1856	2019
11	1146	3051	1958	2019
12	552	4708	1971	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	11	23	6
11	48	62	5
12	30	159	36

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VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 02 Jun (CHic); Kingston, one, 06 Jul (ENes); Parkhurst Forest, two, 29 Jun; Borthwood Copse, Winford, one, 23 Jun; Shanklin, six, 15 Jun; two, 16 Jun; three, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 01 Jul; Borthwood Copse, Winford, one, 23 Jun (IOu); Broadley Copse, five, to actinic, 25 Jun (JBa);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 03 Jun (RBW); Totton, one, 24 Jun; one, 22 Jul (LH); Timsbury, one, 13 Jun (TRa); Ashley, three, to actinic, 23 Jun; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; one, to actinic, 23 Jun; Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, 29 May; five, 30 May; two, to actinic, 30 May; one, 29 Jun (NRJ); Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Jul; one, to actinic, 23 Jun; Kings Somborne, three, to actinic, 15 Jun; one, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Itchen: Peartree Green, one, 19 Jun (PAB); Southampton, one, to actinic, 01 Jun (MGP); Allbrook, one, 30 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 02 Jun; one, 08 Jun; two, 13 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun; three, to actinic, 25 Jun (SI); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Fareham, one, 09 Jun; one, 15 Jun (ADT); one, 16 Jun (IMcP); one, to actinic, 01 Jun; one, to actinic, 09 Jun (MLO); Sway, one, 15 Jun (SKe); Pennington, one, 02 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 01 Jun; Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 24 Jun; five, to actinic, 24 Jun; Harewood Forest, 17, to actinic, 24 Jun; one, to actinic, 24 Jun; 10, to actinic, 24 Jun; 12, to actinic, 24 Jun; seven, to actinic, 24 Jun; seven, to actinic, 24 Jun; 12, to actinic, 24 Jun; Crawley, two, to actinic, 09 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun; two, to actinic, 09 Jun; one, to actinic, 09 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun (GCE); Axmansford, two, 02 Jun; two, 12 Jun (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 23 Jun (RHil); Pamber Forest, two, 30 May; 36, 14 Jun; one, 08 Jun; two, 15 Jun; one, 23 Jun (GJD); Castle Bottom NNR, present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); Farnborough, one, 23 Jun (KBW); Yateley, seven, 09 Jun; 21, 23 Jun; one, 31 Jul (JHH)

49.061 [B&F: 1037] Acleris holmiana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows and woodland throughout much of the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight scattered records of individuals or small groups indicate a low population density. Wingspan 10-15 mm. Immediately recognised by the conspicuous white costal marking on the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Apple, Plum, Blackthorn, Cotoneaster, Pear, Rowan and similar, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	22	19	1893	2019
11	83	128	1974	2019
12	58	70	1993	2018

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

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 12 Jul (JHa);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 17 Jul (TJN, HE); Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 16 Jul; one, to actinic, 25 Jun (GCE)

49.062 [B&F: 1036] Acleris forsskaleana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland and gardens throughout England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-19 mm. The pale yellow ground colour and strongly reticulate pattern of the forewing distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Field Maple and Sycamore, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as a small larva.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	114	181	1893	2019
11	913	1190	1972	2019
12	688	1071	1976	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	16	19	3
11	74	96	5
12	70	135	17

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VC10: Earliest: West High Down Quarry, 07 Aug, 3 (IOu) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: West High Down Quarry, 07 Aug, 3 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 14 Jul, 1 (CTh) Latest: Southsea, 12 Jul, 1 (JGe) Max count: Winchester, 31 Jul, 5 (THW)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 17 Jul, 2 (TJN, HE) Latest: Yateley, 17 Aug, 2 (JHH) Max count: Yateley, 23 Jun, 17 (JHH)

49.065 [B&F: 1039] Strawberry Tortrix Acleris comariana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) - Local

Local in gardens, market gardens, fens and woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire very local, but often abundant where it occurs, as at Emer Bog. On the Isle of Wight, distinctly uncommon. Wingspan 12-18 mm. Certain forms of this species closely resemble forms of A. laterana, from which reliably separated by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Garden Strawberry, Wild Strawberry and Marsh Cinquefoil, living within a spun or rolled leaf, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	2	0	1900	1936
11	23	26	1972	2019
12	8	13	1995	2004

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

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VC11: Allbrook*, two, 29 Jul; Hilltop, The Hangers*, one, 01 Aug (SI)

49.066 [B&F: 1038] Acleris laterana (Fabricius, 1794) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common, perhaps under-recorded in some areas. Wingspan 15-20 mm. Certain forms of this species closely resemble forms of A. comariana, from which reliably separated by dissection of the genitalia. The brownish f. perplexana may be confused with f. castaneana of A. schalleriana, but may be distinguished by the comparatively smooth costa of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Willow, Bilberry, Raspberry, Blackthorn, Rowan and similar, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	48	134	1976	2018
11	245	343	1970	2019
12	104	161	1976	2019

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

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VC10: Shanklin, one, gen det, 14 Jul; one, gen det, 26 Jul; one, gen det, 07 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Southampton, one, 01 Apr; one, 09 Apr; one, 31 Jul (MEdg); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 17 Jul (KArb); Fareham, one, to actinic, gen det, 08 Aug (MLO det. RJD); Wickham, one, ♀, gen det, 07 Aug (F.M.G.)

49.069 [B&F: 1041] Acleris sparsana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, gardens and hedgerows throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 11-18 mm, female 11-14 mm. The relatively broad forewing and predominately grey coloration are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Beech and Sycamore, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	111	137	1893	2019
11	413	487	1971	2019
12	206	249	1996	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	10	11	2
11	15	23	4
12	10	13	2

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VC10: Freshwater, one, to actinic, 20 Sep (PBa); Brook, one, 16 Jul (IOu); St Lawrence Undercliff, one, to actinic, 28 Sep (PBa); Shanklin, one, 16 Jul; one, 11 Sep; one, 21 Sep; one, 18 Oct; one, 07 Nov; one, 10 Nov; two, 24 Nov (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 01 Jan; one, 05 Jan; two, 07 Jan; one, 30 Jan (LH); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 16 Nov; Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Sep; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 28 Sep; four, to actinic, 16 Nov (GCE); Romsey, three, 15 Nov (NRJ); Kings Somborne, two, to actinic, 28 Sep; one, to actinic, 16 Nov; two, to actinic, 16 Nov (GCE); Fareham, one, to actinic, 20 Sep; one, to actinic, 10 Nov (MLO); Milford on Sea, one, 16 Oct (MMcM);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 10 Oct (TJN, LF); Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 09 Nov; Goodworth Clatford, one, 17 Oct; Crawley, one, to actinic, 17 Nov (GCE); Beech, two, 18 Oct; one, 22 Oct (NDP); Alton, one, to actinic, 07 Nov; one, to artificial light, 25 Nov (DBO); one, to actinic, 28 Sep (NDP)

49.070 [B&F: 1042] Rhomboid Tortrix Acleris rhombana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in hedgerows, gardens and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-21 mm. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Apple, Dog Rose, Hazel and Oak, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	26	15	1856	2018
11	182	201	1971	2019
12	67	88	1994	2018

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

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VC10: Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, to actinic, gen det, 22 Sep (PBa);

VC11: Stroud, Petersfield*, one, to actinic, 20 Oct (RAll)

49.071 [B&F: 1062] Acleris emargana (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, gardens and hedgerows throughout the British Isles, less numerous in the north. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-22 mm. The pronounced emargination on the costa of the forewing is distinctive of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Sallow, Poplar and Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	56	59	1856	2019
11	319	441	1971	2019
12	151	212	1975	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	6	8	2
11	12	19	6
12	5	5	1

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VC10: Afton Marsh, one, to light, 28 Sep (IOu); Freshwater, two, to actinic, 22 Sep; Walter's Copse, Newtown, two, to actinic, ♂, gen det, 22 Sep (PBa); Shanklin, one, 12 Sep; one, 20 Sep; one, 30 Sep (IOu);

VC11: East Tytherley, one, to actinic, 14 Sep; one, to actinic, 10 Aug; six, to actinic, 10 Aug; two, to actinic, 14 Sep; one, to actinic, 10 Aug; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 08 Sep (GCE); Botley Wood, one, 18 Sep; two, 18 Sep; one, 23 Oct (F.M.G.); Wickham, one, 07 Sep (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 05 Aug (IRT);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 15 Sep; Bullington, one, to actinic, 20 Sep (GCE); Pamber Forest, one, 02 Sep; one, 14 Sep; one, 21 Sep (GJD)

49.073 [B&F: 1047] Acleris schalleriana (Linnaeus, 1761) - Local

Local in gardens and woodland throughout much of England and Wales, rare in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local on the chalk, where the the larva is found mainly on Wayfaring-tree, and in the New Forest and elsewhere, where it occurs on Guelder-rose; also occurs in gardens where either (or both) species is planted. Wingspan 15-20 mm. The moderately rough-scaled anterior margin of the forewing and the enlarged costal blotch, which extends to near the apex, distinguish this species from A. laterana and A. comariana [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Guelder-rose and Wayfaring-tree, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	32	13	1893	2019
11	220	256	1976	2019
12	165	190	1991	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1
11	10	9	2
12	2	3	2

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VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 22 Nov (SDa);

VC11: Totton, one, 02 Feb; one, 03 Feb; one, 22 Jun; one, 06 Jul; one, 07 Nov (LH); Romsey, two, 26 Jun (SLay); one, 07 Jan (NRJ); Sway, one, 17 Jun (SKe);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 20 Jun; two, 24 Jun (MJW)

49.075 [B&F: 1052] Acleris umbrana (Hübner, [1799]) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in woodland, fens and marshes in parts of England and Wales. In Hampshire this scarce and elusive species has been knocked out of old hawthorns in the New Forest in the past, but nothing has been heard of it since the 1930s, until there was an aberrant migration event in early January 2013, when a number were trapped across southern England, during which an individual turned up in Pennington. In subsequent years the species has become increasingly frequent and appearances in the two counties are now expected annually (reported new for North Hampshire in 2022). Wingspan 18-23 mm. This species is similar to certain forms of A. hastiana; it may be distinguished by differences in the shape of the costa of the forewing, which in both sexes of A. hastiana appears shallowly concave beyond the middle; also, the two small but well-developed scale-tufts present in the tornal area of the forewing in A. umbrana, are not found in A. hastiana [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Bird Cherry and Rowan, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	20	20	2014	2019
11	34	39	1900	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1
11	7	7	2

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VC10: Shanklin, one, gen det, 22 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest*, present, 26 Jan (RBW); Botley Wood, one, 13 Mar; two, 23 Oct (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, to actinic, 22 Mar (ADT det. RJD); Sway, one, 10 Apr (SKe); Lymington, one, to light, 24 Oct (ASH)

49.076 [B&F: 1054] Acleris cristana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of southern England. Reasonably well distributed across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The very large coarse-scaled tuft situated towards the end of the discal cell on the forewing is peculiar to A. cristana, and is present in most forms, readily distinguishing this species from others in the genus Acleris [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various herbaceous trees and shrubs, including Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Beech, Oak, Birch, Hazel, Lime and Elm, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	48	45	1900	2019
11	255	254	1970	2019
12	128	137	1993	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	3	1
11	8	11	2
12	12	12	1

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VC10: Shanklin, one, 14 Mar; one, 01 Apr; one, 21 Apr (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, 17 Mar; two, 18 Mar; one, 10 Apr (NRJ); Winchester, one, 10 Apr (THW); Botley Wood, one, 18 Sep (F.M.G. det. RJD); Fareham, one, to actinic, 05 Apr; two, to actinic, 06 Apr (MLO); Wickham Common, two, 07 Feb (F.M.G. det. RJD);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 31 Jul (TJN, HE); Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 10 Apr; Crawley, one, to actinic, 18 Mar (GCE); Pamber Forest, one, 21 Apr; one, 13 Aug (GJD); Liss Forest*, one, f. prostriana, 15 Mar; one, f. desfontiana, 05 Apr (RJM); Alton, one, to actinic, 11 Apr; one, to actinic, 22 Sep (BCA); Lower Froyle, one, 11 Aug (EFig); Farnborough, one, 18 Mar (KBW); Yateley*, one, 31 Jul (JHH)

49.077 [B&F: 1048] Garden Rose Tortrix Acleris variegana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in gardens and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire, distribution on the Isle of Wight apparently restricted to the south and west. Wingspan 14-19 mm. The form f. brunneana resembles the closely related species A. permutana in general appearance [Bradley]. Larva has been recorded on many species of Rosaceceae favouring Wild and Cultivated Rose, and Blackthorn, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	353	650	1856	2019
11	2354	3503	1969	2019
12	825	1123	1976	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	30	43	4
11	130	169	11
12	71	103	11

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VC10: Earliest: West High Down Quarry, 20 Aug, 2 (IOu) Latest: Ryde, 03 Sep, 1 (IPra) Max count: Shanklin, 03 Aug, 4 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Ashurst, NF, 10 Aug, 1 (SAB) Latest: Southsea, 13 Aug, 1 (JGe) Max count: Portsmouth, 04 Aug, 3 (IRT)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 17 Jul, 2 (TJN, HE) Latest: Yateley, 17 Aug, 1 (JHH) Max count: Anna Valley, Andover, 28 Sep, 11 (TJN)

49.078 [B&F: 1043] Acleris aspersana (Hübner, [1817]) - Common

Common on grassland, downland, heaths and other open areas throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight mainly associated with chalk downland, but also found in other habitats such as marshes. Wingspan male 11-17 mm, female 11-14 mm. The small size of this species and the bright orange-yellow general coloration of the forewing are distinguishing features [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Wild Strawberry, Marsh Cinquefoil, Meadowsweet and other Rosaceae, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	59	184	1856	2019
11	239	286	1971	2019
12	206	357	1971	2018

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	5	5
11	4	4	1
12	6	9	4

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VC10: West High Down Quarry, five, 07 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Stockbridge Down NT, one, to actinic, 24 Jul; Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Jul (GCE); Botley, one, to actinic, 26 Nov (SLB);

VC12: Cholderton, four, 24 Jul; present, 31 Jul; one, 08 Aug (TJN, HE); Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 19 Jul; Barton Stacey, two, to actinic, 16 Jul (GCE); Yateley*, one, 23 Jun (JHH)

49.080 [B&F: 1053] Acleris hastiana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, hedgerows, fens and freshwater margins throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 17-24 mm. A number of forms of this highly polymorphic species resemble certain forms of A. cristana, but A. hastiana can usually be distinguished by the relatively straight costa of the forewing and the presence of numerous small scale-tufts; other forms resemble A. umbrana and A. abietana, which see. Larva feeds on various species of Salix, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	46	52	1880	2019
11	422	488	1880	2019
12	67	67	1990	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	6	6	1
11	7	8	2
12	1	2	2

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VC10: Western Yar Estuary, one, at dusk, 01 Jan; Shanklin, one, 25 Jan; one, at dusk, 04 Mar; one, gen det, 05 Apr; one, gen det, 08 Jul; one, 07 Nov (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 22 Jun (LH); Romsey, one, 04 May (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 21 Jun (RAC); Botley Wood, two, 24 Jan; Wickham Common, one, 07 Feb (F.M.G. det. RJD); Portsmouth, one, 10 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Pamber Forest, two, 25 Jun (GJD)

49.082 [B&F: 1055] Acleris hyemana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local on heathland and moorland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire most frequent in the New Forest; there is one record from the Isle of Wight and a few from outside the New Forest, which suggest the species may, on occasion, adapt to cultivated heathers. Wingspan 14-20 mm. The narrow forewings with prominent apex, especially in the female, and the purplish brown and silver-white coloration are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Heather and Bilberry, living between shoots spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	2	2	1984	2009
11	45	39	1971	2018
12	4	4	1994	2015

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	3	2	1

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VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 01 Feb (RBW); Ashurst, NF, one, 19 Mar (SAB); Totton, one, 10 Nov (LH)

49.083 [B&F: 1044] Acleris ferrugana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in oak woodland, woodland and heaths throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight well distributed and reasonably common throughout. Wingspan 14-18 mm. A species associated with deciduous oak woodland, while the very similar A. notana feeds on birch. Fresh males of A. ferrugana can be distinguished by the presence of distinct scale tufts, a feature lacking on A. notana, but otherwise dissection is generally required to fully establish identity. Larva feeds on Oak and Goat Willow, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	10	8	1900	2018
11	187	222	1972	2019
12	35	34	1976	2019

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

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VC10: Shanklin, one, gen det, 05 Apr (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, ♂ with scale tufts, 08 Apr (NRJ)

49.084 [B&F: 1045] Acleris notana (Donovan, 1806) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight well distributed and reasonably common throughout. Wingspan 14-18 mm. A species associated with birch woodland, while the very similar A. ferrugana feeds on oak. Fresh males of A. ferrugana can be distinguished by the presence of distinct scale tufts, a feature lacking on A. notana, but otherwise dissection is generally required to fully establish identity. Larva feeds on Silver Birch and Downy Birch, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	2	1	1997	2013
11	200	220	1971	2019
12	53	62	1990	2017

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

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VC11: Romsey, one, 25 Jan; one, 01 Feb (NRJ); Fareham, one, 10 Jul (IMcP);

VC12: Castle Bottom NNR, one, netted, ♀, gen det, 15 Jun (JHH det. AMD)

49.085 [B&F: 1050] Acleris kochiella (Goeze, 1783) - Local

Local in hedgerows, gardens, orchards and parks throughout southern England, north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, but not particularly common, and most frequent on the coast east of Southampton, where the larval spinnings are recorded in small numbers in most years. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Specimens of the autumn generation of this species resemble A. logiana, but are usually greyer in general coloration [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Elm, living within a spun or rolled leaf; larvae of the summer brood are much more common than those of the spring generation.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	39	36	1900	2019
11	74	36	1978	2019
12	19	16	1996	2017

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

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 04 Aug (JHa);

VC12: Sparsholt*, one, to actinic, 18 Mar (GCE); Pamber Forest, one, 25 Jun (GJD)

49.086 [B&F: 1051] Acleris logiana (Clerck, 1759) - Local

Local in birch woodland in parts of the Scottish Highlands, appearing in recent years as a migrant in southern England, where temporarily established. In Hampshire this species was first recorded in the county from larvae collected in Botley Wood in vice-county 11 by John Langmaid in 1991; a remarkable discovery, given that previously it was known only from the Highlands of Scotland. Subsequent discoveries elsewhere in birch woodland in vice-county 11 indicate that it is most likely a new arrival which is spreading; the individual shown here was the first for the north of the county, and was followed closely by another found on a tree trunk during a trapping session on Hook Common in 2003. On the Isle of Wight recorded for the first time in 1997, with another in 2012 at Cranmore. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The nominate form and f. tripunctana of this species resemble specimens of the autumn generation of A. kochiella. Larva feeds on Silver Birch and Downy Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	5	5	1997	2018
11	46	46	1980	2018
12	26	31	2003	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1
12	5	4	1

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VC10: Freshwater, one, to actinic, gen det, 14 Sep (PBa);

VC12: Harewood Forest*, one, to actinic, 24 Jun (GCE); RSPB Hazeley Heath, one, field observation, among birch saplings , 18 Oct (FHu); Castle Bottom NNR, present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); Yateley*, one, 08 Nov (JHH)

49.087 [B&F: 1061] Acleris literana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in oak woodland throughout much of Britain, rare in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight reasonably well distributed in suitable habitat throughout; perhaps benefitting from a reduction in the amount of collecting of this highly variable and attractive species. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Although an extremely variable species, readily distinguished by the light green or olive-green ground colour and black markings of the forewing, and the presence of characteristic fulvous or ferruginous markings in some of the forms [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	31	33	1856	2019
11	197	208	1973	2019
12	60	60	1976	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	6	9	3
11	17	17	2
12	4	5	2

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VC10: Shanklin, one, 14 Mar; one, 10 Apr; two, 11 Apr; three, 12 Apr; one, 21 Apr; one, 10 Nov (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 01 Apr (RBW); Romsey, one, 15 Mar; two, 18 Mar; one, 05 Apr (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 07 Aug (GCE); Dibden Purlieu*, one, to actinic, 09 Aug (RAC); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 16 Apr (KArb); Botley Wood, one, 13 Mar; one, 18 Sep; Wickham, one, 07 Aug (F.M.G.); Botley, one, to actinic, 14 Feb; one, to actinic, 14 Feb; one, to actinic, 16 Feb; one, to actinic, 09 Mar (SLB); Sway*, one, 09 Apr; one, 10 Apr (SKe);

VC12: Chilbolton, two, to actinic, 16 Apr; Crawley, one, to actinic, 18 Mar (GCE); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 16 Apr (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 12 Apr (ASw)

49.090 [B&F: 1015] Eulia ministrana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, damp heathland and mosses throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, but not particularly common. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The moderately large size and the whitish yellow ground colour of the forewing with obscure ferruginous-brown markings are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, including Hazel, Ash, Buckthorn, Rowan, Birch and Bilberry, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	11	13	1929	2016
11	191	229	1900	2019
12	66	90	1974	2018

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	14	17	4
12	6	10	3

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VC11: Ashurst, NF, one, 31 May; one, 02 Jun (SAB); Totton, one, 27 May (LH); Romsey, one, 19 May (SLay); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 21 May; one, to actinic, 21 May; four, to actinic, 21 May; one, to actinic, 26 May (GCE); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 08 May; one, to actinic, 09 May (KArb); Allbrook, one, 20 May (SI); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 26 May; Ashley, one, to actinic, 26 May (GCE);

VC12: Ropley, two, 26 May (TJN, LF); Pamber Forest, two, netted, 17 May; one, 18 May; one, 20 May; three, 25 May (GJD); Yateley*, one, 26 May (JHH)

Yateley
26/05/2020
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49.091 [B&F: 1011] Pseudargyrotoza conwagana (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-24 mm. The general yellowish coloration and metallic irroration of the forewing and the usually conspicuous pale yellow dorsal blotch readily distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds within fruits and berries of Wild and Garden Privet, and Ash, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	244	804	1856	2019
11	1303	3357	1971	2019
12	692	1911	1971	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	8	14	4
11	16	21	4
12	17	18	2

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VC10: West High Down Quarry, four, 07 Aug; three, 20 Aug (IOu); Bonchurch, two, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 12 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, 25 Jun; one, 12 Jul; one, 20 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 27 May (RBW); Allbrook, one, 01 Jun (SI); Winchester, one, 26 May; two, 24 Jul; three, 31 Jul; one, 07 Aug; four, 14 Aug (THW); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 26 May (GCE); Catisfield, one, 24 Jun (ALR); Fareham, one, 31 Jul (IMcP); Wickham, one, 23 Jun (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 15 Jun (IRT); Southsea, one, 27 May (JGe); one, 02 Jun (JRL);

VC12: Over Wallop, one, 21 May (CM); Cholderton, present, 24 Jul; one, 31 Jul (TJN, HE); Wherwell, one, to actinic, 29 Jun; Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 14 Jul; Crawley, one, to actinic, 30 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 22 Jun; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Jul; two, to actinic, 22 Jun (GCE); Old Burghclere, one, field observation, 24 May (GJD); Basingstoke, one, 23 Jun; one, 24 Jun; two, 26 Jun; one, 31 Jul (MJW); Chawton, one, 29 Jul (DAS)

49.092 [B&F: 0921] Phtheochroa inopiana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in dry pastures, fens and marshes, and on river-banks and other damp areas throughout England and Wales. Reasonably common in Hampshire, with the south-east quarter of the county responsible for more than two thirds of the total records on the county database, and with no indication of any significant decline in numbers, but very rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 17-22 mm. The relatively large size of this species and the obscure markings and drab coloration of the forewing are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Common Fleabane and Field Wormwood, living within a silken tube or tent.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	112	227	1900	2019
11	600	1333	1971	2019
12	112	236	1987	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	4	5	2
11	15	12	1
12	2	2	1

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VC10: Haseley Manor, one, 06 Jul; one, 11 Aug; Shanklin, two, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Furze Hill, NF, present, 19 Jul (RBW, MWa); one, 20 Jul; Woodlands, New Forest, present, 08 Jun (RBW); Romsey, one, 23 Jun; one, 16 Aug (MB); Allbrook, one, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun (SI); Fareham, one, 08 Jun (ADT); Wickham, one, 04 Jul (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 17 Jun (IRT); Sway, one, 24 Jun (SKe); Norleywood, NF, present, 09 Aug (RBW, MWa);

VC12: Odiham Common, one, field observation, gen det, 04 Jun (JHH, AMD det. AMD)

49.093 [B&F: 0922] Phtheochroa schreibersiana (Frölich, 1828) - pRDB1

Formerly very local in parts of southern England, but presumed extinct until 2010 when one was trapped in Buckinghamshire; subequently, 2017 saw three records, with more to follow across several southern counties in 2018. This reappearance may be due to introductions with planted tree saplings. First recorded in Hampshire in 2020. Wingspan 11-15 mm. Readily distinguished by the bright ochreous basal area and contrasting dark coloration of the distal half of the forewing with the distinctive metallic spots, and the area of yellowish coloration forming a conspicuous quadrate spot on the costa [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Elm, Black Poplar and Bird Cherry, forming galls.

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record

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

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VC12: New Vice-county Record: Yateley*, one, 26 May (JHH)

Yateley
26/05/2020
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49.094 [B&F: 0923] Phtheochroa sodaliana (Haworth, 1811) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in dry pastures, heathland and fens in parts of England and south-western Ireland. In Hampshire very local on the chalk around Winchester between the Itchen and Test valleys, also recorded historically from Oxenbourne Down, with wanderers elsewhere. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 13-17 mm. In some respects reminiscent of a small P. rugosana but at once distinguished by the conspicuous ferruginous-red apical spot and the generally white basal area of the forewing; the dappled hindwing distinguishes this species from Hysterophora maculosana [Bradley]. Larva feeds within berries of Buckthorn.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	29	22	1964	2018
12	16	15	1991	2017

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

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VC11: Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE)

49.095 [B&F: 0925] Phtheochroa rugosana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common in hedgerows and open woodland throughout England. Locally common on the chalk in Hampshire, but remaining extremely scarce on the Isle of Wight, where it was reported for the first time in 30 years in 2022. Wingspan 16-20 mm. A distinctive species with a characteristic roughened texture and variegated pattern of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds in berries and stems of White Bryony.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1	1	1992	1992
11	207	252	1972	2019
12	181	236	1994	2018

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	7	4	2
12	4	4	1

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VC11: Romsey, one, 16 Apr (MB); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 30 May; present, 07 Jun; present, 12 Jun; present, 16 Jun (JWP); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 21 May; two, 02 Jun (JSw);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 16 Jun (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 20 May; one, 16 Jul (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 23 Jun (GJD)

49.096 [B&F: 0924] Hysterophora maculosana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in woodland throughout much of the British Isles, south of Inverness-shire. In Hampshire recorded less than annually from scattered localities across the county, and still rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-14 mm. Distinguished from Phtheochroa sodaliana by its smaller size, the generally darker coloration of the forewing, and the relatively whiter hindwing of the male and dark greyish fuscous hindwing of the female [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Bluebell.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	4	1	1900	2017
11	16	14	1974	2018
12	3	6	1966	2012

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12	1	2	2

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VC12: Up Green Wood, Eversley*, two, field observation, 07 May (JHH)

Yateley
12/05/2020
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49.097 [B&F: 0936] Cochylimorpha straminea (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and rather common in localities where the foodplant occurs, mainly on the chalk and along the coast. Wingspan 13-21 mm. Large specimens with the markings well developed may resemble small C. alternana but may be recognised by the comparatively unmarked basal and terminal areas of the forewing and the absence of scale-tufts in the median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Common Knapweed, living within the developing seeds.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	39	64	1856	2019
11	390	504	1971	2019
12	191	295	1988	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	4	5	3
11	34	34	2
12	40	60	5

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VC10: West High Down Quarry, one, 07 Aug; three, 20 Aug (IOu); Cranmore, present, to actinic, 27 May (CHic); Shanklin, one, gen det, 14 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 02 Aug (RBW); Totton, one, 08 Aug; one, 09 Aug; one, 26 Aug (LH); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 31 Jul; Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Jul; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 08 Sep (GCE); Southampton, one, 14 Aug (MEdg); Ashley, one, to actinic, 26 May (GCE); Fareham, one, 30 May (ADT det. RJD); Botley, one, to actinic, 18 Jun; one, to actinic, 09 Aug (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 01 Aug (SI); Portsmouth, one, 27 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 14 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 06 Aug; one, 08 Aug; two, 09 Aug; one, 12 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 16 Aug; one, 20 Sep; one, 21 Sep; one, 22 Sep; one, 28 Sep (IRT); Hen Wood, one, 04 Sep (F.M.G.); Sway, one, 26 May (SKe); Southsea, one, 26 Jul (JGe);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 08 Aug (TJN, HE); one, field observation, 22 Aug (TJN, LF); Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 30 May; one, to actinic, 16 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 26 May; one, 02 Jun (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, three, to actinic, 16 Aug; one, to actinic, 30 May; four, to actinic, 30 May; one, to actinic, 19 Jul; two, to actinic, 16 Aug; one, to actinic, 30 May; four, to actinic, 16 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Aug; four, to actinic, 30 May; one, to actinic, 19 Jul; Wherwell, two, to actinic, 15 May; one, to actinic, 13 Jun; one, to actinic, 19 Jul; one, to actinic, 13 Jun; Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 15 Sep; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 14 Aug; three, to actinic, 27 May (GCE); Ropley, present, field observation, 29 May (TJN); three, 26 May (TJN, LF); Cliddesden, five, 30 May; Basingstoke, one, 23 Jul (MJW); one, 24 May; one, 26 May; one, 31 Jul (RHil); Alton, one, to actinic, 13 Aug; one, to actinic, 02 Sep (BCA); Odiham Common, one, field observation, 27 May (DLev); one, netted, 19 May (JHH, AMD); present, 21 May (DAS); Yateley, one, netted, 16 May (JHH); Farnborough, one, 08 Aug (KBW); Yateley, one, 17 Aug (JHH)

49.098 [B&F: 0935] Cochylimorpha alternana (Stephens, 1834) - pRDB3

Primarily restricted to chalk downland in parts of Kent, there have been three reports from Hampshire, in 2007, 2020 and 2022. Wingspan 18-24 mm. A larger species than C. straminea, and further distinguished by the presence of scale-tufts in the comparatively broad median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Greater Knapweed.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	1	1	2007	2007

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

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VC11: Pilley Bailey, NF*, one, 07 Jul (RBW, MWa)

49.101 [B&F: 0926] Phalonidia manniana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839) - Local

Local in marshes, river-banks and other freshwater margins, predominately in southern England, but also in north Wales eastwards to Yorkshire. In Hampshire mainly restricted to coastal sites such as Lower Test Marsh and Titchfield Haven, inland there are records from Botley Wood and Winnall Moors, Winchester, but it is very rare elsewhere, and there are no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Larva feeds within stems of Water Mint and Gypsywort.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	11	25	1900	2019
11	78	102	1992	2019
12	45	55	1987	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	3	4	2
12	4	4	1

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VC11: Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 17 Jul (F.M.G. det. RJD); Fareham, one, to actinic, gen det, 08 Aug (MLO det. RJD); Tuckton, Bournemouth, two, 08 Aug (APar);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun (TJN); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 07 Aug (DAS); Pamber Forest, one, 04 Jun; one, 01 Jul (GJD)

49.104 [B&F: 0931] Gynnidomorpha luridana (Gregson, 1870) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) on dry pastures, farmland and downland in northern and southern counties of England, but absent from much of central England. In Hampshire an uncommon species, found mainly on the chalk around Winchester, with records south to the New Forest and north to Basingstoke. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 11-13 mm. Larva feeds on Scented Mayweed, Red Bartsia and Eyebright.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1	1	2016	2016
11	14	16	1977	2019
12	41	54	1994	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	5	15	9
12	3	3	1

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