For species seen in 2024 that had less than or equal to 100 records, full details are included; for more common species, the earliest, latest and highest count by vice-county are shown. The narrative for each species is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species. The tables in each species account summarise the previous status, and that for the current year.
For the maps, all records prior to 2024 are shown by a blue dot (the larger the dot, the more recent), with the current year's records shown in red. As previous records are superimposed on any report for 2024, new sites have greater emphasis (i.e. will show as 'more red').
In the species accounts, an asterisk next to a location indicates a new 10km square record; earliest ever dates are highlighted in orange, and latest ever in red. Initials in the species accounts refer to the recorders listed here. Please get in touch if you identify any omissions or errors, in particular if you have records that have yet to be submitted. Details of how to submit records can be found here.
Vulnerable (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) on limestone grassland and chalk downland in England, south of a line from the Severn estuary to The Wash, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In our area there are four very old records on the Isle of Wight, until rediscovered on Mottistone Down on the island in May 2018. Wingspan 9-11 mm. Flies in late afternoon sunshine. Larva feeds on Bastard Toadflax Thesium humifusum.
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | 15 | 1850 | 2021 |
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|
VC10: Brook Down, one, swept, 25 Jun; one, photo 47.003-10-25Jun24-1., 25 Jun (PBard)
Common in rough ground, hedgerows and damp grassland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire reasonably common in the south-east, but less frequently recorded in the north of the county, and distinctly uncommon on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-13 mm. Larva mines leaves of Hogweed, Wild Parsnip, Cow Parsley, Wild Angelica and Wild Carrot, subsequently feeding gregariously in a slight web.
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 36 | 28 | 1900 | 2021 |
| 11 | 424 | 384 | 1972 | 2023 |
| 12 | 35 | 23 | 1988 | 2023 |
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 15 | 22 | 8 |
| 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
VC11: Romsey, one, 01 Jul (MJB); Bevois Valley, Southampton, one, 22 Jun (MCrei); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 28 Aug (MEdg); Stubbington, larva, eight, field obs., on Hogweed. , 17 May (DPH); Fareham, one, 27 Aug (ADT); two, 18 Jun; one, 16 Aug (MLO); Wickham, one, 25 Jun (JRDS); Portchester, one, 27 Aug (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 22 Jun (IRT); Merritown Heath, present, 17 Aug (DFoo); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 17 Mar; one, 03 Jul; one, 31 Jul (LPyk); Keyhaven Marshes, larval web, one, at dusk, larval web on Hogweed. , 08 Jun (WLan);
VC12: Stockbridge Down, larva, present, field obs., wild Parsnip. , 18 Aug (JOug); Whitchurch, one, field obs., 08 Apr (SuBro); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 29 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); one, 18 Jul (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur)