2020 Annual Report for: Gelechiidae / Gelechiinae
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is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species.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.
35.085 [B&F: 0762] Athrips mouffetella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in woodland and gardens throughout much of England and Wales, rare in Scotland and Ireland. In Hampshire reasonably widespread and common. Recorded on the Isle of Wight for the first time in over 50 years at Newtown Meadows in 2011. Wingspan 15-16 mm. Comes readily to light; fairly distinctive. Larva feeds on Honeysuckle, Fly Honeysuckle and Snowberry, living within a spun or rolled leaf.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 14 | 11 | 1889 | 2019 |
| 11 | 124 | 125 | 1972 | 2019 |
| 12 | 69 | 77 | 1980 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 15 Jul (KArb); Pennington, one, 08 Aug (RFC);
VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 02 Aug; Crawley*, one, to actinic, 07 Sep (GCE); Axmansford, one, 13 Jul (ACB); Basingstoke, two, 08 Aug (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 13 Jul (GJD)
35.091 [B&F: 0841] Sophronia semicostella (Hübner, [1813]) - Local
Local in grassland and open woodland throughout England and Wales. The distribution in Hampshire mirrors those areas in which trapping effort is concentrated, and the moth is probably more widely distributed than the records suggest; very infrequently recorded from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-19 mm. The combination of remarkable, tufted labial palps and white costal streak is shared by the superficially similar Pleurota bicostella, which see. Larva feeds within lower stems of Sweet Vernal-grass.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | 9 | 1974 | 2019 |
| 11 | 49 | 56 | 1974 | 2019 |
| 12 | 32 | 64 | 1971 | 2017 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | 9 | 14 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Shanklin, one, 25 Jun (IOu);
VC12: Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 25 Jun; three, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 08 Jun; two, to actinic, 25 Jun; three, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, photograph taken., 08 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 16 Jul; one, to actinic, 25 Jun (GCE)
35.093 [B&F: 0792] Mirificarma mulinella (Zeller, 1839) - Common
Common on heathland and waste ground throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire fairly common in the south, but rather scarce in the north and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-15 mm. Larva feeds on flower buds of Gorse and Broom.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 19 | 17 | 1856 | 2018 |
| 11 | 140 | 181 | 1971 | 2019 |
| 12 | 16 | 30 | 1977 | 2018 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 11 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Shanklin, two, 09 Aug; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, gen det, 31 Jul (IOu);
VC11: Acres Down, two, 08 Aug (CWlk); Romsey*, one, 11 Aug (MB); Fareham, one, to actinic, 09 Aug (MLO); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 11 Aug (JSw); Pennington, two, 14 Aug (RFC);
VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 06 Aug (GJD); Yateley, one, 17 Aug (JHH)
35.094 [B&F: 0796] Aroga velocella (Zeller, 1839) - Local
Local on heathland, moorland and in woodland clearings throughout much of England. Very local and uncommon in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, where most frequent on the coast, and around the eastern heaths, but apparently absent from much of the New Forest. Wingspan 14-19 mm. Flies in afternoon sunshine and at night. A relatively distinctive and well-marked gelechiid, but confirmation of worn or poorly marked specimens only possible by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Sheep's Sorrel, living within a silken tube or tent.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 8 | 1959 | 2017 |
| 11 | 78 | 102 | 1975 | 2019 |
| 12 | 19 | 20 | 1989 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 8 | 14 | 5 |
| 12 | 23 | 58 | 12 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Half Moon Common, five, field observation, swept from patches of Sheeps Sorrel, 01 Jul (MB); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 04 Aug (RBW); Dibden Purlieu, two, to actinic, 15 Aug (RAC); Portsmouth, one, 08 Aug; one, 09 Aug (IRT); Tuckton, Bournemouth, two, 08 Aug (APar);
VC12: Basingstoke*, one, 26 Jun (MJW); Liss Forest, one, 10 Apr; one, gen det, 17 Apr; one, 10 May; one, 10 May; one, 25 May; Warren Hill, Liss Forest, one, 14 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 11 Jul; two, 18 Jul; 10, 01 Aug; 11, 15 Aug; one, 23 Aug (RJM); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 07 Jul (ASto); Castle Bottom NNR*, three, 16 Aug (JHH); two, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); 12, to actinic, 16 Aug (JHH); Farnborough, one, 25 Jun (KBW); Yateley*, one, 07 Aug; one, 31 Jul (JHH)
35.099 [B&F: 0801a] Gelechia senticetella (Staudinger, 1859) - Nationally Scarce B
Nationally scarce (Nb) in parks and gardens in parts of south-eastern England. An adventive species, naturalised through accidental introduction on coniferous plants from southern Europe and now fully established. In Hampshire most records are from the Portsmouth area. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Can be distinguished from other superficially similar brown gelechiids using external characteristics only with great care. Larva mines leaves of Juniper and Lawson's Cypress, subsequently living within a silken tube or tent.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 165 | 227 | 1993 | 2019 |
| 12 | 5 | 6 | 2001 | 2017 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 25 | 31 | 3 |
| 12 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Totton, one, 28 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 15 Jul; three, 16 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 06 Aug; one, 08 Aug; one, 09 Aug (LH); Fareham, one, to actinic, 16 Jul (MLO); Portsmouth, one, 25 Jun (IRT);
VC12: Anna Valley, Andover*, one, 20 Jul (TJN); Pamber Forest*, one, 25 Jun (GJD); Farnborough, one, 31 Jul (KBW)
35.101 [B&F: 0802a] Gelechia sororculella (Hübner, [1817]) - Local
Common, in woodland, scrubland and marshes, throughout Britain. Possibly under-recorded in Hampshire, given the widespread nature of the foodplant. Wingspan 13-15mm. A brown gelechiid which is distinguished from its congeners by the distinctive white ringed discal spot splitting a black streak along the fold, and a pale angulate postmedian fascia. Larva feeds on catkins and leaves of Goat Willow and Grey Willow, living within a spinning.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 3 | 1929 | 2012 |
| 11 | 38 | 37 | 1976 | 2018 |
| 12 | 7 | 12 | 1975 | 2013 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Yateley*, one, ♂, gen det, 23 Jun (JHH det. AMD)
35.107 [B&F: 0859] Psoricoptera gibbosella (Zeller, 1839) - Local
Local in mature oak woodland throughout much of southern England and southern Wales, with records north to Cheshire. In Hampshire recorded from both vice-counties, with notable populations in the New Forest, Harewood Forest, Pamber Forest and Botley Wood; on the Isle of Wight, there have been no recent records. Wingspan 15-17 mm. Larva feeds on Oak, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 28 | 1900 | 1977 |
| 11 | 52 | 65 | 1967 | 2017 |
| 12 | 34 | 56 | 1974 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Wickham, one, 07 Aug (F.M.G. det. RJD);
VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 06 Aug (GJD)
35.109 [B&F: 0822] Scrobipalpa acuminatella (Sircom, 1850) - Common
Common on rough meadows, parkland, field-edges and chalk downland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire generally widespread and fairly common. On the Isle of Wight, there is just one record, on Tennyson Down in 1987. Wingspan 10-14 mm. Can be confused with S. pauperella but both are reliably distinguished by their genitalia. Larva mines leaves of Thistle, both Carduus and Cirsium, and Colt's-foot.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | 5 | 1928 | 2018 |
| 11 | 275 | 287 | 1972 | 2019 |
| 12 | 61 | 70 | 1967 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Dibden Purlieu*, one, to actinic, 14 Aug (RAC); Fareham, one, to actinic, 17 Jun; one, to actinic, 06 Jul; one, to actinic, 15 Jul (MLO); Portsmouth, one, 11 Apr; one, gen det, 13 Aug (IRT)
35.114 [B&F: 0812] Scrobipalpa instabilella (Douglas, 1846) - Nationally Scarce B
Nationally scarce (Nb) on saltmarshes, mud-flats and estuaries along parts of the coast of England and Wales, uncommonly in Scotland and Ireland. In Hampshire widely distributed along the coast from Hurst Castle in the west to the eastern side of Hayling Island. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1926. Wingspan 12-14 mm. S. instabilella can be confused with S. salinella, although they can be distinguished by small but constant differences in their genitalia; some examples of S. samadensis can also be similar, but S. instabilella generally has more heavily marked stigmata (MBGBI Vol 4 part 2). Larva mines leaves of Sea-purslane, Grass-leaved Orache, Sea Aster and Glasswort.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 2 | 1850 | 2018 |
| 11 | 40 | 50 | 1974 | 2019 |
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: Portsmouth, one, gen det, 21 Jul (IRT)
35.118 [B&F: 0814] Beet Moth Scrobipalpa ocellatella (Boyd, 1858) - Nationally Scarce B
Scarce on vegetated shingle and in salt-marshes along parts of the coast of southern England. In Hampshire historically a local but not infrequently recorded species of the Hampshire coast, from Hurst Castle in the west, to Hayling Island in the east, but went unrecorded from the Isle of Wight since the mid 1970s. However 2022 saw an unprecedented influx, presumably from the continent, across the south and east of the country, which resulted in 85 reports (compared to 100 previous in total) across the whole of our area between 12th August and the last on 23rd September, which brought multiple new 10km square records and included the first records for North Hampshire.
Wingspan 11-15 mm. Most likely to be confused with S. atriplicella, but more contrastingly marked with angulate fascia at about three-quarters (MBGBI Vol 4 part 2), while S. instabilella generally appears darker and S. nitentella greyer than S. ocellatella. Larva mines leaves of Sea Beet.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 6 | 1923 | 2019 |
| 11 | 86 | 67 | 1975 | 2018 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Freshwater Cliffs, mine, one, mines on sea beet, 18 May (SDa);
VC11: Southsea, one, 24 May (JRL)
35.123 [B&F: 0819] Scrobipalpa costella (Humphreys & Westwood, 1845) - Common
Common in a wide range of habitats, from hedgerows, damp woodland and gardens to shingle beaches, throughout Britain, but less numerous in the north. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-14 mm. Quite variable in appearance, but the general pattern is discernible on even the darkest individuals. Larva mines leaves of Woody Nightshade.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 181 | 228 | 1893 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1048 | 1229 | 1953 | 2019 |
| 12 | 159 | 166 | 1990 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 20 | 29 | 4 |
| 11 | 44 | 51 | 3 |
| 12 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: West High Down Quarry, one, 07 Aug (IOu); Afton Marsh, one, field observation, 01 Nov; Freshwater Bay, one, 20 Sep (SDa); St Catherine's Point, one, field observation, 16 Aug; Parkhurst Forest, two, 28 Jul (IOu); St Lawrence: Salem Close, one, to actinic, 29 Sep (PBa); Shanklin, one, 23 May; one, gen det, 05 Jun; two, 17 Jun; one, 26 Jul; three, 01 Aug; one, 02 Aug; two, 03 Aug; two, 14 Aug; four, 16 Aug; one, 17 Aug; one, 23 Aug; one, 26 Aug; one, 04 Sep; one, 14 Sep (IOu);
VC11: Totton, one, 28 May; one, 30 May; one, 15 Aug (LH); Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Sep (GCE); Allbrook, one, 16 May (SI); Wickham, one, 16 May; one, 17 May (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 19 May; one, 23 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 13 Jul; one, 16 Jul; two, 18 Jul; three, 23 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 05 Aug; two, 07 Aug; one, 08 Aug; one, 12 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 21 Oct; one, 17 Nov (IRT); Tuckton, Bournemouth, one, 28 Sep (APar); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 11 Aug (JSw); Milford on Sea, one, 07 Apr (MMcM); Southsea, one, 17 Jul (JGe); one, 09 Apr; one, 16 Apr; two, 06 May; one, 15 May; one, 02 Jun; one, ♂ gen.det., 10 Nov (JRL);
VC12: Cholderton, two, field observation, 11 Aug; one, field observation, 22 Aug (TJN, LF); Crawley, one, 30 May (TNo); Basingstoke, one, 08 May; one, 10 Jun (MJW); one, 19 May (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 31 Jul; one, 06 Aug (GJD)
35.127 [B&F: 0825a] Tuta absoluta (Meyrick, 1917) - Adventive
Recorded infrequently through accidental importation in tomatoes from southern Europe. Originally a resident of South America, but from 2006 increasingly common in Spain in greenhouses that grow tomatoes. In March 2009 found in Britain in imported Spanish tomatoes, with records from a number of packing sites and greenhouses subsequently. Recorded for the first time in Hampshire in 2014, and Wight in 2018, with sporadic records subsequently: the number of records from the island probably do not reflect the true nature of its status, as anecdotedly it is known that specimens have been recorded at commercial tomato growers on the Island since 2009. Wingspan 8-10 mm. Larva feeds on Tomato, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 2 | 2018 | 2018 |
| 11 | 3 | 3 | 2014 | 2019 |
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: Shanklin*, one, gen det, 20 Sep (IOu)
35.132 [B&F: 0830] Caryocolum fraternella (Douglas, 1851) - Local
Local in dry grassland, heaths and damp open areas in Britain, as far north as East Lothian, being more common in the south-east (MBGBI Vol 4 part 2). In Hampshire the population is largely confined to the south-east of the county, notably around Wickham Common Botley Wood and The Moors NR, Bishop's Waltham, but also in Southsea and along the coast from Hook in the west to Hayling Island in the east. In the north of the county, sparsely distributed but nowhere common. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 9-13 mm. Only C. viscariella and dark forms of C. marmoreum have similar coloration; in C. viscariella the dark bar from the plical spot clearly reaches the costa, whereas in C. fraternella it is lost in the fuscous ground colour of the costa; C. marmoreum has the costal and dorsal white spots much reduced in dark specimens (MBGBI Vol 4 part 2). Larva feeds on the terminal shoots of Bog Stitchwort, Lesser Stitchwort, Common Mouse-ear and Field Mouse-ear, living between shoots spun together with silk.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 1889 | 1889 |
| 11 | 59 | 65 | 1974 | 2016 |
| 12 | 5 | 4 | 1981 | 2017 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 24 Jul; two, 31 Jul; two, 07 Aug (GJD)
35.137 [B&F: 0834] Caryocolum tricolorella (Haworth, 1812) - Local
Local in open woodland and hedgerows throughout parts of England and Wales. In Hampshire widespread in the past in the south-east, but with very few recent records, elsewhere there are just a few widely scattered records, including a few in the north of the county and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-14.5 mm. The blackish triangular costal mark separates this species from all other Caryocolum species; Scrobipalpa costella has a similar costal mark, but does not have an orange-ochreous dorsal area (MBGBI Vol 4 part 2). Larva mines leaves of Greater Stitchwort, subsequently living within a spinning.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 1983 | 1983 |
| 11 | 18 | 6 | 1981 | 2019 |
| 12 | 8 | 7 | 1972 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Pamber Forest, two, 31 Jul; two, 06 Aug (GJD)
35.141 [B&F: 0765] Teleiodes vulgella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in gardens, scrub, open woodland and hedgerows throughout England and Wales, but rare in Ireland. Widespread and common in Hampshire, but rather scarce on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-13 mm. Larva feeds on Hawthorn and Blackthorn, living between leaves spun together with silk.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 57 | 68 | 1900 | 2019 |
| 11 | 623 | 777 | 1972 | 2019 |
| 12 | 84 | 91 | 1980 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| 11 | 33 | 42 | 5 |
| 12 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Shanklin, one, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 14 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 06 Aug; one, 08 Aug; one, 11 Aug (IOu);
VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 24 Jun (RBW); Totton, one, 31 May; one, 08 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 16 Jul; two, 17 Jul (LH); Romsey, one, 03 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 18 Aug (MB); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 06 Aug (KArb); Winchester, one, 19 Jun (THW); Fareham, two, to actinic, 16 Jun; one, to actinic, 02 Jul; one, to actinic, 05 Jul; one, to actinic, 09 Jul; one, to actinic, 16 Jul; one, to actinic, 17 Jul; two, to actinic, 23 Jul; one, to actinic, 08 Aug (MLO); Portsmouth, one, 20 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 03 Aug (IRT); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 10 Jul; two, 29 Jul (JSw); Sway, one, 25 Jun (SKe); Pennington, one, 08 Aug; one, 10 Aug; five, 17 Aug (RFC); Southsea, three, 15 Jul (JGe);
VC12: Pamber Forest, three, 25 Jun (GJD); Farnborough, one, 26 May (KBW)
35.143 [B&F: 0774] Teleiodes luculella (Hübner, [1813]) - Common
Common in oak woodland throughout England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1856. Wingspan 10-12 mm. Superficially similar to the very rare immigrant T. flavimaculella, which see. Larva feeds on Oak, living between leaves spun together with silk, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 21 | 24 | 1856 | 2019 |
| 11 | 290 | 381 | 1958 | 2019 |
| 12 | 180 | 427 | 1976 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| 12 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Bonchurch, one, 25 Jun (JHa);
VC11: Marchwood, one, 20 Jun; one, 24 Jun (CTh); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 25 Jun (RBW); Romsey, one, 09 May (NRJ); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (KArb); Fareham, one, to actinic, 24 Jun; one, to actinic, 10 Aug (MLO); Sway, one, 25 Jun (SKe); Pennington, one, 23 Jul (RFC);
VC12: Crawley, one, to actinic, 30 Jul (GCE); Pamber Forest, two, 25 Jun (GJD); Warren Hill, Liss Forest*, one, 27 Jun (RJM); Castle Bottom NNR, present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); Farnborough, one, 23 Jun; one, 25 Jun (KBW); Yateley, one, 27 May; two, 26 May; one, 23 Jun; one, 31 Jul (JHH)
35.146 [B&F: 0776] Neotelphusa diffinis (Haworth, 1828) - Common
Common on grassland and heaths throughout much of Britain, but not recorded from the Outer Hebrides or Shetland; local or under-recorded in Ireland (MBGBI Vol 4 part 2). In Hampshire probably under-recorded, the extent of known records correlating with those areas in which the recording effort is concentrated. Recorded on the Isle of Wight in 1973 and 2009. Wingspan 14-16 mm. Larva feeds within roots of Sheep's Sorrel, living within a silken tube or tent.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 4 | 1973 | 2015 |
| 11 | 109 | 218 | 1971 | 2019 |
| 12 | 30 | 28 | 1996 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | 11 | 15 | 6 |
| 12 | 20 | 97 | 36 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Headon Warren, one, to actinic, gen det, 17 Sep (PBa); Bonchurch*, one, 16 May (JHa);
VC11: Acres Down, six, 08 Aug (CWlk); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 23 May (RBW); Totton, one, 08 Aug; one, 21 Oct (LH); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 14 Aug; one, to actinic, 15 Aug (RAC); Botley*, one, to actinic, 04 Jun; one, to actinic, 17 Aug (SLB); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 26 May (JSw);
VC12: Liss Forest, one, 08 May; one, 10 May; one, 10 May; one, 21 May; one, 25 May; Warren Hill, Liss Forest, one, 06 Jun; Liss Forest, two, 18 Jul; one, 25 Jul (RJM); Castle Bottom NNR, 36, 16 Aug (JHH); present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); 30, to actinic, 16 Aug; Yateley, one, 19 May; one, 12 Aug; one, 24 Aug; two, 21 May; two, 26 May; one, 31 Jul; seven, 08 Aug; three, 17 Aug; four, 08 Sep (JHH)
35.148 [B&F: 0772] Carpatolechia fugitivella (Zeller, 1839) - Local
Local in woodland, parks, gardens and hedgerows throughout much of Britain, except for the Scottish Highlands; rare in Ireland. In Hampshire, due to the focus of fieldwork, many records have originated from Fareham to Havant, with an outlying record from Brockenhurst in 1977; further north there are scattered records up to Pamber on the Berkshire border. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1947. Wingspan 12-15 mm. The most likely confusion species is Carpatolechia notatella, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Elm, living between leaves spun together with silk, over-wintering as an egg.
Update: status review, June 2020
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 1947 | 1947 |
| 11 | 47 | 49 | 1973 | 2017 |
| 12 | 4 | 4 | 2008 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Basingstoke, one, 26 Jun (MJW)
35.149 [B&F: 0771] Carpatolechia alburnella (Zeller, 1839) - Local
Local in woodland and heathland throughout England, north Wales and the Scottish Highlands. In Hampshire there are scattered record in both vice-counties. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 12-14 mm. The main confusion species is C. proximella, from which C. alburnella can be distinguished by the clear white coloration of segment 2 of the labial palpus (MBGBI Vol 4 part 2); see also C. decorella. Larva feeds on Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 15 | 13 | 1977 | 2005 |
| 12 | 16 | 18 | 1977 | 2017 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 25 Jun (GJD)
35.151 [B&F: 0770] Carpatolechia proximella (Hübner, 1796) - Common
Common in open woodland and scrub throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire recorded annually in small numbers from widely scattered locations across the county. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1977. Wingspan 13-16 mm. The main confusion species is C. alburnella, which is generally a much lighter species, except in Scotland where dark forms predominate, and from which reliably distinguished by outer side of second segment of labial palpus, which is spotted fuscous at base in C. proximella (MBGBI Vol 4 part 2); see also C. decorella. Larva feeds on Birch and Alder, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 2 | 1977 | 2019 |
| 11 | 97 | 120 | 1974 | 2019 |
| 12 | 52 | 57 | 1976 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Sway, one, photo?, 24 May (SKe);
VC12: Pamber Forest, three, 18 May; one, 20 May (GJD); Castle Bottom NNR, two, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD)
35.156 [B&F: 0757] Recurvaria nanella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce B
Nationally scarce (Nb) in orchards, gardens, woodland and hedgerows, mainly in southern England, occasionally north to Yorkshire, and in northern Wales. In Hampshire there are scattered record in both vice-counties. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 11-13 mm. Although superficially similar to several other gelechiids, the heavily-bordered, dark basal area and discal markings make the species easy to recognise. Larva mines the leaves in autumn and, after hibernation, the buds and flowers of Apple, Pear and Blackthorn.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 119 | 135 | 1975 | 2019 |
| 12 | 6 | 9 | 1993 | 2006 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Brockwood*, one, 22 Aug (SDut); Hale Purlieu*, one, to actinic, 13 Aug (MCu);
VC12: Basingstoke, one, 08 Aug (RHil)
35.157 [B&F: 0758] Recurvaria leucatella (Clerck, 1759) - Local
Local in hedgerows and orchards throughout much of England and northern Wales. In Hampshire the main population centres are in the New Forest and between the Hamble and Wallington rivers; there are few records elsewhere in the county or on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-15 mm. Larva feeds on Hawthorn, Apple and Rowan, living within a spun or rolled leaf.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 2002 | 2013 |
| 11 | 67 | 92 | 1974 | 2016 |
| 12 | 9 | 9 | 1996 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Lee, one, 18 Jul (CTh);
VC12: Castle Bottom NNR*, present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); Yateley, one, 31 Jul (JHH)
35.159 [B&F: 0760] Exoteleia dodecella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local
Local in pine woodland and plantations throughout much of the British Isles, except for the Northern Isles. Probably under-recorded in Hampshire, where the extent of known records correlate with those areas in which the recording effort is concentrated; there have been no recent records from the New Forest. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1900. Wingspan 12-15 mm. When worn, resembles several other gelechiids, from which only reliably separated by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds within needles of Scots Pine, Corsican Pine and Maritime Pine, subsequently living within a silken web, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 1900 | 1900 |
| 11 | 59 | 58 | 1983 | 2019 |
| 12 | 19 | 19 | 1971 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Catisfield, two, to actinic, gen det, 25 Jun (ALR det. RJD);
VC12: Warren Hill, Liss Forest, one, 04 Jul; one, 04 Jul (RJM); Castle Bottom NNR, two, ♀, gen det, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD det. AMD); Blackbushe Airfield, vacated mine, one, in Pine needle, 30 Dec (JHH)
35.160 [B&F: 0755] Stenolechia gemmella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local
Local in woodland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire recorded infrequently from a number of widely scattered localities, more often than not at light traps in gardens, where occasionally numerous. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 10-11 mm. One of several, superficially similar black and white gelechiids, S. gemmella is characterised by the pattern of large dorsal and smaller costal spot at base, almost complete outwardly oblique fascia at one-half of costa, spot on costa between this and base, and a spot at tornus (MBGBI Vol 4 part 2). Larva feeds within young shoots of Oak.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 6 | 2017 | 2019 |
| 11 | 46 | 45 | 1984 | 2019 |
| 12 | 18 | 23 | 1980 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Shanklin, one, 19 Sep (IOu);
VC11: East Tytherley, one, to actinic, 10 Aug (GCE); Fareham, one, to actinic, 27 Aug; one, to actinic, 07 Sep (MLO);
VC12: Harestock*, one, to actinic, conf. photo, 12 Aug (GRog)
35.161 [B&F: 0756] Parachronistis albiceps (Zeller, 1839) - Local
Local in Wales and southern England, north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire there are scattered records in both vice-counties. First recorded from the Isle of Wight in 2013. Wingspan 10-11 mm. A distinctive black and white gelechiid with three large subtriangular spots evenly spaced along costa, the basal edge of the first of these often extended into an oblique narrow transverse fascia which joins an elongate streak along dorsum almost to tornus (MBGBI Vol 4 part 2). Larva feeds within young shoots of Hazel.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 2013 | 2019 |
| 11 | 61 | 68 | 1972 | 2019 |
| 12 | 33 | 39 | 1993 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | 3 | 8 | 6 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Shanklin, two, 24 Jun (IOu);
VC11: Pennington*, one, 01 Jul (RFC);
VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun (TJN); Barton Stacey*, one, to actinic, photograph taken., 11 Aug (GCE); Pamber Forest, six, 25 Jun (GJD)