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is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species.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.
Common in broad-leaved woodland, gardens, and areas with scattered trees throughout England, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, but not particularly common. Wingspan 38-50 mm. No other similar species has such a late flight period. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hazel, Goat Willow, Small-leaved Elm and Common Lime.
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 127 | 580 | 1903 | 2022 |
| 11 | 351 | 563 | 1947 | 2023 |
| 12 | 275 | 544 | 1950 | 2023 |
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 14 | 16 | 2 |
| 12 | 12 | 17 | 4 |
VC10: Little Duxmore, present, 11 Nov (HMak);
VC11: Romsey, one, 31 Oct; one, 03 Nov; two, 05 Nov; one, 09 Nov (NRJ); Ampfield Wood, present, field obs., 23 Oct (iNat); Funtley, one, 06 Nov (TDC); Waterlooville, two, 06 Nov; one, 12 Nov; one, 15 Nov; one, 16 Nov; one, 23 Nov; one, 24 Nov; two, 30 Nov (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 04 Nov (ARJa);
VC12: Chilbolton, one, 29 Oct; one, 04 Nov; one, 08 Nov (GCE); North Waltham, one, 29 Oct; one, 31 Oct; one, 10 Nov (AJon); Ecchinswell, three, 29 Oct; four, 13 Nov (MJN); Pamber Forest, two, 28 Oct; one, 02 Nov; one, 08 Nov (GJD); Abbots Wood Inclosure, Alice Holt Forest, larva, present, field obs., , 01 May (iNat)
Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, but not particularly common. Wingspan 38-48 mm. Occurs in two forms, and their intermediates, in any shade on a scale from green to brown, but always easy to recognise and unlike any other British moth. Larva feeds on Hawthorn and Blackthorn and, less frequently, other broad-leaved trees and shrubs.
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 359 | 1255 | 1979 | 2023 |
| 11 | 1828 | 2565 | 1951 | 2023 |
| 12 | 757 | 1311 | 1951 | 2023 |
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | 136 | 202 | 11 |
| 12 | 28 | 47 | 4 |
VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 09 Oct, 2 (IOu) Latest: Little Duxmore, 11 Nov, 0 (HMak) Max count: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 05 Nov, 2 (MGT)
VC11: Earliest: Wootton Coppice Inclosure, NF, 12 Apr, 1 (SPMC) Latest: Christchurch: Cross Way, 08 Nov, 1 (LPyk) Max count: Botley Wood, 01 Nov, 11 (F.M.G.)
VC12: Earliest: Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, 03 Oct, 1 (GJD) Latest: North Waltham, 10 Nov, 1 (AJon) Max count: Wonston, 24 Oct, 4 (GCE)
Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-40 mm. Larva feeds on Honeysuckle, over-wintering as a pupa.
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 863 | 1971 | 1856 | 2023 |
| 11 | 7974 | 18185 | 1950 | 2023 |
| 12 | 2483 | 5715 | 1951 | 2023 |
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 9 | 4 |
| 11 | 287 | 547 | 9 |
| 12 | 105 | 235 | 11 |
VC10: Earliest: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 09 Mar, 1 (MGT) Latest: Shanklin, 11 May, 1 (IOu) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 30 Mar, 5 (SDav)
VC11: Earliest: Frogham, 10 Feb, 1 (NTO) Latest: Sway, 29 Feb 2, 1 (SKee) Max count: Waterlooville, 17 Mar, 9 (DWhe)
VC12: Earliest: Alton, 14 Feb, 1 (DBO) Latest: Basingstoke, 11 May, 1 (CWor) Max count: North Waltham, 30 Mar, 11 (AJon)