49.003 [B&F: 1012] Sparganothis pilleriana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in saltmarshes and damp heathland throughout southern England and southern Wales. In Hampshire mainly confined to the New Forest, and extremely scarce elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 15-20 mm, female 17-22 mm. This species is readily recognised by its long, porrect labial palpi [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants.

Record Details

VC11: Bisterne Common, 20, field obs., 24 Jul (NRJ); Linford Bottom, 20, 05 Aug (CLew); Holmsley, NF, larva, present, field obs., several larvae in shoots of Myrica gale. A few samples taken and reared. Adults emerged on 23rd (1) & 26th (2) July 2024. Photo 49.003-11-22Jun24-1 (Adult only)., 22 Jun (PBard); Matley Bog, NF, 15, field obs., 26 Jul; Pig Bush, NF, two, 24 Jul (NRJ); Sway, seven, 31 Jul; one, 01 Aug (SKee)

49.004 [B&F: 1010] Red-barred Tortrix Ditula angustiorana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in woodland, parks and gardens throughout much of the British Isles, less numerous in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common to very common. Wingspan 13-18 mm. The dark coloration of the fore- and hindwings, and the strongly pectinate antennae, are characteristic of the male; in the female the forewing is attenuated and the markings contrast with the greyish white ground colour [Bradley]. The larva is polyphagous on many plants, including yew and rhododendron - species that otherwise have few predators. It sometimes does superficial damage to ripening fruits in orchards.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 12 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin, 12 Aug, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 30 Jul, 6 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 08 May, 1 (MLO) Latest: Fareham, 18 Aug, 1 (MLO) Max count: Itchen Valley CP, 19 Jul, 7 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, Bordon, 19 May, 1 (ASto) Latest: Barton Stacey, 30 Aug, 1 (GCE) Max count: Cholderton, 26 Jul, 17 (TJN)

49.005 [B&F: 1006] Epagoge grotiana (Fabricius, 1781) - Common

Common in woodland and on sand-dunes throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread in woodland, probably under-recorded on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-17 mm. The bright ochreous-yellow ground colour of the forewing and the ferruginous-brown markings are characteristic. Flies at dawn and dusk. Larva feeds on Oak, Hawthorn and Bramble, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, two, photo 49.005-10-3Jul24-1., 03 Jul (PBard); Osborne Wood, one, 01 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, 22 Jun; one, 03 Jul (NRJ); Wickham, one, 26 Jun (JRDS); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo);

VC12: Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 17 Jun (GJD)

49.009 [B&F: 1007] Capua vulgana (Frölich, 1828) - Common

Common in woodland, downland and acid grassland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed but not particularly common. Wingspan 13-19 mm. The male may be distinguished by the paler basal area of the forewing and the pale buff head and labial palpi, the female somewhat resembles an obscurely marked Cnephasia but differs in having the forewing distinctly buff-coloured [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Hornbeam, Alder, Rowan, Raspberry and Bilberry, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 10 May; three, 14 May; one, 16 May; one, 21 May (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 19 May (RAC); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 29 Jun (RAll);

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 09 May (CRB, DAS); two, 18 May (CRB,DAS,LHur)

49.013 [B&F: 0977] Large Fruit-tree Tortrix Archips podana (Scopoli, 1763) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, orchards, hedgerows and woodland, throughout England and Wales. Well distributed across much of Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 19-23 mm, female 20-28 mm. The male lacks the purple-brown ground colour of the forewing of A. oporana; the female is more similar to A. betulana but readily distinguished by the orange coloration in the apical half of the hindwing [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on a wide variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, even occasionally on conifers, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and sometimes a pest on Apple trees.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 15 Jun, 1 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin, 17 Sep, 1 (IOu) Max count: Osborne Wood, 01 Jul, 5 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Botley, 21 May, 1 (SLB) Latest: Waterlooville, 01 Oct, 1 (DWhe) Max count: Wickham, 26 Jun, 6 (JRDS)

VC12: Earliest: Wherwell, 16 Jun, 1 (GCE) Latest: Inhams Copse, Pamber, 21 Sep, 1 (GJD) Max count: Inhams Copse, Pamber, 26 Jun, 20 (GJD)

49.014 [B&F: 0979] Brown Oak Tortrix Archips crataegana (Hübner, [1799]) - Local

Local in woodland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight scarce and barely annual in scattered localities. Wingspan male 19-22 mm, female 23-28 mm. Usually larger than Variegated Golden Tortrix A. xylosteana and differing in the broader forewing which in general appearance is browner and less variegated. The male is further separated by the median fascia which is obsolete on the costa; the female by the fuscous reticulation and the more prominent apex of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on deciduous trees and bushes, including Oak, Elm, Ash, Lime and Sallow, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg

Record Details

VC10: Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, present, several, 18 Jun (AMD); Newtown, one, gen Det. Photo 49.014-10-26Jun24-2 (Genitalia only)., 26 Jun; Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, gen Det. Photo 49.014-10-26Jun24-1 (Genitalia only)., 26 Jun (PBard); Haseley Manor, one, 16 Jun; Shanklin, one, 24 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 14 Jul; one, 17 Jul; Osborne Wood, five, 01 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, photograph taken., 27 Jun (GCE); Lee-on-Solent, one, 24 Jun (IHrg); Waterlooville, two, 04 Jun (DWhe);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, photograph taken., 26 Jun (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 19 Jun (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, three, photograph taken., 20 Jun; Wherwell, one, 20 Jun; two, 20 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jun (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 18 Jun (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, 24 Jul (BGD)

49.015 [B&F: 0980] Variegated Golden Tortrix Archips xylosteana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common in woodland throughout. Wingspan male 15-21 mm, female 16-24 mm. Most similar to A. crataegana, but differing in the more variegated appearance and smaller size [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and bushes, including Oak, Elm, Lime, Hazel, Field Maple, Sycamore and Ash, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Ningwood Common, 07 Jun, 0 (HMak) Latest: Parkhurst Forest, 03 Jul, 0 (PBard) Max count: Osborne Wood, 01 Jul, 150 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Hengistbury Head, 12 May, 0 (MJef) Latest: Dibden Purlieu, NF, 01 Sep, 1 (RAC) Max count: Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, 27 Jun, 80 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Farnborough, 02 Jun, 1 (MThmp) Latest: Anna Valley, Andover, 15 Sep, 1 (TJN) Max count: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, 26 Jun, 104 (ACB)

49.018 [B&F: 0983] Choristoneura hebenstreitella (Müller, 1764) - Local

Local in woodland throughout the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight found in mature woodland and widely distributed in such habitat. Wingspan male 19-25 mm, female 24-30 mm. The large size and distinctive olive-brown markings are characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

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

VC11: East Tytherley, one, photograph taken., 07 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, photograph taken., 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun (GCE); Waterlooville, one, 31 May (DWhe); Lymington, NF, one, 30 May; one, 02 Jun (JWar);

VC12: Goodworth Clatford, two, photograph taken., 20 Jun; Wherwell, eight, 20 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 20 Jun (GCE); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, three, 28 May; one, 02 Jul (ACB);

49.020 [B&F: 0974] Argyrotaenia ljungiana (Thunberg, 1797) - Common

Common on heathland and moorland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire found on heathland in the New Forest and north-east of the county. On the Isle of Wight, there has been only one recent record, at Freshwater in 1995. Wingspan 12-16 mm. The silver-white ground coloration of the forewing is characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on various herbaceous plants, including Bog-myrtle, Heather and Bilberry, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Beaulieu Heath, NF, present, field obs., 13 Jul (KVin); Pig Bush, NF, one, 24 Jul (NRJ); Beaulieu Road, NF, one, at dusk, 18 Jul (AMD); Sway, one, 01 Aug (SKee)

49.022 [B&F: 1000] Ptycholoma lecheana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland and orchards throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common in woodland throughout the county, but less common on the Island. Wingspan 16-22 mm. Distinguished by the generally dark coloration of the fore- and hindwings, the shining metallic edging of the median fascia and the metallic scaling in the apical area of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 15 May (NRJ); Flagpond Copse, Wickham, one, field obs., 01 Jun (DPH);

VC12: Harewood Forest, one, field obs., 02 Jun (AJon); Rye Common, three, field obs., 24 May (AMD)

49.023 [B&F: 0971] Pandemis cinnamomeana (Treitschke, 1830) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire widespread but rarely common, although frequent in Botley Wood. Probably under-recorded elsewhere, none more so than on the Isle of Wight, where it was not recorded until 2013. Wingspan 18-24 mm. Weakly marked specimens, especially those with drab coloration, may be confused with forms of Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix P. heparana, from which the male may be distinguished by the white head and the female by the presence of reddish ochreous suffusion in the apical area of the hindwing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: West High Down quarries, two, 17 Sep (IOu);

VC11: East Tytherley, three, 07 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, to pheromone lure, to Carnation Tortrix lure at 10.00. , 02 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 04 Sep; one, 19 Sep (NRJ); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 26 Jul (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, 18 Sep (IMcP); Upham, one, male, 15 Jun (F.M.G.); Portchester, one, 02 Oct (CEH, JGS); Waterlooville, one, 19 May; two, 25 May; one, 04 Jun; one, 08 Sep; two, 15 Sep; #REF!#REF!West Walk, two, 23 Aug; Old Winchester Hill, four, 30 Aug (F.M.G.);

VC12: Cholderton, present, 06 Jul (TJN); Wherwell, one, 26 Aug; one, 26 Aug (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 29 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); one, 17 Aug; five, 27 Aug (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); two, 18 Sep (CRB,PDF,DAS,CJP); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 18 Sep (ACB)

49.024 [B&F: 0969] Chequered Fruit-tree Tortrix Pandemis corylana (Fabricius, 1794) - Common

Common in woodland and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire fairly common to common in suitable habitat, with rather few recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-24 mm. Similar to Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix P. cerasana, but distinguished by the characteristic reticulate forewing pattern and the more strongly oblique outer margin of the basal fasciae, which are parallel with the median fascia, and the paler apex of the hindwing [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater, 22 Jun, 1 (PBard) Latest: Shanklin, 21 Sep, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 01 Sep, 7 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Portsmouth, 25 Jun, 1 (IRT) Latest: North Baddesley, 15 Sep, 1 (RWPas) Max count: Waterlooville, 26 Aug, 6 (DWhe)

VC12: Earliest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 18 Jul, 1 (ASwa) Latest: Down Grange Meadow, 19 Sep, 1 (SRae) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 27 Aug, 12 (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur)

49.025 [B&F: 0970] Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix Pandemis cerasana (Hübner, 1786) - Common

Common in gardens, orchards and woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire common and widespread, but rather infrequently recorded on the Isle of Wight in recent years. Wingspan 16-24 mm. Similar to Chequered Fruit-tree Tortrix P. corylana but differing in the smoother general appearance and the reduced reticulation, the usually strongly divergent margins of the basal and median fasciae, and the uniformly greyish brown hindwing [Bradley]. Larva is polyphagous on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, including fruit trees, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg or small larva.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Ningwood Common, 02 Jun, 0 (HMak) Latest: Shanklin, 31 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 26 Jun, 6 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Romsey, 01 Jun, 1 (NRJ) Latest: Funtley, 17 Sep, 1 (TDC) Max count: Waterlooville, 25 Jun, 6 (DWhe)

VC12: Earliest: Inhams Copse, Pamber, 28 May, 2 (GJD) Latest: Inhams Copse, Pamber, 18 Sep, 1 (GJD) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 18 Jun, 7 (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF)

49.026 [B&F: 0972] Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix Pandemis heparana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in oak woodland, orchards and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-24 mm. Similar in general coloration to P. cinnamomeana but lacking the white scaling on the frons in the male and the reddish suffusion in the apical area of the hindwing in the female. The angular projection of the median fascia distinguishes P. heparana from P. cinnamomeana and from brownish forms of P. cerasana [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on various trees and shrubs, including several species of fruit tree, on which it occasionally causes much damage, attacking flowers of crops such as apple, pear, plum and currant, otherwise often living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 29 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 27 Jul; one, 03 Aug (PWhtk); one, field obs., 08 Jun (LTho); Hale, Fordingbridge, one, field obs., 21 Jul (JOug); Marchwood, one, 11 Jul; Lee, one, 13 Jul; one, 20 Jul (CTha); Mottisfont, one, 23 Jul (TSto); Romsey, one, 23 Jun; one, 31 Jul (NRJ); Broughton, one, 29 Jul; Ashley, one, photograph taken., 13 Jul (GCE); Chandlers Ford, three, 06 Aug (MWelf); Allbrook, one, 24 Jun; Highbridge, Eastleigh, one, 02 Aug (SIng); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, two, 26 Jul; two, 16 Aug; 11, 06 Sep; Titchfield Haven NNR, nine, 13 Sep (F.M.G.); Funtley, one, 03 Jul; one, 06 Jul; one, 02 Aug (TDC); Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, one, 12 Jul (F.M.G.); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 30 Jul (CMor); Portchester, one, 23 Jul (CEH, JGS); one, 30 Jul (DH-J); Waterlooville, one, 11 Aug; one, 15 Sep (DWhe); Horndean, one, 14 Jul (PHog); Hurn, one, 23 Jul (MJef); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 09 Aug (BKin det. MJef); one, 11 Aug (MoTay det. MJef); Hengistbury Head, four, 30 Jul (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, two, 02 Aug; one, 06 Aug (JStw); Stanpit Marsh LNR, two, 22 Jun (PAB); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jul; two, 27 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Middle Wallop, four, 29 Jul (TJN, RDon, GDon); Cholderton, one, 26 Jul (TJN); Testside Lakes, Leckford, one, 19 Jul; one, 19 Jul; Leckford Estate, one, 19 Jul; Wherwell, one, 11 Aug; Chilbolton, one, 31 Jul (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 11 Aug (TJN); Wherwell, one, 18 Jul; Longparish, two, 30 Jul; one, 30 Jul; Testbourne Estate, Hurstbourne Priors, one, 30 Jul; Cole Henley, one, photograph taken., 10 Aug; one, photograph taken., 10 Aug; one, 10 Aug; one, 10 Aug (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jun; two, 19 Jul; present, several, 13 Aug (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 18 Jul (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); one, 28 Jul (CRB, DAS); Cheriton, two, 23 Jul; one, 30 Jul (DAS); North Waltham, one, 11 Jul; two, 19 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 29 Jul; two, 31 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 05 Aug (AJon); Ecchinswell, two, 30 Jul (MJN); Basingstoke: Down Grange Meadow, one, 13 Aug (BGD); Basingstoke, one, 26 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 28 Jul (MJW); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, 19 Aug; one, 24 Jul (SRae det. BGD); Inhams Copse, Pamber, two, 29 Jul; one, 31 Jul (GJD); Alton, one, 04 Aug (DBO);

49.028 [B&F: 0986] Syndemis musculana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common in open woodland, mature hedgerows and high moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-22 mm. The greyish white or white ground colour and the contrasting median fascia are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Bramble, Oak and Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering in a cocoon.

Record Details

VC10: Bonchurch, one, 12 May; one, 12 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 18 May; one, 29 May (IOu);

VC11: Hale, Fordingbridge, present, field obs., , 18 May (JPuz); East Tytherley, two, 09 May (GCE); Woodley, one, 07 May (NBin); Southampton, one, 07 May; one, 09 May; four, 11 May; two, 15 May; one, 18 May (MGP); Thornhill, Southampton, one, 12 May (PAB); Allbrook, one, 11 May (SIng); Funtley, one, 11 May (TDC); Fareham, one, 07 May; one, 19 May (MLO); Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, one, 10 May (F.M.G.); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 12 May (CMor); Waterlooville, two, 09 May; one, 12 May; one, 14 May; one, 19 May; one, 31 May (DWhe); Horndean, one, field obs., 04 May (PHog); Tuckton, Bournemouth, one, 30 Apr (APard); Hengistbury Head, one, 10 May (MJef); Boundway Hill, NF, one, field obs., 23 May; Sway, one, 12 May; one, 31 May (SKee);

VC12: Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, 11 May; one, 11 May; one, 11 May (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 12 May (AMD); Cheriton, three, 12 May (DAS); North Waltham, one, 17 May (AJon); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 01 May (CJP); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 12 May (ASwa);

49.029 [B&F: 1002] Lozotaenia forsterana (Fabricius, 1781) - Common

Common in wooded gardens, hedgerows and woodland edges throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and Isle of Wight widespread, but not very common. Wingspan 20-29 mm. Distinguished by its relatively large size and the reticulate greyish brown forewing with strong costal markings [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on the foliage of Ivy and a number of deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs, and various herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: Compton Down, one, 30 Jun (PBard); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, 29 Jun (MGT); Shanklin, one, 24 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 18 Jun (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 20 Jun; one, 26 Jun (RWPas); Romsey, one, 29 May; one, 22 Jun; one, 26 Jun (MJB); one, 07 Jun (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 14 May; one, 01 Jun (MEdg); Southampton, one, 18 May (MGP); Allbrook, one, 24 Jun (SIng); Winchester, one, first record of the year., 07 Jun; one, 20 Jun (THW); Stubbington, one, 03 Jun; one, 22 Jun (DPH); Fareham, one, 02 Jun; one, 04 Jun; two, 05 Jun; one, 06 Jun; one, 12 Jun; one, 18 Jun (ADT); one, 05 Jun; two, 16 Jun; one, 23 Jun (MLO); Portsmouth, one, 23 May; one, 24 May; one, 25 Jun; one, 26 Jun (IRT); Lovedean, one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 10 Jul (ARJa); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 21 Jun (RAll); Petersfield, one, 01 Jul (CRoc); Christchurch, one, field obs., 21 Jun (NBro); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 19 Jun (JStw); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jul (MJef); New Milton, one, 23 Jun (RPH);

VC12: Broughton, one, 18 Jun (GCE); North Waltham, one, 02 Jun; one, 25 Jun; two, 27 Jun; two, 29 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke, present, 24 Jun (SPym); one, 02 Jun; three, 20 Jun (MJW); Alton, one, 18 Jun (DBO); Farnborough, one, 29 Jun (KBW)

49.030 [B&F: 0985] Carnation Tortrix Cacoecimorpha pronubana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common throughout much of Britain and southern Ireland. An adventive species, naturalised through accidental introduction in garden plants in southern England in the early 20th Century. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight it is now widespread, mainly in suburban areas. Wingspan male 15-17 mm, female 18-22 mm. Often seen flying by day in the vicinity of its foodplants. The bright orange coloration of the hindwing is characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Cultivated Privet, Sea Buckthorn, Evergreen Spindle and other deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 07 Sep (PWhtk); Hatchet Pond, NF, one, field obs., 26 May (PGS); Totton, one, field obs., 13 Apr (SSto); #REF!#REF!one, 26 May; one, 10 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 20 Sep (SIng); Fareham, one, 23 May (MLO); Titchfield Common, present, field obs., , 16 May (iNat); Bishop's Waltham, larva, one, field obs., caterpillar on Portugal Laurel. , 27 Jun (DTru); Horsea Island, one, 07 Jun (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 19 Jul; one, 01 Sep (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 19 Aug (DWhe); Browndown, five, field obs., 01 May; five, field obs., 08 Sep (IHrg); Gilkicker, Gosport, three, field obs., 10 Aug (DPH); Sinah Common, Hayling, larva, five, field obs., larvae in spun shoots of Sea Spurge. Adults reared, emerging indoors from 03, 09 Nov (WLan)

49.031 [B&F: 0989] Timothy Tortrix Zelotherses paleana (Hübner, 1793) - Common

Common on rough grassland and coastal sandhills throughout the British Isles, scarcer in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a local and uncommon species, but widely distributed, with no apparent population centre. Wingspan 17-24 mm. Whitish or greyish ochreous forms of this species can be confused with A. unitana, but may usually be distinguished by the darker cilia of the forewing in both sexes, and by the orange-yellow suffusion on the head and thoracic region and on the basal area of the forewing, especially in the male [Bradley]; see also Bilberry Tortrix A. viburnana. Larva feeds on various grasses and herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC11: Romsey, present, 26 Jun (MJB); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 09 Aug (MEdg);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 26 Jul; Anna Valley, Andover, one, 19 Jun (TJN); Farnborough, one, 02 Jun (MThmp)

49.033 [B&F: 0988] Bilberry Tortrix Aphelia viburnana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common on moorland and in woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire common in the New Forest bogs and at Emer Bog, but not yet recorded in the north of the county. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1993. Wingspan 15-22 mm. Pale unicolorous forms readily confused with A. paleana, the males of which may be distinguished by examination of the genitalia. Larva polyphagous on plants such as Bilberry, Cowberry, Mountain Avens, Bloody Crane's-bill, Meadowsweet, Sea Aster and Sea Wormwood, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC11: Matley Bog, NF, one, field obs., 03 Jul (NRJ)

49.037 [B&F: 0993] Cyclamen Tortrix Clepsis spectrana (Treitschke, 1830) - Common

Common in damp woodland, fens, marshes and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire, but there are no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 15-22 mm, female 17-24 mm. Yellowish forms of this species may be distinguished from C. rurinana by the stronger markings on the costa of the forewing and the more uniform whitish grey hindwing. Larva feeds on many different herbaceous plants, including Willowherb, Meadowsweet, Sea Wormwood and Sea Lavender, and, in gardens, on Cyclamen, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, 29 Jun (PBard);

VC11: Mottisfont, two, 06 Aug (TSto); Fishlake Meadows, one, 12 Aug (NRJ); Stockbridge Down NT, two, photograph taken., 28 Aug (GCE); Portsmouth, one, 20 Jun (IRT); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 04 Jun; one, 11 Aug (LPyk); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 07 Oct (RPH); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul; Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 13 Aug (MJef); one, 27 Jul (PAB); Hengistbury Head, two, 03 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Testside Lakes, Leckford, three, 19 Jul; Leckford Estate, three, 19 Jul; Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 23 Jun; one, 18 Jul; Bullington, one, photograph taken., 29 Jun (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 27 Jul (RHil); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 05 Aug (ASto)

49.038 [B&F: 0994] Clepsis consimilana (Hübner, [1817]) - Common

Common in gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan male 13-17 mm, female 15-19 mm. Distinguished by its small size, indistinct forewing markings and the two small fuscous spots on the dorsum. Larva feeds on Wild Privet, Garden Privet, Ash, Lilac and Ivy, preferring dead leaves, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Haseley Manor, 16 Jun, 1 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 30 Jul, 4 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 30 Jul, 4 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Blackfied, 05 Apr, 1 (PGS) Latest: Highbridge, Eastleigh, 01 Nov, 1 (SIng) Max count: Fareham, 11 Jul, 4 (MLO)

VC12: Earliest: Morn Hill, Winchester, 18 Jun, 2 (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF) Latest: Basingstoke, 16 Oct, 1 (MJW) Max count: North Waltham, 25 Jun, 3 (AJon)

49.039 [B&F: 0998] Light Brown Apple Moth Epiphyas postvittana (Walker, 1863) - Common

Common in gardens throughout much of the country. Thoroughly naturalised, through accidental introduction in garden plants, this native of Australia was first reported in Britain from Cornwall in 1936, it has since expanded its range across most of the country, and can be abundant where it occurs. Shows a marked preference for urban gardens, remaining relatively rare away from towns, and despite its common name, is neither light brown, nor particularly fond of apple! Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 16-21 mm, female 17-25 mm. The male is usually distinguished by the abrupt division of the forewing medially into a pale basal area and darker apical area, and the female by its large size and relatively elongate forewing, often with greatly reduced markings [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on a wide range of plants, including Evergreen Spindle, causing sufficient damage to fruit trees to be a serious pest in some areas.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Culver Down, 17 Jan, 1 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 30 Nov, 2 (IOu) Max count: Bonchurch, 18 Jun, 7 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Sway, 05 Jan, 2 (SKee) Latest: Waterlooville, 30 Dec, 1 (DWhe) Max count: Stubbington, 30 Jul, 40 (DPH)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, Bordon, 28 Jan, 1 (ASto) Latest: Alton, 24 Dec, 1 (DBO) Max count: Basingstoke, 29 Jul, 20 (RHil)

49.040 [B&F: 1001] Lozotaeniodes formosana (Frölich, 1830) - Common

Common in pine woodland throughout much of southern England and Wales. First recorded in north-west Surrey in 1945, near the Hampshire border, this species is now widespread in southern Britain. In Hampshire increasingly common, but remaining very rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 20-26 mm. The bold reticulate forewing pattern is very characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Scots Pine.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, photo 49.040-10-26Jun24-1., 26 Jun; three, 02 Jul; two, 03 Jul (PBard); Ningwood Common, present, 11 Jul (HMak); Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, one, 18 Jun (AMD);

VC11: Lee, one, 13 Jul (CTha); Dibden Purlieu, one, 26 May; Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 02 Jul (RAC); Southampton, one, 26 Jun (MGP); West End, one, 17 Jul (AMD); Winchester, one, first record of the year., 28 Jun (THW); Lee-on-Solent, one, 29 Jun (IHrg); Waterlooville, one, 23 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 02 Jul (DWhe); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 25 Jun; one, 04 Jul; one, 11 Jul (LPyk);

VC12: Cholderton, present, 06 Jul; Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun (TJN); St Giles Cemetery, Winchester, one, 29 Jun (PAB); Cole Henley, one, photograph taken., 25 Jun (GCE); North Waltham, one, 01 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 22 Jun (MJW); East Worldham, present, field obs., , 30 Jun (EPil); one, field obs., 30 Jun (RAng); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 21 Jun; two, 24 Jun; two, 25 Jun; two, 26 Jun; two, 29 Jun; one, 03 Jul (ASto); Bentley Station Meadow, one, 04 Jul (NDP, KBW)

49.044 [B&F: 1025] Tortricodes alternella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common, in deciduous woodland, especially of oak, throughout Britain. In Hampshire, widely distributed and relatively common in oak woodland, appearing in 2009 in considerable numbers, including in many gardens well away from oak woodland. Likely to be under-recorded on the Isle of Wight with few recent records. Wingspan 19-23mm. One of the earliest Tortricids to emerge in Spring and unlikely to be confused with hibernating Tortricids which may be on the wing in early spring [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, Hornbeam, Hazel, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Lime and Birch, living between leaves spun together with silk, and over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, four, 29 Jan; one, 01 Feb; two, 10 Feb; two, 15 Feb (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 15 Feb (SDut); Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 03 Feb; one, 13 Feb (PWhtk); Frogham, one, 24 Jan; one, 04 Feb; seven, 09 Feb; 15, 10 Feb; three, 18 Feb; five, 27 Feb; one, 03 Mar (NTO); Romsey, three, 24 Jan; one, 25 Jan; four, 30 Jan; 48, 02 Feb; 53, 03 Feb; 45, 04 Feb; 67, 10 Feb; 55, 13 Feb; one, 12 Mar (NRJ); Weston, Southampton, one, field obs., 18 Feb (ARC); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 15 Feb (MEdg); Allbrook, three, 28 Jan; seven, 02 Feb; seven, 03 Feb; 11, 05 Feb; two, 16 Feb; one, 18 Feb; one, 12 Mar (SIng); Botley Wood, present, at dusk, 05 Feb (AMD); 15, 16 Feb (F.M.G.); Funtley, one, 10 Feb; one, 14 Feb; two, 15 Feb; one, 16 Feb (TDC); Fareham, one, 10 Feb (ADT); Wickham, one, field obs., 11 Feb (PPir); Waterlooville, one, 24 Jan; nine, 28 Jan; 12, 29 Jan; 17, 31 Jan; 18, 02 Feb; nine, 04 Feb; 36, 09 Feb; 20, 12 Feb; 12, 14 Feb; 23, 16 Feb; four, 18 Feb; six, 20 Feb; two, 28 Feb (DWhe); West Walk, 55, 02 Feb (F.M.G.); Sway, one, 04 Feb; one, to lighted window, 05 Feb; one, 15 Feb; two, 16 Feb; one, 27 Feb (SKee);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 02 Feb; Chilbolton, one, 16 Feb (GCE); North Waltham, one, 09 Feb (AJon); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, five, 02 Feb (ACB); Inhams Copse, Pamber, eight, 15 Feb (GJD); Benyon's Inclosure, one, field obs., 15 Feb; Manor Farm, Silchester, one, field obs., 15 Feb (MJW); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 14 Feb (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 13 Feb; three, 15 Feb; one, 17 Feb (ASwa); Fleet, two, 14 Feb (MHals);

49.047 [B&F: 1030] Eana incanana (Stephens, 1852) - Local

Local in woodland throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire fairly widespread, but not particularly common, in most areas, except for the New Forest. It is relatively scarce on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 17-22 mm. The rounded forewing and conspicuous curved subbasal fascia are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds in a web in the flowers of Bluebell and possibly Wild Garlic (references to other pabula, such as Ox-eye Daisy, are potentially doubtful).

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, gen det 01 July, 26 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, 23 Jun; two, 02 Jul; one, 04 Jul; one, 07 Jul (NRJ);

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

49.049 [B&F: 1024] Light Grey Tortrix Cnephasia incertana (Treitschke, 1835) - Common

Common in woodland edges and hedgerows throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 14-18 mm. Another small Cnephasia about the size of C. asseclana, from which distinguished by the weaker irroration in the forewing (not as pale as C. genitalana). Can be determined with certainty only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Greater Plantain, Ribwort Plantain, Common Sorrel, Sheep's Sorrel and similar, living within a spinning.

Record Details

VC11: Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 30 Jun (MJef det. RJD)

49.050 [B&F: 1020] Grey Tortrix Cnephasia stephensiana (Doubleday, [1849]) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and generally the commonest of the Cnephasia which occur in the county. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The largest of the British Cnephasia with relatively broad forewings having a dark ground colour and dark grey fascia; small specimens may be confused with C. asseclana but in that species the costal spot of the forewing is stronger and usually extends to the termen. Often readily identified on size alone, but can be determined with certainty only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva polyphagous on various herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: Compton Down, one, gen Det., 30 Jun (PBard); Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, one, gen. det., 18 Jun (AMD); Shanklin Upper Chine, one, gen det 01 August, 29 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Broughton Down, one, gen. det., 01 Jul (AMD); Swaythling, Southampton, present, 28 Jun (MEdg); Waterlooville, one, 02 Jul (DWhe det. KKer); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 02 Jul (BKin det. RJD);

VC12: Stockbridge Down, one, 01 Aug (MEdg); Magdalen Hill Down NR, three, gen. det., 23 Jun (AMD)

49.051 [B&F: 1021] Flax Tortrix Cnephasia asseclana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in gardens, farmland and other open areas throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Distinguished from C. pasiuana by the usually stronger and more variegated forewing pattern with a relatively narrow median fascia. Smaller than C. stephensiana but with similar dark markings so could quite easily be confused with small specimens of that species. Can be determined with certainty only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva polyphagous on various herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

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

VC11: Broughton Down, two, m & f gen. det., 01 Jul (AMD); Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, one, male det gen, 12 Jul (F.M.G. det. RJD); Waterlooville, one, gen. Det. Carried out by Keith Kerr. , 13 Jun (DWhe det. KKer);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, gen. det., 23 Jun (AMD); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, female, gen. det. Ben Dale, 24 Jul (SRae det. BGD)

49.053 [B&F: 1022a] Cereal Tortrix Cnephasia pumicana (Zeller, 1847) - Local

Local in gardens and other open areas in south-east England. C. pumicana was synonymised under C. pasiuana by Razowski (1989). Work recently published in Langmaid and Agassiz, 2010 indicates that consistent differences in genitalia exist between the two taxa, especially in the male, and that therefore there is no reason to not treat pumicana as a valid taxon. On external morphology, the adult's indistinct and often pale patterning (dark specimens do occur) makes identification on wing features alone impossible, as it is indistinguishable from pasiuana and, for pale specimens, from genitalana. The earliest confirmed record that has so far been identified from re-examining genitalia preparations previously attributed to pasiuana dates from 1986, and all have occurred in south-east England, indicating that this is most likely a recent arrival to the country; confirmed English specimens have been taken from 24 June to 8 August, with the majority in mid-late July. On the continent it is stated as being polyphagous on cereals, grasses, legumes and flax (Chambon & Genestier, 1980). Records in Hampshire date from 2004 onwards, but so far yet to be recorded on the Isle of Wight. The wingspan is similar to pasiuana, at 15-20 mm.

Record Details

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 13 Aug (AMD)

49.054 [B&F: 1023] Cnephasia genitalana Pierce & Metcalfe, 1922 - Local

Local in gardens, woodland edges and other open areas in parts of south-eastern England and Wales. In Hampshire there has been an increase in the number of records received in the first decade of the century, and the species has been found to favour certain gardens in Waterlooville, Basingstoke and Southsea, amongst others. Recorded on the Isle of Wight for the first time at Totland in 2009. Wingspan 15-18 mm. The whitish slate-grey general coloration and usually obsolescent markings are characteristic of this species. Can be determined with certainty only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various Ranunculaceae and Compositae, living between flowers spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, male gen det by David Gibbs. , 30 Jul; present, to pheromone lure, 31 Jul (NRJ);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, gen. det., 19 Jul (AMD)

49.057 [B&F: 1016] Cnephasia longana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common on downland and rough ground throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire fairly well distributed in the east of the county. Recorded on the Isle of Wight for the first time since 1850 at Compton Down and Brook in 2011. Wingspan 15-22 mm. One of the more easily identifiable Cnephasia species, the male differs from other species in the unicolorous ochreous forewing; in the female the characteristic markings are ochreous-brown. Larva feeds within flowerheads of various Umbelliferae, living between flowers spun together with silk, and over-wintering in a cocoon.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, gen Det., 23 Jun; Freshwater, three, a male Gen Confirmed. Photo 49.057-10-30Jun24-1 (Genitalia only)., 30 Jun; Compton Down, one, swept, gen Det. Photo 49.057-10-2JUl24-1 (Adult + Genitalia)., 02 Jul; one, gen Det., 30 Jun (PBard);

VC11: Broughton, one, photograph taken., 29 Jul (GCE); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, male, 04 Jun (LPyk); Hengistbury Head NNR, three, 30 Jun; one, 11 Jul (BKin det. MJef); two, 13 Jul (HengistH det. MJef); one, 15 Jul (BKin det. MJef); one, 16 Jul (HengistH det. MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 17 Jul (MJef); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 17 Jul (BKin det. MJef); one, 07 Aug (HengistH det. MJef);

VC12: North Waltham, two, 05 Aug (AJon)

49.058 [B&F: 1034] Spatalistis bifasciana (Hübner, [1787]) - Local

Local in woodland edges in parts of southern England and southern Wales. In Hampshire a rare or, more probably, overlooked species, with notable populations in Pamber Forest and Botley Wood. On the Isle of Wight, first recorded in 1972 in Parkhurst Forest, with no other records received until 2009, when one was at Freshwater. Wingspan 12-14 mm. The small size of this species and the dark coloration and ochreous-yellow apical area of the forewing are characteristic [Bradley], although it does bear a superficial resemblance to the far more common Pseudargyrotoza conwagana. Larva feeds within berries of Buckthorn, Alder Buckthorn and Dogwood.

Record Details

VC12: Folly Farm, North Waltham, one, field obs., 27 May (ACB)

49.059 [B&F: 1033] Green Oak Tortrix Tortrix viridana Linnaeus, 1758 - Common

Common in oak woodland, woodland, parks, gardens and areas with scattered trees throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight can be abundant in oak woods, though prone to annual fluctuations, with larvae forming the staple diet for insectivorous birds and their young, but such abundance appears to becoming rarer. Wingspan 17-24 mm. This species is unique amongst the British Tortricids in having a light green, almost unicolorous forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak and deciduous trees, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as an egg

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 28 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Parkhurst Forest, 03 Jul, 1 (PBard) Max count: Shanklin, 24 Jun, 8 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Horndean, 18 May, 1 (PHog) Latest: New Milton, 31 Jul, 1 (RPH) Max count: East Tytherley, 07 Jun, 30 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Harewood Forest, 02 Jun, 1 (AJon) Latest: Bentley Station Meadow, 04 Jul, 2 (NDP, KBW) Max count: Wherwell, 20 Jun, 500 (GCE)

49.060 [B&F: 1032] Aleimma loeflingiana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in oak woodland, areas with scattered trees, parkland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-21 mm. The angular shape of the forewing and the characteristic almost reticulate pattern distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, 18 Jun, 0 (AMD) Latest: Parkhurst Forest, 03 Jul, 1 (PBard) Max count: Shanklin, 24 Jun, 5 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Romsey, 01 Jun, 1 (NRJ) Latest: Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, 12 Jul, 2 (F.M.G.) Max count: Romsey, 07 Jun, 15 (NRJ)

VC12: Earliest: Pamber Forest, 07 Jun, 5 (DAS) Latest: Basingstoke, 24 Oct, 1 (MJW) Max count: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, 26 Jun, 115 (ACB)

49.061 [B&F: 1037] Acleris holmiana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows and woodland throughout much of the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight scattered records of individuals or small groups indicate a low population density. Wingspan 10-15 mm. Immediately recognised by the conspicuous white costal marking on the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Apple, Plum, Blackthorn, Cotoneaster, Pear, Rowan and similar, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

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

VC12: Longparish, one, 30 Jul (GCE); North Waltham, one, 19 Jul; two, 31 Jul (AJon);

49.062 [B&F: 1036] Acleris forsskaleana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland and gardens throughout England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-19 mm. The pale yellow ground colour and strongly reticulate pattern of the forewing distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Field Maple and Sycamore, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as a small larva.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Parkhurst, 19 Jul, 2 (TJN, IMer, DCoo, LFom) Latest: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 02 Aug, 1 (MGT) Max count: Parkhurst, 19 Jul, 2 (TJN, IMer, DCoo, LFom)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 23 Jun, 1 (CTha) Latest: Sway, NF, 01 Sep, 0 (DMui) Max count: Waterlooville, 30 Jul, 8 (DWhe)

VC12: Earliest: Basingstoke, 24 Jun, 0 (SPym) Latest: Ecchinswell, 01 Sep, 1 (MJN) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 18 Jul, 16 (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur)

49.065 [B&F: 1039] Strawberry Tortrix Acleris comariana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) - Local

Local in gardens, market gardens, fens and woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire very local, but often abundant where it occurs, as at Emer Bog. On the Isle of Wight, distinctly uncommon. Wingspan 12-18 mm. Certain forms of this species closely resemble forms of A. laterana, from which reliably separated by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Garden Strawberry, Wild Strawberry and Marsh Cinquefoil, living within a spun or rolled leaf, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, three, gen det 05 August, 31 Jul (IOu)

49.066 [B&F: 1038] Acleris laterana (Fabricius, 1794) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common, perhaps under-recorded in some areas. Wingspan 15-20 mm. Certain forms of this species closely resemble forms of A. comariana, from which reliably separated by dissection of the genitalia. The brownish f. perplexana may be confused with f. castaneana of A. schalleriana, but may be distinguished by the comparatively smooth costa of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Willow, Bilberry, Raspberry, Blackthorn, Rowan and similar, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC10: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, confirmed by dissection., 02 Aug (MGT); Shanklin, one, gen det 05 August. Aedeagus with cornuti, 24 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Linford Bottom, 10, 05 Aug (CLew); Marchwood, one, 30 Jul (TDCh); Romsey, one, gen det. , 21 Jul (NRJ); West End, one, gen. det., 16 Jul; Botley Wood, one, gen. det., 05 Aug (AMD); Waterlooville, one, 28 Jul; one, gen det. , 09 Aug (DWhe det. KKer); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 09 Aug (BKin det. MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 27 Aug (MJef)

49.069 [B&F: 1041] Acleris sparsana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, gardens and hedgerows throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 11-18 mm, female 11-14 mm. The relatively broad forewing and predominately grey coloration are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Beech and Sycamore, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater, 30 Jun, 1 (PBard) Latest: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 01 Dec, 1 (MGT) Max count: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 04 Nov, 8 (MGT)

VC11: Earliest: Waterlooville, 24 Jan, 1 (DWhe) Latest: Romsey, 24 Dec, 2 (NRJ) Max count: Waterlooville, 28 Jul, 6 (DWhe)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, Bordon, 25 Jan, 1 (ASto) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 30 Dec, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Anna Valley, Andover, 01 Nov, 2 (TJN)

49.070 [B&F: 1042] Rhomboid Tortrix Acleris rhombana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in hedgerows, gardens and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-21 mm. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Apple, Dog Rose, Hazel and Oak, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC11: South Holt Farm, NF, one, 28 Aug (CGree det. OHen);

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 04 Oct (CRB, DAS); one, 17 Oct (CRB,DAS,PDF)

49.071 [B&F: 1062] Acleris emargana (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, gardens and hedgerows throughout the British Isles, less numerous in the north. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-22 mm. The pronounced emargination on the costa of the forewing is distinctive of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Sallow, Poplar and Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 30 Oct; Osborne Wood, three, 28 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 13 Sep; Botley Wood, two, 27 Sep; one, 01 Nov (F.M.G.); Funtley, one, 07 Oct; one, 29 Oct (TDC); Wickham Common , two, 18 Oct (F.M.G.); Portchester, two, 27 Sep (CEH, JGS); Waterlooville, one, 08 Sep; one, 12 Sep; one, 13 Sep; one, 15 Sep; one, 19 Sep; one, 20 Sep; present, 04 Oct (DWhe); West Walk, four, 11 Oct (F.M.G.);

VC12: Leckford Estate, one, 02 Sep; Tangley, one, 03 Sep; Hatherden, one, 03 Sep (GCE); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 10 Aug; one, 18 Sep (ACB); Heath Copse, Pamber Forest, one, field obs., disturbed while coppicing. , 11 Oct; Inhams Copse, Pamber, four, 01 Sep; two, 18 Sep (GJD); East Worldham, one, field obs., 16 Sep (RAng); present, field obs., , 16 Sep (EPil); Bentley Station Meadow, one, 23 Jul (NDP, KBW); Castle Bottom NNR, one, field obs., 12 Oct (AMD)

49.073 [B&F: 1047] Acleris schalleriana (Linnaeus, 1761) - Local

Local in gardens and woodland throughout much of England and Wales, rare in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local on the chalk, where the the larva is found mainly on Wayfaring-tree, and in the New Forest and elsewhere, where it occurs on Guelder-rose; also occurs in gardens where either (or both) species is planted. Wingspan 15-20 mm. The moderately rough-scaled anterior margin of the forewing and the enlarged costal blotch, which extends to near the apex, distinguish this species from A. laterana and A. comariana [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Guelder-rose and Wayfaring-tree, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 15 Feb; one, 01 Dec (IOu);

VC11: Broughton Down, one, gen. det., 01 Jul (AMD); Romsey, four, 31 Jul (MJB); Allbrook, one, 03 Feb; one, 22 Jun (SIng); Stubbington, one, 22 Jun; three, 25 Jun; one, 29 Jun (DPH); Funtley, one, 26 Jun; one, 06 Nov (TDC); Fareham, one, field obs., in compost heap , 09 Dec (ADT); one, 16 Oct (MLO); Portchester, one, 13 Dec (CEH, JGS); Milton Common, larval feeding signs, present, field obs., 03 Oct (AMD); Waterlooville, one, 02 Feb; one, 15 Jul (DWhe); West Meon, larva, one, field obs., 10 Jun (AMD); Horndean, one, 11 Oct (PHog); Oxenbourne Down, larva, present, field obs., 03 Jun; larval feeding signs, present, field obs., 04 Oct (AMD);

VC12: North Waltham, one, 15 Feb; one, 02 Oct; one, 19 Oct; one, 24 Oct; one, 15 Dec; one, 24 Dec (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, field obs., 29 Oct (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 09 Mar; one, 26 Jun; one, 27 Jun (MJW); Whitehill, Bordon, two, 24 Jan; one, 28 Jan (ASto); Farnborough, one, 15 Dec (KBW)

49.075 [B&F: 1052] Acleris umbrana (Hübner, [1799]) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in woodland, fens and marshes in parts of England and Wales. In Hampshire this scarce and elusive species has been knocked out of old hawthorns in the New Forest in the past, but nothing has been heard of it since the 1930s, until there was a migration event in early January 2013 when a number were trapped across southern England, during which an individual turned up in Pennington. In subsequent years the species has become increasingly frequent and appearances in the two counties are now expected annually (reported new for North Hampshire in 2022) and now probably established at low levels as a resident. Wingspan 18-23 mm. This species is similar to certain forms of A. hastiana; it may be distinguished by differences in the shape of the costa of the forewing, which in both sexes of A. hastiana appears shallowly concave beyond the middle; also, the two small but well-developed scale-tufts present in the tornal area of the forewing in A. umbrana, are not found in A. hastiana [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Bird Cherry and Rowan, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, two, 19 Mar (MGT); Shanklin, one, 10 Feb; one, 15 Feb; one, 23 Jul; one, 29 Jul; two, 10 Nov (IOu);

VC11: Frogham, one, 28 Jan (NTO); North Baddesley, one, 26 Jun (RWPas); Romsey, one, 10 Feb; one, 01 Jun; one, 05 Nov (MJB); one, 17 Nov (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 05 Nov (RAC); Winchester, one, first record of the year. First Site Record. Photo taken, 09 Aug (THW det. MJW); Funtley, one, 06 Nov (TDC); Fareham, one, 11 Jul; one, det gen, 23 Aug; one, 26 Oct; one, 30 Dec (MLO); Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, one, 12 Jul (F.M.G.); Botley, one, 02 Jan; one, 27 Dec (SLB); Waterlooville, one, 13 Mar (DWhe); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 29 Jan; one, 01 Jul (RAll); Muscliffe, one, 17 Jul (CMur,MLan det. CMur); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Sway, one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 28 Oct (TJN); North Waltham, one, 15 Feb; one, 18 Feb; one, 21 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 05 Aug (AJon); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 22 Jul (ASwa)

49.076 [B&F: 1054] Acleris cristana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of southern England. Reasonably well distributed across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The very large coarse-scaled tuft situated towards the end of the discal cell on the forewing is peculiar to A. cristana, and is present in most forms, readily distinguishing this species from others in the genus Acleris [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various herbaceous trees and shrubs, including Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Beech, Oak, Birch, Hazel, Lime and Elm, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 30 Jul; one, 01 Aug; Osborne Wood, two, one male collected, 01 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 11 Aug (CTha); Romsey, two, 03 Feb; three, 04 Feb; two, 13 Feb; one, 13 Mar; one, 12 Apr (NRJ); West End, one, 13 Mar (AMD); Winchester, one, first record of the year., 12 Apr (THW); Botley Wood, one, 16 Feb (F.M.G.); Portchester, one, 19 Mar (DH-J); Waterlooville, one, 16 Feb; one, 13 Mar; one, 31 Mar (DWhe); Sway, one, 21 Feb (SKee);

VC12: Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 02 Feb (GCE); North Waltham, one, 15 Feb; one, 25 Mar (AJon); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 19 Aug (GJD); East Worldham, one, field obs., 08 Apr (RAng); Fleet, one, 16 Mar (MHals)

49.077 [B&F: 1048] Garden Rose Tortrix Acleris variegana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in gardens and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire, distribution on the Isle of Wight apparently restricted to the south and west. Wingspan 14-19 mm. The form f. brunneana resembles the closely related species A. permutana in general appearance [Bradley]. Larva has been recorded on many species of Rosaceceae favouring Wild and Cultivated Rose, and Blackthorn, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Walter's Copse, Newtown, 26 Jun, 1 (PBard) Latest: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 21 Sep, 3 (MGT) Max count: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 21 Sep, 3 (MGT)

VC11: Earliest: Mottisfont, 23 Jun, 0 (TSto) Latest: Romsey, 09 Oct, 1 (NRJ) Max count: Portsmouth, 30 Jul, 3 (IRT)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 26 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Pamber Forest, 15 Oct, 1 (GJD) Max count: Anna Valley, Andover, 27 Aug, 2 (TJN)

49.078 [B&F: 1043] Acleris aspersana (Hübner, [1817]) - Common

Common on grassland, downland, heaths and other open areas throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight mainly associated with chalk downland, but also found in other habitats such as marshes. Wingspan male 11-17 mm, female 11-14 mm. The small size of this species and the bright orange-yellow general coloration of the forewing are distinguishing features [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Wild Strawberry, Marsh Cinquefoil, Meadowsweet and other Rosaceae, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: Compton Down, one, swept, gen Det., 02 Jul (PBard);

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 10 Aug (PWhtk); Funtley, one, 02 Aug (TDC); Hurn, four, 01 Aug; one, 02 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 24 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 26 Jul (TJN); Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 22 Jul (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 01 Aug (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, one, photograph taken., 28 Jul; Longparish, two, 30 Jul; one, photograph taken., 30 Jul; Cole Henley, one, 10 Aug (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, field obs., 14 Jul (DAS); Basingstoke, one, 03 Aug (SPym)

49.079 [B&F: 1046] Acleris shepherdana (Stephens, 1852) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in fens, marshes, river-banks and other damp areas in parts of England. In Hampshire very local in marshes and water meadows on sites such as Titchfield Haven, Winnall Moors, Bransbury Common and Leckford. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-16 mm. The distinctive cinnamon-brown coloration together with the reticulate pattern and the blackish plumbeous outer margin of the costal blotch of the forewing is characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Meadowsweet, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC12: Goodworth Clatford, one, 3 traps, 17 Aug (WLid, TJN, LFom det. TJN); Forton, one, photograph taken., 03 Aug (GCE)

49.080 [B&F: 1053] Acleris hastiana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, hedgerows, fens and freshwater margins throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 17-24 mm. A number of forms of this highly polymorphic species resemble certain forms of A. cristana, but A. hastiana can usually be distinguished by the relatively straight costa of the forewing and the presence of numerous small scale-tufts; other forms resemble A. umbrana and A. abietana, which see. Larva feeds on various species of Salix, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, one, gen. det., 18 Jun (AMD); Parkhurst Forest, one, gen Det., 03 Jul (PBard);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 25 Jun (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 20 Jun (RWPas); Mottisfont, one, 16 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 06 Aug (TSto); Romsey, two, 03 Feb; one, 07 Jul; one, 29 Oct; two, 24 Dec (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 24 Oct (RAC); Botley Wood, two, 16 Feb; one, 15 Mar (F.M.G.); Stubbington, one, 29 Nov (DPH); Funtley, one, 15 Feb (TDC); Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, one, 12 Jul (F.M.G.); Botley, one, 16 Jul (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 22 Jun (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 05 Jan; one, 29 Jan; one, 09 Feb; one, 17 Mar; one, 04 Aug; one, 06 Oct; two, 06 Nov; one, 10 Nov (DWhe); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 31 Jan; one, 10 Feb; one, 15 Feb; one, dark form. , 16 Feb (RAll); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 25 Dec (LPyk); Hengistbury Head, one, 26 Jun (RPH det. MJef); one, 30 Jul; two, 26 Jun; two, 26 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 12 Jul; one, 16 Dec (SKee); Lepe CP, one, to lighted window, 30 Dec (RAC);

VC12: Testside Lakes, Leckford, one, photograph taken., 10 Nov; Leckford Estate, one, photograph taken., 19 Jul (GCE); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 26 Jun (GJD); East Worldham, present, field obs., 13 Jul (RAng); Whitehill, Bordon, two, 24 Jan; one, 28 Jan; one, 26 Jun (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 24 Jan; one, 30 Jul (ASwa); Fleet Pond: Fugelmere Marsh, one, at dusk, 19 Mar (MHals)

49.082 [B&F: 1055] Acleris hyemana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local on heathland and moorland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire most frequent in the New Forest; there is one record from the Isle of Wight and a few from outside the New Forest, which suggest the species may, on occasion, adapt to cultivated heathers. Wingspan 14-20 mm. The narrow forewings with prominent apex, especially in the female, and the purplish brown and silver-white coloration are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Heather and Bilberry, living between shoots spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC11: Ogden's Purlieu, NF, one, field obs., gen. det., 24 Jan (AMD); #REF!#REF!Wilverley Bog, NF, one, swept, 26 Oct (STho); Sway, one, field obs., 13 Dec (SKee);

VC12: Woolmer Forest, one, field obs., adult hyemana found in restricted access military land during a bryophyte survey. , 30 Nov (BDyk)

49.083 [B&F: 1044] Acleris ferrugana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in oak woodland, woodland and heaths throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight well distributed and reasonably common throughout. Wingspan 14-18 mm. A species associated with deciduous oak woodland, while the very similar A. notana feeds on birch. Fresh males of A. ferrugana can be distinguished by the presence of distinct scale tufts, a feature lacking on A. notana, but otherwise dissection is generally required to fully establish identity. Larva feeds on Oak and Goat Willow, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC11: West End, one, gen. det., 25 Jun (AMD); Waterlooville, one, gen. Det. . , 15 Jul; one, gen det confirmed female ferrugana. , 04 Dec (DWhe); New Milton, one, field obs., scale tufts present, 13 Dec; one, field obs., scale tufts present, 20 Dec (SKee)

49.085 [B&F: 1050] Acleris kochiella (Goeze, 1783) - Local

Local in hedgerows, gardens, orchards and parks throughout southern England, north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, but not particularly common, and most frequent on the coast east of Southampton, where the larval spinnings are recorded in small numbers in most years. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Specimens of the autumn generation of this species resemble A. logiana, but are usually greyer in general coloration [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Elm, living within a spun or rolled leaf; larvae of the summer brood are much more common than those of the spring generation.

Record Details

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun (TJN)

49.086 [B&F: 1051] Acleris logiana (Clerck, 1759) - Local

Local in birch woodland in parts of the Scottish Highlands, appearing in recent years as a migrant in southern England, where temporarily established. In Hampshire this species was first recorded in the county from larvae collected in Botley Wood in vice-county 11 by John Langmaid in 1991; a remarkable discovery, given that previously it was known only from the Highlands of Scotland. Subsequent discoveries elsewhere in birch woodland in vice-county 11 indicate that it is most likely a new arrival which is spreading; the individual shown here was the first for the north of the county, and was followed closely by another found on a tree trunk during a trapping session on Hook Common in 2003. On the Isle of Wight recorded for the first time in 1997, with another in 2012 at Cranmore. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The nominate form and f. tripunctana of this species resemble specimens of the autumn generation of A. kochiella. Larva feeds on Silver Birch and Downy Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 22 Jun (PWhtk); Frogham, one, 19 Jul (NTO); Romsey, one, 02 Feb (NRJ); Botley Wood, one, 16 Feb (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 29 Jan; one, 12 Feb; one, 14 Feb; one, 16 Feb; one, 08 Mar; one, 28 Jun; one, 10 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 15 Jul; one, 25 Oct; one, 27 Oct; one, 10 Nov; one, to lighted window, 27 Nov (DWhe); Upper Pennington, one, field obs., 10 Oct (SKee);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 27 Jun (MJW); Alton, one, 14 Feb (DBO); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 28 Jan; one, 09 Jul (ASto)

49.087 [B&F: 1061] Acleris literana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in oak woodland throughout much of Britain, rare in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight reasonably well distributed in suitable habitat throughout; perhaps benefitting from a reduction in the amount of collecting of this highly variable and attractive species. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Although an extremely variable species, readily distinguished by the light green or olive-green ground colour and black markings of the forewing, and the presence of characteristic fulvous or ferruginous markings in some of the forms [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 31 Mar; one, 06 May (IOu);

VC11: Avon Heath Country Park, one, 27 Aug (CDaw); Frogham, one, 06 Mar (NTO); Ashurst, NF, one, field obs., 15 Feb (SAB); North Baddesley, two, 15 Feb (RWPas); Stanbridge Earls, one, 09 Mar (JRM); Romsey, one, 02 Feb; one, 16 Feb (MJB); one, 02 Feb; two, 03 Feb; five, 04 Feb; two, 10 Feb; four, 13 Feb; one, 12 Mar; one, 13 Mar; one, 16 Mar; one, 19 Mar; two, 07 Apr; one, 10 Apr; one, 19 Sep; two, 09 Oct (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 16 Feb (RAC); Sholing, Southampton, one, field obs., 16 Feb; Sholing, one, 16 Feb (ARC); Allbrook, one, 02 Feb (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 15 Mar; one, 01 Nov (F.M.G.); Funtley, one, 10 Feb; three, 14 Feb; two, 15 Feb; two, 16 Feb (TDC); Fareham, one, 19 Jul; one, 12 Aug (ADT); Alver Valley CP, one, field obs., 02 Jul (IHrg); Fareham, one, 13 Mar (MLO); Botley, one, 04 Feb (SLB); Waterlooville, one, 09 Feb; one, 12 Feb; four, 14 Feb; one, 16 Feb; one, 18 Feb; one, 28 Feb; two, 11 Mar; one, 13 Mar; two, 17 Mar; one, 31 Mar; one, 03 Apr; one, 07 Apr; four, 11 Apr; one, 13 Apr; one, to artificial light, 15 Apr; one, 30 Apr (DWhe); West Walk, one, 12 Apr (F.M.G.); Horndean, one, 21 Mar (PHog); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 16 Feb (RAll); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 17 Mar (LPyk);

VC12: Goodworth Clatford, one, 12 May (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 04 Feb (MJW); Heath Copse, Pamber Forest, one, field obs., disturbed while coppicing. , 11 Oct (GJD); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 15 Feb; one, 09 Mar; one, 21 Mar (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 10 Mar; one, 12 Mar; one, 14 Mar; one, 17 Mar (ASwa); Fleet, three, 14 Feb; four, 11 Apr (MHals)

49.090 [B&F: 1015] Eulia ministrana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, damp heathland and mosses throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, but not particularly common. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The moderately large size and the whitish yellow ground colour of the forewing with obscure ferruginous-brown markings are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, including Hazel, Ash, Buckthorn, Rowan, Birch and Bilberry, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 19 May (NRJ); Allbrook, one, 16 May (SIng); Titchfield Common, one, 17 May; Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, three, 10 May (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, indoors, 11 May; one, 17 May; one, 19 May; one, 02 Jun (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 19 May (ARJa);

VC12: North Waltham, one, 17 May (AJon); Beggarwood, Basingstoke, present, field obs., , 17 May (BRos); Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 28 May (GJD);

49.091 [B&F: 1011] Pseudargyrotoza conwagana (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-24 mm. The general yellowish coloration and metallic irroration of the forewing and the usually conspicuous pale yellow dorsal blotch readily distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds within fruits and berries of Wild and Garden Privet, and Ash, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, 31 Jul (MGT); Bonchurch, one, 18 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 26 Jun; Osborne Wood, one, 01 Jul (IOu); St Helens, one, field obs., 30 Jun (PBard);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 23 Jun (CTha); Mottisfont, one, 20 Jun (TSto); Romsey, one, 03 Jun; one, 26 Jun (MJB); one, 22 Jun (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, two, 03 Jun (MEdg); Southampton, one, 12 Jul (MGP); Itchen Valley C.P., one, 19 Jul (F.M.G.); West End, one, 03 Jun (AMD); Allbrook, one, 03 Jun; one, 18 Jul (SIng); Winchester, three, first record of the year., 02 Aug (THW); Funtley, one, 07 Jun; five, field obs., 02 Jun (TDC); Fareham, one, 02 Jul; two, 11 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 13 Aug; one, 28 Aug (IMcP); one, 17 Jun (MLO); Portsdown, two, field obs., 20 Jul (DPH); Portsmouth, one, 03 Jun (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 25 May; two, 02 Jun; one, 30 Jul (DWhe); present, field obs., , 18 Jun (YEva); Stroud, Petersfield, two, 26 Jun (RAll); Petersfield, two, 23 Jun (CRoc); Muscliffe, one, 02 Jul (CMur,MLan det. CMur); Merritown Heath, present, 17 Aug (DFoo); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 12 May; one, 18 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 20 Jul (LPyk); Tuckton, Christchurch, one, 03 Jun (APard); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 18 Jun (JStw); Barton on Sea, five, field obs., 03 Jun; New Milton, one, field obs., 13 Jul; Hordle, one, field obs., 14 Jul; Sway, one, 18 Jun; one, field obs., 28 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Cholderton, present, 06 Jul; Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun (TJN); St Giles Cemetery, Winchester, one, 29 Jun (PAB); Crawley, one, 19 Jun; Wonston, one, 24 Jun; Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, 11 May; Barton Stacey, one, 29 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 25 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, three, field obs., 09 Sep (MChg det. RJD); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, field obs., 12 May (DAS); one, 23 Jun; one, 01 Oct (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 29 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); four, 18 Jul (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); two, 17 Aug; six, 27 Aug (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Overton, one, 03 Jun (FTu); North Waltham, five, 25 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 29 Jun; two, 19 Jul; one, 31 Jul (AJon); Old Down, Kempshott, present, field obs., 07 Jul (SRae det. PEH); Basingstoke, present, 30 Jun (SPym); three, 02 Jun; five, 26 Jun; one, 27 Jun; two, 11 Aug (MJW); Alton, one, 25 Jun (DBO); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 07 Jun; two, 26 Jun; Selborne, one, 18 Jun; one, 18 Jun (CJP); East Worldham, one, field obs., 13 May (RAng); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 07 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 05 Aug (ASto);

49.092 [B&F: 0921] Phtheochroa inopiana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in dry pastures, fens and marshes, and on river-banks and other damp areas throughout England and Wales. Reasonably common in Hampshire, with the south-east quarter of the county responsible for more than two thirds of the total records on the county database, and with no indication of any significant decline in numbers, but very rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 17-22 mm. The relatively large size of this species and the obscure markings and drab coloration of the forewing are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Common Fleabane and Field Wormwood, living within a silken tube or tent.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, two, 27 Jun; Newtown, one, photo 49.092-10-26Jun24-1., 26 Jun (PBard); Parkhurst, one, 19 Jul (TJN, IMer, DCoo, LFom); Little Duxmore, present, 18 Jun (HMak); Shanklin, one, 24 Jun; one, 29 Jun; Osborne Wood, one, 01 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, three, 29 Jul; one, 30 Jul (TDCh); one, 25 Jun; one, 14 Jul; Lee, one, 17 Aug (CTha); Mottisfont, one, 02 Aug (TSto); Itchen Valley CP, one, 19 Jul (CTha); Highbridge, Eastleigh, one, 25 Jun (SIng); Botley Wood, one, gen. det., 05 Aug (AMD); Funtley, two, 26 Jun; five, 29 Jun; two, 01 Jul; one, 03 Jul; one, 11 Jul; four, 20 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 01 Aug (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 25 Jun (IHrg); Botley, one, 23 Jun; one, 11 Jul (SLB); Wickham, one, 18 Jun; one, 26 Jun (JRDS); Waterlooville, one, 17 Jun; three, 23 Jun (DWhe); Sway, one, 25 Jun; one, 26 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Longparish, two, photograph taken., 03 Aug (GCE);

49.094 [B&F: 0923] Phtheochroa sodaliana (Haworth, 1811) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in dry pastures, heathland and fens in parts of England and south-western Ireland. In Hampshire very local on the chalk around Winchester between the Itchen and Test valleys, also recorded historically from Oxenbourne Down, with wanderers elsewhere. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 13-17 mm. In some respects reminiscent of a small P. rugosana but at once distinguished by the conspicuous ferruginous-red apical spot and the generally white basal area of the forewing; the dappled hindwing distinguishes this species from Hysterophora maculosana [Bradley]. Larva feeds within berries of Buckthorn.

Record Details

VC11: Chandlers Ford, one, 10 Jul; one, 03 Aug (BEll); Winchester, one, first record of the year. photo taken, 20 Jun (THW);

VC12: Stockbridge Down, larva, present, field obs., rhamnus. , 18 Aug (JOug); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun (TJN); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, netted, 12 Jun; two, 23 Jun (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 29 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF)

49.095 [B&F: 0925] Phtheochroa rugosana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common in hedgerows and open woodland throughout England. Locally common on the chalk in Hampshire, but remaining extremely scarce on the Isle of Wight, where it was reported for the first time in 30 years in 2022. Wingspan 16-20 mm. A distinctive species with a characteristic roughened texture and variegated pattern of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds in berries and stems of White Bryony.

Record Details

VC11: Mottisfont, present, 12 May (TSto); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 18 May (MJef); one, 23 May (RPH); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 07 Jun; one, 22 Jun (JStw);

VC12: Wonston, one, 24 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 25 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 18 Jun (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF); one, 29 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); Basingstoke, one, 26 Jun; one, 27 Jun (MJW); Oakridge, Basingstoke, one, 16 May; one, 30 Jun (IFS);

49.096 [B&F: 0924] Hysterophora maculosana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in woodland throughout much of the British Isles, south of Inverness-shire. In Hampshire recorded less than annually from scattered localities across the county, and still rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-14 mm. Distinguished from Phtheochroa sodaliana by its smaller size, the generally darker coloration of the forewing, and the relatively whiter hindwing of the male and dark greyish fuscous hindwing of the female [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Bluebell.

Record Details

VC11: Crab Wood, Winchester, three, field obs., 09 May; five, field obs., 17 May (DAS); Botley Wood, two, to pheromone lure, to Carnation Tortrix lure. , 09 May (DPH)

49.097 [B&F: 0936] Cochylimorpha straminea (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and rather common in localities where the foodplant occurs, mainly on the chalk and along the coast. Wingspan 13-21 mm. Large specimens with the markings well developed may resemble small C. alternana but may be recognised by the comparatively unmarked basal and terminal areas of the forewing and the absence of scale-tufts in the median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Common Knapweed, living within the developing seeds.

Record Details

VC10: Bonchurch, one, 08 Jun (JHa); Little Duxmore, present, 30 May (HMak); Shanklin, one, 01 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 16 Aug (TDCh); Lee, one, 20 Jul (CTha); Cromarty Pond area, Lord's Hill, one, 11 Aug (JClx); Romsey, one, 30 Jul; present, 31 Jul (SRC); Ashley, one, 07 Aug; two, 07 Aug; one, 13 Jul; 16, 07 Aug; two, 07 Aug; one, 07 Aug (GCE); Itchen Valley C.P., one, 19 Jul (F.M.G.); St Catherine's Hill NNR, Winchester, present, 01 Jun (TSto); Titchfield Common, three, 14 Aug (AShe); Botley, one, 13 Aug; one, 08 Aug (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 30 Jul; one, 01 Aug; two, 10 Aug; two, 11 Aug (IRT); Portsdown Hill, present, field obs., 27 Aug; Portsdown, present, field obs., 27 Aug (SRC); Waterlooville, one, 24 Aug (DWhe); Old Winchester Hill, four, 31 May; two, 30 Aug (F.M.G.); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 31 Jul (LPyk); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 21 May (MJef); one, 14 Aug (RPH); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 07 Aug; two, 09 Aug; two, 10 Aug; one, 08 Sep (SKee);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, two, 10 Aug (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, one, 3 traps, 03 Aug (WLid, TJN, LFom det. TJN); Tangley, one, 03 Sep; Little Hatherden, two, 06 Aug; Crawley, one, 20 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 30 Aug; Longparish, one, photograph taken., 30 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 28 Jul (CRB, DAS); one, 27 Aug (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); North Waltham, one, 31 Jul; one, 10 Aug; three, 11 Aug (AJon); Basingstoke: Down Grange Meadow, one, 13 Aug (BGD); one, 13 Aug (SRae det. BGD); Basingstoke, one, 05 Jun; one, 02 Aug (MJW); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, 19 Aug (BGD); Alton, two, 11 Aug (DBO); Selborne, one, 26 Jul (CJP); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 17 May; one, 05 Aug (ASto); Odiham Common, one, field obs., 02 Jun (AMD)

49.101 [B&F: 0926] Phalonidia manniana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839) - Local

Local in marshes, river-banks and other freshwater margins, predominately in southern England, but also in north Wales eastwards to Yorkshire. In Hampshire mainly restricted to coastal sites such as Lower Test Marsh and Titchfield Haven, inland there are records from Botley Wood and Winnall Moors, Winchester, but it is very rare elsewhere, and there are no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Larva feeds within stems of Water Mint and Gypsywort.

Record Details

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 29 Jun; one, 22 Jun (PWhtk); Fishlake Meadows, one, 12 Aug (NRJ); Sway, one, 16 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Leckford Estate, one, 19 Jul; Wherwell, one, 22 Jul; one, 18 Jul; two, photograph taken., 18 Jul (GCE)

49.103 [B&F: 0932] Phalonidia affinitana (Douglas, 1846) - Local

Local in saltmarshes throughout much of England, Wales and Ireland, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire locally common in salt-marshes, from Hurst Castle to Sandy Point, with a few inland records in the south. Under-recorded in the Isle of Wight, but recent years have seen reports from Newtown, Freshwater and Norton Spit. Wingspan 13-16 mm. Distinguished from other species of Phalonidia and from species of Gynnidomorpha by the median fascia being strongly developed in the dorsal half of the wing and obsolescent costally [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Sea Aster.

Record Details

VC11: Gilkicker, Gosport, five, field obs., 10 Aug (DPH)

49.104 [B&F: 0931] Gynnidomorpha luridana (Gregson, 1870) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) on dry pastures, farmland and downland in northern and southern counties of England, but absent from much of central England. In Hampshire an uncommon species, found mainly on the chalk around Winchester, with records south to the New Forest and north to Basingstoke. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 11-13 mm. Larva feeds on Scented Mayweed, Red Bartsia and Eyebright.

Record Details

VC11: Ashley, one, photograph taken., 13 Jul; three, 13 Jul (GCE);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, photograph taken., 31 Jul; Goodworth Clatford, one, photograph taken., 22 Jun; Newton Stacey, two, 03 Jul; nine, 03 Jul; Wonston, one, photograph taken., 26 Jul; Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, photograph taken., 23 Jul; one, photograph taken., 23 Jul; Testbourne Estate, Hurstbourne Priors, one, photograph taken., 30 Jul; Cole Henley, one, photograph taken., 25 Jun; one, photograph taken., 25 Jun; one, photograph taken., 25 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, two, 1m gen. det., 19 Jul (AMD)

49.105 [B&F: 0929] Gynnidomorpha vectisana (Humphreys & Westwood, 1845) - Local

Local in saltmarshes, fens, wet heathland and freshwater marshes throughout much of England, Wales and southern Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight predominantly a species of coastal salt-marshes, and locally common in the south of the county and along the north coast of the Island. Wingspan 9-12 mm. Although extremely variable in wing pattern, the small size of this species and the olive-brown general coloration of the forewing and the reticulation in the distal area are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Sea Arrowgrass and Marsh Arrowgrass.

Record Details

VC11: Hythe Spartina Marsh, 20, field obs., 16 Aug (RAC); Northney, 15, field obs., 1m gen. checked, 17 Aug (AMD); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul; Stanpit Marsh LNR, five, 13 Aug (MJef)

49.108 [B&F: 0930] Gynnidomorpha alismana (Ragonot, 1883) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in streams, small rivers and shallow pools in parts of Britain and southern Ireland. In Hampshire formerly common at three locations in the south, but after one at Titchfield Haven in 1978 not recorded until 2004, when one came to light in Southsea. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1934. Wingspan 11-14 mm. Similar to G. minimana but distinguished by the less angulate median fascia of the forewing and the pre-apical spot which is usually strigulate or fractured in the tornal area [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowering shoots of Water-plantain.

Record Details

VC11: Hythe Spartina Marsh, present, iD from photo on iRecord (possible additional alismana on same post). , 01 Jul (RAC det. MJW)

49.109 [B&F: 0937] Agapeta hamana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in rough meadows and on waste ground throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and often abundant in rough grassland, especially on the chalk and amongst thistles. Wingspan 17-24 mm. This species is readily distinguished by the pale yellow ground coloration and the reduced, ferruginous-brown markings of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of various species of thistle.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 18 Jun, 1 (JHa) Latest: Totland, 11 Aug, 2 (AiSmi) Max count: Freshwater, 30 Jun, 3 (PBard)

VC11: Earliest: Horndean, 18 May, 1 (PHog) Latest: Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, 16 Aug, 1 (F.M.G.) Max count: Highbridge, Eastleigh, 25 Jun, 10 (SIng)

VC12: Earliest: Morn Hill, Winchester, 18 May, 2 (CRB,DAS,LHur) Latest: Basingstoke: Down Grange Meadow, 13 Aug, 1 (SRae) Max count: Longparish, 30 Jul, 18 (GCE)

49.110 [B&F: 0938] Agapeta zoegana (Linnaeus, 1767) - Common

Common in dry pastures, downland, scrub and waste ground throughout much of the British Isles, less numerous in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread but considerably more local and generally less common than the closely related A. hamana. Wingspan 15-24 mm. A distinctive species readily recognised by the bright yellow coloration and characteristic pattern of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Common Knapweed and Small Scabious.