28.008 [B&F: 0642a] Metalampra italica Baldizzone, 1977 - Migrant

An adventive species, which is spreading rapidly. On 17 August 2003, a worn specimen was found in a moth trap in a garden in Devon. The species had not previously been recorded outside Italy. Another specimen turned up in the same garden on 7 August 2004, and towards the end of July that year three specimens were found in and around a house at Welwyn, Hertfordshire, with one to a lighted window at Studham, Bedfordshire, on 3 July 2006. In Hampshire recorded for the first time at Over Wallop in August 2011. By 2016 there had been 19 reports, which had risen to over 100 three years later. It is now widespread across mainland Hampshire, and recorded from the Isle of Wight for the first time in 2020. Wingspan 13-14 mm. A similar species, M. cinnamomea, which occurs widely on the near continent and which is perhaps a more likely candidate to stray to the UK, has not occurred; neither species is prone to migration, and the origins of the British M. italica remain a mystery. Larva feeds within dead wood.

Record Details

VC11: Hale, Fordingbridge, present, field obs., , 25 Jun (JPuz); Marchwood, one, 28 Jun; one, 11 Aug (CTha); Romsey, one, 30 Jul; present, field obs., , 31 Jul; present, field obs., , 12 Aug (SRC); one, 03 Sep (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 30 Jun (RAC); Southampton, one, 02 Jun (MGP); Weston, Southampton, present, field obs., 08 Sep (PPir); West End, one, 20 Jun; one, 25 Jun (AMD); Allbrook, one, 23 Jun; one, 28 Aug (SIng); Stubbington, one, 01 Aug (DPH); Funtley, one, 02 Aug (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 23 Jun (IHrg); Fareham, one, 10 Jun; one, 20 Jun (ADT); one, 25 Jun (IMcP); one, 11 Jul; one, 10 Aug; one, 01 Sep (MLO); Botley, one, 04 Aug (SLB); Wickham, one, 02 Aug (JRDS); Portchester, one, 29 May; one, 26 Jun; one, 30 Jul (DH-J); Waterlooville, one, to pheromone lure, lure not recorded. , 23 Jun; two, 30 Jul; three, 09 Aug; one, 11 Aug (DWhe); West Walk, one, 23 Aug (F.M.G.); Southleigh Forest, one, 04 Jul (CGree det. HMun); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 23 Jun (RAll det. LHar); Muscliffe, one, 19 Jul (CMur,MLan det. CMur); Merritown Heath, present, 17 Aug (DFoo); Hurn, one, 11 Aug (MJef); Christchurch: Cross Way, two, 25 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 30 Jul (LPyk); Christchurch, one, 17 Jun (APard); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 25 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 02 Aug (JStw); Sway, one, 23 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 10 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 09 Aug (SKee); Pennington, one, field obs., 18 Jul (MHay);

VC12: Middle Wallop, two, 29 Jul (TJN, RDon, GDon); Broughton, one, photograph taken., 18 Jun; Wherwell, one, 11 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 01 Sep (TJN); Ecchinswell, one, 31 Jul (MTay, CSul); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jun (AMD); North Waltham, one, 25 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 05 Aug; two, 11 Aug; one, 27 Aug (AJon); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 19 Jul (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 26 Jun (MJW); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 26 Jun; two, 01 Jul; one, 31 Jul; one, 05 Aug; seven, 12 Aug; two, 28 Aug (GJD); Alton, one, 27 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 18 Jul (DBO); East Worldham, one, field obs., 15 Jul (RAng); Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, one, netted, 17 Jul (AMD); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 24 Jun; one, 02 Aug (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 30 Jul; two, 11 Aug; one, field obs., 16 Aug; one, field obs., 25 Aug; one, field obs., 31 Aug; one, field obs., 03 Sep (ASwa); Fleet Pond: Fugelmere Marsh, 12, field obs., dawn flight when collecting traps, 26 Jun (MHals);

28.009 [B&F: 0648] White-shouldered House-moth Endrosis sarcitrella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in houses, and around sheds and outhouses throughout the British Isles. Widespread and rather common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-20 mm. A familiar and easily recognised inhabitant of many houses, distinguished from the more frequent Brown House Moth Hofmannophila pseudospretella by the white head and thorax. Larva feeds on detritus and refuse, as well as dried goods, such as cereals and grain.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Little Duxmore, 06 Mar, 0 (HMak) Latest: Thorness Bay Holiday Park, 22 Sep, 2 (BriJon) Max count: Thorness Bay Holiday Park, 22 Sep, 2 (BriJon)

VC11: Earliest: Wimpson, Southampton, 11 Feb, 1 (PPir) Latest: Fareham, 02 Nov, 1 (MLO) Max count: Ringwood, 27 Aug, 3 (PWhtk)

VC12: Earliest: Alton, 17 Mar, 1 (DBO) Latest: Basingstoke, 24 Oct, 1 (MJW) Max count: Basingstoke, 20 May, 3 (MJW)

28.010 [B&F: 0647] Brown House-moth Hofmannophila pseudospretella (Stainton, 1849) - Common

Common outdoors, in woodland, hedgerows and grassland, and indoors, in houses and barns, throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-25 mm. A widespread and familiar insect, originally an inhabitant of Asia. Larva feeds on detritus and refuse, both animal and vegetable.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 17 Feb, 1 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 01 Sep, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 26 Jun, 4 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Dundridge, 20 Mar, 1 (DTru) Latest: Christchurch: Cross Way, 24 Oct, 1 (LPyk) Max count: Christchurch: Cross Way, 31 Jul, 8 (LPyk)

VC12: Earliest: North Waltham, 05 Jan, 1 (AJon) Latest: Alton, 19 Nov, 1 (DBO) Max count: Farnborough, 25 Jun, 7 (KBW)

28.012 [B&F: 0644] Borkhausenia fuscescens (Haworth, 1828) - Common

Common in woodland, hedgerows, farmland and farm buildings throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread and reasonably common, but probably under-recorded on the Isle of Wight were reports have increased in recent years. Wingspan 9-12 mm. A consistent feature is the large, distinct discal stigma. Larva feeds on dead leaves, detritus in bird nests and vegetable waste, living within a silken case.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, two, 29 Jun; two, 14 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 30 Jul; Osborne Wood, one, 28 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, two, 05 Aug (CTha); Romsey, one, 29 Jun; one, 10 Jul; three, 20 Jul; one, 23 Jul (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 01 Jun (MEdg); Sholing, Southampton, present, field obs., , 25 Jul (DNai); Winchester, one, 26 Jul (THW); Stubbington, two, 25 Jun; one, 30 Jul (DPH); Muscliffe, one, 01 Aug (CMur); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 11 Aug (MJef); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 02 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 31 Jul (LPyk); Christchurch, two, 30 Jul (APard); Hengistbury Head, four, 30 Jul (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 12 Jul (JStw); New Milton, one, 29 Jul (RPH); one, field obs., 18 Jun; Sway, one, 25 Jun; one, 09 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 31 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 12 Aug (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 22 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, field obs., 19 Jul; one, field obs., 30 Jul (ASwa); Farnborough, one, 18 Aug (KBW)

28.013 [B&F: 0637] Crassa tinctella (Hübner, 1796) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in ancient woodland throughout much of southern Britain, from Kent to Devon in the south and Lincolnshire and North Wales in the north (MBGBI Vol 4 part 1). In Hampshire sparsely recorded in the south of the county, with only one recent record from the north and none from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-16 mm. Resembles Batia unitella, but ochreous-orange rather than golden-brown, and lacks the contrasting orange head and palps of B. unitella; also, the costa is convex in B. unitella, straight in C. tinctella. Larva feeds on lichens growing on Willow.

Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 11 May; one, 24 May (MJB); two, 12 May; one, 19 May; one, 02 Jun (NRJ); Highbridge, Eastleigh, two, 17 May (SIng);

VC12: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 25 May (ASwa)

28.014 [B&F: 0642] Crassa unitella (Hübner, 1796) - Common

Common wherever there are trees throughout southern England and Wales, north to Yorkshire. Widespread and common in Hampshire but rather scarce on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-17 mm. Only confusable with the rare and local Crassa tinctella, which see. Larva feeds on fungi growing on and under the dead bark of various deciduous trees.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Walter's Copse, Newtown, 26 Jun, 1 (PBard) Latest: Shanklin, 18 Aug, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 30 Jul, 14 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Waterlooville, 02 Jun, 1 (DWhe) Latest: Christchurch: Cross Way, 11 Aug, 1 (LPyk) Max count: Southampton, 25 Jun, 8 (MGP)

VC12: Earliest: Inhams Copse, Pamber, 14 May, 1 (GJD) Latest: Basingstoke: Down Grange Meadow, 13 Aug, 1 (CWor) Max count: St Giles Cemetery, Winchester, 29 Jun, 5 (PAB)

28.015 [B&F: 0640] Batia lunaris (Haworth, 1828) - Common

Common in woodland, plantations, parklands and urban areas throughout much of England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire but rather scarce on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 9-11 mm. Most likely to be confused with B. lambdella, which is mainly restricted to the coast, and B. internella, which is very restricted in its range; see these species accounts for details. Larva feeds on lichens growing on trees, fence posts, and in rotten wood under the bark.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 24 Jul; Osborne Wood, two, 01 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, two, 17 Aug (SDut); Broughton Down, one, 01 Jul; Parc Pale, NF, present, at dusk, 28 Jun (AMD); Marchwood, one, 25 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 25 Jun (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 26 Jun (RWPas); Romsey, two, 26 Jun; three, 29 Jun; two, 10 Jul (MJB); one, 29 Jun; one, 03 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 29 Jun; Dibden Purlieu, one, 10 Jul (RAC det. LHar); Itchen Valley C.P., two, 19 Jul (F.M.G.); West End, one, 25 Jun (AMD); Funtley, one, 03 Jul (TDC); Fareham, three, 25 Jun (ADT); one, 26 Jun (MLO); Portchester, one, 03 Jul (CEH, JGS); Waterlooville, one, 25 Jun; one, 10 Jul; one, 15 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 01 Aug (DWhe); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Christchurch: Cross Way, two, 25 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 04 Jul (LPyk); Christchurch, one, 29 Jun (APard); Burton, nr Christchurch, two, 03 Jul (JStw); New Milton, one, 23 Jun (RPH); Sway, one, 09 Jul; two, 16 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 02 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Cholderton, present, 06 Jul (TJN); Magdalen Hill Down NR, present, several, 19 Jul (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 29 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); one, 18 Jul (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); one, 28 Jul (CRB, DAS); North Waltham, three, 19 Jul (AJon); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, two, 19 Jul (ACB); Inhams Copse, Pamber, two, 26 Jun; one, 31 Jul (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 11 Jul; one, 18 Jul (ASwa); Farnborough, two, 23 Jun; three, 25 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 18 Jul; one, 30 Jul (KBW);

28.017 [B&F: 0641] Batia lambdella (Donovan, 1793) - Local

Local on heathland, scrub and open woodland throughout the British Isles, more numerous in the south. In Hampshire fairly common on the south coast and around the New Forest, and still reported occasionally from around Totland on the Isle of Wight, but not recorded in north Hampshire to date. Wingspan 13-18 mm. The main confusion species are B. lunaris, from which differs in coloration rather more orange-tinged, costal suffusion narrower, base of dorsum not darker than ground colour, triangular base of black lambda mark merging more gradually to upper process which is relatively broader; and B. internella, which see. Larva feeds within bark of Gorse

Record Details

VC10: Ningwood Common, present, 02 Jul (HMak);

VC11: Linford Bottom, one, 05 Aug (CLew); Parc Pale, NF, one, at dusk, 28 Jun (AMD); Allbrook, one, 24 Jun (SIng); Alver Valley CP, one, field obs., 24 Jun (IHrg); Botley, one, 02 Aug (SLB); Christchurch, one, 12 Jul; two, 19 Jul (APard); Sway, one, 25 Jun; one, 22 Jul; one, 23 Jul; two, 30 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 12 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Whitehill, Bordon, one, 30 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 26 Jun (ASwa)

28.019 [B&F: 0649] Esperia sulphurella (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles, north to central Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-15 mm. Day-flying, although may come to light. Unmistakable. Larva feeds in the decaying wood and associated fungi of many native deciduous trees.

Record Details

VC10: Bonchurch, one, 30 Apr (JHa); Shanklin, one, 05 Apr; one, 18 May; Sandown, one, field obs., 23 Apr; Puckpool Park, Ryde, two, field obs., 15 May (IOu);

VC11: Pig Bush, NF, one, 09 May (NRJ); Wimpson, Southampton, present, field obs., 06 Apr (PPir); Romsey, one, 09 May (NRJ); Warsash, one, bred, 22 Mar (PWee det. NVoa); Bevois Valley, Southampton, one, 11 Apr (MCrei); Bitterne, Southampton, one, field obs., 06 Apr (GFra); Telegraph Woods, Eastleigh, present, field obs., , 04 Apr (iNat); Wildern LNR, Hedge End, one, field obs., 03 Apr (TCrw); Crab Wood, Winchester, one, field obs., 24 Apr; one, field obs., 04 May (DAS); Winchester, one, first record of the year., 12 Apr (THW); one, field obs., 18 May (JOug); Titchfield Common, one, 17 May; Botley Wood, one, 19 Apr (F.M.G.); Stubbington, one, 07 May (DPH); Fareham, one, 05 May (ADT); Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, one, 10 May (F.M.G.); Botley, one, 11 Apr (SLB); Dean, nr Bishops Waltham, one, field obs., 14 Apr (DTru); Waterlooville, one, field obs., 30 Mar; one, 30 Apr; one, 14 May; one, 17 May (DWhe); Southleigh Forest, one, 16 May (CGree det. HMun); Tuckton, Bournemouth, one, field obs., 17 Apr (SRW); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 15 May; Hengistbury Head, one, 10 May (MJef); New Milton, one, field obs., 09 May; one, field obs., 11 Apr; one, field obs., 10 May; Sway, two, field obs., 01 May (SKee); Sway, NF, one, 07 Apr (DMui); Sway, one, field obs., 11 May (SKee); Pennington, one, field obs., 17 Apr (MHay);

VC12: Anton Lakes, Andover, one, field obs., 08 Apr (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, one, 12 May; one, 12 May; #REF!#REF!Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 12 May (AMD); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 12 Apr (ACB); Farleigh Wallop, present, field obs., , 30 Apr (BRos); Cliddesden, Basingstoke, one, field obs., 18 Apr (AMos); Oakridge, Basingstoke, present, field obs., , 22 Apr (iNat); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 11 Apr (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, field obs., 04 May; one, field obs., 09 May (ASwa); Farnborough, one, field obs., 08 May (KBW);

28.020 [B&F: 0650] Dasycera oliviella (Fabricius, 1794) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in ancient woodland, especially where there are open areas with dead wood, and restricted to the south-east of England. In Hampshire the only recent records are from Harewood Forest and Ashurst. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 14-17 mm. Unmistakable. Day-flying. Larva feeds within bark of Oak, Hazel, Blackthorn and Pear.

Record Details

VC11: Ringwood, one, field obs., 07 Jun (LTho)

28.022 [B&F: 0652] Alabonia geoffrella (Linnaeus, 1767) - Common

Common in woodland, hedgerows and gardens throughout England and Wales. Widespread in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, where often seen during the day in deciduous woodland in small numbers. Wingspan 18-21 mm. Day-flying, but may come to light. Unmistakable. Larva feeds within the bark of rotten wood.

Record Details

VC10: Ningwood Common, present, field obs., 18 Jun (AMD); Bonchurch, two, 03 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, field obs., 25 May; Hersey NR, one, field obs., 15 May (IOu);

VC11: Breamore Estate, NF, present, field obs., 20 May (IHayw); West Totton, one, field obs., 22 May (KMan det. NBrly); Baker's Pond, Rownhams, two, field obs., 29 May; Cromarty Pond area, Lord's Hill, one, field obs., 17 May; one, field obs., 23 May (JClx); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, field obs., 19 May (GCE); Crab Wood, Winchester, 10, field obs., 17 May; one, field obs., 05 Jun (DAS); Funtley, one, field obs., 02 Jun (TDC); Bishop's Waltham, present, field obs., 31 May (DTru); The Holt, Bishop's Waltham, one, field obs., 31 May (PAB); Horsea Island, one, 24 May (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 19 May; one, 02 Jun (DWhe); Old Winchester Hill NNR, one, field obs., 02 Jun (PPir); Oxenbourne Down, present, field obs., 03 Jun; Butser Hill, present, field obs., 03 Jun (AMD); Hengistbury Head, one, field obs., 31 May (MJef); Lepe, one, field obs., 17 May (PGS);

VC12: Chilbolton, present, field obs., , 31 May (BRos); Harewood Forest, two, field obs., 20 May; three, field obs., 20 May; seven, field obs., 20 May; four, field obs., 20 May; five, field obs., 02 Jun; 12, field obs., 20 May (AJon); Tidley Hill, Dummer Grange, Dummer, 11, field obs., 27 May; Westfield Copse, Axmansford, one, field obs., 29 May (ACB); Medstead, one, field obs., 06 Jun (CoKni); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, field obs., 30 May (ASwa); Foxlease South, Rushmoor, present, field obs., 15 May (SPym)

28.024 [B&F: 0656] Tachystola acroxantha (Meyrick, 1885) - Local

Naturalised and increasing, through accidental introduction in garden plants from Australia, throughout much of southern England, north to Lancashire; until recently only known from south-west England, this is a species which appears to have undergone a rapid range expansion. Since 1997, recorded frequently in Fleet, and since 2002 increasingly common along the south coast. Wingspan 13-18mm. The pinkish orange termen make this an unmistakable species. Larva feeds on fallen leaves and leaf litter. The pRDB3 status often indicated for this species is a misnomer and should be ignored.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 12 Apr, 2 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin, 05 Nov, 1 (IOu) Max count: Bonchurch, 12 Jun, 6 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Portchester, 29 Jan, 1 (DH-J) Latest: Botley, 29 Nov, 1 (SLB) Max count: Fareham, 30 Apr, 15 (MLO)

VC12: Earliest: Farnborough, 05 Apr, 1 (KBW) Latest: Headley, 25 Dec, 1 (MJon) Max count: Farnborough, 30 Apr, 18 (KBW)

28.025 [B&F: 0654] Pleurota bicostella (Clerck, 1759) - Local

Local on moorland and heathland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire rather infrequently recorded on the heaths of the New Forest and in the north-east of the county, but remaining extremely rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 23-25 mm. Large labial palps, with upward pointing tips, white costal streak and pair of small black discal spots; superficially similar to Sophronia semicostella, which lacks the two discal spots. Larva feeds on Bell Heather and Cross-leaved Heath, living within a silken web.

Record Details

VC12: Fleet, one, 17 Jun (MHals)

28.027 [B&F: 0653] Aplota palpellus (Haworth, 1828) - pRDB2

Vulnerable (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) in woodland and hedgerows in southern England, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Not recorded for almost 100 years until when, in 1986, a dead specimen was found hanging from a spider's web on an oak trunk in Savernake Forest, Wiltshire, and since then in a number of other southern English counties subsequently. Not least Hampshire, where, having been last recorded from the New Forest in 1884, single examples were recorded from different locations in Mottisfont Great Copse in 2010, and then again in the north of the New Forest in 2013. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 12-14 mm. Larva feeds on various mosses, on walls, rocks and tree trunks.

Record Details

VC11: Linford Bottom, one, 05 Aug (CLew)

28.028 [B&F: 0656a] Barea asbolaea (Meyrick, 1883) - Adventive

Naturalised through accidental introduction in garden plants, south-western England. In 2006, a moth trap operated at a garden near Buryas Bridge, Cornwall, revealed an unfamiliar Oecophoridae species that was quite unfamiliar. The moth remained a mystery for some while, but in 2008 large numbers were caught in a Penzance trap and small numbers were also caught at Crows an Wra, four miles to the west. With the help of a number of experts in Britain and abroad, identification via dissection was confirmed. Subsequently a photograph has been traced of the moth in 2004; this appears to be the earliest recorded example. It has been recorded in some numbers at the original site annually since. The particular origins of British specimens may be a local garden and nursery where antipodean plants have been imported since the late 1800s.

In July 2014 Iain Outlaw trapped a mystery oecophorid in Parkhurst Forest, Isle of Wight. In order to confirm the species it was necessary to gen. det. a male specimen to compare with the reference specimen in BMNH; however, all examples retained each year were female, until finally in July 2017 two males were collected and proved to be this species. It seems to be well established in the area, and has possibly only recently arrived, with 2014 seeing one, 2015 two, 2016 five and a big jump to 26 in 2017.

Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, one, photo 28.028-10-3Jul24-1., 03 Jul (PBard)