73.087 [B&F: 2385] Small Mottled Willow Spodoptera exigua (Hübner, [1808]) - Migrant

A common migrant from mainland Europe, appearing most frequently in southern coastal counties, less often inland and northwards to southern Scotland and the Inner Hebrides; recorded throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 26-32 mm. The main confusion species are Pale Mottled Willow Paradrina clavipalpis and the rare migrant Dark Mottled Willow S. cilium, but combination of resting position, in which forewings are wrapped tightly around the body, and brownish centres to reniform and orbicular stigmata usually diagnostic. Larva feeds on Dandelion, Groundsel, Broad-leaved Dock, Curled Dock and Common Restharrow.

Record Details

VC10: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, 21 Sep (MGT); Shanklin, one, 21 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Dibden Purlieu, one, 24 Sep; one, 25 Sep (RAC); Waterlooville, one, 22 Sep (DWhe)

73.091 [B&F: 2396] Rosy Marbled Elaphria venustula (Hübner, 1790) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) in deciduous woodland, heathland, roadside verges and rough ground in parts of south-eastern England. In Hampshire recorded infrequently in both vice-counties, and quite rare on the Isle of Wight. Most common in the New Forest where it favours bracken-clad open woodland and heath-margins where Tormentil grows. Wingspan 18-20 mm. Larva feeds on flowers of Tormentil and Creeping Cinquefoil, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Brockwood, one, 01 Jul; one, 19 Jul (SDut); Pig Bush, NF, one, field obs., 13 Jun (NRJ); North Baddesley, one, 26 Jun (RWPas); #REF!#REF!Romsey, one, 17 Jun (MJB); Funtley, present, 07 Jun (TDC); Merritown Heath, seven, 29 Jun (DFoo); Sway, one, 24 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 26 Jun (GJD)

73.092 [B&F: 2387] Mottled Rustic Caradrina morpheus (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in a wide range of low-land habitats, including grassland, farmland, heathland, scrub, woodland and gardens 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 28-35 mm. Characterised by orbicular and reniform stigmata appearing blurred, without distinct edges. Larva feeds on Stinging Nettle, Curled Dock, Broad-leaved Dock, Goosefoot and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 22 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin, 14 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 23 Jun, 8 (PBard)

VC11: Earliest: Portsmouth, 07 May, 1 (IRT) Latest: Cromarty Pond area, Lord's Hill, 09 Aug, 2 (JClx) Max count: Christchurch: Cross Way, 17 Jun, 6 (LPyk)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, Bordon, 05 Jun, 1 (ASto) Latest: Magdalen Hill Down NR, 19 Jul, 1 (AMD) Max count: Whitehill, Bordon, 25 Jun, 3 (ASto)

73.093 [B&F: 2387a] Clancy's Rustic Caradrina kadenii (Freyer, [1836]) - Recent colonist

Increasingly common immigrant from southern Europe, appearing in southern England for the first time at New Romney, Kent, on 3 October 2002. Can now be found along the south coast, mostly in September and October, but occasionally as early as May. In our area first recorded in 2003, and 2006 saw a peak of 140 individuals in the southern two vice-counties: a further jump in numbers in 2018 has seen a subsequent exponential increase in records and it is increasingly frequent in the north of Hampshire. Wingspan 28-34 mm. On the continent, the larva feeds on various herbaceous plants.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 19 Sep (SDav); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, 21 Sep; one, 04 Nov (MGT); Bonchurch, one, 03 Jun; one, 08 Jun; two, 12 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 09 Oct (IOu); Luccombe, one, 26 Jun (JWai det. DBrown);

VC11: Marchwood, two, 19 Sep; two, 19 Sep; one, 24 Sep; one, 01 Oct (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 01 Oct (RWPas); Romsey, present, , 22 Sep; one, 21 Sep (SRC); Dibden Purlieu, one, 02 Oct (RAC); Allbrook, one, 24 Oct; one, 02 Nov; one, 03 Nov (SIng); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 25 Oct (F.M.G.); Stubbington, one, 04 Oct; two, 06 Oct (DPH); Funtley, one, 01 Sep; one, 07 Oct; two, 09 Oct (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, two, 01 Sep (IHrg); Fareham, one, 02 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 01 Jul; three, 11 Jul; one, 30 Aug; two, 15 Sep; three, 17 Sep; one, 18 Sep; two, 19 Sep; four, 01 Oct; three, 02 Oct; two, 03 Oct; one, 04 Oct; four, 05 Oct; one, 14 Oct; one, 15 Oct; one, 31 Oct (ADT); one, 02 Jul; one, 12 Sep; two, 18 Sep; one, 02 Oct; one, 15 Oct (IMcP); one, 16 Jun; two, 28 Sep; one, 02 Oct; two, 03 Oct; two, 04 Oct; one, 02 Nov (MLO); Botley, one, 20 Jun; one, 22 Sep; one, 27 Oct (SLB); Portchester, one, 03 Sep; one, 11 Sep; two, 02 Oct; one, 04 Oct (CEH, JGS); one, 28 Sep; one, 06 Oct; one, 11 Oct (DH-J); Waterlooville, one, 17 Sep; one, 24 Sep; one, 06 Oct; two, 07 Oct; one, 16 Oct (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 10 Jul; one, 06 Oct; three, 07 Oct; one, 11 Oct; one, 14 Oct; one, 15 Oct (ARJa); Havant, one, 25 Jun (EJac); Langstone, one, 31 May (HuWhi); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 05 Jun; present, 06 Sep; present, 12 Sep; present, 20 Sep; present, 30 Sep (JWP); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 17 Jun; one, 09 Jul; one, 22 Sep (LPyk); Burton, nr Christchurch, two, 01 Oct (JStw); Hengistbury Head, one, 04 Oct (MJef); St Georges Drive, Bransgore, one, 15 Sep (SPMC);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 05 Oct (TJN); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 22 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); Farnborough, one, 16 Jul (KBW)

73.095 [B&F: 2389] Pale Mottled Willow Caradrina clavipalpis (Scopoli, 1763) - Common

Common in grassland, farmland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 24-32 mm. Very variable in size, but easy to recognise by the series of four small dots along the costa of each forewing, the first, at about one quarter distance from the base of the wing, often the least obvious; one of a number of superficially similar, fairly nondescript moths, which are often difficult for beginners, Pale Mottled Willow is relatively common from spring to autumn, while Small Mottled Willow Spodoptera exigua and Dark Mottled Willow S. cilium are both migrants, and differ in the way in which they hold their wings at rest. Larva feeds on seeds of various grasses and cereal crops.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 12 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin Upper Chine, 02 Sep, 1 (IOu) Max count: Bonchurch, 18 Jun, 3 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 07 Apr, 1 (ADT) Latest: Fareham, 08 Nov, 1 (MLO) Max count: Lee-on-Solent, 02 Sep, 17 (IHrg)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, Bordon, 17 Mar, 1 (ASto) Latest: Windmill Hill, Chalton, 23 Oct, 1 (CJP) Max count: Anna Valley, Andover, 30 Aug, 7 (TJN)

73.096 [B&F: 2381] Uncertain Hoplodrina octogenaria (Goeze, 1781) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, mainly in low-lying areas, including woodland, rough meadows and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-33 mm. Easily and frequently confused with Rustic H. blanda, but generally H. octogenaria has broader and rougher forewing, stigmata contrasting with remainder of forewing, and more conspicuous cross-lines (MBGBI Vol 10). The general coloration of The Rustic is brown to grey with a glossy appearance, whereas The Uncertain is ochreous brown and coarser looking, and the orbicular stigma is usually smaller in The Rustic. The hindwings are greyer and glossier in The Rustic and the stigma smaller than The Uncertain. The Uncertain flies from late May, whereas The Rustic usually appears at the end of June. See the comparison photo in the collection above.

Please note that worn specimens of either species should be aggregated, if not determined by genitalia examination. It is also recommended that inexperienced recorders aggregate the two species, unless the specimen or photo is confirmed by their County Moth Recorder or an experienced local recorder.

Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Chickweed, Primrose, Dock and Plantain.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 05 Jun, 1 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 03 Aug, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 30 Jul, 17 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Swaythling, Southampton, 03 Jun, 1 (MEdg) Latest: Sway, NF, 01 Sep, 0 (DMui) Max count: Hengistbury Head, 30 Jul, 23 (MJef)

VC12: Earliest: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, 28 May, 1 (ACB) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 29 Aug, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Chawton, 04 Jul, 21 (DAS)

73.097 [B&F: 2382] Rustic Hoplodrina blanda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, mainly in low-lying areas, including woodland, rough meadows and gardens throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Common and well distributed in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-33 mm. Easily and frequently confused with Uncertain H. octogenaria, but generally H. blanda has a straighter costa, less rounded dorsum, smoother, more grey-brown forewing, stigmata less contrasting with remainder of forewing and slightly smaller. The Uncertain has broader wings, and is ochreous brown and coarser looking, with more obvious cross-lines, more contrasting stigmata, and a larger orbicular stigma. The Rustic has greyer and glossier in The Rustic, and appears later than The Uncertain, appearing towards the end of June, with the latter species appearing from late May. See the comparison photo in the collection above.

Please note - worn specimens of either species should be aggregated, if not determined by genitalia examination. It is also recommended that inexperienced recorders aggregate the two species, unless the specimen or photo is confirmed by their County Moth Recorder or an experienced local recorder.

Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Chickweed, Dock and Plantain.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Ningwood Common, 17 Jun, 0 (HMak) Latest: Totland, 10 Aug, 1 (AiSmi) Max count: Shanklin Upper Chine, 29 Jul, 4 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Lovedean, 19 May, 1 (ARJa) Latest: Brockwood, 17 Aug, 1 (SDut) Max count: Funtley, 01 Aug, 9 (TDC)

VC12: Earliest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 11 Jun, 1 (ASwa) Latest: Basingstoke, 11 Aug, 2 (MJW) Max count: Alton, 30 Jun, 9 (DBO)

73.099 [B&F: 2384] Vine's Rustic Hoplodrina ambigua ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Following an expansion in range and numbers in recent decades, now common in grassland, heathland, woodland rides and gardens throughout southern England and Wales, north to southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-34 mm. The main confusion species are Uncertain H. alsines and Rustic H. blanda, but less variable and often slightly smaller than these species, generally rather pale grey-brown, with relatively large orbicular and reniform stigmata, usually slightly darker than the ground colour, and usually distinctly white-edged. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Dandelion, Greater Plantain, Ribwort Plantain, Primrose and Prickly Lettuce.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 30 May, 5 (IOu) Latest: Great Thorness, 22 Sep, 1 (BriJon) Max count: Shanklin Upper Chine, 02 Sep, 26 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Burton, nr Christchurch, 07 May, 1 (JStw) Latest: Fareham, 07 Nov, 1 (MLO) Max count: Lee-on-Solent, 01 Sep, 73 (IHrg)

VC12: Earliest: Oakridge, Basingstoke, 18 May, 1 (IFS) Latest: Windmill Hill, Chalton, 28 Oct, 1 (CJP) Max count: Anna Valley, Andover, 01 Sep, 31 (TJN)

73.100 [B&F: 2391] Silky Wainscot Chilodes maritima (Tauscher, 1806) - Local

Local in reed-beds, on the south and east coasts of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight resident in most large reed-beds, and along the river valleys, with occasional wanderers turning up at light some distance from their breeding grounds. Wingspan 29-36 mm. Often found with the superficially similar Chilo phragmitella, which differs, for example, in having very long palps. Larva feeds on invertebrates, both living and dead, inside stems of Common Reed.

Record Details

VC11: Stubbington, one, 25 Jun (DPH); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 13 Jul (CMor); Portsmouth, one, 01 Sep (IRT); Hengistbury Head, four, 30 Jul (MJef); Stanpit Marsh LNR, four, 27 Jul (PAB);

VC12: Leckford Estate, one, 19 Jul; three, photograph taken., 19 Jul (GCE)

73.101 [B&F: 2380] Treble Lines Charanyca trigrammica (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in grassland, heathland, gardens and open woodland, and on sand-dunes and roadside verges throughout England. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 33-40 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Common Knapweed, Greater Plantain and Dandelion.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 07 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin, 24 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 30 May, 7 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 05 May, 1 (ADT) Latest: Hengistbury Head NNR, 13 Jul, 11 (HengistH) Max count: Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, 18 May, 25 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Anna Valley, Andover, 07 May, 2 (TJN) Latest: Fleet Pond: Fugelmere Marsh, 25 Jun, 1 (MHals) Max count: Grayshott, 24 May, 30 (THard)

73.102 [B&F: 2302] Brown Rustic Rusina ferruginea (Esper, 1785) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, gardens, parks, calcareous grassland, heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-40 mm. Fairly easy to recognise from combination of thin, black, antemedian and postmedian lines, between which runs a dark-shaded median fascia; also five or six white costal dots; with little variation in the overall pattern. Larva feeds on Vetch, Broad-leaved Dock, Curled Dock, Ribwort Plantain and Greater Plantain.

Record Details

VC10: Bonchurch, one, 02 Jun; one, 12 Jun; one, 18 Jun (JHa);

VC11: East Tytherley, one, 07 Jun; one, 07 Jun (GCE); Mottisfont Abbey NT, nr Romsey, one, 01 Jun (TSto); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 27 Jun (GCE); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 13 Jun; one, 22 Jun (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 07 Jun (JStw); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Cholderton, three, 14 Jun (TJN); Leckford Estate, one, 08 Jun (GCE); Stockbridge Down, two, 07 Jun (MEdg); Chilbolton, one, 12 Jun; Goodworth Clatford, one, 22 Jun; one, 20 Jun; Crawley, one, 19 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 11 Jun; three, 11 Jun; two, 11 Jun; Wonston, two, 24 Jun; two, 24 Jun; Barton Stacey, three, 11 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 25 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jun (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 18 May (CRB,DAS,LHur); Cheriton, three, 03 Jun (DAS); North Waltham, one, 29 May; one, 03 Jun (AJon); Bentley Green Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 24 Jun; Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 17 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 01 Jul (GJD); Chawton, one, 06 Jun (DAS); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 24 Jun (CJP); Fleet, one, 09 Jun; Fleet Pond: Fugelmere Marsh, two, 04 Jul (MHals)

73.104 [B&F: 2392a] Porter's Rustic Athetis hospes (Freyer, [1831]) - Vagrant/Accidental

An migrant from southern Europe, appearing in southern England. Recorded for the first time in Cornwall on 26 August 1978, subsequently appearing on a number of occasions from Norfolk to Scilly: 2008 saw a peak arrival of 53 records; most frequently recorded from the southern coastal counties of England during the late summer and autumn periods. On the Isle of Wight, was recorded for the first time in August 2006 at Ventnor, with two there in 2007 and two in 2008, plus one at Totland in 2008. The first record for the mainland was rather unusually far inland, on the Leckford Estate on 20 August 2012 (an event repeated in 2023 when one turned up in Cheriton); surprisingly, South Hampshire has (to 2023) had no records. Wingspan 26-30 mm. A nondescript, easily overlooked species. Larva feeds on herbaceous plants such as Ribwort Plantain and Greater Plantain, no evidence of breeding in the UK.

Record Details

VC11: Allbrook, one, 01 Sep (SIng); Jumpers Common, Christchurch, one, 14 Oct (LPyk det. MJef); St Georges Drive, Bransgore, one, 01 Sep (SPMC);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 16 Aug (TJN); Tangley, one, photograph taken., 03 Sep; Barton Stacey, one, photograph taken., 30 Aug (GCE)

73.105 [B&F: 2301] Bird's Wing Dypterygia scabriuscula (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, parks, heathland and scrub throughout south-eastern England. In Hampshire fairly common in the south but rather scarce in the north and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 34-42 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Broad-leaved Dock, Curled Dock, Sheep's Sorrel, Common Sorrel and Knotgrass, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Brook Down, one, photo 73.105-10-1Jul24-1., 01 Jul (PBard); Bonchurch, one, 28 May; four, 03 Jun; two, 08 Jun; three, 12 Jun; two, 18 Jun; one, 19 Jun (JHa);

VC11: St Leonards, one, 02 Jul (ATur); Marchwood, one, 17 Jun (TDCh); Romsey, one, 03 Jul (MJB); one, 20 Jun (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 20 May; Dibden Purlieu, one, 26 Jun; one, 28 Jun; Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 29 Jun; one, 01 Jul; two, 02 Jul; Dibden Purlieu, one, 03 Jul; Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 12 Jul (RAC); Blackfield, one, 30 May (SJJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 24 Jun (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 16 Jul (SIng); Hurn, two, 08 Jun (MJef); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 26 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, 10 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 28 Jul (LPyk); Christchurch, one, 29 Jun (APard); Hengistbury Head NNR, two, 11 Jun (BKin det. MJef); one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun (MJef); two, 19 Jun; four, 24 Jun; two, 25 Jun (RPH); four, 01 Jul; two, 02 Jul; two, 03 Jul; two, 11 Jul (BKin det. MJef); one, 12 Jul (RPH); one, 14 Jul (BKin det. MJef); one, 16 Jul (HengistH det. MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul (MJef); St Georges Drive, Bransgore, one, 29 Jun (SPMC); Sway, one, 30 May; one, 23 Jun; one, 01 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Rushfield Road, Liss, one, 13 Jul (KBW); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 09 Jul; one, 23 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, two, 14 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 11 Jul (ASwa); Farnborough, one, 23 Jun (KBW);

73.107 [B&F: 2300] Old Lady Mormo maura (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in marshes, gardens, hedgerows, scrub and woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight is likely to be under-recorded, since it comes rarely to light, although it does come to sugar. Appears to favour watercourses through deciduous woodland, and is sometimes found roosting communally under bridges over streams. Wingspan 64-74 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on various herbaceous and woody plants, such as Chickweed, Dock, Ivy and Hawthorn.

Record Details

VC11: Brockwood, one, 26 Aug (SDut); Poulner, Ringwood, one, 27 Aug (PWhtk); Linford Bottom, one, 05 Aug (CLew); Marchwood, one, 01 Sep; one, 06 Sep; Lee, one, 06 Sep (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 19 Sep (RWPas); #REF!#REF!one, 20 Sep; present, , 21 Sep (SRC); two, 08 Sep (MJB); Dibden Purlieu, one, 30 Aug; Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 06 Sep; one, 07 Sep; Dibden Purlieu, one, 15 Sep (RAC); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 30 Aug; six, 08 Sep (MEdg); Southampton, one, 25 Jun; one, 03 Sep (MGP); West End, one, field obs., 15 Sep (AMD); Wildern LNR, Hedge End, one, indoors, 10 Sep (TCrw); Allbrook, one, 26 Aug; one, 01 Sep (SIng); Eastleigh, present, field obs., , 05 Jul (iNat); Winchester, one, first record of the year., 27 Aug (THW); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 16 Aug; two, 06 Sep (F.M.G.); Titchfield Common, one, a ''fresh-looking specimen''. Comm. per email 20.x.2024. , 19 Oct (DWal); Stubbington, two, 06 Sep (DPH); Lee-on-Solent, one, 31 Aug; one, 01 Sep; one, 02 Sep; one, 03 Sep; two, 07 Sep; one, 08 Sep (IHrg); Fareham, one, field obs., 20 Aug; one, 28 Aug (ADT); one, 18 Sep (IMcP); one, 08 Sep (MLO); Botley, one, 12 Sep; one, 05 Sep (SLB); Waltham Chase, present, field obs., , 12 Sep (JCan); Portchester, one, 02 Sep; one, 10 Sep (CEH, JGS); Waterlooville, one, 01 Aug (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 25 Jul; one, 31 Aug; two, 07 Sep; one, 25 Sep (ARJa); Horndean, one, 19 Sep (PHog); Bournemouth, one, 13 Sep (TGG); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 08 Sep (LPyk); Christchurch, one, 15 Sep (APard); St Georges Drive, Bransgore, one, 15 Sep (SPMC); New Milton, two, 01 Sep (RPH); Sway, one, 09 Sep (SKee);

VC12: Abbotts Ann, present, field obs., 15 Aug (JMoo); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 31 Aug; one, 01 Sep; one, 17 Sep (TJN); Wherwell, two, 21 Aug (GCE); Winchester, one, 09 Sep (GSD); South Wonston, present, field obs., , 19 Aug (MFow); North Waltham, one, sugaring, 01 Sep; one, 03 Sep; one, 06 Sep (AJon); Liss, one, field obs., 26 Jun (CRob); Alton, one, 11 Aug; one, 15 Aug; one, 27 Aug; one, 01 Sep; one, 03 Sep; one, 15 Sep (DBO); Odiham Common, present, field obs., , 16 Jul (JHoll); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 03 Sep (ASwa); Farnham, dead, present, indoors, 25 Jul; present, , 25 Jul (Bird); Farnborough, one, 03 Sep (KBW); dead, one, field obs., 21 Jul (JKni)

73.109 [B&F: 2303] Straw Underwing Thalpophila matura (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common on calcareous grassland, moorland, sand-dunes, woodland rides, gardens and parks throughout England and Wales, but mainly coastal in Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 38-46 mm. Identification easy to confirm by examination of the hindwing, which can be seen by gently lifting up the forewing with forceps, and which is pale straw-coloured with fuscous border extending to one-quarter (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on various grasses, including Annual Meadow-grass, Mat-grass and Silver Hair-grass.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 01 Aug, 1 (IOu) Latest: West High Down quarries, 17 Sep, 1 (IOu) Max count: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 01 Sep, 2 (MGT)

VC11: Earliest: Dibden Purlieu, 22 Jul, 1 (RAC) Latest: Waterlooville, 08 Sep, 1 (DWhe) Max count: Hengistbury Head NNR, 07 Aug, 9 (HengistH)

VC12: Earliest: Basingstoke, 23 Jul, 1 (MJW) Latest: Farnborough, 03 Sep, 1 (KBW) Max count: Basingstoke, 05 Aug, 10 (MJW)

73.113 [B&F: 2306] Angle Shades Phlogophora meticulosa (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, hedgerows, fens and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 50-60 mm. Unmistakable resting posture with forewing folded in on itself at the costa only shared by the much smaller Small Angle Shades Euplexia lucipara. Larva polyphagous on a wide range of herbaceous and woody plants, including Stinging Nettle, Hop, Red Valerian, Broad-leaved Dock, Bramble, Silver and Downy Birch, Sessile and Pedunculate Oak, and Hazel.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 18 Feb, 1 (IOu) Latest: Little Duxmore, 25 Nov, 0 (HMak) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 09 Nov, 12 (SDav)

VC11: Earliest: Stroud, Petersfield, 02 Jan, 2 (RAll) Latest: St Georges Drive, Bransgore, 28 Dec, 1 (SPMC) Max count: Lee, 06 Sep, 10 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Alton, 14 Feb, 1 (DBO) Latest: Windmill Hill, Chalton, 19 Dec, 1 (CJP) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 31 Oct, 4 (CRB,DAS,PDF)

73.114 [B&F: 2305] Small Angle Shades Euplexia lucipara (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in gardens, parks, woodland, heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles; well distributed across much of Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 30-35 mm. Unmistakable resting posture with forewing folded in on itself at the costa only shared by the much larger Angle Shades Phlogophora meticulosa. The larva is one of the few to feed on bracken and other ferns, but will also feed on a variety of herbaceous plants and shrubs, including birch and sallow, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, one, 03 Jul (PBard); Bonchurch, one, 02 Jun; one, 15 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, two, 21 May; one, 30 May; two, 24 Jun; one, 26 Jun; two, 29 Jun; one, 23 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, 09 Aug (MJB); one, 18 May; one, 22 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 03 Jun; one, 30 Jun (RAC); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 02 Jul (MEdg); Itchen Valley CP, one, 19 Jul (CTha); Itchen Valley C.P., one, 19 Jul (F.M.G.); Allbrook, two, 03 Jun; one, 26 Jun (SIng); Botley, one, 09 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 12 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 28 Jun (JRDS); Waterlooville, one, 04 Jun (DWhe); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jul; one, 18 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Grayshott, one, 02 Jun; one, 26 Jun (THard); North Waltham, one, 11 Jul (AJon); Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 17 Jun; two, 26 Jun (GJD); Bentley Station Meadow, one, 23 Jul (NDP, KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 09 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond: Fugelmere Marsh, one, 04 Jul (MHals)

73.118 [B&F: 2367] Haworth's Minor Celaena haworthii (Curtis, 1829) - Local

Local in bogs, moorland, fens and marshes throughout much of northern England and Scotland, with scattered populations in the Midlands, Exmoor, Dartmoor, Hampshire and East Anglia, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire frequent in the Itchen valley above Winchester, straying into the south of the county, and occasionally recorded in the Test valley north of Stockbridge. There is one old record for the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 25-30 mm. Larva feeds on Cotton-sedge, over-wintering as an egg. The larval foodplant in Hampshire is unknown.

Record Details

VC11: Christchurch, one, 26 Jul (StCla det. MJef)

73.119 [B&F: 2368] Crescent Helotropha leucostigma (Hübner, [1808]) - Local

Local in fens, reed-beds, marshes, river-banks and other damp areas throughout much of the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight mainly confined to the coast, principally at Titchfield Haven, with a scattering of inland records, along the Avon to the west of the New Forest and up the Test valley. Quite scarce on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 35-41 mm. Forewing rather narrow and pointed, the costa arched, termen crenulate, dorsum weakly lobed beyond narrowed base (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on Great Fen-sedge and Yellow Iris, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC11: Fareham, one, 10 Aug (ADT); Hengistbury Head, five, 30 Jul; Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 13 Aug (MJef); three, 27 Jul (PAB);

VC12: Testside Lakes, Leckford, one, photograph taken., 19 Jul; Leckford Estate, one, 19 Jul; one, 19 Jul; Wherwell, one, 11 Aug (GCE)

73.120 [B&F: 2352] Dusky Sallow Eremobia ochroleuca ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in calcareous grassland, and on roadside verges and embankments throughout much of south-eastern England, north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight has increased and expanded its range spectacularly since the 1950s, and is now widespread, being particularly common on the chalk and along the coast. Wingspan 34-37 mm. The only likely confusion species is the very much rarer Viper's Bugloss Hadena irregularis, which see. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of various cereal crops and grasses, including Cock's-foot, False Oat-grass and Common Couch, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shippards Chine, Compton Bay, 22 Jun, 1 (IOu) Latest: Little Duxmore, 13 Aug, 0 (HMak) Max count: Parkhurst, 19 Jul, 2 (TJN, IMer, DCoo, LFom)

VC11: Earliest: Hurst Castle, 09 Jun, 1 (WLan) Latest: Hengistbury Head NNR, 09 Aug, 3 (BKin) Max count: Broughton, 29 Jul, 14 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: North Waltham, 03 Jul, 1 (AJon) Latest: Selborne, 17 Aug, 1 (CJP) Max count: North Waltham, 29 Jul, 12 (AJon)

73.121 [B&F: 2364] Frosted Orange Gortyna flavago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in rough grassland, woodland, waste ground, fens, marshes and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common, possibly increasing. Wingspan 32-42 mm. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Lesser Burdock, Greater Burdock, Foxglove, Creeping Thistle, Musk Thistle and Spear Thistle, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC10: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, 21 Sep (MGT); Shanklin, one, 01 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 08 Sep; one, 24 Sep (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 28 Sep (RWPas); Romsey, one, 19 Sep; #REF!#REF!one, 03 Sep (NRJ); Funtley, one, 17 Sep (TDC); Botley, one, 03 Sep; one, 17 Sep; one, 08 Oct; one, 01 Sep; one, 10 Sep; one, 22 Sep; one, 24 Sep; one, 03 Oct; one, 06 Oct; two, 08 Oct (SLB); South Holt Farm, NF, one, 19 Sep (CGree det. HMun); Hurn, one, 31 Aug (MJef); St Georges Drive, Bransgore, one, field obs., 01 Oct (SPMC); Sway, two, 08 Sep (SKee);

VC12: Leckford Estate, one, 02 Sep; Chilbolton, one, 04 Sep; one, 15 Sep; Barton Stacey, one, 30 Aug (GCE); North Waltham, one, 03 Sep; one, 06 Sep; one, 08 Sep; one, 17 Sep (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, 01 Sep (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 31 Aug; one, 18 Sep (ACB); Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 18 Sep; one, 21 Sep (GJD); Chawton, three, 05 Sep (DAS); Southwood Woodlands, Rushmoor, one, field obs., 28 Sep; Southwood, Rushmoor, present, 28 Sep (MThmp)

73.123 [B&F: 2361] Rosy Rustic Hydraecia micacea (Esper, 1789) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows, fens and woodland rides, and on rough ground and at freshwater margins throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and locally common. Wingspan 34-50 mm. Fairly unmistakable, but variable in size. Larva feeds in the tap-roots of plants such as Dock, Hop, Plantain, Woundwort and Burdock, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 01 Aug, 1 (IOu) Latest: Little Duxmore, 10 Oct, 0 (HMak) Max count: Totland, 11 Aug, 1 (AiSmi)

VC11: Earliest: Botley, 16 Jul, 1 (SLB) Latest: Romsey, 01 Nov, 1 (NRJ) Max count: Hengistbury Head NNR, 09 Aug, 10 (BKin)

VC12: Earliest: Wherwell, 18 Jul, 1 (GCE) Latest: North Waltham, 07 Oct, 1 (AJon) Max count: Goodworth Clatford, 17 Aug, 6 (WLid, TJN, LFom)

73.126 [B&F: 2358] Saltern Ear Amphipoea fucosa (Freyer, 1830) - Local

Local on coastal salt-marshes and sand-dunes, on the south and east coasts of England and Wales as far north as the Humber and Morecambe Bay, extending inland at low density in some areas, but distribution in northern Britain poorly known owing to confusion with Large Ear. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally common on the coastal salterns, with occasional records inland. Wingspan 29-35 mm. Very similar to Large Ear A. lucens, which see for details. In southern England, may be confused with Ear Moth A. oculea, however Saltern Ear is generally paler and longer-winged. Larva feeds on roots and lower stems of various grasses, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC11: Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul (MJef); Browndown, nine, det gen 4 males KJW, 09 Aug (F.M.G.)

73.128 [B&F: 2360] Ear Moth Amphipoea oculea (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common

Common in unimproved grassland, woodland rides, marshes, moorland, saltmarshes and gardens throughout much of the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and still found in small numbers across the county. Wingspan 28-34 mm. Ear Moth is very like other Amphipoea species and those from northern Britain at any rate can only be identified with certainty by reference to the genitalia (MBGBI Vol 10). In southern England, it may be confused with Saltern Ear A. fucosa, however Saltern Ear is generally paler and longer-winged. Larva feeds within stems and roots of various grasses, including Annual Meadow-grass and Tufted Hair-grass, and herbaceous plants such as Butterbur, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, two, 29 Jul; one, 30 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 19 Jul; six, 10 Aug; three, 17 Aug; one, 28 Aug; two, 04 Sep; Avon Heath Country Park, three, 25 Aug (SDut); Marchwood, one, 29 Jul (TDCh); Mottisfont Abbey NT, nr Romsey, one, 29 Jul (TSto); Romsey, one, 04 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 29 Jul (NRJ); Ashley, one, 13 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, one, 16 Jul; one, 30 Jul; two, 10 Aug (SIng); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, two, det KJW, 26 Jul (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, 10 Aug; one, 11 Aug (ADT); Sway, one, 05 Aug (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 26 Jul (DMui);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 10 Aug; one, 11 Aug (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, one, 14 Jul; one, 14 Jul (GCE); Cheriton, one, 11 Aug (DAS); Basingstoke, one, 27 Jul (MJW); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, five, field obs., (1) male, gen. det. Ben Dale, 24 Jul; one, field obs., male, gen. det. Ben Dale, 19 Aug (BGD); Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 31 Jul; one, 05 Aug (GJD); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 31 Jul (ASto); Bramshott Common, one, field obs., 30 Jul; Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 18 Jul (ASwa); Farnborough, one, 18 Jul; one, 07 Aug; one, 27 Aug (KBW);

73.131 [B&F: 2353] Flounced Rustic Luperina testacea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common on calcareous grassland, sand-dunes, farmland and open woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-40 mm. Superficially resembles Common Rustic Mesapamea secalis and its congeners, but postmedian fascia highly dentate (sinuate in Mesapamea), with the main confusion species either extremely rare (Dumeril's Rustic L. dumerilii) or with a limited coastal distribution (Sandhill Rustic L. nickerlii). Larva feeds on roots and lower stems of various grasses, including Common Couch, Red Fescue, Sheep's-fescue, Tall Fescue and some cereal crops.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 17 Aug, 1 (IOu) Latest: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 02 Nov, 1 (MGT) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 31 Aug, 2 (SDav)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 13 Jul, 1 (TDCh) Latest: Waterlooville, 29 Oct, 1 (DWhe) Max count: Lee-on-Solent, 02 Sep, 14 (IHrg)

VC12: Earliest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 05 Aug, 1 (ASwa) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 20 Sep, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Anna Valley, Andover, 27 Aug, 13 (TJN)

73.134 [B&F: 2375] Large Wainscot Rhizedra lutosa (Hübner, [1803]) - Common

Common in reed-beds throughout much of the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed in the drier parts of reed-beds in all three vice-counties. Wingspan 36-52 mm. The most likely confusion species is Bulrush Wainscot Nonagria typhae, which see for differences. Occasional wanderers, nearly always females, are taken at light some distant from known breeding colonies. Larva feeds on Common Reed, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, two, 04 Nov (SDav); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, 04 Nov (MGT); Shanklin, one, 01 Nov (IOu);

VC11: Dibden Purlieu, one, 04 Nov (RAC); Hook Lake, Hook, four, field obs., 17 Oct (AMD); Sholing, one, 25 Oct (ARC); Highbridge, Eastleigh, one, 01 Nov (SIng); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, five, 25 Oct (F.M.G.); Stubbington, one, 25 Oct (DPH); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 31 Oct (JWP); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 09 Oct (LPyk); Hengistbury Head, one, 05 Oct (MJef);

VC12: Testside Lakes, Leckford, two, 10 Nov; Leckford Estate, two, 10 Nov; Chilbolton, one, 29 Oct (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 31 Oct (CRB,DAS,PDF)

73.136 [B&F: 2369] Bulrush Wainscot Nonagria typhae (Thunberg, 1784) - Common

Common in fens, reed-beds and marshes throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight probably occurs wherever Bulrush Typha grows in numbers. Wingspan 40-54 mm. Similar to Large Wainscot Rhizedra lutosa but shows a subterminal row of interneural dots or short, wedge-shaped streaks. Moths taken at light away from known breeding locations are invariably wandering females. Larva feeds on Bulrush, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 13 Jul (PWhtk); Dibden Purlieu, one, 11 Aug (RAC); Itchen Valley C.P., one, 19 Jul; Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 16 Aug (F.M.G.); Funtley, one, 01 Sep (TDC); Botley, one, 01 Aug (SLB); Horndean, one, 02 Aug (PHog); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Wherwell, two, 11 Aug (GCE); North Waltham, one, 02 Aug (AJon);

73.137 [B&F: 2377] Fen Wainscot Arenostola phragmitidis (Hübner, [1803]) - Local

Local in and around reed-beds, from Dorset to Yorkshire, and in Lancashire and Cumbria. Locally distributed in Hampshire, principally on the south-east coast, and inland from the upper Test valley and the lower Avon. Quite scarce on the Isle of Wight, but now annual in small numbers. Wanderers can occur far from suitable habitat. Wingspan 32-36 mm. The smooth creamy appearance of the forewing, darker towards the termen, precludes confusion with any other species (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on Common Reed.

Record Details

VC11: Marchwood, one, 30 Jul (TDCh); Mottisfont Abbey NT, nr Romsey, one, 02 Aug (TSto); Portsmouth, one, 17 Jul (IRT); Hengistbury Head, five, 30 Jul (MJef); Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 27 Jul (PAB); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jul; one, 18 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 09 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Leckford Estate, one, 19 Jul; one, 19 Jul; Wherwell, one, 22 Jul; one, 22 Jul (GCE); Oakridge, Basingstoke, one, 29 Jul (IFS)

73.139 [B&F: 2370] Twin-spotted Wainscot Lenisa geminipuncta (Haworth, 1809) - Local

Local in reed-beds, marshes, fens and gardens throughout much of southern and eastern England, generally most frequent by the coast. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally abundant in reed-beds, especially those along the coast at Keyhaven, Lower Test and Titchfield Haven, and extending inland along the valleys of the Avon, Test and Itchen. Wingspan 28-37 mm. Characterised by the narrow reniform stigma, with a small white dot in each half, or sometimes only in dorsal half, and minute orbicular stigma (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on Common Reed, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC11: Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 26 Jul (F.M.G.); Hurn, one, 01 Aug (MJef);

73.141 [B&F: 2371] Brown-veined Wainscot Archanara dissoluta (Treitschke, 1825) - Local

Local in reed-beds, marshes, river-banks, fens and gardens throughout much of south-east England, discontinuously north to Lancashire and north-west Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight present in most reed-beds, especially on the coast. Wingspan 27-33 mm. The main confusion species is White-mantled Wainscot A. neurica, but A. dissoluta has small black central spot on the underside of both hindwing and forewing, absent in A. neurica. Larva feeds on Common Reed, over-wintering as an egg and pupating low down in the stem of the foodplant, head downwards.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 30 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 30 Jul (TDCh); Romsey, one, 01 Aug (NRJ); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, three, 16 Aug; Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 13 Sep (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, 11 Aug (ADT); Portsmouth, one, 28 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 01 Aug (IRT); Hengistbury Head, three, 30 Jul (MJef); Stanpit Marsh LNR, two, 27 Jul (PAB); Vidle Van Farm, Keyhaven, one, netted, 10 Aug (AMD)

73.142 [B&F: 2379] Small Rufous Coenobia rufa (Haworth, 1809) - Local

Local in fens, damp meadows, bogs and damp grassland throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread but local in bogs and marshes, most common in the New Forest. Wingspan 22-25 mm. Could be confused with Small Dotted Buff Photedes minima, however in Small Rufous the hindwing is always paler than the forewing. Larva feeds on Jointed Rush, Soft-rush and Rush.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, six, 30 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, two, 31 Jul; one, 05 Aug (CTha); Fishlake Meadows, two, 12 Aug (NRJ); Romsey, one, 31 Jul; one, 02 Aug (MJB); one, 29 Jul; one, 05 Aug (NRJ); Sholing, one, 31 Jul (ARC); West End, one, 19 Aug (AMD); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, three, 16 Aug (F.M.G.); Botley Wood, two, 05 Aug (AMD); Fareham, one, 14 Aug (ADT); Botley, one, 14 Aug (SLB); Lovedean, one, 01 Aug (ARJa); Muscliffe, one, 01 Aug (CMur); Hurn, one, 31 Jul (MJef); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 10 Aug; one, 13 Aug (LPyk); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 11 Aug (MoTay det. MJef); Hengistbury Head, four, 30 Jul; Stanpit Marsh LNR, two, 13 Aug (MJef); one, 13 Aug (RPH);

VC12: Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 12 Aug (GJD); Windmill Hill, Chalton, present, 30 Jul (CJP); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 30 Jul (ASto); Farnborough, one, 16 Aug (KBW);

73.144 [B&F: 2350] Small Wainscot Denticucullus pygmina (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in fens, marshes, river-banks, damp woodland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Locally common in marshes in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, with occasional wanderers appearing at light elsewhere. Wingspan 22-25 mm. Small size and dark suffusion on veins make this an easy species to recognise. Larva feeds on Lesser Pond-sedge, Glaucous Sedge, Rough Meadow-grass and other grasses.

Record Details

VC11: Brockwood, one, 09 Sep (SDut); Linford Bottom, one, 05 Aug (CLew); Marchwood, five, 12 Jul; one, 24 Jul; three, 29 Jul; one, 30 Jul; two, 03 Aug; one, 16 Aug; one, 27 Aug (TDCh); Lee, one, 31 Aug (CTha); East Tytherley, six, 27 Jul; four, 27 Jul (GCE); Romsey, one, 26 Aug (MJB); one, 21 Sep (NRJ); Stockbridge Down NT, one, photograph taken., 28 Aug (GCE); Itchen Valley CP, one, 19 Jul (CTha); Botley Wood, one, 27 Sep; two, 04 Oct (F.M.G.); Lee-on-Solent, one, 26 Jun (IHrg); Merritown Heath, present, 17 Aug (DFoo); Hurn, one, 31 Jul; one, 12 Aug; one, 02 Sep (MJef); Hengistbury Head NNR, two, 12 Aug (MoTay det. MJef); Hengistbury Head, two, 30 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Leckford Estate, one, 02 Sep; Wherwell, one, 22 Jul; six, 11 Aug; Longparish, one, 03 Aug; Forton, three, 03 Aug (GCE); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 31 Aug; one, 18 Sep (ACB); Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, two, 12 Aug; four, 28 Aug; one, 01 Sep; four, 18 Sep; two, 03 Oct (GJD); Chawton, two, 05 Sep (DAS); East Worldham, one, 20 Sep (RAng); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 17 Aug; one, 08 Sep (ASwa);

73.147 [B&F: 2345] Small Dotted Buff Photedes minima (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in damp grassland, woodland rides, marshes, river-banks and other damp areas throughout the British Isles; reasonably well distributed and common throughout Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 25-30 mm, female 20-24 mm. Small size and relatively plain appearance may admit confusion with faded examples of similar sized moths. Larva feeds on Tufted Hair-grass.

Record Details

VC10: Ningwood Common, present, 17 Jun (HMak); Parkhurst, one, 19 Jul (TJN, IMer, DCoo, LFom);

VC11: East Tytherley, one, 07 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, 31 Jul; present, 01 Aug (SRC); Fishlake Meadows, 12, 12 Aug (NRJ); Itchen Valley CP, one, 19 Jul (CTha); Winchester, one, first record of the year., 02 Aug (THW); Biddenfield, one, 04 Jul (CGree det. LLay); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 07 Jul (LPyk);

VC12: Leckford Estate, one, 19 Jul (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, one, 14 Jul; Wherwell, one, 18 Jul (GCE); North Waltham, one, 25 Jun (AJon); Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 24 Jul; one, 29 Jul (GJD); Farnborough, one, 21 Jul (KBW)

73.151 [B&F: 2373] Webb's Wainscot Globia sparganii (Esper, 1789) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) in reed-beds, marshes and gravel pits, on the coasts of southern England from Scilly to Lincolnshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally common in the marshes in the south of the county and on the Island, but only recorded once in the north of the county, at Bramshill Plantation in July 2006. Wingspan 34-44 mm. The most likely confusion species is Rush Wainscot A. algae, but in Webb's Wainscot the postmedian line is usually more conspicuous, and represented by about seven neural dots absent in Rush Wainscot (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on Bulrush, Lesser Bulrush, Yellow Iris and Branched Bur-reed, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 01 Aug (SDav);

VC11: Linford Bottom, one, 05 Aug (CLew); Marchwood, one, 29 Jul (CTha); Fishlake Meadows, one, 12 Aug (NRJ); Romsey, one, 11 Aug (MJB); one, 29 Jul; one, 26 Aug; one, 01 Sep; one, 03 Sep (NRJ); Brownwich cliffs, one, 26 Jul (F.M.G.); Botley Wood, one, 05 Aug (AMD); Funtley, one, 30 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 12 Aug (TDC); Wickham, three, 30 Jul; one, 02 Aug (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 28 Jul (IRT); Stanpit Marsh LNR, seven, 13 Aug (MJef); two, 27 Jul (PAB); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jul; four, 27 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 09 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 11 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 09 Aug; one, 10 Aug (TJN)

73.154 [B&F: 2330] Dusky Brocade Apamea remissa (Hübner, [1809]) - Common

Common in damp meadows, calcareous grassland, gardens, hedgerows and open woodland throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and still moderately common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 36-42 mm. Very variable, with several forms, some of which could be confused with a number of other species, including Dark Brocade Blepharita adusta and Light Brocade Lacanobia w-latinum. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of various grasses, including Reed Canary-grass and Common Couch.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, three, 25 Jun; Freshwater, one, 27 Jun; one, 22 Jun; two, 27 Jun; two, 30 Jun (PBard); Little Duxmore, present, 12 Jun (HMak);

VC11: Brockwood, two, 17 Aug (SDut); Marchwood, one, 22 Jun; Lee, two, 15 Jun (CTha); Funtley, one, 07 Jun; one, 22 Jun (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 24 Jun; one, 26 Jun (IHrg); Botley, one, 09 Jun; one, 21 Jun (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 24 Jun (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 17 Jun (DWhe); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 23 Jun (LPyk); Hengistbury Head, two, 26 Jun (RPH det. MJef); Southsea, present, 30 Jun (KAnd);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, gen. det., 19 Jul (AMD); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 29 Jun (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 09 Jun (ASwa); Farnborough, one, 16 Jun (KBW)

73.155 [B&F: 2327] Clouded Brindle Apamea epomidion (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, parks and gardens throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight Widespread and fairly common in all three vice-counties, though generally less so than A. crenata, and more of a woodland species. Wingspan 40-46 mm. Pale examples could be confused with Clouded-bordered Brindle A. crenata. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Cock's-foot and Tufted Hair-grass.

Record Details

VC10: Brook Down, one, 25 Jun (PBard); Little Duxmore, present, 18 Jun (HMak);

VC11: East Tytherley, one, 07 Jun (GCE); Broughton Down, one, 01 Jul (AMD); Marchwood, one, 25 Jun; one, 14 Jul; one, 16 Jul (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 04 Jul (RWPas); Romsey, one, 29 Jun (MJB); one, 21 Jun (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, two, 27 Jun (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 26 May (RAC); Allbrook, one, 29 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 18 Jun; one, 22 Jun (SIng); Winchester, one, first record of the year. photo taken, 07 Jun; one, photograph taken., 20 Jun (THW); Funtley, one, 26 Jun (TDC); Fareham, one, 29 May (ADT); one, 02 Jun (IMcP); Portchester, one, 12 Jun (DH-J); Waterlooville, one, 31 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 23 Jun (DWhe); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 28 May (JWP);

VC12: Broughton, one, 18 Jun; Chilbolton, one, 02 Jul (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 17 Jun (TJN); Harewood Forest, one, 14 Jul; Goodworth Clatford, one, 20 Jun; Newton Stacey, one, 03 Jul; Crawley, one, 19 Jun; Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, 23 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, 11 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 25 Jun; one, 25 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 18 Jun (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF); one, 22 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); North Waltham, one, 25 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 02 Jun; one, 27 Jun (MJW); Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 28 May; one, 01 Jul; one, 13 Jul (GJD); Bentley Station Meadow, three, 04 Jul (NDP, KBW)

73.156 [B&F: 2326] Clouded-bordered Brindle Apamea crenata (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in grassland, fens, moorland, woodland rides and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and moderately common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 36-44 mm. The common form could be confused with pale forms of Clouded Brindle A. epomidion, which see, while the reddish brown f. combusta may be misidentified as the rare immigrant Scarce Brindle A. lateritia. Larva feeds on Cock's-foot and various other grasses.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 12 Jul (SDav);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 11 May (TDCh); Romsey, one, 16 May; one, 24 May; one, 31 May (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 15 May (RAC); Allbrook, one, 04 May; one, 07 May (SIng); Winchester, one, first record of the year., 17 May (THW); Old Winchester Hill, two, 31 May (F.M.G.); Sway, one, 07 May; one, 11 May; one, 14 May; one, 03 Jun (SKee); Sway, NF, one, 18 May (DMui);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 14 May; Goodworth Clatford, eight, field obs., 11 May (TJN); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 18 May (CRB,DAS,LHur); one, 24 May; one, 01 Jun (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 09 May (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Selborne, two, 11 May; four, 11 May; one, 11 May (CJP); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 14 May (ASwa)

73.157 [B&F: 2333] Large Nutmeg Apamea anceps ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in calcareous grassland, farmland, gardens and woodland edges throughout England, mainly in the south-east, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire the species has shown a marked decrease in recent years and there are now only scattered records from the county; very rarely recorded on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 38-44 mm. Fairly distinctive, with light ochreous forewing often longer and narrower than in other Apamea species; reniform and orbicular stigmata rounded, slightly paler than ground colour; pale cross-lines extremely weak; and a row of narrow blackish crescent marks along termen (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on the flowers and seeds of various grasses, including Cock's-foot and Common Couch, and of cereal crops.

Record Details

VC12: Overton, one, 03 Jun (FTu)

73.158 [B&F: 2334] Rustic Shoulder-knot Apamea sordens (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in grassland, farmland, gardens and woodland rides throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight some evidence of a decrease in numbers in recent years. Wingspan 34-42 mm. The conspicuous undulating black basal streak is highly distinctive and precludes confusion with most species (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on seeds and leaves of various grasses, including Cock's-foot and Common Couch, and some cereal crops.

Record Details

VC11: East Tytherley, one, 09 May; two, 07 Jun; Broughton, one, 09 May; one, 07 Jun (GCE); Lee, one, 30 Apr; one, 18 May (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 09 May (RWPas); Romsey, one, 14 May; one, 20 May (MJB); Allbrook, one, 08 May; one, 12 May; one, 16 May; one, 18 May; one, 26 May; one, 31 May; one, 07 Jun; Highbridge, Eastleigh, one, 17 May (SIng); Stubbington, one, 07 May; one, 26 May (DPH); Funtley, one, 09 May; two, 17 May; one, 18 May; one, 22 May; one, 26 May; one, 29 May; one, 31 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 03 Jun (TDC); Fareham, one, 29 Apr; one, 07 May; one, 18 May; two, 26 May; one, 09 Jun (ADT); one, 11 May (MLO); Botley, one, 16 May; one, 12 May; one, 16 May; one, 26 May; one, 28 May (SLB); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 17 May; present, 30 May; present, 04 Jun (CMor); Wickham, one, 20 May (JRDS); Portchester, one, 11 May (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 12 May; one, 02 Jun (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 04 May; one, 07 May; one, 02 Jun (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 05 May; one, 07 May; one, 11 May; one, 12 May; one, 14 May; one, 16 May; one, 24 May; one, 25 May; one, 31 May (ARJa); Old Winchester Hill, one, 31 May (F.M.G.); Horndean, one, 20 May; one, 21 May (PHog); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 09 May (RAll); Hurn, one, 23 May; one, 25 May (MJef); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 22 May (LPyk); Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 17 May (PAB); Sway, one, 12 May (SKee);

VC12: Stockbridge Down, one, 07 Jun (MEdg); Goodworth Clatford, one, 12 May; Crawley, one, 19 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 11 Jun; Wonston, one, 10 May; Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, 17 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 25 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 12 May (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, five, 18 May (CRB,DAS,LHur); two, 24 May; one, 01 Jun (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF); Cheriton, one, 03 Jun (DAS); North Waltham, one, 24 May; one, 29 May; two, 02 Jun; one, 03 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 15 May; one, 31 May (MJW); East Worldham, present, , 30 May (EPil); one, 30 May (RAng); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 10 May (ASto)

73.159 [B&F: 2331] Small Clouded Brindle Apamea unanimis (Hübner, [1813]) - Common

Common in marshes, river-banks, damp woodland and damp grassland throughout most of Britain, but absent from northern Scotland. Widespread and moderately common in Hampshire, but very scarce on the Isle of Wight, where not seen since 1900. Wingspan 30-38 mm. Larva feeds on grasses such as Reed Canary-grass and Wavy Hair-grass.

Record Details

VC11: Mottisfont Abbey NT, nr Romsey, present, 06 May (TSto); Allbrook, one, 30 May; Highbridge, Eastleigh, one, 17 May (SIng); Winchester, one, photograph taken. NFY, 31 May (THW); Stubbington, one, 17 May (DPH); Lee-on-Solent, one, 30 Jun (IHrg); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 11 May (LPyk);

VC12: Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, 17 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 24 May (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF)

73.160 [B&F: 2335] Slender Brindle Apamea scolopacina (Esper, 1788) - Local

Local in woodland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire widespread and fairly common and is possibly increasing: 1990 saw the first Isle of Wight records, since which it is gradually increasing but cannot yet be said to be widespread in VC10. Wingspan 32-36 mm. Characterised by fuscous patch on dorsum near base of wing (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on flowers, stems and leaves of various grasses, including Wood Meadow-grass and False-brome.

Record Details

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 10 Jul (JMed); two, 16 Jul; two, 16 Jul (PWhtk); Allbrook, one, 17 Jul; one, 01 Aug (SIng); Biddenfield, one, 04 Jul (CGree det. LLay); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 01 Aug (CMor); Waterlooville, one, 07 Jul; one, 15 Jul (DWhe); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 21 Jul; one, 30 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, four, 13 Jul; two, 16 Jul; three, 24 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 31 Jul (GJD); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 02 Aug (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 15 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 05 Aug (ASwa)

73.162 [B&F: 2321] Dark Arches Apamea monoglypha (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common often abundant, in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, hedgerows, roadside verges, woodland, heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 46-54 mm. Quite variable, with occasional very dark individuals, but so ubiquitous the species soon becomes easily recognisable. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Common Couch, Cock's-foot and Tufted Hair-grass.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 28 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Freshwater Bay, 09 Nov, 1 (SDav) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 01 Jul, 67 (PBard)

VC11: Earliest: Horndean, 07 May, 1 (PHog) Latest: Waterlooville, 28 Oct, 1 (DWhe) Max count: Lee-on-Solent, 01 Jul, 25 (IHrg)

VC12: Earliest: Basingstoke, 31 May, 1 (MJW) Latest: Alton, 15 Aug, 2 (DBO) Max count: Chilbolton, 30 Jun, 13 (GCE)

73.163 [B&F: 2322] Light Arches Apamea lithoxylaea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including calcareous grassland, woodland rides and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 44-50 mm. Has been compared to Reddish Light Arches A. sublustris, but Light Arches appears lighter and better marked in comparison. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of Annual Meadow-grass and other grasses.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, two, 29 Jun; one, 01 Jul; Brook Down, one, 01 Jul (PBard); Bonchurch, one, 12 Jun; one, 18 Jun (JHa);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 01 Jul; Lee, two, 15 Jun; one, 20 Jul (CTha); Cromarty Pond area, Lord's Hill, one, 30 Jun (JClx); North Baddesley, one, 04 Jul (RWPas); Romsey, one, 29 Jun; present, , 30 Jun (SRC); one, 01 Jul; one, 10 Jul (MJB); Sholing, two, 12 May; one, 03 Jun (ARC); Highbridge, Eastleigh, present, field obs., , 20 Jul (iNat); Lee-on-Solent, one, 08 Jul (IHrg); Fareham, one, 30 May; one, 09 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 12 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 03 Jul; one, 10 Jul; one, 12 Jul (ADT); one, 19 Jun (IMcP); Botley, one, 09 Jul; one, 11 Jul (SLB); Horsea Island, one, field obs., at rest on nettle by torchlight, 07 Jun; five, 07 Jun (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 25 Jun (DWhe); Horndean, one, 15 May; one, 25 Jun; one, 20 Jul (PHog); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 06 Jun; one, 09 Jun (LPyk);

VC12: Broughton, one, 18 Jun; Wherwell, one, 16 Jun; Newton Stacey, one, photograph taken., 03 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, photograph taken., 11 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 18 Jun (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF); one, 22 Jun; one, 29 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); one, 18 Jul (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); North Waltham, one, 16 Jun; one, 19 Jul (AJon); Bentley Green Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 24 Jun; Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 17 Jun (GJD); Alton, two, 27 Jun (DBO); Chawton, two, 04 Jul (DAS); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 03 Jul (CJP); Fleet, one, 01 Jul; Fleet Pond: Fugelmere Marsh, one, 04 Jul (MHals)

73.164 [B&F: 2323] Reddish Light Arches Apamea sublustris (Esper, 1788) - Local

Local on chalk and limestone grassland, sand-dunes and shingle beaches throughout England. In Hampshire locally common on the chalk and in places on the coast, well-known localities being Martin Down, Broughton Down, Danebury and other places on the chalk around Winchester, and Noar Hill. Relatively scarce on the Isle of Wight but increased effort has revealed it still occurs, particularly on the south-east coast. Wingspan 42-48 mm. The main confusion species is Light Arches A. lithoxylaea, which see. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of various grasses.

Record Details

VC10: Compton Down, one, photo 73.164-10-30Jun24-1., 30 Jun; Brook Down, one, 25 Jun (PBard);

VC11: Broughton Down, three, 01 Jul (AMD); Stanbrige Earls, one, male. , 07 May (JRM); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 27 Jun (GCE); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 10 Jun (CMor); Upham, one, 15 Jun (F.M.G. det. RJD); Horndean, one, 02 Jul (PHog);

VC12: Broughton, one, 18 Jun (GCE); Stockbridge Down, two, 07 Jun (MEdg); Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 23 Jun; Chilbolton, one, 02 Jul; Goodworth Clatford, one, photograph taken., 20 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, present, several, 23 Jun (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 18 Jun (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF)

73.168 [B&F: 2336] Double Lobed Lateroligia ophiogramma (Esper, 1794) - Local

Local in fens, marshes, water meadows, damp woodland and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local in marshes, and occasionally in gardens, where it is thought to use various ornamental grasses. Wingspan 32-35 mm. Generally the easiest of the Oligia group to identify. The larva feeds within stems of various grasses, including Reed Canary-grass, Reed Sweet-grass, and Pampas-grass in more urban areas.

Record Details

VC11: Itchen Valley CP, one, 19 Jul (CTha); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul (MJef); Stanpit Marsh LNR, two, 27 Jul (PAB); Sway, one, 04 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Leckford Estate, three, 19 Jul; one, 19 Jul (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 17 Jul (TJN); Wherwell, one, 07 Jul; Bullington, one, 29 Jun; one, 29 Jun (GCE); Oakridge, Basingstoke, one, 12 Jul (IFS)

73.169 [B&F: 2343] Common Rustic Mesapamea secalis (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Common in calcareous grassland, gardens, farmland, heathland and woodland throughout much of the British Isles. Only separated from M. didyma and M. remmi in the 1980s, and individuals are mostly recorded as an aggregate of the three species. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but since most Mesapamea are not specifically identified, the maps do not reflect the full picture. Wingspan 28-34 mm. Highly polymorphic, and impossible to distinguish from Lesser Common Rustic M. didyma and Remm's Rustic M. remmi, except by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Cock's-foot, Tall Fescue, Tufted Hair-grass and certain cereal crops.

Record Details

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, two, 10 Aug; one, 17 Aug (PWhtk); Blashford, one, 27 Jul (RWT); Marchwood, six, 03 Aug; 23, 10 Aug; one, 16 Aug (TDCh); Bevois Valley, Southampton, one, 29 Jul; one, 30 Jul (MCrei); West End, two, gen. det., 10 Jul; one, gen. det., 17 Jul (AMD); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, det gen, 26 Jul (F.M.G. det. RJD); Botley Wood, two, gen. det., 05 Aug (AMD); Fareham, one, 28 Jun; one, det gen KJW, 11 Aug (MLO det. KJW); Portsmouth, three, 14 Jul (IRT); Waterlooville, one, gen det. , 10 Jul (DWhe det. KKer); Browndown, two, 09 Aug (F.M.G.);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, two, gen. det., 19 Jul; one, gen. det., 13 Aug (AMD); Basingstoke: Down Grange Meadow, two, male, gen. det. Ben Dale, 13 Aug (BGD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 20 Jul; one, 22 Jul; two, 01 Aug; three, 03 Aug; two, 05 Aug; three, 07 Aug; one, 09 Aug; two, 11 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 17 Aug; one, 19 Aug; one, 21 Aug; one, 23 Aug; one, 25 Aug (ASwa)

73.170 [B&F: 2343a] Lesser Common Rustic Mesapamea didyma (Esper, 1788) - Common

Common in calcareous grassland, gardens, farmland, heathland and woodland throughout much of the British Isles. Only separated from M. secalis and M. remmi in the 1980s, and individuals are mostly recorded as an aggregate of the three species. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight distinctly less common than M. secalis, but since most Mesapamea are not specifically identified, the maps do not reflect the full picture. Wingspan 28-34 mm. Highly polymorphic, and impossible to distinguish from Common Rustic M. secalis and Remm's Rustic M. remmi, except by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Cock's-foot, Red Fescue, Sheep's-fescue, Tall Fescue and certain cereal crops.

Record Details

VC12: Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, field obs., female, gen. det. Ben Dale, 24 Jul; one, field obs., male, gen. det. Ben Dale, 19 Aug (BGD)

73.171 [B&F: 2342] Rosy Minor Litoligia literosa (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in calcareous grassland, fens, scrub, gardens, sea cliffs and sand-dunes throughout much of the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight found mainly on the coast and on the chalk downs, where it is less frequent than Cloaked Minor M. furuncula. Wingspan 25-30 mm. Characterised by rosy light grey forewing, bisected by a straight transverse line immediately basal to the reniform stigma, the area between this and antemedian line purplish brown forming a distinct median band (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on various grasses, including Lyme-grass, Marram-grass, Cock's-foot and some cereal crops.

Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 11 Aug (AiSmi); Freshwater Bay, three, 01 Aug (SDav);

VC11: Romsey, one, 02 Aug (MJB); Highbridge, Eastleigh, present, field obs., , 03 Aug (iNat); one, 02 Aug (SIng); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 26 Jul (F.M.G.); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 22 Jul; one, 23 Jul (BKin det. MJef); two, 07 Aug (HengistH det. MJef); one, 08 Aug (MJef); four, 09 Aug (BKin det. MJef); one, 11 Aug (MoTay det. MJef); one, 18 Aug (HengistH det. MJef); Hengistbury Head, 13, 30 Jul (MJef); Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 27 Jul (PAB); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 26 Jul (TJN); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 18 Jul (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); North Waltham, two, 31 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 02 Aug (MJW); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, 24 Jul (BGD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 11 Aug (ASwa)

73.172 [B&F: 2341] Cloaked Minor Mesoligia furuncula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in dry grassland, sand-dunes, chalk downland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 22-28 mm. Generally easy to recognise on account of the straight line which bisects the forewing, and often coloured differently either side of this line, but in a fairly common variant the wing is concolorous. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Sheep's-fescue, Tufted Hair-grass and False Oat-grass.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Parkhurst, 19 Jul, 2 (TJN, IMer, DCoo, LFom) Latest: Totland, 11 Aug, 2 (AiSmi) Max count: Shanklin, 30 Jul, 3 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Bevois Valley, Southampton, 23 Jun, 2 (MCrei) Latest: North Baddesley, 28 Aug, 1 (RWPas) Max count: Hengistbury Head, 30 Jul, 16 (MJef)

VC12: Earliest: Farnborough, 24 Jun, 1 (MThmp) Latest: Alton, 25 Aug, 1 (DBO) Max count: North Waltham, 31 Jul, 28 (AJon)

73.173 [B&F: 2337] Marbled Minor Oligia strigilis (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in grassland, woodland rides, gardens and a wide range of other habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common in all three vice-counties. Wingspan 24-27 mm. Marbled Minor O. strigilis, Rufous Minor O. versicolor and Tawny Marbled Minor O. latruncula, especially their melanic forms, can only reliably be separated by dissection of the genitalia, although it may possible with experience to assign well-marked individuals to Marbled Minor at a particular site once the observer is familiar with the forms present in that area. In its typical form, Marbled Minor is the most easily recognised of the three: a short, black projection from the postmedian line into the white area outside it, near the dorsum, appears to be diagnostic. Larva feeds within stems of various grasses, including Cock's-foot, Common Couch and Reed Canary-grass.

Record Details

VC10: Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, one, gen. det., 18 Jun (AMD); Shanklin, two, 29 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 08 Jun (PWhtk); Horsea Island, two, det gen male, 24 May; Old Winchester Hill, two, det gen males, 31 May (F.M.G.);

VC12: Goodworth Clatford, two, field obs., 11 May (TJN); Magdalen Hill Down NR, six, gen. det., 12 May; two, gen. det., 23 Jun (AMD)

73.174 [B&F: 2339] Tawny Marbled Minor Oligia latruncula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in grassland, woodland rides, gardens and a wide range of other habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common, possibly more so than Marbled Minor O. strigilis. Wingspan 24-27 mm. Marbled Minor O. strigilis, Rufous Minor O. versicolor and Tawny Marbled Minor O. latruncula, especially their melanic forms, can only reliably be separated by dissection of the genitalia. Typical examples of Tawny Marbled Minor have the forewing blackish brown, the outer area with a distinct coppery burnish; reniform and orbicular stigmata usually indistinct except with a lens; antemedian line dentate, often very indistinct and incomplete; postmedian line curving more evenly to dorsum than in Marbled Minor (MBGBI Vol 10). It is possible with experience to assign well-marked individuals to Tawny Marbled Minor at a particular site once the observer is familiar with the forms present in that area. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Cock's-foot.

Record Details

VC10: Haseley Manor, one, field obs., gen det 19 June. Photographed in alcohol, 16 Jun (IOu);

VC11: West End, one, gen. det., 03 Jun (AMD); Winchester, one, first record of the year., 24 Jun (THW); Waterlooville, one, gen det. , 04 Jul (DWhe det. KKer); Old Winchester Hill, one, det gen MO, 31 May (F.M.G.); Lymington, NF, one, 05 Jun (JWar);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, two, m & f gen. det., 23 Jun (AMD)

73.175 [B&F: 2338] Rufous Minor Oligia versicolor (Borkhausen, 1792) - Local

Local in woodland, heathland, sea cliffs and gardens throughout much of southern England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this appears to be the least common of the three similar Oligia species, although it is undoubtedly under-recorded; even so, it does seem to have increased in the last 25 years and is evidently the commonest species by far in Bentley Wood. Wingspan 23-28 mm. Marbled Minor O. strigilis, Rufous Minor O. versicolor and Tawny Marbled Minor O. latruncula, especially their melanic forms, can only reliably be separated by dissection of the genitalia. Typical examples of Rufous Minor have reniform stigma larger, fuller and rounder than in the other species, and often conspicuously pale against the dark median shade, and it may possible with experience to assign well-marked individuals to Rufous Minor at a particular site once the observer is familiar with the forms present in that area. Larva feeds on various grasses.

Record Details

VC11: Broughton Down, one, gen. det., 01 Jul (AMD)

73.176 [B&F: 2340] Middle-barred Minor Oligia fasciuncula (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in damp grassland, marshes, fens, woodland and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common in all three vice-counties. Wingspan 22-26 mm. Characterised by mottled reddish fuscous forewing, especially on costa and termen, with a median band between ante- and postmedian lines which forms a central bar along the dorsum (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on various grasses, including Tufted Hair-grass.

Record Details

VC10: Ningwood Common, present, 02 Jun; present, 25 Jun; Little Duxmore, present, 12 Jun (HMak); Shanklin, one, 24 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 30 May (SDut); Blashford, two, 27 Jun (RWT); East Tytherley, one, 07 Jun (GCE); Mottisfont Abbey NT, nr Romsey, present, 16 May; present, 20 May; present, 25 May; present, 29 May; two, 30 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 03 Jun; one, 06 Jun (TSto); Romsey, one, 30 Jul (SRC); one, 03 Jun (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 03 Jun (MEdg); Sholing, one, 03 Jun (ARC); Chandlers Ford, two, 05 Aug (MWelf); Stubbington, one, 25 Jun (DPH); Funtley, one, 12 May; two, 30 Jul; two, 12 Aug (TDC); Portsmouth, one, 02 Jun; one, 19 Jun; one, 25 Jun (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 17 May; one, 31 May (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 10 Jun; one, 18 Jun; one, 20 Jun (ARJa); Horndean, two, 03 Jun (PHog); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 18 Jun (RAll); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 03 Jun; one, 04 Jun (LPyk); Hengistbury Head, two, 26 Jun; Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 02 Jun (RPH); one, 04 Jun (HengistH det. MJef); Sway, one, 26 May; one, 29 May; one, 09 Jul (SKee); Sway, NF, one, 26 May (DMui);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 14 Jun; Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun (TJN); Cole Henley, one, 25 Jun (GCE); Newtown Common, present, field obs., , 26 May (iNat); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 01 Jun (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF); Overton, two, 03 Jun (FTu); North Waltham, two, 29 May; seven, 03 Jun; two, 06 Jun; two, 07 Jun; one, 25 Jun (AJon); Ecchinswell, three, 03 Jun (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 28 May (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 25 May (MJW); Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, three, 28 May (GJD); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 03 Jun (CJP); East Worldham, present, 03 Jun (RAng); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 17 May; one, 03 Jun (ASto); Farnborough, one, 25 May (MThmp);

73.179 [B&F: 2271] Orange Sallow Tiliacea citrago (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, parks and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight probably occurs wherever there are mature stands of lime, and hence mainly a suburban moth. Infrequently recorded at light, it can be best found by searching for larvae in late spring or sugaring the foliage of limes in autumn to attract the adult. Wingspan 33-38 mm. Larva feeds on Common Lime, Small-leaved Lime and Large-leaved Lime, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC10: West High Down quarries, one, 17 Sep; Shanklin, one, 20 Sep; one, 21 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, two, 21 Sep (NRJ); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 06 Sep (F.M.G.);

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 18 Sep (CRB,PDF,DAS,CJP); Down Grange Meadow, one, 19 Sep (SRae); Basingstoke, one, 30 Sep (MJW); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 11 Sep (CJP)

73.180 [B&F: 2272] Barred Sallow Tiliacea aurago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, mature hedgerows, scrubland, downland and gardens throughout much of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and often common, mainly but not exclusively on the chalk in beech woodland. Wingspan 33-38 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Field Maple and Beech, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC10: Great Thorness, three, 22 Sep (BriJon);

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 05 Oct (PWhtk); North Baddesley, one, 18 Oct (RWPas); Stanbrige Earls, one, 06 Oct (JRM); Romsey, one, 12 Oct (MJB); one, 24 Sep; one, 11 Oct (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 19 Oct (RAC); Blackfield, one, 04 Oct (SJJ); West End, one, 11 Oct (AMD); Allbrook, two, 14 Oct (SIng); Winchester, one, first record of the year. Photo taken, 05 Oct (THW); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 06 Sep; three, 25 Oct (F.M.G.); Stubbington, one, 04 Oct; one, 06 Oct (DPH); Funtley, one, 07 Oct (TDC); Fareham, one, 05 Oct; one, 14 Oct; one, 15 Oct; one, 26 Oct (ADT); one, 28 Sep; two, 02 Oct; one, 05 Oct; two, 09 Oct; one, 26 Oct; one, 02 Nov; two, 04 Nov; one, 07 Nov; one, 10 Nov (MLO); Portchester, one, 05 Nov (DH-J); Waterlooville, one, 20 Sep; one, 22 Sep; two, 26 Sep; two, 01 Oct; five, 07 Oct; one, 09 Oct; two, 15 Oct; one, 16 Oct; one, 27 Oct; one, 28 Oct; one, 05 Nov; one, 06 Nov (DWhe); West Walk, two, 11 Oct (F.M.G.); Lovedean, one, 14 Oct (ARJa); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 22 Sep; one, 16 Oct; one, 24 Oct (LPyk); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 10 Nov (JStw); St Georges Drive, Bransgore, one, 25 Oct (SPMC); Sway, one, 14 Oct; one, 31 Oct (SKee);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 01 Sep (SLE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 31 Oct (TJN); Magdalen Hill Down NR, present, several, 01 Oct (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 18 Sep (CRB,PDF,DAS,CJP); nine, 04 Oct (CRB, DAS); two, 17 Oct (CRB,DAS,PDF); one, 21 Oct (CRB, DAS); three, 31 Oct (CRB,DAS,PDF); North Waltham, one, 22 Sep (AJon); Basingstoke, dead, one, dead, 29 Sep (SPym); one, 30 Sep; one, 02 Oct (MJW); Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 03 Oct; one, 07 Oct; Pamber Forest, one, 15 Oct; one, 02 Nov (GJD); Alton, one, 21 Oct (DBO); Bentley Station Meadow, one, 18 Sep (NDP, KBW);

73.181 [B&F: 2273] Pink-barred Sallow Xanthia togata (Esper, 1788) - Common

Common in broad-leaved, often damp, woodland, marshes, fens, heathland and gardens throughout the British Isles; frequently recorded and well distributed across much of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-37 mm. Easily distinguished from other superficially similar autumnal sallows by the distinctive purple head and patagium. Larva feeds on catkins of Sallow and Poplar, over-wintering as an egg

Record Details

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 28 Sep (PWhtk); Marchwood, one, 28 Sep; one, 30 Sep (CTha); Romsey, one, 24 Sep (NRJ); Fareham, one, 15 Oct (IMcP); Botley, one, 08 Oct (SLB); Portchester, one, 12 Oct (CEH, JGS); Waterlooville, one, 01 Oct (DWhe); Merritown Heath, present, 17 Aug (DFoo); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 06 Oct (MJef);

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 04 Oct (CRB, DAS); Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 18 Sep; one, 21 Sep; one, 07 Oct (GJD); East Worldham, one, 08 Sep (RAng); present, , 08 Sep (EPil)

73.182 [B&F: 2274] Sallow Cirrhia icteritia (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, fens, heathland, moorland and gardens 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 34-38 mm. Usually unmistakable, although several not infrequent almost plain forms can be confusing, the wing-shape (costa straight and termen convex at apex) is diagnostic. Larva feeds within catkins of Black and White Poplar, and Sallow, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC10: Little Duxmore, present, 02 Oct (HMak); Shanklin, one, 09 Oct (IOu);

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 21 Sep; one, 28 Sep (PWhtk); Marchwood, one, 16 Sep (TDCh); one, 19 Sep; one, 01 Oct; one, 05 Oct; one, 14 Oct (CTha); Romsey, one, 08 Sep; one, 11 Oct (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 25 Sep; one, 03 Oct; one, 14 Oct; one, 24 Oct (RAC); Hook Lake, Hook, one, field obs., 17 Oct (AMD); Wildern LNR, Hedge End, one, field obs., 13 Oct (TCrw); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 13 Sep; Botley Wood, one, 27 Sep (F.M.G.); Stubbington, one, 04 Oct (DPH); Funtley, one, 17 Sep; one, 22 Sep; one, 07 Oct; one, 09 Oct (TDC); Fareham, one, 05 Oct; one, 17 Oct; one, 27 Oct (ADT); Botley, two, 08 Oct; one, 24 Oct (SLB); Waterlooville, one, 28 Sep; one, 04 Oct; one, 06 Oct; one, 07 Oct; one, 09 Oct; one, 11 Oct; one, 16 Oct (DWhe); Southleigh Forest, one, 03 Oct (HGil det. HMun); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 03 Oct (BKin det. MJef); St Georges Drive, Bransgore, one, 25 Oct (SPMC); Sway, one, 30 Sep; two, 15 Oct; one, 29 Oct (SKee);

VC12: Ecchinswell, one, 15 Oct (MJN); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 09 Oct (ASwa)

73.183 [B&F: 2275] Dusky-lemon Sallow Cirrhia gilvago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, hedgerows and parks throughout much of England, northwards to central Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight in the past, scattered small colonies of this species occurred amongst Wych Elm, but as this tree is all but extinct in the county, the moth has gone the same way. Nowadays individuals turn up annually, but are assumed to be wanderers from the continent. Wingspan 34-40 mm. Forewing with termen more rounded than in others of the genus (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on buds, leaves and seeds of Wych Elm, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 04 Oct (CRB, DAS)

73.184 [B&F: 2276] Pale-lemon Sallow Cirrhia ocellaris (Borkhausen, 1792) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Na) in plantations, roadside verges and parks throughout much of south-eastern England. In our area first recorded at Wootton, IoW, on 5 October 1997, and at Portsmouth, Hampshire on 3 October 2003. In both counties there have been an increase in sightings, although it is generally less than annual. Wingspan 36-42 mm. The main confusion species is Dusky-lemon Sallow X. gilvago, but X. ocellaris has slightly hooked forewings, and is generally darker. Larva feeds on catkins of Black Poplar, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 03 Nov; one, 09 Nov (NRJ); #REF!Northney, Hayling Island, present, 09 Oct (JWP)

73.186 [B&F: 2267] Beaded Chestnut Agrochola lychnidis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows, grassland, heathland and gardens throughout England, Wales 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 32-42 mm. Most likely confusion species is Brown-spot Pinion A. litura, but reniform stigma narrower, and orbicular stigma smaller and elongated. Larva feeds on Hawthorn.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 09 Nov (SDav); #REF!two, 02 Nov; two, 03 Nov (MGT); Little Duxmore, present, 10 Oct (HMak); Shanklin, two, 01 Nov; one, 06 Nov (IOu);

VC11: Black Knowl Caravan Site, one, 16 Oct; one, 18 Oct (AlSal); Marchwood, one, 20 Oct (CTha); Romsey, one, 25 Oct (MJB); Dibden Purlieu, one, 11 Oct (RAC); Woolston, Southampton, two, 24 Oct (KPea); Winchester, one, first record of the year., 27 Sep (THW); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, three, 25 Oct; Botley Wood, one, 01 Nov (F.M.G.); Stubbington, one, 06 Oct; one, 25 Oct; one, 01 Nov; one, 02 Nov (DPH); Funtley, one, 09 Oct (TDC); Fareham, one, 26 Oct (MLO); Botley, one, 11 Oct; one, 27 Oct (SLB); Portchester, one, 01 Nov; one, 08 Nov (CEH, JGS); Portsmouth, two, 24 Oct (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 06 Oct; two, 07 Oct; one, 29 Oct (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 22 Oct; one, 01 Nov (ARJa); Horndean, one, 11 Oct; one, 20 Oct (PHog); Hurn, one, 06 Oct (MJef); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 16 Oct; one, 23 Oct (LPyk); Hengistbury Head NNR, five, 03 Oct (BKin det. MJef); four, 04 Oct (HengistH det. RPH); three, 05 Oct (RPH, MJ); six, 07 Oct; 28, 09 Oct; 14, 23 Oct; nine, 24 Oct; six, 29 Oct (RPH); five, 01 Nov; six, 02 Nov (HengistH det. MJef); six, 03 Nov (BKin det. MJef); one, 12 Nov (RPH); Hengistbury Head, eight, 05 Oct (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 01 Oct; one, 25 Oct; one, 29 Oct (JStw); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 05 Nov (MJef); St Georges Drive, Bransgore, one, 25 Oct (SPMC); Sway, one, 04 Oct; one, 16 Oct; three, 24 Oct; two, 28 Oct; one, 29 Oct; three, 06 Nov (SKee);

VC12: Cholderton, eight, 24 Oct; two, 28 Oct (TJN); Chilbolton, one, 23 Oct; one, 29 Oct; two, 02 Nov; one, 05 Nov (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 05 Oct (TJN); Wonston, two, 24 Oct (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, present, several, 01 Oct (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, 12, 04 Oct (CRB, DAS); seven, 17 Oct (CRB,DAS,PDF); three, 21 Oct; one, 30 Oct (CRB, DAS); seven, 31 Oct (CRB,DAS,PDF); North Waltham, one, 22 Sep; two, 28 Sep; six, 02 Oct; 13, 05 Oct; nine, 07 Oct; six, 19 Oct; six, 22 Oct; four, 24 Oct; two, 29 Oct; one, 31 Oct; one, 02 Nov (AJon); Basingstoke, four, 30 Sep; one, 02 Oct; two, 11 Oct; one, 24 Oct (MJW); Alton, one, 23 Oct (DBO); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 05 Oct; Selborne, one, 15 Oct (CJP)

73.187 [B&F: 2266] Brown-spot Pinion Anchoscelis litura (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, parkland, heathland, fens, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and moderately common in Hampshire but scarce on the Isle of Wight, with only two records so far this century. Wingspan 32-39 mm. The main confusion species is Beaded Chestnut A. lychnidis, which see. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Meadowsweet, Common Sorrel and Bladder Campion.

Record Details

VC12: Cholderton, one, 24 Oct (TJN); North Waltham, one, 20 Sep; one, 22 Sep; one, 07 Oct; one, 19 Oct; one, 22 Oct (AJon)

73.188 [B&F: 2265] Flounced Chestnut Anchoscelis helvola (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Local in broad-leaved woodland, scrubby downland, heathland and moorland, and a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight present in all three vice-counties, but usually at low density and mainly in deciduous woodland. Very rare away from the New Forest, but possibly under-recorded due to a late flight period. Wingspan 35-45 mm. Larva feeds on Sessile Oak, Pedunculate Oak, Wych Elm, English Elm, Silver Birch, Downy Birch, Eared Willow, Goat Willow, Grey Willow, broad-leaved trees, Heather and Bilberry, over-wintering as an egg.