62.007 [B&F: 1433] Cryptoblabes bistriga (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in oak woodland throughout much of England, Wales and Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there has been a marked increase in numbers: before 1997 barely annual in appearance, after 1997 recorded in double figures in most years, with in excess of 40 in 2006. Wingspan 18-20 mm. Easily recognised by the broad, reddish fuscous median area of forewing [Goater]. Larva feeds on Oak, Alder, Birch and Bog-myrtle, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 18 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Brockenhurst, one, 04 Aug (MWelf); Marchwood, one, 31 Jul; one, 05 Aug; one, 18 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 14 May (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 03 Jun (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 10 May (SIng); Stubbington, one, 25 Jun (DPH); Funtley, one, 30 Jul (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 31 Aug (IHrg); Fareham, one, 07 May (ADT); Botley, one, 23 Jul (SLB); Portchester, one, 11 Aug (DH-J); Waterlooville, one, 12 May; three, 14 May; one, 17 May; one, 09 Jun; six, 11 Aug (DWhe); Merritown Heath, present, 17 Aug (DFoo); Hurn, one, 31 Jul (MJef); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 14 May; one, 31 Jul; one, 04 Aug; one, 05 Aug (LPyk); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul; three, 10 May; two, 27 Aug; one, 03 Jun; three, 10 May (MJef); Hengistbury Head NNR, larva, one, field obs., quercus. , 27 Oct (JOug); Sway, one, 15 May (SKee); Pilley, NF, one, 11 May (MHay);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 09 May; two, 14 May; one, 19 Jun; seven, 25 Jun; one, 10 Aug; one, 11 Aug (TJN); North Waltham, one, 31 Jul (AJon); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 31 Jul (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 11 Aug (ASwa)

62.010 [B&F: 1449] Elegia similella (Zincken, 1818) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in oak woodland and in areas with mature oak trees, including parkland and some gardens, apparently restricted to the home counties of south-east England. In Hampshire not uncommon in the south but rather scarce in the north, except around Pamber, and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 19-22 mm. Easily identified by the blackish colour with contrasting broad white cross-lines, which reach almost to costa [Goater]. Larva feeds on the foliage of Oak, living between leaves spun together with silk, often high in the canopy.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, photo 62.010-10-26Jun24-1., 26 Jun (PBard); Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, one, 18 Jun (AMD); Parkhurst Forest, two, 03 Jul (PBard); Shanklin, one, 29 Jun; one, 29 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 31 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 11 Jul (TDCh); Romsey, one, 01 Jul; one, 31 Jul (MJB); one, 21 Jun; two, 01 Jul; one, 04 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 25 May; one, 09 Jul; Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 11 Jul (RAC); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 24 Jun (MEdg); West End, one, 10 Jul (AMD); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 26 Jul (F.M.G.); Stubbington, one, 25 Jun; one, 19 Jul (DPH); Fareham, one, 02 Jul (IMcP); Upham, one, 15 Jun (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 09 Jun; one, 21 Jun; three, 25 Jun; two, 30 Jun; three, 02 Jul; one, 07 Jul; two, 10 Jul (DWhe); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 30 Jun (LPyk); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 19 Jun; one, 23 Jul (SKee);

VC12: North Waltham, one, 29 Jun (AJon); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 01 Jul (ASto)

62.012 [B&F: 1451] Matilella fusca (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local on heaths throughout much of the British Isles; there is evidence that is adapting to cultivated heathers and hence becoming more widespread in gardens on acid soils. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common in suitable habitat. Wingspan 25-28 mm. Most likely to be confused with Ortholepis betulae, which see for differences, and Apomyelois bistriatella, which is broader-winged, first line is whiter and curves on to dorsum, second line curves in middle towards termen and hindwing is more opalescent with more distinct border [Goater]. Larva feeds on Heather and Bilberry, living within a spinning.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 28 Jun (SDav);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 25 Jun (CTha);

VC12: Whitehill, Bordon, one, 26 Jun; one, 30 Jul (ASto)

62.0151 [B&F: 1462a] Delplanqueia inscriptella (Duponchel, 1836) - Local

The species on the British list known as D. dilutella is now known to be two species, with the sister being D. inscriptella, due to differences in the genitalia of both sexes (Leraut (2001)) and the latter species was added to the British list in 2015 (D. Agassiz, Ent. Rec.127)

Old records in our region ascribed to dilutella are assumed to refer to inscriptella, with dilutella sensu stricto only having been confirmed from Cornwall, Ireland, the Isle of Man and Scotland; the mapped distribution reflects this assumption. Wingspan 18-23 mm.

All records of Deplanqueia dilutella must be confirmed by dissection to be acceptable.

Record Details

VC10: Brook Down, two, both Gen Det. Photo 62.0151-10-25Jun24-1 (Adeagus only)., 25 Jun (PBard);

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

VC12: Wonston, one, photograph taken. No Wild Thyme for miles from this site, 24 Jun (GCE); Alton, one, 25 Jun; one, 27 Jun (DBO det. MJW)

62.021 [B&F: 1441] Oncocera semirubella (Scopoli, 1763) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on chalk downland and limestone cliffs in England, from Kent to Somerset and in Norfolk. On the Isle of Wight, occurs on the chalk downs, where known since the middle of the nineteenth century. First recorded in Hampshire in 1989, surprisingly in VC12 at Micheldever; since that time there have been very few inland records. Most records, however, are most likely to result from primary immigration from the continent. Wingspan 26-30 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Bird's-foot Trefoil, White Clover and Common Restharrow.

Record Details

VC10: Brook Down, one, 25 Jun (PBard); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, 01 Sep (MGT); Shanklin, one, 18 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 26 Aug; one, 04 Sep; one, 09 Sep (SDut); Allbrook, one, 10 Aug; one, 11 Aug (SIng); Titchfield Common, one, 14 Aug (AShe); Portsdown, one, field obs., 20 Jul (DPH); Portsmouth, one, 01 Sep (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 26 Aug; one, 08 Sep; one, 22 Sep; one, to artificial light, 09 Oct (DWhe); Southleigh Forest, one, 22 Aug (CGree det. TJon); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun; present, 17 Aug (DFoo); Hurn, one, 31 Jul; two, 01 Aug (MJef); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 01 Aug (HengistH det. RPH); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 30 Jul (JStw);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 31 Jul; Longparish, one, 30 Jul (GCE); Selborne, one, 26 Jul (CJP); Froyle: chalk quarry, one, field obs., 12 Jul (BPC);

62.022 [B&F: 1443] Pempelia genistella (Duponchel, 1836) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on heathland in southern England, from Sussex to Dorset, where predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight almost exclusively recorded within a few miles of the coast, with a handful of records inland from the New Forest and the heaths in the north-east of the county. Wingspan 26-29 mm. Coloration more ochreous than in related species; black edging of cross-lines usually a prominent feature [Goater]. Larva feeds on Gorse, on which the larval webs are abundant in spring.

Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 11 Aug (AiSmi); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, gen det, 31 Jul (MGT); Osborne Wood, one, 01 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 19 Jul (SDut); Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 10 Aug (PWhtk); Brockenhurst, one, 03 Aug; one, 04 Aug (MWelf); Parc Pale, NF, present, at dusk, 18 Jul (AMD); Marchwood, one, 31 Jul (CTha); Romsey, one, 04 Aug (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 11 Jul; present, 11 Jul; one, 16 Jul; Dibden Purlieu, two, 19 Jul; one, 14 Aug (RAC); Itchen Valley C.P., one, 19 Jul; Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, two, 26 Jul (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 29 Jul (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 01 Aug (DWhe); Christchurch, one, 30 Jul (APard); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 01 Aug; one, 06 Aug; two, 07 Aug (HengistH det. MJef); two, 11 Aug (MoTay det. MJef); Hengistbury Head, two, 30 Jul (MJef); Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 13 Aug (PAB); Hengistbury Head, six, 18 Jul; one, 18 Jul; two, 26 Jun; two, 26 Jun (MJef); Sway, two, 30 Jul; one, 13 Aug (SKee); Browndown, one, 09 Aug (F.M.G.); Sinah Common, five, at dusk, 23 Jul (AMD);

VC12: Ecchinswell, one, 30 Jul (MJN); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 31 Jul (GJD);

62.023 [B&F: 1442] Pempelia palumbella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local on heathland throughout Britain, apart from northern Scotland. Fairly common in Hampshire in the New Forest and on the north-eastern heaths, but rather uncommon elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 22-28 mm. Recognised by the combination of plumbeous coloration, pale first line and small black scale-tuft [Goater]. Larva feeds on Heather, Heath Milkwort and Wild Thyme.

Record Details

VC10: Luccombe, one, 26 Jun (JWai);

VC11: Ogden's Purlieu, NF, present, several, 11 Jul; Howen Bottom, NF, present, several, 22 Jul (AMD); Pig Bush, NF, one, 24 Jul (NRJ); Beaulieu Road, NF, one, at dusk, 18 Jul (AMD); Marchwood, one, 01 Jul (TDCh); one, 25 Jun (CTha); Dibden Purlieu, one, 25 May; Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 12 Jul (RAC); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 26 Jun (LPyk); Hengistbury Head NNR, two, 09 Aug (BKin det. MJef); Hengistbury Head, three, 26 Jun; two, 26 Jun; one, 26 Jun; five, 26 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 25 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Whitehill, Bordon, two, 25 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 23 Jul (ASto); Farnborough, one, 19 Jul (MThmp);

62.024 [B&F: 1445] Rhodophaea formosa (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in hedgerows throughout much of south-east England. Distributed widely across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and apparently increasing again after the sharp decreases associated with Dutch Elm Disease. Wingspan 20-23 mm. This species can be recognised by the soft red and grey mottling of the forewing, and prominent median blotch. Larva feeds on Elm, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, photograph taken., 27 Jun (GCE)

62.025 [B&F: 1454b] Dioryctria sylvestrella (Ratzeburg, 1840) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in pine woodland in south-eastern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but thinly distributed throughout much of the county, remaining very uncommon on the Island. Resident population probably increased by migration from the continent, particularly in 2006. Wingspan 28-35 mm. The genus Dioryctria contains four closely related species in Britain, which require close examination to separate: in D. sylvestrella the subterminal line is generally smooth with a single waved kink its mid-point, in the other three species this line is dentate from the mid-point to the dorsum. Larva feeds on Scots Pine, Maritime Pine and Corsican Pine.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 28 Jun (SDav);

VC11: Linford Bottom, one, 05 Aug (CLew); Dibden Purlieu, one, 10 Aug (RAC); Waterlooville, one, gen det to confirm male and species. , 26 Aug (DWhe); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 29 Jun; one, 30 Jul (LPyk);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, photograph taken., 31 Jul (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 28 Jul (TJN); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jun; one, 19 Jul (AMD); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 03 Aug (ASto);

62.027 [B&F: 1455] Dioryctria simplicella Heinemann, 1863 - Local

Local in pine woodland throughout much of England and Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common where there is pine on heaths and plantations throughout the county, but distinctly uncommon on the Island. Wingspan 24-30 mm. The genus Dioryctria contains four closely related species in Britain, which require close examination to separate: D. simplicella is usually more uniformly grey in appearance than the other three species, exhibiting a reduction in contrast between the ground colour of the forewing and the paler cross-lines and discal spot. Larva feeds within young shoots of Scots Pine, Corsican Pine and Maritime Pine.

Record Details

VC11: Ogden's Purlieu, NF, one, 11 Jul (AMD); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 16 Jul (RAC); Fareham, one, 31 Aug (ADT); Portchester, one, 28 Aug (CEH, JGS); Waterlooville, one, 01 Aug; one, 04 Aug (DWhe); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 30 Jul (JStw); Sway, one, 18 Jun; one, 02 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Grayshott, one, 02 Aug (THard); Ecchinswell, one, 13 Aug (MJN); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 31 May; one, 29 Jun; one, 03 Jul; one, 09 Jul; two, 11 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 28 Jul; two, 29 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 02 Aug (ASto); Farnborough, one, 30 Jul (KBW);

62.028 [B&F: 1454] Dioryctria abietella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in pine woodland throughout southern England, also appearing as a migrant from mainland Europe away from the vicinity of pines. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight closely associated with Scots Pine, and fairly common in the county. Wingspan 27-33 mm. The genus Dioryctria contains four closely related species in Britain, which require close examination to separate: D. abietella is most likely to be confused with D. sylvestrella, which see for a description of the differences. Larva feeds within young shoots of Scots Pine, Norway Spruce and European Larch.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, photo 62.028-10-30Jun24-1 (Genitalia only)., 30 Jun (PBard); Shanklin, one, 29 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, three, 10 Aug (SDut); Romsey, one, 28 Aug; present, 29 Aug (SRC); one, 09 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 29 Jun; one, 30 Jun; Dibden Purlieu, two, 10 Jul; one, 10 Jul; Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 11 Jul; Dibden Purlieu, one, 21 Jul; one, 12 Aug (RAC); Southampton, one, 26 Jun (MGP); Stubbington, one, 28 Jul (DPH); Waterlooville, one, 02 Jun; one, 11 Aug (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 22 May; one, 26 Jun (ARJa); Muscliffe, one, 24 Jun (CMur,MLan det. CMur); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 25 Jun; one, 07 Aug (LPyk); New Milton, one, 27 Jul (RPH); Sway, one, 18 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 31 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jun (AMD); Basingstoke, one, 02 Jun; one, 26 Jun (MJW); Whitehill, Bordon, two, 02 Aug (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 19 Aug (ASwa); Farnborough, one, 01 Aug (KBW)

62.029 [B&F: 1452] Phycita roborella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in oak woodland, deciduous woodland and areas with scattered trees throughout much of England; rare in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight the commonest phycitine throughout much of the region, and one of the easiest to identify. Wingspan 24-29 mm. Easily recognised by the reddish admixture of the forewing, together with the broadly triangular dark patch before first line [Goater]. Larva feeds on Oak, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, 18 Jun, 1 (AMD) Latest: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 02 Aug, 1 (MGT) Max count: Osborne Wood, 01 Jul, 3 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Waterlooville, 21 Jun, 3 (DWhe) Latest: Hurn, 29 Aug, 1 (MJef) Max count: Linford Bottom, 05 Aug, 30 (CLew)

VC12: Earliest: Farnborough, 24 Jun, 1 (MThmp) Latest: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, 18 Sep, 2 (ACB) Max count: Inhams Copse, Pamber, 05 Aug, 20 (GJD)

62.030 [B&F: 1457] Hypochalcia ahenella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on chalk downland, in quarries, embankments and dry open areas throughout much of southern England, rare elsewhere in Britain. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight infrequently encountered on the remnants of chalk downland. Wingspan 22-32 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Common Rock-rose.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 23 Jun; two, 25 Jun; one, photo 62.030-10-29Jun24-1., 29 Jun; Compton Down, one, 30 Jun (PBard); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, 12 Jun; two, 29 Jun (MGT);

VC11: Sway, one, 12 Jul (SKee)

62.032 [B&F: 1465] Nephopterix angustella (Hübner, 1796) - Local

Local and increasing in hedgerows, scrub and gardens throughout southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight numbers recorded on the county database have increased significantly since the mid 1990s, with an average of five annual records between 1995 and 2002, increasing to more than 20 annual records between 2003 and 2005, and an unprecedented 80 in 2006: this was a good year for migrants, and it is certain that the resident population is strengthened by arrivals from the continent at times. Wingspan 20-25 mm. The bar of blackish raised scales from dorsum to shortly beyond middle of wing render the species unmistakable [Goater]. Larva feeds within berries of Spindle, perhaps increasingly making use of garden forms, such as Euonymus japonicus, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Linford Bottom, one, 05 Aug (CLew); Mottisfont, present, 24 Jun (TSto); Romsey, one, 11 May; two, 17 Jun; one, 01 Sep (MJB); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 20 Jun; one, 27 Aug (RAC); Allbrook, one, 28 Aug (SIng); Funtley, one, 22 Sep; one, 07 Oct (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 23 Jun; three, 25 Jun; one, 26 Jun; two, 31 Aug; one, 01 Sep; two, 02 Sep (IHrg); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 21 Jun; present, 12 Aug (CMor); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 13 Aug (LPyk); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 12 Jul (RPH); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul; two, 27 Aug; Hengistbury Head NNR, larval feeding signs, present, field obs., 31 Oct (MJef); Sway, two, 01 Sep (SKee);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 31 Aug; two, 01 Sep (TJN); Whitchurch, present, field obs., 01 Sep (AbLow); North Waltham, one, 25 Jun; one, 27 Aug (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 27 Jun (MJW); Alton, one, 25 Jun (DBO); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 19 May; one, 30 Jul (ASto); Fleet Pond: Fugelmere Marsh, one, 25 Jun (MHals); Farnborough, one, 01 Sep (KBW)

62.033 [B&F: 1435] Acrobasis tumidana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Migrant

Immigrant from mainland Europe to southern England, with records north to Lancashire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight up until the 2020's occurences were barely annual, except in 2004 when five were recorded, all in the first half of August. Since then however, numbers have significantly increased and is regular along the coast of both counties and increasingly penetrating inland. Wingspan 19-24 mm. Forewing markings similar to those of C. repandana, but differs in having a ridge of reddish, raised scales distal to first line [Goater]. Larva feeds on Oak, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC11: Sholing, one, 31 Jul (ARC); Funtley, one, 26 Aug (TDC); Portchester, three, 11 Aug (DH-J); Waterlooville, two, 15 Aug (DWhe)

62.034 [B&F: 1436] Acrobasis repandana (Fabricius, 1798) - Common

Common in oak and other deciduous woodland and areas with scattered oak-trees throughout England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly frequent in old oak woodland, scarce away from that biotope. Wingspan 20-25 mm. Forewing markings similar to those of C. tumidana, but C. tumidana differs in having a ridge of reddish, raised scales distal to first line, another cluster of such scales at base of wing, and more indistinct, wavy second line [Goater]. Larva feeds on Oak, living between leaves spun together with silk, often high in the canopy.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 29 Jul; Osborne Wood, three, 01 Jul; one, 28 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 29 Jul (CTha); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 27 Jun (GCE); Allbrook, one, 27 Jun; one, 17 Jul; one, 28 Jul (SIng); Weeke, Winchester, one, to artificial light, 15 Jul (HuWoo); Botley Wood, one, 05 Aug (AMD); Stubbington, one, 25 Jun (DPH); Funtley, one, 11 Jul (TDC); Fareham, one, 09 Aug (ADT); one, 11 Jul (IMcP); Waterlooville, one, 21 Jun; four, 23 Jun; two, 28 Jun; one, 30 Jun; six, 02 Jul; three, 04 Jul; two, 07 Jul; #REF!#REF!three, 15 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 11 Aug (DWhe); Southleigh Forest, two, 04 Jul (CGree det. HMun); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 30 Jul (LPyk); Hengistbury Head, one, 27 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 01 Sep (SKee);

VC12: Goodworth Clatford, one, 28 Jul; one, photograph taken., 28 Jul; one, 28 Jul; Wherwell, one, 28 Jul; three, photograph taken., 14 Jul (GCE); Ecchinswell, three, 30 Jul (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 26 Jun; one, 02 Jul; two, 19 Jul (ACB); Basingstoke, two, 11 Aug (MJW); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 01 Jul; one, 31 Jul (GJD); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 18 Jul (ASto); Fleet, one, 11 Jul (MHals);

62.035 [B&F: 1439] Acrobasis advenella (Zincken, 1818) - Common

Common in hedgerows and gardens throughout Britain, except the far north. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 19-24 mm. Similar to, but usually smaller than, T. suavella. Larva feeds on Blackthorn and Rowan, living between flowers and leaves spun together with silk.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 14 Jul, 1 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin Upper Chine, 02 Sep, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 30 Jul, 11 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Sway, 23 Jun, 1 (SKee) Latest: Waterlooville, 27 Aug, 1 (DWhe) Max count: Marchwood, 30 Jul, 13 (TDCh)

VC12: Earliest: Wellesley Water Meadow SANG, Heckfield, 10 May, 3 (MCal) Latest: Morn Hill, Winchester, 27 Aug, 1 (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur) Max count: Stockbridge Down, 01 Aug, 5 (MEdg)

62.036 [B&F: 1438] Acrobasis suavella (Zincken, 1818) - Local

Local in hedgerows and scrub throughout southern England. Wingspan 23-25 mm. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Similar to, but larger than, T. advenella. Larva feeds on Blackthorn and Hawthorn, living within a silken gallery between the leaves.

Record Details

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

VC11: East Tytherley, one, photograph taken., 27 Jul (GCE); Marchwood, two, 02 Aug; three, 05 Aug; two, 31 Jul; one, 05 Aug; one, 11 Aug (CTha); Mottisfont, one, 30 Jul (TSto); Romsey, two, 18 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 26 Jul; two, 31 Jul; two, 02 Aug; one, 11 Aug (MJB); Broughton, one, 29 Jul; two, 29 Jul; two, 29 Jul; one, 29 Jul (GCE); Blackfield, one, 19 Jul (SJJ); Lee-on-Solent, one, 26 Jun (IHrg); Fareham, one, 03 Jul; one, 23 Jul (ADT); one, 30 Jul (IMcP); Portsmouth, one, 24 Jul (IRT); Horndean, one, 02 Aug; two, 10 Aug (PHog); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 27 Jul (RAll); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 24 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 29 Jul; three, 30 Jul; one, 07 Aug; one, 11 Aug (LPyk); Christchurch, one, 12 Jul; four, 30 Jul; one, 27 Aug (APard); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 06 Aug; one, 07 Aug (HengistH det. MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 25 Jun; one, 12 Jul; one, 30 Jul (JStw); Sway, one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 28 Jul; four, 30 Jul; three, 31 Jul; two, 01 Aug; two, 02 Aug; one, 04 Aug; three, 10 Aug; two, 13 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 26 Jul (TJN); Wherwell, one, 11 Aug; Chilbolton, one, 02 Jul; one, 31 Jul (GCE); Goodworth Clatford, one, 3 traps, 03 Aug (WLid, TJN, LFom det. TJN); Hatherden, two, 06 Aug; Longparish, one, 30 Jul (GCE); Cheriton, one, 23 Jul; one, 30 Jul (DAS); North Waltham, one, 25 Jun (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, 18 Jul; one, 30 Jul (MJN); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 31 Jul (GJD);

62.037 [B&F: 1440] Acrobasis marmorea (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in hedgerows and scrub throughout England and Wales, more numerous in the south. Fairly widespread in southern Hampshire, but remaining distinctly scarce in northern Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-23 mm. Has shorter, blunter forewing than other British Trachycera, and costa is straighter [Goater]. Larva feeds on Blackthorn and Hawthorn, living within a silken tube or tent.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, 02 Jul (PBard); Ningwood Common, present, 02 Jul (HMak); Brook Down, one, photo 62.037-10-1Jul24-1., 01 Jul (PBard);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 19 Jul (SDut); Brockenhurst, NF, one, 03 Jul (AlSal); Howen Bottom, NF, three, 22 Jul (AMD); Itchen Valley CP, one, 19 Jul (CTha); Itchen Valley C.P., one, 19 Jul; Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 26 Jul (F.M.G.); Stubbington, one, 17 Jun (DPH); Lee-on-Solent, one, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 26 Jun (IHrg); Portsmouth, one, 26 Jun; one, 14 Jul (IRT); Havant, one, 25 Jun (EJac); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 25 Jun; two, 09 Jul (JStw); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 17 Jul; one, 05 Aug (SKee)

62.038 [B&F: 1437] Acrobasis consociella (Hübner, [1813]) - Local

Local in oak and other deciduous woodland and areas with scattered oak-trees throughout most of the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed and fairly common. Wingspan 19-22 mm. A greyer species than Conobathra repandana or C. tumidana, differing particularly in the greyer basal area of the forewing, which is distinctly reddish in the Conobathra, although in some parts of the country, the median and outer parts of the wing are purplish or crimson, the basal area is always grey [Goater]. Larva feeds on Oak, living gregariously within spun or rolled leaves.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, two, photo 62.038-10-24Jun24-1., 24 Jun; one, photo 62.038-10-2Jul24-1., 02 Jul (PBard); Ningwood Common, present, 25 Jun (HMak); Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, one, 18 Jun (AMD); Shanklin, three, 30 Jul; one, 01 Aug (IOu); Brading Marsh, one, field obs., 30 Jun (PBard);

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 29 Jun (PWhtk); Marchwood, one, 11 Jul (CTha); Romsey, two, 18 Jul (MJB); one, 29 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 22 Jul (NRJ); Ashley, one, photograph taken., 13 Jul (GCE); Itchen Valley CP, one, 19 Jul (CTha); Itchen Valley C.P., two, 19 Jul (F.M.G.); Allbrook, one, 13 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 29 Jul (SIng); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, two, 26 Jul (F.M.G.); Botley Wood, one, 05 Aug (AMD); larva, one, field obs., larva in spinning on young (regeneration) Turkey Oak in a firebreak, moth bred 8.vi.2024. Other spinnings without larvae were also present. , 13 May (RJD); Stubbington, one, 23 Jul (DPH); Funtley, two, 01 Jul; one, 11 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 01 Aug (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 07 Jul (IHrg); Fareham, one, 02 Jul; one, 24 Jul (IMcP); Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, one, 12 Jul (F.M.G.); Botley, one, 09 Jul (SLB); Portchester, one, 30 Jul (DH-J); Waterlooville, five, 02 Jun; five, 23 Jun; four, 25 Jun; two, 30 Jun; one, 02 Jul; four, 04 Jul; five, 10 Jul; one, 15 Jul; one, 26 Jul; two, 28 Jul; two, 30 Jul; two, 01 Aug; one, 07 Aug (DWhe); Hurn, one, 01 Aug; one, 11 Aug (MJef); Hengistbury Head NNR, two, 02 Jul (BKin det. MJef); one, 11 Aug (MoTay det. MJef); Hengistbury Head, two, 30 Jul; one, 18 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Cholderton, present, 06 Jul (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, one, photograph taken., 14 Jul; Harewood Forest, one, 14 Jul; Goodworth Clatford, one, photograph taken., 14 Jul; two, photograph taken., 14 Jul; Wherwell, two, photograph taken., 28 Jul; Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, photograph taken., 23 Jul; Cole Henley, one, photograph taken., 25 Jun (GCE); North Waltham, one, 19 Jul; one, 31 Jul (AJon); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 20 Jul (ASto); Farnborough, one, 19 Jul (MThmp)

62.039 [B&F: 1486] Apomyelois bistriatella (Hulst, 1887) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) on burnt areas in heathland throughout southern England, but erratically and in mobile colonies. in Hampshire, found on the heaths of the New Forest and in the north-east, and an occasional wanderer elsewhere; recently recorded at Totland on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-25 mm. The main confusion species are Pyla fusca and Ortholepis betulae, which see. Larva feeds on the fungus Daldinia concentrica growing on Birch and Gorse

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, gen Det. Photo 62.039-10-29Jun24-1 (Genitalia only)., 29 Jun (PBard);

VC11: Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 15 May (RAC); Allbrook, one, 25 Aug (SIng)

62.042 [B&F: 1458] Thistle Ermine Myelois circumvoluta (Fourcroy, 1785) - Common

Common on rough ground and chalk downland throughout southern Britain. Widespread and common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-33 mm. Considerable larger than the superficially similar Yponomeuta, and with fewer and larger black spots, with Y. sedella perhaps the closest match in pattern. Larva feeds on flowers and stems of Greater Burdock.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 12 Jul (SDav); one, 25 Jun; Freshwater, one, 22 Jun; one, 26 Jun; three, 29 Jun; one, 30 Jun; two, 02 Jul; one, 03 Jul; Compton Down, one, 30 Jun (PBard); Shippards Chine, Compton Bay, two, field obs., 22 Jun (IOu); Brook Down, two, 25 Jun; four, 01 Jul (PBard); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, two, 29 Jun; present, 31 Jul (MGT); Little Duxmore, present, 03 Jun (HMak);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 25 Jun (CTha); Mottisfont, one, 11 Jul; one, 14 Jul (TSto); Botley, one, 07 Jun; one, 09 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 30 Jul (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 26 Jun (IRT); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun (RPH); one, 30 Jun (BKin det. MJef); two, 12 Jul (RPH); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 11 Jun (JStw);

VC12: Barton Stacey, one, 29 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 29 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); North Waltham, one, 13 Jul; one, 31 Jul (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, 30 Jul (MJN)

62.047 [B&F: 1461] Assara terebrella (Zincken, 1818) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in coniferous woodland and plantations throughout much of southern England. In Hampshire a rather elusive species in stands of Norway Spruce, mainly in the New Forest, which continues to be recorded annually in very small numbers; very rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 22-25 mm. Larva feeds within cones of Norway Spruce, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas.

Record Details

VC10: Osborne Wood, one, only the second time I've seen this moth, 01 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Dibden Purlieu, one, 25 May (RAC); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 24 Jun (MEdg); Winchester, one, first record of the year. Photo taken, 19 Jul (THW)

62.048 [B&F: 1470] Euzophera pinguis (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in woodland and hedgerows throughout much of southern England. in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, widespread throughout, although seldom more than a few individuals are recorded from any locality. Wingspan 23-28 mm. The irregular transverse banding of ochreous and black on forewing makes this an easy species to identify [Goater]. Larva feeds within bark of Ash, eventually killing the tree if present in sufficient numbers.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 24 Jun, 1 (IOu) Latest: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 01 Sep, 1 (MGT) Max count: Shanklin, 31 Jul, 5 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Dibden Purlieu, 24 May, 1 (RAC) Latest: Sway, 08 Sep, 1 (SKee) Max count: Stubbington, 30 Jul, 5 (DPH)

VC12: Earliest: Anna Valley, Andover, 25 Jun, 1 (TJN) Latest: Anna Valley, Andover, 18 Aug, 1 (TJN) Max count: Cholderton, 26 Jul, 6 (TJN)

62.054 [B&F: 1481] Homoeosoma sinuella (Fabricius, 1794) - Common

Common in dry open areas, calcareous grassland, sand-dunes, waste ground and embankments throughout southern England and south Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-23 mm. An unmistakable species characterised by the ochreous, dark-banded forewing [Goater]. Larva feeds within roots of Greater and Ribwort Plantain.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 02 Jun, 1 (MGT) Latest: Freshwater Bay, 01 Aug, 1 (SDav) Max count: Shanklin, 24 Jun, 2 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Dibden Purlieu, 25 May, 1 (RAC) Latest: Dibden Purlieu, NF, 06 Sep, 1 (RAC) Max count: Portsmouth, 25 Jun, 4 (IRT)

VC12: Earliest: North Waltham, 29 May, 1 (AJon) Latest: Anna Valley, Andover, 01 Aug, 1 (TJN) Max count: Basingstoke, 27 Jun, 5 (MJW)

62.055 [B&F: 1480] Homoeosoma nebulella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on rough ground throughout much of southern England, north to Yorkshire. Rather uncommon in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, where recorded in most years, mainly from the western chalk and south-east. Wingspan 20-27 mm. Usually larger than Phycitodes binaevella, though a more delicate-looking insect, and characterised by the pale coloration, weak markings, and above all by the dark shadow along the outer-half of the costa of the forewing [Goater]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Spear Thistle.

Record Details

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 19 Jul (MJW)

62.057 [B&F: 1485] Phycitodes maritima (Tengström, 1848) - Local

Local in rough meadows and waste ground throughout much of England, especially in the south-east, and also in the Scottish Highlands. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight under-recorded and confusable with the other Phycitodes species, and has been bred on several occasions from the heads of Common Ragwort, from both coastal and inland localities - despite its specific name, it is not tied to the coast. Wingspan 18-22 mm. This species is intermediate in size between P. binaevella and P. saxicola, is shorter-winged than the former and more robust than the latter; its spot pattern resembles that of P. saxicola, though the slightly different positioning of the two discal dots does seem to be fairly constant [Goater]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Yarrow, Tansy, Groundsel and Common Ragwort.

Record Details

VC11: Botley Wood, one, gen. det., 05 Aug (AMD)

62.058 [B&F: 1483] Phycitodes binaevella (Hübner, [1813]) - Common

Common in rough ground and meadows throughout England and Ireland. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 22-27 mm. This easiest of the Phycitodes to identify, more robust than its congeners and more strongly marked, with the three dots well-developed and characteristically placed [Goater]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Thistle, Tansy and Mugwort.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, gen Det. Photo 62.058-10-25Jun24-1 (Genitalia only)., 25 Jun (PBard); Osborne Wood, one, 01 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, 23 Jun (NRJ); Lee-on-Solent, one, 30 Jun (IHrg); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 18 Jul (CMor); Portchester, one, 01 Aug (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 16 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 10 Aug (IRT); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 21 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 03 Jul (LPyk); Hengistbury Head, two, 26 Jun (RPH det. MJef);

VC12: Cholderton, present, 06 Jul (TJN); Wherwell, one, 21 Aug; Newton Stacey, one, 03 Jul; Forton, one, photograph taken., 03 Aug (GCE); North Waltham, one, 07 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 03 Jul; one, 09 Jul; two, 11 Jul; two, 13 Jul; one, 16 Jul; two, 19 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 26 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, 24 Jul (BGD); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 26 Jun (GJD); Windmill Hill, Chalton, present, 26 Jun (CJP); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 26 Jun (ASto);

62.059 [B&F: 1484] Phycitodes saxicola (Vaughan, 1870) - Local

Local in sand-dunes and other dry open areas along much of the coastline of the British Isles, except northern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common close to the coast, with just one record in north Hampshire, at Old Basing in 2004. Wingspan 14-20 mm. This is the smallest species in the group, and in series against P. maritima is distinctly less robust, the forewing narrower and with straighter costa, but the antemedian spots do not really seem to provide distinctive separation characters, and the genitalia are the only means of certain identification [Goater]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Corn Chamomile, Stinking Chamomile, Groundsel and Common Ragwort.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, gen Det. Photo 62.059-10-25Jun24-1 (Genitalia only)., 25 Jun; Freshwater, one, gen Det. Photo 62.059-10-2Jul24-1 (Genitalia only)., 02 Jul; Mottistone Down, one, gen Det. Photo 62.059-10-28Jun24-1 (Genitalia only)., 28 Jun (PBard);

VC11: Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, det gen female at flowers, 16 Aug (F.M.G. det. RJD)

62.061 [B&F: 1478b] Vitula biviella (Zeller, 1848) - Nationally Scarce A

A rare migrant or adventive. First recorded from a garden in Lydd, Kent on 13 July 1997, with four at the same site on four dates between 5 and 26 July 1998, and nine in 1999. First recorded in Hampshire in 2022. Wingspan 12-18 mm. Similar to certain Ephestia species, but greyer and less variegated in appearance, while the twin discal spots on the forewing of V. biviella are more elongate and the whitish cross-lines are more distinct, straighter and contrasting [Goater]. Larva feeds on Scots Pine, living within a silken gallery amongst the young shoots and male plants.

Record Details

VC11: Wickham, one, 27 Jun (JRDS); Waterlooville, present, 25 Jun (DWhe)

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62.062 [B&F: 1479] Indian Meal Moth Plodia interpunctella (Hübner, [1813]) - Local

Local in barns, warehouses and granaries, also sometimes in and around houses, throughout the British Isles, rarely recorded in the wider countryside. Thoroughly naturalised, through accidental introduction in dried goods, and now a frequent, often abundant, pest of warehouses, first recorded in Britain in 1847. Distributed erratically across Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, where often found in bird seed and similar products, from pet shops. Wingspan 14-20 mm. Larva feeds on dried goods, cereals, grain, dried fruit, nuts and dead insects, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas.

Record Details

VC11: Swaythling, Southampton, one, indoors, 04 Jun (MEdg); Sholing, Southampton, present, field obs., , 30 Jun (DNai); Stubbington, one, 30 Jul (DPH)

62.063 [B&F: 1475] Mediterranean Flour Moth Ephestia kuehniella Zeller, 1879 - Adventive

Naturalised through accidental introduction in dried goods in barns, warehouses, granaries and container ports throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight seldom recorded, but then seldom sought, inside flour mills and warehouses. Wingspan 20-25 mm. One of six very similar species of Ephestia found in the UK, which are generally separable only by dissection of the genitalia, most wild-caught individuals being E. unicolorella, with the other five species favouring warehouses. The largest Ephestia species, forewing darker grey than in the other species, discal dots more conspicuous and second line characteristically deeply indented near costa [Goater]. Larva feeds on wheat-flour, dried fruit, nuts, dried goods, cereals and grain, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas.

Record Details

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, indoors, v large specimen. Gen det BE, 25 Mar (TJN det. BEll)

62.065 [B&F: 1474] Ephestia woodiella Richards & Thomson, 1932 - Local

Local in gardens and farmland throughout much of southern England. An outdoor species compared to other Ephestia species recorded in Britain, except E. elutella, which tend to be very rare pests of warehouses and stored food. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common, but being nondescript, it is almost certainly under-recorded. Wingspan 14-20 mm. One of six very similar species of Ephestia found in the UK, which are reliably separable only by dissection of the genitalia: however the overwhelming majority of wild-caught individuals that have been critically examined have proved to be the current species, with the other five species being very rare or favouring warehouses. Larva feeds on detritus, dead leaves and dry vegetable matter.

Renamed woodiella (Richards & Thomson, 1932) in the ABH 2019 UK checklist update. Formerly known as Ephestia parasitella spp. unicolorella, it was then raised to specific status as Ephestia unicolorella. In Leraut (2014) the species was split into three, with unicolorella being listed as a distinct species known only from Turkey and Spain. Records previously assigned to parasitella or unicolorella are amalgamated here.

Update: January 2021 (taxonomy)

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 30 May, 1 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 31 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: Haseley Manor, 16 Jun, 2 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Winchester, 12 Apr, 1 (THW) Latest: Sway, 01 Sep, 1 (SKee) Max count: Stubbington, 03 Jun, 7 (DPH)

VC12: Earliest: Farnborough, 11 May, 1 (KBW) Latest: Farnborough, 30 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Farnborough, 25 Jun, 12 (KBW)

62.069 [B&F: 1432] Anerastia lotella (Hübner, [1813]) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on coastal sandhills in England, Wales, south Scotland and Ireland, and inland on the Breckland sands of Norfolk and Suffolk. In Hampshire confined to sand dunes at Hengistbury Head and on Hayling Island, especially at Sandy Point and on Sinah Common. On the Isle of Wight, confined to the extreme east and west of the Island. Wingspan 19-27 mm. This species resembles certain crambids, but the more rounded termen and sandy coloration distinguish it; may also be confused with Pima boisduvaliella, which see for differences [Goater]. Larva feeds within roots of Marram-grass, Sheep's-fescue and other coastal grasses.

Record Details

VC11: Hengistbury Head, one, 26 Jun; Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 25 Jun (RPH); Hengistbury Head, one, 26 Jun; 17, 26 Jun (MJef)