49.143 [B&F: 1114] Eudemis porphyrana (Hübner, [1799]) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in woodland in parts of southern England. In Hampshire very local and primarily associated with semi-ancient woodland, principally Botley Wood and a few sites in the New Forest, and in the north from Pamber Forest. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 17-21 mm. Distinguished from E. profundana by the obsolescent basal fasciae, which are never strongly developed on the dorsum, and the deeply indented whitish dorsal blotch [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Apple, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC11: Waterlooville, one, 07 Aug (DWhe)

49.144 [B&F: 1113] Eudemis profundana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in oak woodland, in England, Wales and southern Ireland. Widespread and fairly common to common in oak woodland in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-20 mm. The rather broad, rounded forewing and general marbled appearance are characteristic of the two Eudemis species on the British list: E. profundana is separated from E. porphyrana by having the upper edge of the dorsal blotch not deeply indented and the basal fasciae usually well developed dorsally [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 11 Aug (AiSmi); Parkhurst, four, 19 Jul (TJN, IMer, DCoo, LFom); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, 31 Jul (MGT); Shanklin, one, 31 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Howen Bottom, NF, one, 22 Jul (AMD); Pig Bush, NF, one, 24 Jul; Romsey, three, 20 Jul; one, 23 Jul (NRJ); Bevois Valley, Southampton, present, 29 Jul; present, 30 Jul (MCrei); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 30 Jul (MEdg); Southampton, one, 19 Jul; one, 31 Jul (MGP); Itchen Valley CP, one, 19 Jul (CTha); Allbrook, one, 17 Aug (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 05 Aug (AMD); Funtley, one, 01 Aug (TDC); Fareham, one, 24 Jul (IMcP); one, det gen, 01 Sep (MLO det. RJD); Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, one, male det gen, 12 Jul (F.M.G. det. RJD); Portchester, one, 31 Jul; one, 12 Aug (CEH, JGS); Waterlooville, five, 15 Jul; two, 26 Jul; four, 01 Aug; three, 04 Aug; one, 07 Aug; one, 13 Aug; two, 15 Aug; one, 19 Aug; two, 26 Aug (DWhe); Hurn, one, 01 Aug (MJef); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 01 Aug (HengistH det. RPH); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul; four, 18 Jul; one, 27 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 31 Jul; one, 28 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, photograph taken., 15 Aug; Goodworth Clatford, one, 28 Jul; Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 28 Jul; one, 14 Jul; Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, photograph taken., 23 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 19 Jul (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 18 Jul (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); Cheriton, one, 30 Jul; one, 11 Aug (DAS); North Waltham, one, 21 Jul; four, 29 Jul; two, 31 Jul; two, 10 Aug (AJon); Basingstoke, present, 29 Jul (SPym); one, 23 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 31 Jul (MJW); 11, 29 Jul (RHil); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, 24 Jul (BGD); Alton, two, 30 Jul; two, 01 Aug; one, 04 Aug (DBO); Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, one, netted, gen. det., 25 Aug (AMD); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 20 Jul; two, 23 Jul; two, 29 Jul; four, 30 Jul; two, 01 Aug (ASto); Bentley Station Meadow, four, 23 Jul (NDP, KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 11 Jul; one, field obs., 18 Jul; one, 22 Jul; two, 30 Jul (ASwa); Farnborough, one, 22 Jul (MThmp); one, 26 Jul; two, 30 Jul (KBW);

49.149 [B&F: 1092] Apotomis turbidana Hübner, [1825] - Common

Common in woodland, especially of birch, and heathland throughout the British Isles. Common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight wherever there are birch trees. Wingspan 19-23 mm. The forewing pattern and contrasting comparatively clear white ground colour are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Silver and Downy Birch, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC10: Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, one, 18 Jun (AMD);

VC11: Romsey, one, 17 Jun (MJB); Allbrook, one, 18 Jul; one, 14 Aug (SIng); Funtley, one, 01 Jul (TDC); Waterlooville, one, 02 Jun; five, 04 Jun (DWhe); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Hengistbury Head, three, 27 Aug; one, 03 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 26 Jun; one, 12 Aug (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 01 Sep (ASwa)

49.150 [B&F: 1093] Apotomis betuletana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in heathland, woodland edges and birch woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread and fairly common, but rather scarce on the Isle of Wight where there are just two records in 1974 and 1997. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Distinguished from A. capreana by having the outer edge of the coalescent median fascia and pre-tornal marking comparatively straight, the dark-coloured basal two-thirds of the wing more heavily marked with black, and the subterminal fascia usually lacking black dots [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Birch, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC10: Haseley Manor, one, 16 Jun; Shanklin, one, 29 Jun; Osborne Wood, two, 01 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Linford Bottom, two, 05 Aug (CLew); Frogham, one, 16 Jul (NTO); Romsey, one, 02 Aug (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 27 Aug (RAC); Allbrook, one, 28 Jul; one, 10 Aug; one, 11 Aug (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 05 Aug (AMD); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 22 Jul; present, 30 Jul (CMor); Waterlooville, one, 04 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 07 Aug; three, 13 Aug; one, 15 Aug; two, 17 Aug; two, 24 Aug; three, 26 Aug; three, 27 Aug; three, 29 Aug (DWhe); West Walk, seven, 23 Aug (F.M.G.); Southleigh Forest, three, 22 Aug; five, 04 Jul (CGree det. HMun); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun; present, 17 Aug (DFoo);

VC12: Crawley, three, 20 Aug; one, 20 Aug; Wherwell, one, 21 Aug; Little Somborne, two, 20 Aug; two, photograph taken., 20 Aug (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, two, 13 Aug (AMD); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 24 Jul; three, 29 Jul; eight, 31 Jul; eight, 05 Aug; 10, 12 Aug; four, 28 Aug (GJD);

49.151 [B&F: 1094] Apotomis capreana (Hübner, [1817]) - Local

Local in woodland, marshes, river-banks and by ditches in the southern half of England and Wales. Fairly widely distributed in Hampshire, but recorded only once on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Differs from A. betuletana by its somewhat broader forewing, the costa being more strongly arched; further distinguished by the slightly concave outer edge of the median fascia and its hook-like indentation at the middle and the generally more strongly dilated and black-dotted subterminal fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Goat Willow, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, identified from wing markings. Photo 49.151-10-24Jun24-1 Dead adult + Genitalia)., 24 Jun (PBard);

VC11: Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, one, female, 12 Jul (F.M.G. det. RJD); Waterlooville, one, 10 Jul (DWhe); Hurn, one, 26 Aug; Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jul; two, 27 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Inhams Copse, Pamber, three, 26 Jun; one, 16 Jul; three, 31 Jul; one, 12 Aug (GJD)

49.154 [B&F: 1087] Orthotaenia undulana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland edges, hedgerows, dry pastures and scrub throughout much of the British Isles, less numerous in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and reasonably common, but probably overlooked in some areas. Wingspan 15-20 mm. Some forms are reminiscent of C. lacunana but are distinguished by the inner margin of the median fascia not being incised or interrupted by a streak or lacuna [Bradley]. Larva feeds on deciduous trees and shrubs, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC11: Marchwood, one, 01 Sep (CTha); Waterlooville, one, 13 Jun (DWhe)

49.155 [B&F: 1086] Hedya salicella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, gardens, orchards, parks and marshes throughout England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, but not particularly common. Wingspan 18-24 mm. The distinctive forewing pattern readily distinguishes this moderately large and robust species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on White and Goat Willow, Black Poplar and Aspen, living between shoots spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC10: Ningwood Common, present, 25 Jun (HMak); Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, present, several, 18 Jun (AMD); Osborne Wood, eight, 01 Jul; one, 28 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Waterlooville, one, 23 Jun; one, 02 Jul; two, 07 Jul; one, 10 Jul (DWhe);

VC12: Inhams Copse, Pamber, two, 01 Jul; one, 13 Jul (GJD); Bentley Station Meadow, two, 04 Jul; four, 23 Jul (NDP, KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 19 Jul (ASwa); Fleet Pond: Fugelmere Marsh, one, 25 Jun (MHals)

49.156 [B&F: 1083] Marbled Orchard Tortrix Hedya nubiferana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in hedgerows, gardens and orchards throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common throughout. Wingspan 15-21 mm. Very similar to Plum Tortrix H. pruniana, which differs in having the two black postmedian dots more prominent and situated costad of the projection of the outer edge of the median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds on many different deciduous trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Wild Cherry, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Ningwood Common, 07 Jun, 0 (HMak) Latest: Parkhurst Forest, 03 Jul, 2 (PBard) Max count: Shanklin, 24 Jun, 4 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Portchester, 23 May, 1 (DH-J) Latest: Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, 12 Jul, 1 (F.M.G.) Max count: Romsey, 09 Jun, 4 (NRJ)

VC12: Earliest: Tidley Hill, Dummer Grange, Dummer, 27 May, 1 (ACB) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 31 Jul, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Inhams Copse, Pamber, 26 Jun, 5 (GJD)

49.157 [B&F: 1082] Plum Tortrix Hedya pruniana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common in woodland, hedgerows and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common throughout. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Similar to H. nubiferana but generally smaller, H. pruniana may be distinguished by the two blackish postmedian dots being situated distad of the medial angulation of the median fascia; in H. nubiferana these are situated costad of the projection [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Blackthorn, Plum and Wild Cherry.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 26 May, 1 (IOu) Latest: Compton Down, 30 Jun, 1 (PBard) Max count: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 12 Jun, 2 (MGT)

VC11: Earliest: Pennington, 17 May, 1 (MHay) Latest: Botley, 15 Sep, 1 (SLB) Max count: Hengistbury Head, 03 Jun, 5 (MJef)

VC12: Earliest: Straits Inclosure, Alice Holt Forest, 25 May, 1 (CJP) Latest: Bentley Station Meadow, 23 Jul, 3 (NDP, KBW) Max count: North Waltham, 25 Jun, 10 (AJon)

49.158 [B&F: 1084] Hedya ochroleucana (Frölich, 1828) - Common

Common in gardens, orchards and hedgerows throughout much of England and Wales, more numerous in the south. In Hampshire widespread and common throughout, but there have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-21 mm. The comparatively lightly marked, ochreous-cream coloration in the distal part of the forewing is characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Dog-rose, living between shoots spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 19 Jul (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 18 Jun (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF); two, 22 Jun; one, 29 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); North Waltham, one, 03 Jun; one, 16 Jun (AJon); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 10 Aug (ACB)

49.160 [B&F: 1065] Celypha rufana (Scopoli, 1763) - pRDB3

Rare on rough ground in parts of Wales and north-western England. Taken in Kent in 2017, since when it has increasingly been recorded as a migrant from many counties in southern England and is now probably established as a localised breeding species in some areas. Hampshire's first record was in 2024, when an individual turned up at light in Andover (VC12) and the first for Wight occurred in 2025. Wingspan 15-17 mm. Differs from C. rosaceana by its comparatively broad forewing in which the general coloration is olive-brown or ferruginous-brown compared with the much paler and distinctly pinkish coloration of C. rosaceana; in C. rufana the median fascia of the forewing is never so strongly developed as in C. striana [Bradley]. As published by Heckford and Beaven in the Entomologist's Gazette 63: 217-221 (2012), the larva fed on decaying leaves of Taraxacum officinale agg., except for a short period, and not on the roots of certain Asteraceae species as given in the literature.

Record Details

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, worn. Gen det by BE, 27 Aug (TJN det. BEll)

49.161 [B&F: 1063] Celypha striana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common on dry pastures and downland throughout England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-20 mm. Distinguished from C. rosaceana and C. rufana by the strongly developed median fascia in the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Dandelion.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 02 Jun, 1 (JHa) Latest: Brook Down, 25 Jun, 1 (PBard) Max count: Brook Down, 25 Jun, 1 (PBard)

VC11: Earliest: Horndean, 15 May, 1 (PHog) Latest: Allbrook, 08 Sep, 1 (SIng) Max count: Stubbington, 25 Jun, 6 (DPH)

VC12: Earliest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 25 May, 1 (ASwa) Latest: Selborne, 17 Aug, 1 (CJP) Max count: Testbourne Estate, Hurstbourne Priors, 30 Jul, 6 (GCE)

49.162 [B&F: 1064] Celypha rosaceana Schläger, 1847 - Local

Local in rough pastures and grassland in parts of southern England, southern Wales and southern Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight records are widely, but very sparsely, distributed throughout. Wingspan 15-19 mm. The overall pink or pinkish buff general coloration of the forewing distinguishes this species from C. striana and C. rufana; furthermore, in C. striana the median fascia is strongly developed while in C. rufana the forewing is comparatively broad and the general coloration is darker, varying from dull olive-brown to ferruginous-brown [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Sow-thistle and Dandelion.

Record Details

VC12: Testside Lakes, Leckford, one, 19 Jul (GCE)

49.166 [B&F: 1076] Celypha lacunana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common on woodland edges and roadside verges and in rough grassland, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-18 mm. Although extremely variable, this species can usually be distinguished from its near relatives by the strong indentation or lacuna in the median fascia above the middle, and in dark forms this indentation tends to become obscure but is seldom totally obliterated [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on numerous herbaceous, and some woody, plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 12 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin, 03 Sep, 7 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 01 Sep, 9 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Wildern LNR, Hedge End, 03 May, 1 (TCrw) Latest: Marchwood, 19 Sep, 1 (CTha) Max count: Marchwood, 16 Aug, 10 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Morn Hill, Winchester, 09 May, 2 (CRB, DAS) Latest: Inhams Copse, Pamber, 18 Sep, 1 (GJD) Max count: Inhams Copse, Pamber, 26 Jun, 13 (GJD)

49.169 [B&F: 1069] Celypha aurofasciana (Haworth, 1811) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in woodland in parts of southern England and western Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there are three old records, at Bembridge in 1875, Emery Down in 1900 and Baddesley Great Covert in 1929, but nothing was heard of it since until 2012, when it was found to be common in a Ventnor, Isle of Wight garden. Subsequently scattered reports have come in from a number of localities in mainland Hampshire, so it would appear to be increasing in range. Wingspan 12-14 mm. The narrow and apically rather rounded forewing and the typically conspicuous, broad, yellow fasciate area between the basal patch and median fascia distinguish this species; the specialised lobe at the base of the hindwing of the male is also characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various mosses and various liverworts, often on tree trunks, living within a silken tube or tent.

Record Details

VC10: Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, 26 Jun (PBard); Shanklin, one, 28 Jul (IOu)

49.172 [B&F: 1073] Phiaris schulziana (Fabricius, [1777]) - Local

Local on moorland, heathland and in mountains throughout much of the British Isles, but rare in southern England. In Hampshire formerly uncommon on the heaths of the New Forest and north-east Hampshire, but now virtually restricted to a single site near Oakhanger. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 17-25 mm. The largest of the British Olethreutines, O. schulziana is further distinguished by the bright ferruginous-brown coloration of the forewing markings contrasting with the narrow bands of silvery white ground colour, the small but conspicuous white spot at the upper angle of the cell, and the chequered cilia [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Heather and Cranberry, living within a silken tube or tent.

Record Details

VC12: Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, two, field obs., 17 Jul (AMD); one, field obs., 20 Aug (AMD,RCla)

49.179 [B&F: 1080] Olethreutes arcuella (Clerck, 1759) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland and on heaths in parts of the British Isles, except in the far north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a local and uncommon woodland species which is perhaps overlooked. Wingspan 15-18 mm. The moth is diurnal but occasionally it comes to light. The attractive and specialised forewing pattern readily distinguishes this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on leaf litter and dead leaves.

Record Details

VC11: Parc Pale, NF, present, field obs., 09 Jun; Penerley Wood, NF, present, field obs., 05 Jun (RAC); Crab Wood, Winchester, one, field obs., 05 Jun; two, field obs., 12 Jun (DAS)

49.180 [B&F: 1079] Piniphila bifasciana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local, in pine woodland, throughout much of Britain and southern Ireland. In Hampshire, locally common in pinewoods, especially on Scots Pine in the south of the county; also on Maritime Pine, a species that is locally common along the coast. Very few records from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 12-16mm. The comparatively rounded forewing, relatively straight-edged basal patch and well-defined, broad, almost parallel-sided median fascia, together with the pale ochreous general coloration, often tinged with pinkish, are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Scots Pine and Maritime Pine, living within a silken gallery amongst the young shoots and male plants.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 23 Jul; one, 30 Jul (IOu); Luccombe, two, 26 Jun (JWai); Osborne Wood, one, 01 Jul (IOu);

VC11: East Tytherley, one, photograph taken., 07 Jun (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 01 Jun (MEdg); Wickham, one, 28 Jun (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 25 Jun (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 30 Jun; one, 04 Jul (DWhe); Christchurch: Cross Way, two, 23 Jun; two, 30 Jun; one, 09 Jul; one, 28 Jul (LPyk); Sway, one, 25 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 18 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Whitehill, Bordon, one, 24 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 30 Jul (ASto); Fleet, one, 11 Jul (MHals); Farnborough, one, 25 Jun (KBW)

49.181 [B&F: 1105] Lobesia occidentis Falkovitsh, 1970 - pRDB2

Vulnerable (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) in woodland, saltmarshes and on sandy beaches in parts of southern England. In Hampshire recorded in the past from Farley Mount and Crab Wood in the south, and from Micheldever Wood in the north, but recorded recently only from woodland north of Little Somborne. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 12-14 mm. The generally dark brown mixed with yellow coloration of the forewing, the moderately conspicuous yellowish dorsal blotch and the dark hindwing distinguish this from other Lobesia species [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seeds of Wood Spurge and Sea Spurge, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: West Wood, Farley Mount CP, larva, present, field obs., several, 16 Jul (AMD)

49.183 [B&F: 1108] Lobesia abscisana (Doubleday, [1849]) - Common

Common on waste ground and in flower meadows in southern England, north to Yorkshire and west to Devon. Relatively common in Hampshire, but less so than the superficially similar Celypha lacunana, and very infrequently recorded on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-14 mm. Larva feeds within stems of Creeping Thistle.

Record Details

VC11: North Baddesley, one, 04 Jul (RWPas); Allbrook, one, 30 Jul; one, 01 Aug (SIng); Waterlooville, one, 15 Jul (DWhe); Sway, one, 19 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Newton Stacey, one, photograph taken., 03 Jul; Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, photograph taken., 23 Jul (GCE); North Waltham, one, 29 Jun; one, 03 Jul; two, 11 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 31 Jul (AJon); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 16 Jul (GJD)

49.184 [B&F: 1106] Lobesia reliquana (Hübner, [1825]) - Local

Local in woodland, gardens, orchards and parks throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and Wight widespread and locally common. Wingspan 12-14 mm. Crepuscular. The narrow, sharply angled fore- and hindwings and the ferruginous general coloration of the forewing and its triangular, plumbeous and black dorsal patch are characteristic; the male is further distinguished by its white, apically infuscate hindwing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on shoots and leaves of Oak, Blackthorn and Birch.

Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 19 May; one, 02 Jun (NRJ);

VC12: Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 23 Jun; one, photograph taken., 17 May (GCE)

49.185 [B&F: 1109] Lobesia littoralis (Westwood & Humphreys, 1845) - Local

Local on sea cliffs, saltmarshes, shingle beaches and gardens throughout much of the British Isles, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire common on the coast amongst sea-thrift, but has also become well-established in gardens where this plant is grown. On the Isle of Wight, largely restricted to the extreme south-western corner of the Island. Wingspan 12-15 mm. The largest of the British Lobesia species, it is distinguished by its comparatively narrow forewing with a normally well-defined median fascia and with the subbasal fascia forming a strong subquadrate blotch on the dorsum [Bradley]. Larva feeds on flowers and seedheads of Thrift.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 19 Sep (SDav);

VC11: Stubbington, one, 30 Jul (DPH); Fareham, one, 04 Sep (IMcP); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 31 Jul; one, 13 Aug (LPyk); Barton on Sea, four, field obs., 06 Jun (SKee); Hurst Castle, three, field obs., flying rapidly around Thrift flowers. , 09 Jun (WLan); Browndown, two, field obs., 04 Sep; 10, field obs., 08 Sep (IHrg)

49.186 [B&F: 1097] Endothenia gentianaeana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common on rough ground and dry pastures throughout much of England and Wales, less numerous in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this species probably occurs wherever Teasel is established - even a few plants seems to suffice. Wingspan 15-19 mm. Generally larger than other species of Endothenia, it has the forewing ground colour more extensively tinged with ochreous distally and a usually distinct pale grey or pale violaceous grey patch from the tornus reaching half way across the wing to near the middle [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Wild Teasel: opening old heads in winter seldom fails to produce evidence of the larva in the central pith; the larva itself may either be found in the head or inside the stalk. This is perhaps the easiest way to determine presence of either marginana or gentianaeana: they can be separated by inspecting the posterior end for the presence of an anal comb and close inspection of the head capsule colour. E. marginana larvae have a black or dark brown head and possess a distinctive anal comb that is absent in E. gentianaeana. In contrast, E. gentianaeana larvae have a dark brown head (not black) and lack an anal comb.

Record Details

VC10: Shippards Chine, Compton Bay, larva, one, field obs., 22 Jun (IOu); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, larva, one, field obs., larva in Teasel infl., 03 Feb; Rew Down, larva, six, field obs., 6 larvae in 6 Teasel infls. Anal combs absent., 01 Feb (MGT); Sandown Levels, larva, one, field obs., one teasel head examined, 16 Jan; Laundry Lane, larva, one, field obs., collected from teasel head. No anal comb, 12 Jan; Culver Down, larva, one, field obs., one teasel head opened and larva examined. No anal comb, 17 Jan (IOu);

VC11: Sinah Common, larva, three, field obs., 12 Jan (AMD);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, netted, gen. det., 12 Jun (AMD); Basingstoke: Down Grange Meadow, one, male, gen. det. Ben Dale, 13 Aug (BGD)

49.188 [B&F: 1099] Endothenia marginana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in rough ground, damp meadows, heathland and fens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire only regular in the south-east; extremely scarce on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-16 mm. The male of E. marginana can be distinguished from both sexes of E. gentianaeana and E. oblongana by its conspicuously white hindwings; the female is not so readily distinguished, having only the basal area of the hindwing paler. Both sexes can be usually separated from small specimens of E. gentianaeana by the narrow band of whitish ground colour beyond the median fascia of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds principally within the seedheads of Teasel, but also Betony, Common Hemp-nettle, Lousewort and Yellow-rattle.

Perhaps the easiest way to determine presence of either species is to pull apart dried teasel heads to find larvae. To determine whether a larva is Endothenia marginana or Endothenia gentianaeana, examine the posterior end for the presence of an anal comb and closely inspect the head capsule colour. E. marginana larvae have a black or dark brown head and possess a distinctive anal comb that is absent in E. gentianaeana. In contrast, E. gentianaeana larvae have a dark brown head (not black) and lack an anal comb.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, field obs., gen det 05 August, 31 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, two, 07 Sep (PWhtk); Howen Bottom, NF, one, 22 Jul; Yew Hill NR, Winchester, one, netted, gen. det., 04 Sep (AMD); Itchen Valley C.P., one, 19 Jul; Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 26 Jul; one, 16 Aug; one, 06 Sep; #REF!#REF!one, 01 Sep (IRT); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 13 Jul; two, 07 Aug (HengistH det. MJef); Hengistbury Head, larva, one, field obs., 12 Feb; Stanpit Marsh LNR, three, white hindwing checked. , 13 Aug (MJef); one, 27 Jul (PAB); Hengistbury Head, two, 27 Aug; one, 18 Jul; three, 27 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 18 Jul; one, 01 Sep (SKee); Browndown, one, 09 Aug (F.M.G.); Hayling Bay, one, at dusk, gen. det., 20 Sep (AMD);

VC12: Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, photograph taken., 23 Jul (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 10 May (MJW); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, female, gen. det. Ben Dale, 24 Jul (BGD)

49.190 [B&F: 1101] Endothenia ustulana (Haworth, 1811) - Nationally Scarce B

A local species in woodland and waste ground in parts of England and Wales, mainly in the south and south-east. Historically recorded in numbers only in Botley Wood, but in the current century reported occasionally from scattered localities in both vice-counties of Hampshire; there is only one recent record from the Isle of Wight, from Freshwater in 2017. Wingspan 9-13 mm. The general coloration of the forewing is darker than in E. pullana, with which it was confused in the past; further distinguished by the darker hindwing and cilia [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Bugle.

Record Details

VC11: Botley, one, 14 Aug (SLB);

VC12: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, field obs., 25 May; one, field obs., 17 Jun (ASwa)

49.193 [B&F: 1104] Endothenia quadrimaculana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in water meadows, marshes and on river-banks throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire rather uncommon and sparsely distributed, mainly along the south coast, but also inland at Leckford, Selborne and around Basingstoke. On the Isle of Wight, confined to the extreme west of the Island. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Larger than E. ericetana and has the apex of the forewing more sharply angulate and retuse; differs further by the normally paler ground colour and the more contrasting markings, and by the blackish and more obtusely angled, central, blotch-like median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots and lower stems of Marsh Woundwort and Spear Mint.

Record Details

VC11: Itchen Valley C.P., one, 19 Jul (F.M.G.)

49.194 [B&F: 1111] Bactra lancealana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common in damp heathland, mosses, marshes, river-banks and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-17 mm. Distinguished from B. furfurana by the crescent-shaped discocellular mark and the absence of a basal patch on the forewing; unicolorous specimens can only be separated by examination of the genitalia. Small specimens of B. robustana often resemble B. lancealana superficially and dissection of the genitalia may be necessary [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Compact Rush, Common Club-rush and Deergrass.

Record Details

VC10: Haseley Manor, one, field obs., dark individual. Gen det 19 June. Photographed in water, 16 Jun; Shanklin, one, 17 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 09 Sep (SDut); Linford Bottom, 40, 05 Aug (CLew); Mark Ash Wood, NF, four, field obs., 23 May; present, field obs., 01 Jun (DAS); Crab Tree Bog, NF, one, swept, gen. det. , 10 Aug (STho); Hincheslea Bog, NF, four, field obs., 28 Jul; Pignal Inclosure, NF, one, field obs., 25 May (SKee); Matley Bog, NF, one, field obs., and adjacent bog. , 05 Aug (MWelf); Marchwood, one, 28 Aug (CTha); Romsey, one, 02 Jun; one, 02 Aug (NRJ); Emer Bog NR, present, field obs., 05 Oct; Yew Hill NR, Winchester, present, field obs., 04 Sep (AMD); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 27 Aug (RAC); Wildern LNR, Hedge End, 20, field obs., 07 May (DAS); three, field obs., 14 May (TCrw det. PAB); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 26 Jul; two, 16 Aug; one, 06 Sep (F.M.G.); Botley Wood, two, 1m gen. checked, 05 Aug (AMD); Botley, one, 11 Aug (SLB); Portchester, one, 20 May; one, 31 Aug (DH-J); Hurn, one, 11 May; one, 25 May; one, 31 Jul; one, 11 Aug; two, 12 Aug; one, 18 Aug; one, 29 Aug (MJef); Coward's Marsh, Christchurch, present, field obs., 24 Aug (AMD); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 15 Sep; Hengistbury Head, two, 30 Jul (MJef); Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 13 Aug (PAB); Stony Moors, NF, present, field obs., 19 Jun (DAS); Wootton Coppice Inclosure, NF, one, field obs., 18 May; seven, field obs., 21 Jul; 114, field obs., 28 Jul; Sway, one, 07 Jun; four, 31 Jul; four, 01 Aug; one, 09 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 19 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 11 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 10 Aug (TJN); Cole Henley, one, photograph taken., 10 Aug (GCE); North Waltham, one, 29 May; one, 10 Aug (AJon); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 14 May; four, 12 Aug; two, 19 Aug; four, 28 Aug; two, 01 Sep (GJD); Rye Common, present, field obs., frequent, 24 May (AMD);

49.195 [B&F: 1110] Bactra furfurana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in marshes, river-banks and ditches throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire the majority of records are from the south-east corner of the county and from Christchurch, and although there are only a few inland records, it has been recorded in the northern half of the county on a number of occasions. Recorded on the Isle of Wight for the first time since 1900 at Cranmore in 2011. Wingspan 11-18 mm. The weakly reticulate ground colour, the presence of a dark basal patch and a comparatively well-developed median fascia distinguish this species from B. lancealana and small examples of B. robustana; weakly marked and unicolorous specimens can only be separated by examination of the genitalia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Common Club-rush and Compact Rush.

Record Details

VC11: Linford Bottom, 20, 05 Aug (CLew); Marchwood, one, 19 Jul (TDCh); Little Somborne, one, photograph taken., 09 Aug (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, present, 07 Aug (RAC); Itchen Valley C.P., one, male det at home, 19 Jul (F.M.G. det. RJD); Botley Wood, one, gen. det., 05 Aug (AMD); Botley, one, 19 Jul (SLB); Horndean, one, 02 Aug (PHog); Hurn, one, 01 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 12 Aug (MJef); Christchurch: Cross Way, five, 11 Aug; three, 11 Aug (LPyk); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 11 Jul (BKin det. MJef); Stanpit Marsh LNR, four, 13 Aug; one, 13 Aug (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 19 Jul (JStw); Hengistbury Head, one, 03 Jun (MJef); New Milton, four, 27 Jul; two, 31 Jul (RPH); Sway, one, 10 Aug (SKee det. MJW);

VC12: Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 26 Aug (GCE); North Waltham, one, 10 Aug (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 11 Aug (MJW); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, 24 Jul (BGD)

49.196 [B&F: 1111a] Bactra lacteana Caradja, 1916 - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in damp meadows, marshes and on river-banks in parts of southern England. Only discovered in Britain in 1996, and the true extent of distribution not yet known. In Hampshire has been recorded in numbers on Plaitford Common (in vice-county 8, on the Hampshire-Wiltshire border) and at Ashurst. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 10-17 mm. Similar to B. lancealana, from which reliably separated only by dissection of the genitalia, but specimens showing two short blackish sub-apical streaks are potentially this species. Larva feeds within stems of Sedge.

Record Details

VC11: Howen Bottom, NF, one, gen. det., 22 Jul (AMD)

49.197 [B&F: 1112] Bactra robustana (Christoph, 1872) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in saltmarshes on the south and east coasts of England, with records west to Devon and north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally common along the coast, especially around Langstone Harbour. Wingspan 16-23 mm. Larva feeds within stems of Sea Club-rush.

Record Details

VC11: Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 25 Jun (RPH det. MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul; four, 03 Jun (MJef)

49.199 [B&F: 1217] Eucosmomorpha albersana (Hübner, [1813]) - Local

Local in open woodland and glades in parts of England and Wales. In Hampshire a local and rather rare species, chiefly confined to large woodlands such as the New Forest, Botley Wood and Pamber Forest. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-17 mm. Distinguished by the sharply demarcated dark brown basal two-thirds of the forewing which contrasts with the orange-ochreous distal part of the wing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Honeysuckle, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC11: Hengistbury Head, one, 10 May (MJef)

49.200 [B&F: 1216] Cherry Bark Tortrix Enarmonia formosana (Scopoli, 1763) - Local

Local in gardens, parks and orchards throughout much of Britain, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire generally widespread, but perhaps over-looked in some areas. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-19 mm. The distinctive coloration and pattern of the forewing, especially the well-developed ocellus and the sharply defined costal strigulae in the apical half which are bordered dorsad by ferruginous-orange, are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within bark of fruit trees.

Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 22 Jul (NRJ); Southampton, one, 26 Jun; one, 19 Sep (MGP); Bitterne, Southampton, one, field obs., 29 Jun (GFra); Winchester, one, first record of the year., 19 Jul (THW); Stubbington, one, 09 May; one, 15 May; one, 17 May; one, 26 May; one, 03 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 19 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 10 Aug; one, 28 Aug (DPH); Muscliffe, one, 19 Jun (CMur,MLan det. CMur); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 02 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 24 Jul; one, 26 Jul (LPyk);

49.202 [B&F: 1118] Ancylis uncella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local on heathland, moorland and mosses throughout much of the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire Local and rather uncommon, usually on damp heathland amongst young birches. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 15-20 mm. Similar to A. geminana but a generally larger species and differs in having a well-developed pre-tornal marking which is confluent with the median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Bell Heather, Cross-leaved Heath and Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Record Details

VC11: Botley Wood, one, 05 Aug (AMD); Wootton Coppice Inclosure, NF, one, field obs., 18 May (SKee)

49.203 [B&F: 1123] Ancylis laetana (Fabricius, 1775) - Local

Local in woodland, gardens, orchards and parks throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire local in scattered locations, in the south from Mottisfont to Emer Bog, Botley Wood and Wickham Common in the north in Harewood Forest, Pamber Forest, Bartley Heath, Eelmoor Marsh and Fleet Pond. Two records in 2022 were the first for many decades from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-18 mm. The contrasting white costal and grey-black dorsal areas of the forewing, together with the ferruginous apical area and the submetallic blue-grey ocellar area, are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Aspen, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC11: Sway, one, 12 May (SKee)

49.204 [B&F: 1122] Ancylis obtusana (Haworth, 1811) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland, hedgerows and heathland throughout much of southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded less than annually from scattered localities, mainly in south Hampshire, and most notably in Botley Wood. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Somewhat paler in general coloration than A. mitterbacheriana and slightly smaller; the shallowly convex basal patch extending from the dorsum to the costa is characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Alder Buckthorn and Buckthorn, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC11: Southleigh Forest, one, swept, confirmed by dissection. Sample 3: sweeping bridleway., 19 Jun (MGT)

49.209 [B&F: 1119a] Ancylis diminutana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in woodland throughout England and Wales. Extremely rare and local in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, where known from a handful of sites. Wingspan 13-15 mm. Very similar to, and formerly conspecific with, A. geminana and A. subarcuana, from which separated by small size and in the terminal part of the longitudinal streak which is not arched above the tornal area but is nearly straight to below the apex [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Eared Willow and Grey Willow, living between leaves spun together with silk, and over-wintering in a cocoon.

Record Details

VC11: Waterlooville, one, 07 Jun (DWhe)

Waterlooville
07/06/2024
to light
David Wheatley
Photo © David Wheatley

49.210 [B&F: 1125] Ancylis unculana (Haworth, 1811) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland, downland and scrubland throughout much of southern England. In Hampshire locally common and exclusively on downland along the border between north and south Hampshire, on sites such as Stockbridge Down, Leckford, Porton Down, Magdalen Hill Down, Broughton Down and Micheldever Spoil Heaps. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-18 mm. Readily distinguished from other species of Ancylis by the characteristic chestnut-brown forewing markings [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn, living between leaves spun together with silk, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Record Details

VC12: Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 16 Jun (GCE); Stockbridge Down, one, 01 Aug (MEdg); Chilbolton, one, photograph taken., 31 Aug; Goodworth Clatford, one, photograph taken., 22 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, photograph taken., 30 Aug; one, 30 Aug; one, photograph taken., 30 Aug; Longparish, one, photograph taken., 30 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jun; one, 13 Aug (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 28 Jul (CRB, DAS); four, 17 Aug; one, 27 Aug (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, larva, one, field obs., 19 Aug (BGD)

49.212 [B&F: 1129] Ancylis apicella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland and fens throughout much of southern England and southern Wales; rare in northern England. In Hampshire principally restricted to heathland in the New Forest and in the north-east of the county, and sites such as Emer Bog, Botley Wood, Wickham Common Havant Thicket and Pamber Forest. Recorded once on the Isle of Wight, at Cranmore SSSI in June 2003. Wingspan 13-17 mm. Characterised by the acutely angled median fascia of the forewing, which is very slender costally and forms a dark triangular patch medially [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn, living between leaves spun together with silk, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Record Details

VC11: Portsdown, mine, two, spun leaves on Buckthorn. , 20 Jul; larva, two, field obs., in spun leaf on Buckthorn. , 26 Aug (DPH)

49.214 [B&F: 1126] Ancylis badiana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, and on moorland, downland and waste ground throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire reasonably widespread and common, but distinctly uncommon on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-17 mm. Flies in late afternoon. Differs from A. paludana by the darker general coloration of the forewing and the presence of never more than a single black dot at the base of the cilia below the subapical dash [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various species of Vetch, Vetchling and Clover, living between leaves spun together with silk, and over-wintering in a cocoon.

Record Details

VC11: Furzey Gardens, NF, five, field obs., 13 Jul (RAC); Ashurst Bridge, Totton, one, field obs., 01 May (SSto); East Tytherley, one, photograph taken., 09 May (GCE); Romsey, one, 09 May (NRJ); Wildern LNR, Hedge End, one, field obs., 27 Apr (TCrw); Allbrook, one, 30 Jul (SIng); Sway, one, 17 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 26 Aug; one, photograph taken., 26 Aug (GCE); Stockbridge Down, nine, 07 Jun (MEdg); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 17 Jul (TJN); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 29 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); North Waltham, one, 31 Jul (AJon); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 19 Jul; one, 10 Aug; one, 18 Sep (ACB); Selborne, one, 26 Jul; one, 18 Jun; one, 18 Jun (CJP); East Worldham, one, field obs., 08 Sep (RAng); present, 08 Sep (EPil)

49.215 [B&F: 1115] Ancylis achatana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in hedgerows, thickets and copses throughout much of southern England, with records north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire widespread and fairly common, but on the Isle of Wight only two recent records at Freshwater in 1993 and 1999. Wingspan 14-18 mm. Differs from other British Ancylis species by its obtusely falcate, broad forewing and comparatively well-defined fasciate markings which in the tornal area are developed into a prominent quadrate or triangular blotch [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Hawthorn and Blackthorn, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, 18 Jun, 2 (AMD) Latest: Freshwater, 03 Jul, 1 (PBard) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 25 Jun, 2 (PBard)

VC11: Earliest: Waterlooville, 02 Jun, 1 (DWhe) Latest: Sway, 22 Jul, 1 (SKee) Max count: Funtley, 25 Jun, 4 (TDC)

VC12: Earliest: Wherwell, 16 Jun, 1 (GCE) Latest: Basingstoke, 29 Jul, 1 (RHil) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 29 Jun, 8 (CRB,DAS,PDF)

49.216 [B&F: 1120] Ancylis mitterbacheriana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in deciduous woodland throughout the British Isles. Present in most if not all of the ancient woodland sites in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-14 mm. In general, coloration similar to A. obtusana, but larger and differs in having a subquadrate basal patch which in A. obtusana is shallowly convex [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak and Beech, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC11: Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 17 Jul (RAC);

VC12: Whitehill, Bordon, one, 02 Jun (ASto)

49.219 [B&F: 1204] Thiodia citrana (Hübner, [1799]) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in dry pastures and waste ground throughout much of England and Wales. In southern Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, mainly coastal, but recorded once in northern Hampshire, in the Itchen Valley in 1968. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-21 mm. Readily distinguished by the distinctive lemon-yellow general coloration of the forewing and the strong apical streak [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Yarrow, Field Wormwood and Stinking Chamomile, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Record Details

VC11: Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 04 Jul (BKin det. MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul (MJef)

49.221 [B&F: 1161] Rhopobota stagnana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in damp woodland and pastures (on Devil's-bit Scabious) and downland (on Small Scabious) throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight mainly confined to chalk downland sites such as Martin Down and Portsdown, and somewhat erratic in appearance. Wingspan 12-18 mm. The male differs from R. myrtillana by its larger size and the more uniform pale grey general coloration of the forewing; the female is often similar in size but can be distinguished by its relatively narrow and pointed forewing and the diffuse and obtusely angulated basal patch [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Small Scabious and Devil's-bit Scabious.

Record Details

VC11: Stockbridge Down, one, field obs., 07 May (NRJ)

49.223 [B&F: 1159] Holly Tortrix Rhopobota naevana (Hübner, [1817]) - Common

Common in woodland, heathland and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread and common, but there are only a few recent reports from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-16 mm. The sinuate notch below the apex of the forewing in both sexes and the patches of specialised scales on the hindwing in the male are diagnostic characters of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Holly, Apple, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Buckthorn, Rowan and similar, living between leaves spun together with silk, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 29 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 09 Sep (SDut); Howen Bottom, NF, one, gen. det., 22 Jul; Broughton Down, one, gen. det., 01 Jul (AMD); Romsey, one, 16 Jun (MJB); one, 22 Jul (NRJ); Ashley, one, photograph taken., 13 Jul (GCE); West Walk, one, 23 Aug (F.M.G.); Hurn, one, 31 Jul; one, 12 Aug; Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul; one, 18 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 18 Jul; one, 02 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 22 Jul; Longparish, one, photograph taken., 30 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 28 Jul (CRB, DAS); Basingstoke, one, 18 Jul (MJW); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, 24 Jul (BGD); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 01 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 05 Aug; one, 12 Aug (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, two, 09 Jul; one, field obs., 16 Jul; one, 20 Jul; three, 05 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 29 Aug; one, 31 Aug (ASwa); Farnborough, one, 25 Aug; one, 02 Oct (KBW);

49.224 [B&F: 1205] Bud Moth Spilonota ocellana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in orchards, woodland, gardens and parks throughout the British Isles, more numerous in the south. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-16 mm. Characterised by the dense and well-defined basal patch, the usually prominent pre-tornal marking and the elongate ocellus of the forewing; the male is further distinguished by the antennal notch [Bradley]. The larva is polyphagous, showing a preference for woody Rosaceae such as apple, pear and hawthorn.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater, 05 Jul, 1 (PBard) Max count: Freshwater, 05 Jul, 1 (PBard)

VC11: Earliest: Lymington, NF, 11 May, 3 (JWar) Latest: Allbrook, 28 Aug, 1 (SIng) Max count: Linford Bottom, 05 Aug, 10 (CLew)

VC12: Earliest: North Waltham, 25 Jun, 1 (AJon) Latest: Morn Hill, Winchester, 27 Aug, 1 (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur) Max count: North Waltham, 31 Jul, 2 (AJon)

49.225 [B&F: 1205a] Spilonota laricana (Heinemann, 1863) - Local

Local in woodland with larch throughout England, Wales and southern Ireland. An uncommon and local species in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, and specimens away from extensive larch plantations need critical examination to separate from melanic ocellana. Wingspan 12-16 mm. Formerly regarded as a dark form of Bud Moth S. ocellana, from which distinguished by the comparatively narrow forewings and the nearly pure white ground colour coarsely strigulate with blackish grey [Bradley]. Larva feeds within bark of European Larch, living between needles spun together with silk, and over-wintering in a silken chamber.

Record Details

VC11: Waterlooville, two, 25 May; one, 29 May; two, 31 May; five, 02 Jun; two, 04 Jun; one, 07 Jun; two, 15 Jun; one, 21 Jun; two, 23 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 15 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 07 Aug; one, 18 Oct (DWhe det. MJW);

VC12: Whitehill, Bordon, one, 09 Jun (ASto)

Whitehill, Hampshire
09/06/2024
Actinic
Andy Stocker
Photo © Andy Stocker

49.226 [B&F: 1160] Acroclita subsequana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) - pRDB1

Endangered (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) on shingle beaches and sandy beaches in parts of southern England, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire following old records from southern Hampshire, nothing more was heard of this moth until larvae were found at Sandy Point on Hayling Island in June 1996. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 14-16 mm. The pale ochreous ground colour and the tawny markings of the forewing, which are only slightly darker and do not contrast strongly, give this species a characteristic appearance; the two small tufts of raised black mixed with whitish scales on the outer edge of the basal patch are a useful diagnostic character [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Sea Spurge and Portland Spurge, living between leaves and shoots spun together with silk, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Record Details

VC11: Sandy Point NR, larval spinning, present, field obs., 20 Sep (AMD)

49.230 [B&F: 1151] Epinotia trigonella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common on damp heathland, mosses and in birch woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire sparsely but widespread although infrequent on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-22 mm. Characterised by its large size, the lustrous dark general coloration of the forewing and the two conspicuous blotches of white ground colour [Bradley], but see also E. demarniana. Larva feeds on Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC11: Funtley, one, 06 Jul (TDC)

49.231 [B&F: 1155] Epinotia brunnichana (Linnaeus, 1767) - Common

Common in birch woodland and on heathland throughout much of Britain, more frequently in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 18-23 mm. The nominate and other fasciate forms of E. brunnichana may be confused with some forms of E. solandriana but can be distinguished by the shape of the dorsal blotch of ground colour which is subquadrate in E. brunnichana and not triangular as in E. solandriana; in E. brunnichana the outer edge of the subbasal fascia is less oblique dorsally [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Birch, Hazel and Sallow, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: Osborne Wood, 10, 01 Jul; five, 28 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, 09 Jul; one, 10 Jul (NRJ); Allbrook, one, 16 Jul (SIng); Waterlooville, two, 28 Jun; two, 30 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, 04 Jul; two, 07 Jul; four, 10 Jul; four, 12 Jul; one, 17 Jul (DWhe);

VC12: Goodworth Clatford, one, photograph taken., 14 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 28 Jul (GCE); Inhams Copse, Pamber, three, 16 Jul; one, 31 Jul (GJD);

49.233 [B&F: 1156] Epinotia solandriana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland and scrubland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread and common, but with only scattered records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-21 mm. The nominate form of E. solandriana with the elongate-semiovate dorsal blotch on the forewing is distinctive, but forms with fasciate markings or with a white triangular blotch of ground colour dorsally can be confused with similar forms of E. brunnichana; in E. solandriana the dorsal blotch is triangular instead of subquadrate [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Birch, Hazel and Goat Willow, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC11: Waterlooville, one, 10 Jul; one, 26 Jul (DWhe)

49.234 [B&F: 1150] Epinotia abbreviana (Fabricius, 1794) - Common

Common in hedgerows and woodland throughout much of the British Isles, favouring low-lying areas. In Hampshire still fairly common, especially in the south-east, with scattered records in the north, but largely absent from the New Forest and on the Isle of Wight, where there are only two recent records. Wingspan 12-16 mm. Well-marked specimens are characterised by the well-defined basal patch, which is angular medially and broadly edged throughout with the light ground colour, and the median fascia being more or less edged throughout distally with plumbeous strigulation; in dark or almost unicolorous specimens this plumbeous strigulation is still evident [Bradley]. Larva feeds on buds of Elm, revealing a highly distinctive arc of holes, subsequently living within a spun leaf.

Record Details

VC11: Peartree Green LNR, Southampton, one, field obs., 16 Jun (PAB); Thatchers Copse, Brownwich, larval feeding signs, present, field obs., feeding signs on Elm. , 19 Apr (DPH)

Thatchers Copse, Brownwich
19/04/2024
field observation - feeding signs on elm
Dan Houghton
Photo © Dan Houghton

49.237 [B&F: 1144] Epinotia signatana (Douglas, 1845) - Local

Local in woodland, hedgerows and scrub in England and Wales, mostly in the south and east. In Hampshire local and uncommon, largely restricted to the south-east, where there is a notable population in Botley Wood; very rare in the New Forest and north of the county, and not recorded from the Isle of Wight until 2014. Wingspan 14-16 mm. Characterised by its rather nondescript general appearance and the comparatively prominent black discal streak [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Blackthorn, Wild Cherry and Bird Cherry, living between leaves and shoots spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC11: Allbrook, one, 23 Jul (SIng); Winchester, one, first record of the year. First Site Record, 28 Jun (THW); Funtley, one, 19 Jul (TDC); Alver Valley CP, one, field obs., 03 Jul; one, field obs., 08 Jul (IHrg); Waterlooville, one, 23 Jun (DWhe); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 25 Jun (RPH);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, gen. det., 23 Jun (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 22 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); North Waltham, one, 29 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, 24 Jul (SRae det. BGD)

49.238 [B&F: 1147] Willow Tortrix Epinotia cruciana (Linnaeus, 1761) - Local

Local in a wide range of habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire almost exclusively confined to the south-east corner, especially Botley Wood, but also Havant Thicket, Swanwick, Titchfield Haven, Wickham Common and a few other sites. Elsewhere, there are a few records from the north-east of the county, and on the Isle of Wight the species was last recorded at Priory Bay in 1979. Wingspan 12-15 mm. The very oblique median fascia and the subterminal fascia, with which it is confluent, enclose a triangular patch of ground colour on the costa, forming a distinctive forewing pattern characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on terminal shoots of Creeping Willow, Eared Willow and Sallow, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC11: Marchwood, one, 25 Jun (CTha)

49.240 [B&F: 1136] Epinotia immundana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839) - Common

Common in woodland, heathland, marshes and river-banks throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-15 mm. Similar to E. tetraquetrana but generally smaller and with darker coloration, and in E. immundana the basal patch of the forewing is acutely angulated medially, whereas in E. tetraquetrana the angle is obtuse [Bradley]. Larva feeds within catkins of Alder and Birch.

Record Details

VC10: America Wood, larva, one, field obs., found in Betula pendula (Silver Birch) catkin. Photographed, 05 Jan; Shanklin, one, 11 May; Sandown, larva, one, field obs., birch catkins collected, one with hole for discharging frass. Catkin opened to reveal larva, 08 Jan (IOu);

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, four, 13 Apr; one, 04 May; five, 12 May (PWhtk); North Baddesley, one, 13 Apr; two, 09 May (RWPas); Romsey, one, 07 Sep; present, 08 Sep; one, 21 Sep; present, 22 Sep (SRC); Woodley, one, 28 May (NBin); Romsey, one, 11 Apr (MJB); one, 11 May (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, two, photograph taken., 18 May (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 04 Sep (RAC); Bevois Valley, Southampton, one, 06 May; present, 29 Jul; present, 30 Jul; one, 10 Aug; present, 11 Aug (MCrei); Woolston, Southampton, two, 12 Apr (KPea); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 11 May (MEdg); Wildern LNR, Hedge End, one, field obs., 12 Apr (TCrw det. MJW); Chandlers Ford, one, 13 Apr (GKir); Allbrook, one, 04 May; one, 05 May; two, 07 May; one, 09 May; six, 11 May; three, 12 May; two, 15 May; four, 17 May; one, 18 May; one, 30 May; one, 28 Aug (SIng); Titchfield Common, six, 17 May (F.M.G.); Funtley, one, 17 May (TDC); Botley, one, 16 May (SLB); Wickham, one, 12 Jun (JRDS); Waterlooville, one, 30 Apr; two, 14 May; three, 17 May; one, 19 May; two, 29 May; one, 04 Jun (DWhe); West Walk, 11, 12 Apr (F.M.G.); Merritown Heath, present, 17 Aug (DFoo); Hurn, one, 06 May; 15, 11 May; 11, 12 May (MJef); Christchurch: Cross Way, two, 11 May; one, 16 May; one, 28 May; one, 09 Jun (LPyk); Hengistbury Head NNR, two, 14 May (RPH); four, 15 May; one, 18 May (MJef); one, 23 May (RPH); one, 09 Aug (BKin det. MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 12 May; one, 17 May; one, 30 Jul (JStw); Hengistbury Head, one, 05 Apr; four, 10 May; three, 10 May; one, 27 Aug; one, 05 Apr; three, 10 May (MJef); Sway, one, 06 May; one, 10 May; one, 11 May; one, 14 May; one, 16 May; one, 18 May; one, 09 Jun; one, 16 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 20 May (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Aug; one, 01 Sep (TJN); Harewood Forest, one, photograph taken., 18 Apr; Cole Henley, one, photograph taken., 07 May (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 01 Sep (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 30 Apr (MJW); Inhams Copse, Pamber, three, 11 Apr; three, 14 May; one, 13 Jul; two, 05 Aug; one, 12 Aug (GJD); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 19 Apr; one, 30 Apr; one, 10 May; one, 17 May; one, 19 May; one, 05 Aug (ASto); Rye Common, one, netted, gen. det., 24 May (AMD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, field obs., 04 May (ASwa det. MJW); Farnborough, one, 01 Sep (MThmp)

49.243 [B&F: 1135] Epinotia demarniana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1840) - Local

Local in woodland, heathland, fens and bogs in parts of England and Wales. In Hampshire widespread but rather uncommon in birch woodland. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 12-17 mm. Reminiscent of Epinotia trigonella and Epiblema scutulana but usually smaller and distinguished by its ochreous-white head and palpi [Bradley]. Larva feeds within catkins of Birch, Alder and Goat Willow.

Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 05 Jun (NRJ); Funtley, one, 03 Jun (TDC); Waterlooville, two, 25 May; two, 02 Jun; one, 25 Jun (DWhe); Wootton Coppice Inclosure, NF, one, field obs., 18 May; one, field obs., 24 May (SKee);

49.245 [B&F: 1137] Epinotia tetraquetrana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire confined to sites such as Chandlers Ford, Botley Wood, Emer Bog, Havant Thicket and Wickham Common in the south, and Winnall Moors, Harewood Forest, Pamber Forest, Odiham Common and Yately Common in the north. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 12-16 mm. A slightly larger species than E. immundana and with generally lighter coloration; in E. tetraquetrana the medial angulation of the outer edge of the basal patch is obtuse, whereas in E. immundana it is acute [Bradley]. Larva feeds within bark of Birch and Alder, forming galls, over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon.

Record Details

VC11: Hengistbury Head, one, 10 May (MJef)

49.248 [B&F: 1139] Nut Bud Moth Epinotia tenerana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland and freshwater margins throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread and not uncommon, although there are few recent records from the New Forest, or from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-16 mm. The predominantly ferruginous general coloration of the forewing is characteristic of this species; well-marked forms are somewhat reminiscent of A. mitterbacheriana, but the latter is distinguished by the falcate apex of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within catkins of Hazel and Alder, subsequently burrowing into and feeding on leaf buds.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 30 Jul; one, 24 Jun; two, 24 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, 31 Jul; one, 07 Aug (NRJ); Winchester, one, first record of the year., 12 Jul (THW); Funtley, two, 25 Jun (TDC); Waterlooville, one, 25 Jun; one, 15 Aug; one, 29 Aug; one, 15 Sep; three, 19 Sep; two, 22 Sep; one, 31 Oct (DWhe); Hordle, one, field obs., 14 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Cholderton, seven, 26 Jul (TJN); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 18 Sep (CRB,PDF,DAS,CJP); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 01 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 05 Aug; one, 12 Aug; one, 19 Aug; one, 28 Aug; one, 01 Sep; two, 18 Sep (GJD); Alton, two, 30 Jul (DBO);

49.249 [B&F: 1134] Epinotia ramella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in birch woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread and common throughout. On the Isle of Wight, the only recent record is of one in Combley Great Wood in October 2005. Wingspan 13-16 mm. Distinguished from E. bilunana by the grey general appearance of the forewing and particularly the comparatively solid and sharply defined triangular patch on the dorsum; the male of E. ramella lacks the costal fold on the forewing [Bradley]. E. ramella flies later in the year than the similar E. bilunana and, like that species, comes freely to light. Larva feeds within catkins of Birch.

Record Details

VC11: Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 13 Sep (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 30 Jul; one, 07 Aug; one, 09 Aug; two, 17 Aug; three, 19 Aug; one, 24 Aug; two, 26 Aug; two, 27 Aug; two, 29 Aug; one, 08 Sep; four, 15 Sep; one, 19 Sep; one, 20 Sep; one, 01 Oct (DWhe); West Walk, two, 23 Aug (F.M.G.); Southleigh Forest, one, 22 Aug (CGree det. TJon); Merritown Heath, present, 17 Aug (DFoo); Hurn, one, 11 Aug; Hengistbury Head, two, 27 Aug; six, 27 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Inhams Copse, Pamber, two, 31 Jul; one, 05 Aug; six, 12 Aug; one, 19 Aug; one, 28 Aug (GJD); Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, one, field obs., 20 Aug (AMD,RCla);

49.251 [B&F: 1146] Epinotia rubiginosana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) - Local

Local in pine woodland throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire there are scattered records but it is far from common, although there has been an apparent increase from 2005 onwards. The larva makes distinctive spinnings, but all county records have been taken at light or beaten from foliage. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-15 mm. The orange-ferruginous coloration of the distal area of the forewing together with the rather conspicuous, subquadrate whitish dorsal blotch distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Scots Pine, living between needles spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC11: Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 19 May (RAC);

VC12: Selborne, one, 11 May (CJP); Whitehill, Bordon, two, 19 May (ASto)

49.252 [B&F: 1142] Epinotia tedella (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in coniferous woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight XXXX. Wingspan 10-13 mm. In this species the fore- and hindwing coloration is brown compared with the grey-brown appearance of E. nemorivaga; E. tedella may be further distinguished by the cream-white labial palpus and head and the distinct basal and subbasal fasciae which do not form a basal patch as in E. nemorivaga [Bradley]. Larva mines needles of Norway Spruce, subsequently living within a spinning.

Record Details

VC11: #REF!

Botley Wood
10/03/2024
field observation - vacated spinning on Sitka Spruce
Dan Houghton
Photo © Dan Houghton

Botley Wood
10/03/2024
field observation - vacated spinning on Sitka Spruce
Dan Houghton
Photo © Dan Houghton

Botley Wood
10/03/2024
field observation - vacated spinning on Sitka Spruce
Dan Houghton
Photo © Dan Houghton

49.254 [B&F: 1133] Epinotia bilunana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in birch woodland, heathland and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire a common and widespread species of birch woodland. On the Isle of Wight, only recorded in the extreme west of the Island. Wingspan 13-17 mm. This species is characterised by the general cream-white appearance of the forewing, with contrasting blackish but somewhat diffuse markings on the dorsum [Bradley]. It flies earlier in the year than the similar E. ramella and comes freely to light. Larva feeds within catkins of Birch.

Record Details

VC10: #REF!

VC11: Brockwood, one, 30 May; one, 01 Jul (SDut); Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, field obs., 25 May (PWhtk); North Baddesley, one, 26 May; one, 03 Jun; one, 22 Jun (RWPas); Romsey, present, field obs., , 09 May (SRC); one, 01 Jun; one, 03 Jun (MJB); one, 03 Jun (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 25 May (RAC); #REF!#REF!one, 07 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 10 Jul (SIng); Funtley, one, 07 Jun; one, 29 Jun (TDC); Fareham, one, 02 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 26 Jun (ADT); one, 25 Jun (MLO); Botley, one, 19 May (SLB); Portchester, one, 12 Jun (GSil det. ABark); Waterlooville, five, 29 May; three, 31 May; five, 02 Jun; one, 04 Jun; three, 09 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 23 Jun (DWhe); Petersfield, two, 03 Jun (CRoc); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 25 May; three, 08 Jun (MJef); Tuckton, Bournemouth, one, 03 Jun (APard); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 02 Jun; two, 15 Jun; one, 22 Jun (JStw); Stanpit Marsh LNR, eight, 22 Jun (PAB); one, 13 Aug (RPH); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jul; nine, 03 Jun (MJef); New Milton, one, 04 Jun (RPH); Wootton Coppice Inclosure, NF, one, field obs., 18 May; Sway, one, 01 Jun; one, 03 Jun (SKee); Sway, NF, one, 01 Jun (DMui); Boldre, NF, one, field obs., 30 May (ABra);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jun (AMD); North Waltham, one, 03 Jun (AJon); Ecchinswell, three, 03 Jun (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 17 May (MJW); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 14 May; three, 28 May (GJD); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 21 May (CJP); Farnborough, one, 02 Jun (MThmp); two, 29 May; one, 23 Jun (KBW)

49.255 [B&F: 1138] Epinotia nisella (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in woodland, parks, marshes and freshwater margins throughout the British Isles. Widely distributed across much of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-17 mm. Differs from other Epinotia species of comparable size by its characteristic grey or cinereous coloration which, though often reduced, is present throughout its range of variation. Larva feeds within catkins of Salix and Populus sp. The distribution of f. cinereana, now considered to be a separate species (Epinotia cinereana), appears to be dependent on the presence of Aspen.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, two, 17 Sep; Osborne Wood, one, 28 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Linford Bottom, two, 05 Aug (CLew); Marchwood, one, 31 Jul; two, 05 Aug; two, 07 Aug; seven, 11 Aug; two, 21 Aug; one, 24 Aug; one, 28 Aug; two, 30 Aug; three, 01 Sep; one, 08 Sep; three, 17 Sep; two, 19 Sep; one, 07 Aug; one, 01 Sep; Lee, one, 17 Aug; one, 31 Aug (CTha); Romsey, one, 22 Jul; one, 04 Aug; one, 09 Sep; one, 09 Oct; one, 28 Oct (NRJ); Southampton, one, 23 Jul (MGP); West End, two, 07 Aug (AMD); Winchester, one, first record of the year., 16 Aug (THW); Titchfield Haven NNR, three, 13 Sep; Botley Wood, one, 27 Sep; two, 01 Nov (F.M.G.); Stubbington, two, 30 Jul (DPH); Funtley, one, 30 Jul; one, 12 Aug (TDC); Portchester, one, 27 Sep (CEH, JGS); Waterlooville, one, 30 Jul; one, 07 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 17 Aug; two, 19 Aug; three, 26 Aug; one, 27 Aug; one, 29 Aug; two, 08 Sep; one, 15 Sep; three, 19 Sep; two, 20 Sep; three, 22 Sep; one, 31 Oct (DWhe); West Walk, one, 23 Aug (F.M.G.); Southleigh Forest, eight, 22 Aug (CGree det. TJon); Petersfield, one, 07 Aug (CRoc); Merritown Heath, present, 17 Aug (DFoo); Hurn, one, 02 Sep; Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 23 Jul (JStw); Hengistbury Head, one, 27 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 01 Sep (SKee); Browndown, three, 09 Aug (F.M.G.);

VC12: Leckford Estate, three, photograph taken., 02 Sep; Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 22 Jul (GCE); Goodworth Clatford, one, 3 traps, 17 Aug (WLid, TJN, LFom det. TJN); Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 27 Aug (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 13 Aug (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 17 Aug; four, 27 Aug (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 31 Aug (ACB); Inhams Copse, Pamber, three, 31 Jul; nine, 05 Aug; seven, 12 Aug; three, 19 Aug; three, 28 Aug; two, 01 Sep; two, 18 Sep (GJD); Alton, one, 11 Aug; one, 01 Sep (DBO); Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, one, field obs., 20 Aug (AMD,RCla); Bentley Station Meadow, six, 18 Sep (NDP, KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 19 Aug; one, 29 Aug; one, 01 Sep (ASwa)

49.256 [B&F: 1138a] Epinotia cinereana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Recently separated from Epinotia nisella. Distribution in Hampshire and Isle of Wight unclear - reported from scattered localities in VC11 and VC12 to date.
Although Epinotia cinereana was considered a distinct species and was included in Pierce & Metcalfeis The Genitalia of the British Tortricidae (1914) which documented clear differences in the genitalia, this treatment was not followed by Bradley et al in their 1972 British checklist; Razowski also omitted the species from his European Tortricidae publications.

Mutanen et al, 2012 (Zootaxa) discussed the two species in their Holarctic study and laid out a clear case for their separation.

Epinotia cinereana has the blackish or reddish blotches in the forewing absent and gives an overall greyish impression showing blackish streaks in the forewing. The larvae are said to feed between spun leaves of Aspen Populus tremula. Epinotia nisella usually shows a more highly patterned forewing with blotches of black or reddish in the forewing or along the dorsum; in rare instances they can appear wholly greyish like E. cinereana. For new localities, and where Aspen is not found, specimens should be retained for examination of the genitalia for separation.

Records of this species would be particularly welcome, especially from localities which are known to be close to Aspen stands.

Record Details

VC12: Inhams Copse, Pamber, two, 05 Aug; four, 12 Aug; three, 19 Aug; two, 28 Aug (GJD)

49.260 [B&F: 1165] Zeiraphera isertana (Fabricius, 1794) - Common

Common in oak woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-18 mm. Similar to, but larger than, Larch Tortrix Z. griseana, and differing in having smaller dorsal patch than griseana. Larva feeds on Oak, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, 18 Jun, 1 (AMD) Latest: Shanklin, 01 Aug, 1 (IOu) Max count: Parkhurst Forest, 03 Jul, 2 (PBard)

VC11: Earliest: Christchurch: Cross Way, 12 May, 1 (LPyk) Latest: Funtley, 07 Oct, 1 (TDC) Max count: Waterlooville, 10 Jul, 11 (DWhe)

VC12: Earliest: Pamber Forest, 24 Jun, 1 (GJD) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 31 Aug, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Wherwell, 14 Jul, 2 (GCE)

49.261 [B&F: 1157] Crocidosema plebejana Zeller, 1847 - Local

A migrant species, which may also have been locally introduced with its food plant and now established. In Hampshire since the first record of this species at Martyr Worthy in 1961, it appears to have become resident at low density along the coast, with other records throughout likely relating to dispersal either within the two counties or from Europe. Wingspan 12-16 mm. The overall pale ochreous general coloration and the well-developed and relatively conspicuous, triangular pre-tornal marking are characteristic. Larva feeds on shoots and seed capsules of Tree-mallow.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 19 Sep (SDav); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, 10 Nov; one, 01 Dec (MGT); Shanklin, one, 17 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Allbrook, one, 28 Aug (SIng); Lee-on-Solent, one, 07 Sep (IHrg); Portchester, one, 02 Nov (CEH, JGS); one, 18 Jul; one, 31 Aug; one, 23 Oct (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 03 Jun; one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul; two, 19 Jul; two, 24 Jul; two, 27 Jul; two, 28 Jul; three, 29 Jul; two, 01 Aug; one, 09 Aug; three, 10 Aug; one, 26 Aug; four, 31 Aug; 12, 01 Sep; two, 09 Sep; two, 24 Oct; one, 29 Oct; one, 31 Oct (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 27 Oct (DWhe); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 15 Oct; two, 16 Oct (LPyk); Tuckton, Bournemouth, one, confirmed from photo by Mike Wall. , 30 Apr (APard); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 14 Aug (RPH); one, 15 Sep; Hengistbury Head, two, 30 Jul (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 23 Jul; one, 06 Aug; two, 15 Sep; one, 29 Oct; one, 10 Nov (JStw); Hayling Bay, two, at dusk, gen. det., 20 Sep (AMD); Eastoke, Hayling Island, one, 01 Aug (STho)

49.263 [B&F: 1188] Pelochrista caecimaculana (Hübner, [1799]) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in dry pastures, downland and waste ground in parts of southern England and southern Wales. In Hampshire apparently always very rare, and the only place where it might be regarded as established is on Portsdown Hill. There is only one recent record from the Isle of Wight, at Shanklin in June 1995. Wingspan 14-20 mm. In general appearance reminiscent of certain Eucosma species, but distinguished by the poorly developed and inconspicuous ocellus which lacks metallic plumbeous edging [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Common Knapweed and Brown Knapweed.

Record Details

VC10: Brook Down, two, swept, photo 49.263-10-25Jun24-1 & 2., 25 Jun; one, gen Det., 25 Jun; one, photo 49.263-10-1Jul24-1 (Adult + Genitalia)., 01 Jul; Mottistone Down, one, photo 49.263-10-28Jun24-1 (Adult + Genitalia)., 28 Jun (PBard);

VC11: Portsdown, one, field obs., 20 Jul (DPH)

49.264 [B&F: 1202] Eucosma obumbratana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) - Local

Local on farmland and in rough meadows throughout much of England and Wales. Scattered records in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-19 mm. The fulvous general coloration and the pale dorsal area of the comparatively narrow forewing are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Perennial Sow-thistle.

Record Details

VC11: North Baddesley, one, 26 Jun (RWPas); Ashley, one, 13 Jul (GCE); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, det gen female, 26 Jul (F.M.G. det. RJD); Portsmouth, one, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun (IRT); Hengistbury Head, one, 26 Jun (RPH det. MJef); two, 18 Jul; five, 18 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 01 Aug (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, one, 3 traps, 17 Aug (WLid, TJN, LFom det. TJN); Newton Stacey, one, photograph taken., 03 Jul; Wonston, one, 26 Jul; Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, photograph taken., 23 Jul; one, 23 Jul; Longparish, one, photograph taken., 30 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, two, gen. det., 13 Aug (AMD); North Waltham, one, 29 Jun; one, 03 Jul; one, 11 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 19 Jul (AJon)

49.265 [B&F: 1201] Eucosma cana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in rough ground and flower meadows throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common, probably under-recorded on the Island. Wingspan 16-22 mm. Differs from E. hohenwartiana by the paler ground colour of the forewing and the distinctive longitudinal striation in the discal area [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Thistle Carduus/Cirsium and Common Knapweed.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Little Duxmore, 03 Jun, 0 (HMak) Latest: Shanklin, 01 Aug, 1 (IOu) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 25 Jun, 3 (PBard)

VC11: Earliest: Dibden Purlieu, 23 May, 1 (RAC) Latest: Marchwood, 10 Aug, 1 (TDCh) Max count: Itchen Valley CP, 19 Jul, 4 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Morn Hill, Winchester, 01 Jun, 1 (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF) Latest: North Waltham, 31 Jul, 1 (AJon) Max count: North Waltham, 29 Jun, 10 (AJon)

49.266 [B&F: 1200] Eucosma hohenwartiana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in dry open areas and grassland throughout much of the British Isles; rare in Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 15-22 mm. Large specimens of this species may be confused with E. cana but can be distinguished by the darker ground colour of the forewing which lacks longitudinal striations [Bradley]. Formerly conspecific with E. parvulana and E. fulvana, which see. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Common Knapweed.

Record Details

VC10: Compton Down, two, both Gen Det., 30 Jun (PBard);

VC11: North Baddesley, one, 19 Jul (RWPas); Itchen Valley C.P., three, 19 Jul (F.M.G.); Stubbington, one, 25 Jun (DPH); Funtley, one, 25 Jun; one, 03 Jul (TDC); Botley, one, 19 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 23 Jul (SLB); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 26 Jun (MJef det. RJD);

VC12: Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 22 Jun; Goodworth Clatford, one, 22 Jun; three, photograph taken., 22 Jun; Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 16 Jun; one, photograph taken., 16 Jun; Crawley, two, photograph taken., 19 Jun; Cole Henley, one, photograph taken., 25 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, present, frequent, 23 Jun; two, 19 Jul (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 18 Jul (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); one, 28 Jul (CRB, DAS); North Waltham, one, 03 Jun; one, 16 Jun; two, 25 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 16 Jul; two, 19 Jul; one, 31 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 26 Jun; one, 18 Jul (MJW); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, 24 Jul (BGD); Alton, one, 23 Jun (DBO); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 30 Jul (ASto); Odiham Common, two, field obs., 02 Jun (AMD)

49.267 [B&F: 1200b] Eucosma fulvana (Stephens, 1834) - Local

Distribution poorly known owing to confusion with hohenwartiana, it is likely that it will be found in dry open areas wherever the foodplant grows. Formerly regarded as a large, fulvous (i.e. dull brownish yellow) form of E. hohenwartiana, and distinguishable from this species with certainty only on the basis of the larval foodplant (Common Knapweed in E. hohenwartiana and Greater Knapweed in E. fulvana). In Hampshire fairly widespread in the south-east, with few records in the north or south-west. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1900. Wingspan 19-25 mm. Distinguished by its large size and fulvous coloration, paler than hohenwartiana. No reliable distinguishing genitalic feature has been determined. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Greater Knapweed.

Record Details

VC11: Broughton Down, two, 1 female gen. det., 01 Jul (AMD)

49.269 [B&F: 1197] Eucosma campoliliana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in dry pastures, sand-dunes and waste ground throughout the British Isles, most numerous in coastal districts. Fairly well distributed in Hampshire, particularly on chalk downland and near the coast, but very rarely recorded on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-18 mm. A distinctive species, characterised by the white ground colour of the forewing and the contrasting, fragmented, ferruginous-ochreous and black markings [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Common Ragwort, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, photo 49.269-10-23Jun24-1., 23 Jun; three, 25 Jun; Freshwater, one, 04 Jul; two, 24 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 01 Jul; two, 02 Jul; Brook Down, two, 01 Jul; Mottistone Down, one, 28 Jun (PBard); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, 29 Jun; one, 02 Aug (MGT); Osborne Wood, one, 01 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Lee, one, 15 Jun; four, 13 Jul (CTha); Cromarty Pond area, Lord's Hill, one, 23 Jun (JClx); Romsey, one, 18 Jun (NRJ); Broughton, one, photograph taken., 29 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, one, 01 Aug; Highbridge, Eastleigh, one, 25 Jun (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 05 Aug (AMD); Funtley, one, 11 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 06 Aug; one, 12 Aug (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 23 Jun (IHrg); Botley, one, 21 Jun; one, 09 Jul; one, 11 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul (SLB); Biddenfield, one, 04 Jul (CGree det. LLay); Wickham, one, 25 Jun (JRDS); Portchester, one, 12 Jun (GSil det. ABark); Waterlooville, one, 07 Aug (DWhe); Horndean, one, field obs., 12 Jul; one, 20 Jul (PHog); Hurn, one, 22 Jun (MJef); Hengistbury Head, two, 26 Jun (RPH det. MJef); one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Cholderton, present, 06 Jul (TJN); Broughton, one, photograph taken., 18 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, three, 18 Jun (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF); three, 22 Jun; seven, 29 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); four, 18 Jul (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); five, 28 Jul (CRB, DAS); North Waltham, one, 25 Jun; two, 29 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 31 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke: Down Grange Meadow, one, 13 Aug (CWor det. BGD); Basingstoke, five, 10 Jul (SRae); Chawton, one, 04 Jul (DAS)