2020 Annual Report for: Choreutidae / Choreutinae
For species seen in 2020 that had less than or equal to 100 records, full details are included; for more common species, the earliest, latest and highest count by vice-county are shown. The narrative for each species is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species. The tables in each species account summarise the previous status, and that for the current year.
For the maps, all records prior to 2020 are shown by a blue dot (the larger the dot, the more recent), with the current year's records shown in red. As previous records are superimposed on any report for 2020, new sites have greater emphasis (i.e. will show as 'more red').
In the species accounts, an asterisk next to a location indicates a new 10km square record; earliest ever dates are highlighted in orange, and latest ever in red. Initials in the species accounts refer to the recorders listed here. Please get in touch if you identify any omissions or errors, in particular if you have records that have yet to be submitted. Details of how to submit records can be found here.
48.001 [B&F: 0385] Anthophila fabriciana (Linnaeus, 1767) - Common
Common on waste ground, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight often abundant during the day, wherever stinging nettles grow. Wingspan 11-15 mm. Day-flying. The main confusion species is Apple Leaf Skeletoniser Choreutis pariana, which is without whitish markings except along costa, while the closely related Prochoreutis are marked with silvery spots (MBGBI Vol 2). Larva feeds on Stinging Nettle, Small Nettle and Pellitory-of-the-wall.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 279 | 1137 | 1971 | 2019 |
| 11 | 744 | 1240 | 1966 | 2019 |
| 12 | 527 | 1746 | 1974 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| 11 | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| 12 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 01 Jun (CHic); Newtown, two, 17 May; Newtown Meadows, one, 17 May; one, 11 Jul (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 18 Apr; one, 08 May (JHa); Haseley Manor, one, field observation, 14 Aug (IOu); Newchurch, one, field observation, 17 Sep (PBa); Alverstone, one, 15 Jun; Brading, one, 02 May (IOu);
VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 14 Jun (RBW); Nursling, one, field observation, 08 Jun; one, 11 Jun (PDW); Romsey, one, 02 Jun (SLay); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (GCE); Southampton, one, to actinic, 15 Sep (MGP); Twyford, one, field observation, 20 May (RJD); one, field observation, 07 Sep; one, swept, 21 Sep (KJW); Hill Head, one, 08 Aug (ZCa); Portchester, one, 12 May (JGe); Milton Common, one, field observation, 19 Oct (JRL, IRT); Mudeford Wood NR, one, field observation, 13 Aug (GTa);
VC12: Cholderton, one, field observation, 13 Sep (TJN, LF); Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 05 Oct (SLE det. GCE); one, to actinic, 29 Oct (GCE); Overton Lagoons, one, field observation, 07 Jul (PEH); Ecchinswell, one, field observation, 13 Jun (MJN); Stroud, Petersfield, three, field observation, 29 Sep (RAll); Binsted, one, field observation, on Creeping Buttercup, Ranunculus repens, 24 May (CWls)
48.003 [B&F: 0387] Prochoreutis sehestediana (Fabricius, [1777]) - Nationally Scarce B
Nationally scarce (Nb) in damp grassland and moorland in parts of southern England and western Scotland, where distinctly less common than P. myllerana. In Hampshire chiefly in the New Forest, and also found at Ampfield Wood and Botley Wood, but very rare in the north of the county, where there is just one old record. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 9-12 mm. Day-flying. Very similar to P. myllerana, which see for difference. Larva feeds on Skullcap and Lesser Skullcap.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 47 | 179 | 1929 | 2016 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1973 | 1973 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Botley Wood, one, field observation, 30 Aug (DWal)
48.007 [B&F: 0389] Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Choreutis pariana (Clerck, 1759) - Local
Local in orchards, gardens and hedgerows throughout Britain. Most records in Hampshire are from the extreme south-east corner of the county, with very few records from north Hampshire or the Isle of Wight, and the species is possibly overlooked in these vice-counties. Wingspan 11-15 mm. Very variable but easily recognised by its brown colouring, usually with bright red-brown cilia, and absence of silvery markings (MBGBI Vol 2). Day-flying. Larva feeds on the foliage of Apple, Crab Apple and various fruit trees, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | 8 | 2000 | 2016 |
| 11 | 186 | 175 | 1974 | 2019 |
| 12 | 9 | 7 | 1986 | 2018 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Bonchurch, one, 16 Sep (JHa)