72.019 [B&F: 2061] Buff Ermine Spilosoma lutea (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, hedgerows, parkland and woodland throughout England and southern Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 34-42 mm. The females much darker than the males. Larva feeds on Stinging Nettle, Honeysuckle, Hop and Wild Plum, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater Bay, 07 May, 1 (SDav) Latest: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 21 Sep, 3 (MGT) Max count: Parkhurst, 19 Jul, 10 (TJN, IMer, DCoo, LFom)

VC11: Earliest: Funtley, 05 Apr, 1 (TDC) Latest: Itchen, Southampton, 13 Sep, 1 (JDou) Max count: Lovedean, 10 Jul, 10 (ARJa)

VC12: Earliest: Goodworth Clatford, 12 May, 3 (GCE) Latest: Grayshott, 14 Sep, 1 (THard) Max count: Selborne, 26 Jul, 10 (CJP)

72.020 [B&F: 2060] White Ermine Spilosoma lubricipeda (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows, grassland, heathland, moorland and woodland throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 34-48 mm. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, especially Stinging Nettle and several species of dock, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin Upper Chine, 20 Feb, 1 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 29 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: Bonchurch, 22 May, 4 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Lee, 09 Apr, 1 (CTha) Latest: Fareham, 04 Sep, 1 (IMcP) Max count: Highbridge, Eastleigh, 17 May, 12 (SIng)

VC12: Earliest: Morn Hill, Winchester, 12 Apr, 1 (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur) Latest: Laverstoke, 31 Aug, 0 (AbLow) Max count: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, 28 May, 10 (ACB)

72.022 [B&F: 2063] Muslin Moth Diaphora mendica (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in open woodland, gardens and hedgerows, and on downland and sand-dunes throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but has declined recently. Wingspan male 30-35 mm, female 36-43 mm. The males are sometimes common at light, the females fly infrequently but are sometimes seen during the day. Male unmistakable, female is similar to White Ermine and Water Ermine, but smaller. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Dock and Dead-nettle, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 11 Apr, 2 (JHa) Latest: Bonchurch, 12 May, 4 (JHa) Max count: Bonchurch, 22 Apr, 7 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Frogham, 07 Apr, 1 (NTO) Latest: Pennington, NF, 22 Jul, 1 (MHay) Max count: Lee, 30 Apr, 6 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Wonston, 11 Apr, 1 (GCE) Latest: Wherwell, 17 May, 1 (GCE) Max count: Anna Valley, Andover, 30 Apr, 25 (TJN)

72.023 [B&F: 2059] Clouded Buff Diacrisia sannio (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local on heathland, moorland and calcareous grassland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight once locally frequent on the dry chalk, nowadays it is found only on the damp heaths of the New Forest and the north-east, with occasional wanderers appearing elsewhere. Wingspan male 40-50 mm, female 35-45 mm. Unmistakable. Larva polyphagous on various heathland plants, including Heather, Bell Heather, Sheep's Sorrel, Devil's-bit Scabious, Common Dog-violet, Ribwort Plantain and Greater Plantain.

Record Details

VC11: Ocknell Plain, NF, one, field obs., 29 Jun (NRJ); Roydon Woods HIWWT NR, NF, one, field obs., 08 Jun (KBro); Pig Bush, NF, four, field obs., 13 Jun (NRJ); Ipley Cross, NF, one, field obs., 22 Jun (TDCh); Dibden Bottom, NF, present, field obs., , 16 Jun (iNat); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 12 Aug (MoTay det. MJef); Hengistbury Head, present, field obs., 13 Aug (iNat);

VC12: Broxhead Common, Bordon, one, field obs., 17 Jun; two, field obs., 24 Jun (AGre); Broxhead Common, one, field obs., 24 Jun (KBW)

72.024 [B&F: 2064] Ruby Tiger Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common on downland, heathland and sand-dunes, and in woodland clearings, farmland and gardens throughout England. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-38 mm. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Common Ragwort, Ribwort Plantain and Greater Plantain.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Little Duxmore, 22 Apr, 0 (HMak) Latest: Great Thorness, 22 Sep, 1 (BriJon) Max count: Osborne Wood, 28 Jul, 9 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Veracity Recreation Ground, Southampton, 22 Jan, 1 (NBur) Latest: Leigh Park, 30 Oct, 0 (iNat) Max count: South Holt Farm, NF, 30 Jul, 26 (CGree)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 05 May, 2 (GCE) Latest: Ecchinswell, 29 Oct, 1 (MJN) Max count: Stockbridge Down, 01 Aug, 75 (MEdg)

72.025 [B&F: 2056] Wood Tiger Parasemia plantaginis (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local on heathland and downland throughout much of the British Isles, but has disappeared from many localities, especially in southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a species that has decreased dramatically through loss of habitat. It is still present on the remaining areas of unspoilt downland. Wingspan 33-42 mm. Sufficiently distinctive not be confused with other more common species of tiger-moth. Larva polyphagous on plants such as Bell Heather, Ribwort Plantain, Greater Plantain, Common Rock-rose, Salad Burnet and Groundsel.

Record Details

VC11: Lee-on-Solent, one, field obs., 10 Jun (MPar); Staunton CP, one, field obs., 10 Aug (SJDa)

72.026 [B&F: 2057] Garden Tiger Arctia caja (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Reasonably common, but has declined drastically in recent years, in gardens, water meadows, marshes, fens, sand-dunes and open woodland throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight still widespread, but present only in small numbers. Wingspan 50-78 mm. Variable, but generally unmistakable. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Stinging Nettle, Broad-leaved Dock, Greater Burdock and Lesser Burdock.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater, 02 Jul, 1 (PBard) Latest: Totland, 13 Aug, 1 (AiSmi) Max count: Shanklin, 24 Jul, 3 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Gosport, 14 Apr, 1 (ARut) Latest: Lee-on-Solent, 03 Sep, 1 (IHrg) Max count: Hengistbury Head NNR, 11 Aug, 8 (MoTay)

VC12: Earliest: Newton Stacey, 03 Jul, 1 (GCE) Latest: Wherwell, 11 Aug, 1 (GCE) Max count: Testside Lakes, Leckford, 19 Jul, 1 (GCE)

72.027 [B&F: 2058] Cream-spot Tiger Arctia villica (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local on clifftops, undercliffs, saltmarshes and sand-dunes in southern England and South Wales, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight more or less confined to the coasts of vice-counties 10 and 11, where it is locally fairly common. Wingspan 50-66 mm. Could be confused with the occasional Scarlet Tiger Callimorpha dominula which has yellow hindwing. Larva feeds on White Dead-nettle, Black Horehound, Common Ragwort and Common Cow-wheat.

Record Details

VC10: Ningwood Common, present, 17 May (HMak); Bonchurch, one, 12 May; two, 22 May; three, 28 May; seven, 02 Jun; five, 03 Jun; two, 08 Jun; four, 12 Jun; two, 18 Jun; one, 19 Jun (JHa);

VC11: Portsmouth, three, 29 May; one, 02 Jun (IRT); North Hayling, present, field obs., 27 May (KAnd); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 28 May (JWP); Hurn, one, 25 May (MJef); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 30 May (BKin det. MJef); one, 06 Jun (RPH); Hengistbury Head, larva, one, field obs., 24 Mar (SWes det. RPH); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, field obs., 05 Jun (PBoa); Hengistbury Head, one, 20 May (BKin); four, 03 Jun; three, 03 Jun (MJef); Southsea, present, 01 Jun (KAnd)

72.029 [B&F: 2068] Scarlet Tiger Callimorpha dominula (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local on river-banks, and in fens, marshes and damp meadows throughout south-western England and south Wales. In Hampshire still common in the Avon, Test, Itchen and Wey valleys and occasionally wanders elsewhere. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 52-58 mm. Day-flying, but fairly frequent at over-night light traps. Usually, the bright red underwing precludes confusion with other tiger moths, however it occasionally has a yellow underwing, when it superficially resembles Cream-spot Tiger Arctia villica, but Cream-spot Tiger has a large white basal patch and is a more slender moth. Larva feeds on Common Comfrey, Hemp-agrimony, Stinging Nettle, Bramble, Honeysuckle and Meadowsweet.

Record Details

VC11: Ringwood, larva, one, field obs., 01 Apr (LTho); Nursling, larva, one, field obs., 27 Apr (JClx); Totton, one, field obs., 18 Jul (PGS); Mottisfont Abbey NT, nr Romsey, one, 26 Jun (TSto); Romsey, present, , 02 Jun; five, 30 Jul (SRC); one, field obs., 01 Jun (JCre); Fishlake Meadows, Romsey, one, field obs., 24 Jun (EPra); Romsey, one, 29 Jun (NRJ); Portswood, Southampton, larva, present, field obs., , 26 Apr (AAleo); Southampton, four, 25 Jun (MGP); West Wood, Farley Mount CP, one, field obs., 10 Jul (SEG); West Wood, five, field obs., 12 Jul (AJB); Highbridge, Eastleigh, one, field obs., 17 Jun; #REF!#REF!Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 08 Jun; present, 21 Jun (CMor); Beauworth, present, field obs., , 29 May (iNat); Mill Copse, St Leonards, Hurn, larva, four, field obs., 4 larvae seen but dozens of Green Alkanet plants defoliated. , 15 Mar; larva, 20, field obs., a great many last instar larvae on Green Alkanet. , 05 Apr (MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, field obs., 04 Jul (BKin);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 14 Jun (TJN); Stockbridge, present, field obs., , 04 Jun (iNat); West Down, Chilbolton, two, field obs., 05 Jun (AJon); Chilbolton, one, 26 Jun (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, larva, one, field obs., 12 Apr; one, 25 Jun (TJN); Anton Lakes, Andover, one, field obs., 01 Jul (DaKen); Andover, two, field obs., 17 Jun (TMit); Winchester, present, field obs., , 22 Jun (iNat); Barton Stacey, one, 29 Jun (GCE); River Dever, Bullington, 12, field obs., 19 Jun (JAP); Bullington, three, field obs., 29 Jun (GCE); River Dever, Bullington, 12, field obs., 19 Jun (JAP); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, one, field obs., 12 Jun; Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, field obs., 12 Jun (AJB); Morn Hill, Winchester, larva, one, field obs., 12 Apr (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); Arlebury Park, Alresford, present, field obs., , 16 Jun (iNat); Overton, one, 13 Jun (CAnd det. Unkn.); Oakley, one, field obs., 01 Jul (REva); Ecchinswell, larva, one, field obs., 31 Jan; one, field obs., 01 Jul (MJN); Basingstoke, present, 26 Jun (SPym); Cliddesden, Basingstoke, larva, present, field obs., 01 May (AMos); Basingstoke, eight, 27 Jun (MJW); present, field obs., , 09 Jun; Oakridge, Basingstoke, present, field obs., , 24 Jun (iNat); The Vyne, Sherborne St John, one, field obs., 29 Jun (GJD); Black Dam, Basingstoke, present, field obs., , 11 Jun (MNew); Crabtree Plantation, Basingstoke, present, 25 Jun (SRae); Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, two, 26 Jun (GJD); Alton, one, field obs., 19 Jun; one, 25 Jun (DBO); one, field obs., recorder: Catherine Pretious, 07 Jun (Unkn. det. MJW); Windmill Hill, Chalton, three, 26 Jun (CJP); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, present, field obs., 07 Jul (HBea); larva, present, field obs., 21 Apr (EPil); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, larva, one, field obs., 14 Apr (RAng); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 25 Jun (ASto); South Warnborough, one, field obs., 15 Jun; one, field obs., 17 Jun (DeLee); Greywell Moors HIWWT NR, larva, present, field obs., , 04 May (iNat); present, field obs., , 10 Jul (WHei); Greywell, one, field obs., 11 Jul (KBW); King John's Meadow, North Warnborough, present, field obs., 08 Jul (GSte); Phoenix Green, Hartley Wintney, present, field obs., 21 May (ALea); Bramshott Common, one, field obs., 04 Jul (AGre); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 26 Jun (ASwa); Farnham, larva, present, field obs., , 14 Apr (iNat); Velmead Common, two, field obs., 22 Jun; one, field obs., 01 Jul (PHoo); Yateley, one, field obs., 26 Jun (DVal);

72.030 [B&F: 2067] Jersey Tiger Euplagia quadripunctaria (Poda, 1761) - Nb

Locally common on sea cliffs, undercliffs, gardens, rough ground and hedgerows, mainly in south-western England. Predominantly coastal, it is probably most common in Devon but the 21st century has seen an increase in range along the coast to Dorset and the Isle of Wight, and increasingly on mainland Hampshire, and it continues to extend its range eastwards. There are also populations in London and Somerset, both of which may be as the result of accidental (or in the case of Somerset, deliberate) introduction.

First recorded on the Isle of Wight as a migrant in 1935, there were no further sightings in our area until one in Fareham, Hampshire on 12 August 1987. Low level residence was first suspected in the early 1990s, since when it has increased year on year on the island and is now locally frequent there (light traps in Ventnor have turned up 50-100 individuals on one night). With this, it was to be expected that frequency of sightings would increase on the mainland across the Solent, and it appears now to be resident (supplemented by dispersal from Wight) across the south Hampshire coast. It is making inroads inland and is increasingly reported across the county: it is very common in Surrey and East Berkshire, where populations have been expanding west from the London area, which may have originated from captive breeding releases, and the influx into north-east Hampshire more than likely originates from that source.

Wingspan 52-65 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on herbaceous plants such as Stinging Nettle, Hemp-agrimony, White Dead-nettle, Ribwort Plantain, Greater Plantain, Ground-ivy and Bramble.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Osborne Wood, 28 Jul, 1 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 01 Sep, 1 (IOu) Max count: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 31 Jul, 10 (MGT)

VC11: Earliest: Mill Copse, St Leonards, Hurn, 05 Apr, 1 (MJef) Latest: Lyndhurst, NF, 04 Sep, 1 (CBen) Max count: Swaythling, Southampton, 10 Aug, 28 (MEdg)

VC12: Earliest: Stockbridge, 23 Jul, 0 (iNat) Latest: Chilbolton, 01 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 17 Aug, 7 (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur)

72.031 [B&F: 2069] Cinnabar Tyria jacobaeae (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common on grassland, sand-dunes, heathland, gardens and woodland rides throughout much of England and Wales, rare in Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and usually common, especially in the larval stage, on dunes, downs, open woodland and other places where the foodplant grows. Wingspan 35-45 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Common Ragwort, occasionally also on Oxford Ragwort, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 29 May, 2 (IOu) Latest: Chillingwood, 02 Jul, 0 (HMak) Max count: Brading Marsh, 30 Jun, 20 (PBard)

VC11: Earliest: Sway, 06 May, 1 (SKee) Latest: Old Winchester Hill NNR, 18 Aug, 1 (PPir) Max count: Waterlooville, 14 Jul, 100 (PPir)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 30 Apr, 1 (GCE) Latest: Stockbridge Down, 18 Aug, 6 (JOug) Max count: Dogmersfield Park, 20 Jul, 50 (PConw)

72.034 [B&F: 2054] Crimson Speckled Utetheisa pulchella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Migrant

Rare immigrant from southern Europe, appearing in southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight has appeared irregularly, with 2022 seeing an unprecedented influx. Wingspan 28-40 mm. Unmistakable in a natural context with other European species, although adventives from the Americas and Australasia of the same genus have occurred . Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, no evidence of breeding in the UK.

Record Details

VC11: Waterlooville, one, field obs., 26 Oct (KTho)

72.035 [B&F: 2037] Rosy Footman Miltochrista miniata (Forster, 1771) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, heathland and mature hedgerows throughout southern England, but rare elsewhere; widely distributed and relatively common throughout Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 25-33 mm. A beautiful and unmistakable moth. Larva feeds on various lichens.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, 18 Jun, 1 (AMD) Latest: West High Down quarries, 17 Sep, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 01 Aug, 26 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Wickham, 19 Jun, 1 (JRDS) Latest: Allbrook, 08 Sep, 1 (SIng) Max count: Waterlooville, 07 Aug, 45 (DWhe)

VC12: Earliest: Wherwell, 20 Jun, 1 (GCE) Latest: Leckford Estate, 02 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Goodworth Clatford, 03 Aug, 78 (WLid, TJN, LFom)

72.036 [B&F: 2038] Muslin Footman Nudaria mundana (Linnaeus, 1761) - Local

Local in dry-stone walls and rocky areas throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight very local and uncommon in the area. There are very scattered records from all three vice-counties. Wingspan 19-23 mm. The most likely confusion species is Round-winged Muslin Thumatha senex, which see for differences. Larva feeds on various lichens, often on walls.

Record Details

VC10: Brook Down, four, photo 72.036-10-1Jul24-1., 01 Jul; Mottistone Down, one, photo 72.306-10-28Jun24-1., 28 Jun (PBard); Shanklin, one, 26 Jun; one, 14 Jul (IOu)

72.037 [B&F: 2035] Round-winged Muslin Thumatha senex (Hübner, [1808]) - Local

Local in fens, bogs, moorland, damp grassland and marshes throughout much of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there are scattered colonies in bogs and marshes in all three vice-counties, with occasionally wanderers elsewhere. Wingspan 20-22 mm. The most likely confusion species is Muslin Footman Nudaria mundana, which differs in having two rather poorly-defined zigzag fasciae running across the less-rounded forewing, and fewer spots than Round-winged Muslin. Larva feeds on various lichens and various mosses.

Record Details

VC10: Haseley Manor, three, 16 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Broughton Down, one, 01 Jul (AMD); Lee, one, 13 Jul; one, 20 Jul (CTha); Mottisfont Abbey NT, nr Romsey, one, 20 Jul (TSto); Fishlake Meadows, one, 12 Aug; Romsey, one, 08 Aug (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, photograph taken., 28 Aug (GCE); Allbrook, one, 03 Jun; Highbridge, Eastleigh, two, 25 Jun (SIng); Winchester, one, first record of the year., 07 Jul (THW);

VC12: Middle Wallop, one, 29 Jul (TJN, RDon, GDon); Testside Lakes, Leckford, two, 19 Jul; four, 19 Jul; two, 29 Aug; Leckford Estate, eight, 19 Jul; one, 19 Jul; two, 02 Sep; Wherwell, two, 22 Jul; two, photograph taken., 22 Jul; one, 22 Jul (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun; one, 01 Aug (TJN); Wherwell, three, 07 Jul; two, 18 Jul; one, 27 Aug; one, 07 Jul; one, 18 Jul; Longparish, two, 03 Aug; Forton, one, 03 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 29 Jun; Bullington, one, 29 Jun; one, 12 Jul (GCE); Cheriton, one, 30 Jul (DAS)

72.038 [B&F: 2040] Four-dotted Footman Cybosia mesomella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local on heathland, moorland, damp grassland, fens and open woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-34 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on lichens growing on various woody plants, including Heather and Sallow.

Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, one, 03 Jul (PBard);

VC11: Bramshaw Telegraph, NF, one, swept, 08 Jun (SPMC); Pig Bush, NF, four, field obs., 13 Jun (NRJ); East Tytherley, one, 07 Jun (GCE); Mottisfont Abbey NT, nr Romsey, one, 19 Jun (TSto); Romsey, one, 01 Aug (SRC); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; two, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 17 Jul (RAC); Funtley, one, 03 Jul (TDC); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 20 Jun (MJef); Wootton Coppice Inclosure, NF, one, field obs., 23 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 22 Jun; Testside Lakes, Leckford, one, 08 Jun; Leckford Estate, one, 19 Jul; Wherwell, one, 23 Jun; Chilbolton, one, 12 Jun; two, 30 Jun; Goodworth Clatford, two, 22 Jun; one, 22 Jun; Wherwell: SU3440: Westover Farm: S of Flint Farm, one, 22 Jun; Wherwell, one, 16 Jun; one, 16 Jun; Goodworth Clatford, one, 20 Jun (GCE); Grayshott, one, 02 Jul (THard); Crawley, one, 19 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 11 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 11 Jun; Wonston, one, 24 Jun; Wherwell, one, 18 Jul; Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, 17 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 12 Jul; one, 11 Jun; Bullington, one, 29 Jun; one, 12 Jul; one, 29 Jun; one, 29 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 25 Jun; one, 25 Jun (GCE); Bentley Green Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 24 Jun; Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, three, 26 Jun; one, 01 Jul (GJD); Odiham Common, larva, three, field obs., 14 May (ECol); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 16 Jun (ASwa); Farnham, dead, present, indoors, 19 Jun; present, , 19 Jun; dead, present, indoors, 07 Jul; present, , 07 Jul (Bird);

72.041 [B&F: 2051] Four-spotted Footman Lithosia quadra (Linnaeus, 1758) - Migrant

Local in broad-leaved woodland in southern England and western Wales, sporadically as far north as Ross-shire and the Isle of Man. It is probable that the population is from time to time reinforced by immigration. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight resident at low density in the New Forest and an uncommon, presumed, immigrant elsewhere. The individual pictured here was taken in the Isles of Scilly, where it is much more frequent. Wingspan male 35-40 mm, female 40-55 mm. Although only the female has spots, the large size precludes confusion with other Lithosiinae. The unspotted male is much more common to light then the female. Larva feeds on lichens growing on oak trees.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Ningwood Common, 20 Jun, 0 (HMak) Latest: Shanklin, 21 Sep, 4 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 12 Aug, 53 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Black Knowl, Brockenhurst, NF, 02 Jun, 1 (THib) Latest: Romsey, 29 Oct, 1 (NRJ) Max count: Stubbington, 10 Aug, 12 (DPH)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 30 Jun, 1 (GCE) Latest: Cholderton, 24 Oct, 1 (TJN) Max count: Cholderton, 26 Jul, 45 (TJN)

72.042 [B&F: 2039] Red-necked Footman Atolmis rubricollis (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland and plantations throughout much of southern England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight has increased from the mid 1980s onwards; after failing to appear in the county between 1971 and 1985, the species is now widespread across much of the county and on the Island. Wingspan 28-36 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on lichens growing on Oak, Birch, Beech, European Larch, Norway Spruce and various trees, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, photo 72.042-10-2Jul24-1., 02 Jul (PBard);

VC11: Romsey, one, 03 Jun (NRJ); Hurn, one, 08 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, two, 26 Jun (ACB)

72.043 [B&F: 2049] Buff Footman Eilema depressa (Esper, 1787) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, mixed woodland, scrubby downland, scrubby heathland and fens throughout much of southern England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and not uncommon, having increased in range over the last 20 years. Wingspan 28-36 mm. Distinctive once known, the relatively broad, plain wings give the species a characteristic appearance. The most likely confusion species is the pale straw-yellow form (ab. stramineola) of Dingy Footman E. griseola. Larva feeds on lichens growing on various deciduous and coniferous trees, including Oak, Birch, Hawthorn and Yew.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater, 29 Jun, 1 (PBard) Latest: Shanklin, 03 Sep, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 30 Jul, 9 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Romsey, 23 Jun, 1 (NRJ) Latest: Romsey, 28 Oct, 1 (NRJ) Max count: Southleigh Forest, 04 Jul, 7 (CGree)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 30 Jun, 1 (GCE) Latest: Chilbolton, 31 Oct, 1 (GCE) Max count: Cholderton, 26 Jul, 21 (TJN)

72.044 [B&F: 2044] Dingy Footman Eilema griseola (Hübner, [1803]) - Common

Common in fens, water meadows, damp grassland and rural gardens throughout southern England and Wales, north to Yorkshire. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-40 mm. Either plain straw yellow (ab. stramineola) or grey with yellow costal streak, both forms best distinguished from Common Footman E. lurideola and Buff Footman E. depressa by characteristic wing-shape. Larva feeds on various lichens growing on deciduous trees and bushes.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Parkhurst, 19 Jul, 15 (TJN, IMer, DCoo, LFom) Latest: West High Down quarries, 17 Sep, 3 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 01 Aug, 51 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Allbrook, 24 Jun, 1 (SIng) Latest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 07 Sep, 3 (PWhtk) Max count: Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, 26 Jul, 57 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: St Giles Cemetery, Winchester, 29 Jun, 1 (PAB) Latest: Chilbolton, 07 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Goodworth Clatford, 03 Aug, 51 (WLid, TJN, LFom)

72.045 [B&F: 2050] Common Footman Eilema lurideola (Zincken, 1817) - Common

Common wherever there are lichens, in gardens, farmland, marshes and woodland throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-38 mm. Wing-shape and posture of live specimens is a far more reliable way of separating the various Eilema species than examination of prepared specimens, and familiarity with E. lurideola is the key to the identification of the other Eilema species; the most likely confusion species is Dingy Footman E. griseola, which see. Larva feeds mainly on various lichens, perhaps also on the foliage of various trees and bushes, including Hawthorn and Dogwood.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 08 Jun, 1 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin, 12 Aug, 2 (IOu) Max count: Parkhurst, 19 Jul, 55 (TJN, IMer, DCoo, LFom)

VC11: Earliest: Wildern LNR, Hedge End, 04 Mar, 1 (TCrw) Latest: Botley, 06 Sep, 1 (SLB) Max count: Ashley, 13 Jul, 28 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 30 May, 1 (ASwa) Latest: Goodworth Clatford, 17 Aug, 1 (WLid, TJN, LFom) Max count: Cholderton, 26 Jul, 71 (TJN)

72.046 [B&F: 2047] Scarce Footman Eilema complana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in heathland, moorland, woodland, gardens and sand-dunes throughout England and Wales; widespread and common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 30-36 mm. Has been confused in the past with Common Footman E. lurideola, however wing-shape and posture of live specimens completely different; very similar to Hoary Footman E. caniola, which see. Virtually impossible to separate from Northern Footman E. sericea, now known only from Whixall Moss, Shropshire, and with which it is perhaps best treated as conspecific. Larva feeds on various lichens.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater Bay, 28 Jun, 0 (SDav) Latest: Totland, 11 Aug, 1 (AiSmi) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 01 Aug, 2 (SDav)

VC11: Earliest: Stanpit Marsh LNR, 22 Jun, 1 (PAB) Latest: Brockwood, 28 Aug, 3 (SDut) Max count: Dibden Purlieu, NF, 12 Jul, 32 (RAC)

VC12: Earliest: Morn Hill, Winchester, 22 Jun, 1 (CRB,DAS,PDF) Latest: Selborne, 17 Aug, 1 (CJP) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 18 Jul, 14 (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur)

72.047 [B&F: 2045] Hoary Footman Eilema caniola (Hübner, [1808]) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) on sea cliffs and shingle beaches, and inland on quarries, from Kent to Anglesey. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight first recorded on the Island in 1992 and, on the mainland, in 1997, now increasingly seen in the north-east of the county where it is spreading from the east. Wingspan 28-35 mm. Very similar to Scarce Footman E. complana, but hindwing very pale yellowish grey (ochreous yellow in Scarce Footman), a feature which is difficult to see on live specimens. Larva feeds on various lichens, often on rocks.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 01 Jul; Compton Down, one, 30 Jun (PBard); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, confirmed by dissection., 02 Aug (MGT);

VC11: Romsey, one, 29 Jul; one, 31 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, three, 20 Jul; Dibden Purlieu, one, 21 Jul (RAC); Funtley, two, 23 Jul (TDC);

VC12: Stockbridge Down, two, 01 Aug (MEdg); Basingstoke, one, 02 Aug (MJW); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, 24 Jul (BGD); Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 31 Jul (GJD); Selborne, one, 17 Aug (CJP); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 05 Aug; one, 15 Aug (ASwa); Farnborough, one, 26 Jul (KBW);

72.049 [B&F: 2043] Orange Footman Eilema sororcula (Hufnagel, 1766) - Local

Local in deciduous, especially oak and beech, woodland throughout much of southern England, chiefly in the south-west. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight still common in areas of oak woodland, and may even be extending its range. Wingspan 27-30 mm. Could be confused with ab. stramineola of Dingy Footman E. griseola, which is larger, has the costa more strongly arched, and the thorax and abdomen yellow (MBGBI Vol 9). Larva feeds on lichens growing on Oak, Beech and Blackthorn, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 07 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Osborne Wood, 01 Jul, 2 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 30 May, 33 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Romsey, 10 Apr, 1 (NRJ) Latest: Wickham, 02 Aug, 1 (JRDS) Max count: Romsey, 12 May, 42 (NRJ)

VC12: Earliest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 12 Apr, 1 (ASwa) Latest: Ecchinswell, 31 Jul, 1 (MTay, CSul) Max count: Whitehill, Bordon, 09 May, 26 (ASto)

72.050 [B&F: 2036] Dew Moth Setina irrorella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Nationally Rare

Nationally scarce (Na) on shingle beaches and rough grassland by the sea in southern England, western Wales and Scotland; also, rarely, on calcareous grassland inland in Surrey and the Cotswolds. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight the headquarters of this species in the area are on the cliff-tops at Freshwater on the Island, and there is also a good colony at Hurst Castle on the mainland. Elsewhere, occasional presumed strays have been taken at light. Wingspan 26-32 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on various lichens.

Record Details

VC10: High Down: Main Bench, seven, field obs., disturbed near cliff edge. Photo 72.050-10-23Jun24-1., 23 Jun (PBard); West High Down, one, field obs., 08 Jun (MGT); Tennyson Down, one, field obs., 23 Jun (PBard);

VC11: Hurst Castle, two, field obs., 09 Jun; four, field obs., 09 Jun (WLan)