2020 Annual Report for: Geometridae / Larentiinae
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is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species.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.
70.039 [B&F: 1718] Oblique Striped Phibalapteryx virgata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Nationally Scarce
Nationally scarce (Nb) on sandy heathland in Breckland, chalk downland in southern England, and sand-dunes at various points along the coasts of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight still occurs on the dunes at Hayling Island, with occasional records from the chalk, particularly on Broughton Down. Wingspan 22-25 mm. Most likely to be confused with Oblique Carpet Orthonama vittata, but that species has streak from apex of forewing to about half-way along termen. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 16 | 2 | 1800 | 1998 |
| 11 | 59 | 49 | 1800 | 2018 |
| 12 | 27 | 13 | 1900 | 2018 |
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: Sinah Common, Hayling, one, field observation, 26 Jul (DAS);
VC12: Goodworth Clatford*, one, to actinic, 16 Aug (SLE det. GCE)
70.045 [B&F: 1732] Shaded Broad-bar Scotopteryx chenopodiata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in calcareous grassland, acid heathland, woodland rides, roadside verges, sand-dunes and gardens throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight much less common that in the past, however large colonies still occur locally in dunes and amongst scrub on downland. Wingspan 34-38 mm. Only likely to be confused with unseasonably early examples of Mallow Larentia clavaria, which see. Larva feeds on White Clover, Red Clover, Hare's-foot Clover and Vetch.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 197 | 235 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 11 | 938 | 1222 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 641 | 994 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | 24 | 45 | 20 |
| 12 | 34 | 67 | 20 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 12 Jul (CHic); Shanklin, one, 01 Aug (IOu);
VC11: Breamore*, one, field observation, 12 Jul (SBra); Lee, one, 18 Jul (CTh); Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Jul; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 31 Jul; one, to actinic, 09 Jul; one, to actinic, 07 Aug; two, to actinic, 15 Jul; one, to actinic, 15 Jul; one, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 15 Jul; one, to actinic, 15 Jul; one, to actinic, 15 Jul; two, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); Botley, one, to actinic, 26 Aug (SLB); Shirrell Heath, one, 11 Jul; one, 16 Jul (LEdg); Wickham, one, 23 Jul; one, very late date, 21 Sep (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 22 Jul; one, 31 Jul (IRT); West Meon, 20, 31 Jul; Hen Wood, one, 24 Jul (F.M.G.); Buriton, one, field observation, 06 Aug (KCon);
VC12: Cholderton, one, 31 Jul (TJN, HE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 04 Aug (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, five, to actinic, 19 Jul; five, to actinic, 19 Jul; three, to actinic, 19 Jul; one, to actinic, 19 Jul; Wherwell, one, to actinic, 19 Jul; two, to actinic, 29 Jul; Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 23 Jul; Harewood Forest, one, to actinic, 23 Jul; Crawley, one, to actinic, 21 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 11 Aug; Wonston , one, to actinic, 17 Jul; one, to actinic, 17 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, field observation, 18 Aug; one, field observation, 01 Aug (BJon); Magdalen Hill Down, one, field observation, 01 Aug; one, field observation, 01 Aug; two, field observation, 01 Aug (T&SGra); A31/A272 Junction, one, field observation, 12 Jul (CBey); Overton, one, 20 Jul (MSi); Ecchinswell, one, 31 Jul (MJN); Beech, one, 23 Jul; three, 02 Aug (NDP); Preston Candover, one, 07 Aug (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 06 Aug; one, 08 Jul; one, 31 Jul (GJD); Noar Hill, one, field observation, 14 Jul (MDu); Bentley Station Meadow, one, field observation, 17 Jul (KRic); Greywell Moors HIWWT NR, 20, field observation, 20 Jul (GJD); Fleet, one, 13 Jul (MHals)
70.046 [B&F: 1719] Oblique Carpet Orthonama vittata (Borkhausen, 1794) - Local
Local in fens, water meadows, damp woodland, marshes and river-banks throughout much of the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight an uncommon marsh-inhabiting species, records of which are scattered thinly across the three vice-counties. Wingspan 24-27 mm. The most likely confusion species is Oblique Striped Phibalapteryx virgata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Marsh Bedstraw and Heath Bedstraw.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 21 | 10 | 1856 | 2015 |
| 11 | 103 | 86 | 1882 | 2019 |
| 12 | 13 | 5 | 1951 | 2013 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 10 | 8 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Burton, nr Christchurch, eight, 23 Jun; two, 30 Jun (JSw)
70.047 [B&F: 1720] Gem Nycterosea obstipata (Fabricius, 1794) - Migrant
Immigrant from southern Europe, appearing mainly in southern Britain, with occasional records north to the Orkneys, in some years arriving in sufficient numbers to breed. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a common immigrant, which is widely distributed throughout in some years. Wingspan 18-21 mm. Highly sexually dimorphic. Larva feeds on the leaves of various herbaceous plants, although the exact plant species utilised in the United Kingdom is unknown, but unable to over-winter in significant numbers.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 134 | 190 | 1981 | 2019 |
| 11 | 537 | 523 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 82 | 65 | 1951 | 2018 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: St Lawrence: Salem Close, one, to actinic, 27 Sep (PBa); Bonchurch, one, 09 Aug; one, 07 Nov; one, 09 Nov (JHa);
VC11: Lovedean, one, 09 Jul (ARJ); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 10 Aug (JWP); Southsea, one, 09 Nov (JRL)
70.049 [B&F: 1728] Garden Carpet Xanthorhoe fluctuata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in gardens, allotments, rough ground and woodland throughout the British Isles, but rare in north-east Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-31 mm. Larva feeds on various Cruciferae, including Garlic Mustard, Shepherd's-purse, Hairy Bitter-cress and Cabbage, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 740 | 880 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 11 | 13135 | 22930 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 2924 | 4347 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 45 | 52 | 4 |
| 11 | 525 | 737 | 7 |
| 12 | 169 | 218 | 4 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: West High Down Quarry, 07 Aug, 2 (IOu) Latest: East Cowes, 21 May, 1 (TWhi) Max count: Totland, 20 Sep, 4 (RTe)
VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 14 May, 1 (CTh) Latest: Southsea, 29 May, 2 (JRL) Max count: Southampton, 12 Sep, 7 (MEdg)
VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 03 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Eversley Cross, 07 Jun, 0 (iNat) Max count: Harestock, 24 Aug, 4 (GRog)
70.050 [B&F: 1721] Balsam Carpet Xanthorhoe biriviata (Borkhausen, 1794) - Nationally Scarce
Uncommon, in damp grassland, water meadows, marshes, river-banks and damp areas in parts of southern England and south-eastern England. In Hampshire first reported at Wherwell in 1964, and now established in the upper valley of the River Test in damp woodland containing the larval foodplant, and also beginning to appear in the Itchen Valley. The only report from the Isle of Wight was back in 1999. Wingspan 27-30 mm. Occurs in two forms, a pale spring generation and a darker summer generation, the former most recalls Sharp-angled Carpet Euphyia unangulata and Wood Carpet Epirrhoe rivata. Larva feeds on Orange Balsam, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 1999 | 1999 |
| 11 | 92 | 92 | 1978 | 2019 |
| 12 | 127 | 167 | 1800 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Southampton, one, to actinic, 10 Apr (MGP); West End, one, 16 Jul (PAB);
VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, two, 25 Jun (TJN); Wherwell, one, to actinic, 29 Jul (GCE)
70.051 [B&F: 1724] Red Twin-spot Carpet Xanthorhoe spadicearia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in gardens, woodland, hedgerows, downs, fens, moors and sand-dunes throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 24-27 mm. The oft quoted field mark used to distinguish this species from red forms of Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet X. ferrugata, the notch on the inner edge of the cross-band, close to the costa, has proven to be unreliable, and only moths with black cross-bands can be assigned to this species without dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Bedstraw, Ground-ivy and Dock, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 587 | 905 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 11 | 2778 | 3653 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 1970 | 3114 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 57 | 96 | 8 |
| 11 | 107 | 131 | 6 |
| 12 | 110 | 139 | 6 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: West High Down Quarry, 07 Aug, 8 (IOu) Latest: Seaview, 18 Jul, 1 (JMas) Max count: West High Down Quarry, 07 Aug, 8 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 30 May, 1 (CTh) Latest: Norleywood, NF, 09 Aug, 0 (RBW, MWa) Max count: West Meon, 31 Jul, 6 (F.M.G.)
VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 16 May, 1 (CM) Latest: Yateley, 08 Aug, 2 (JHH) Max count: Preston Candover, 07 Aug, 6 (MJW)
70.052 [B&F: 1725] Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet Xanthorhoe ferrugata (Clerck, 1759) - Common
Common in gardens, woodland, hedgerows, downs, fens, moors and sand-dunes throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and common in Hampshire, but rather scarce on the Isle of Wight, with just four records there so far this century. Wingspan 24-27 mm. Very similar in form to Red Twin-spot Carpet X. spadicearia, which see; the red form, which has yet to be reliably identified from Hampshire, should be treated as indistinguishable without dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Bedstraw, Ground-ivy and Dock, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 116 | 127 | 1981 | 2019 |
| 11 | 2209 | 2909 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 719 | 866 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 11 | 39 | 43 | 3 |
| 12 | 27 | 34 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Bonchurch, one, 18 May; one, 21 May; one, 26 May (JHa);
VC11: Brockwood, one, 23 May; one, 14 Aug (SDut); Hale Purlieu, one, to actinic, 13 Aug (MCu); Culverley, NF, three, 19 Jul (CL); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 08 May (RBW); Ashurst, NF, one, 23 Apr; one, 21 May; one, 27 May; one, 11 Jun; one, 31 Jul; one, 08 Aug; one, 10 Aug; one, 12 Aug; one, 15 Sep (SAB); Ashurst, one, checked, 20 Sep (NSK); Totton, one, 01 Aug (LH); Timsbury, one, 11 Aug (TRa); Kings Somborne, two, to actinic, 31 Jul; one, to actinic, 31 Jul; one, to actinic, 07 Aug; two, to actinic, 07 Aug (GCE); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 20 Sep (PGS); Allbrook, one, 18 Aug (SI); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 08 Sep (GCE); Wickham Common, one, 04 Aug; one, 06 Aug (KC); Lovedean, one, 06 May; one, 20 Jul (ARJ); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 21 May; one, 26 May; one, 07 Aug (JSw); Sway, one, 20 May; one, 26 May (SKe); Milford on Sea, one, 27 Jul (MMcM); Pennington, one, 07 Aug (RFC); Pilley Bailey, NF, two, 03 Aug (RBW, MWa);
VC12: Over Wallop, one, 16 May (CM); Cholderton, present, 24 Jul; one, 31 Jul (TJN, HE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 02 Jun; two, 20 Jul; one, 04 Aug; three, 07 Aug; one, 11 Aug (TJN); Wherwell, one, to actinic, 29 Jul; one, to actinic, 29 Jul; Harewood Forest, one, to actinic, 23 Jul; Crawley, one, to actinic, 12 Aug; one, to actinic, 30 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 19 May; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Jul (GCE); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 26 Apr; one, to actinic, 09 May; one, to actinic, 16 Jul; two, to actinic, 31 Jul; three, to actinic, 10 Aug; three, to actinic, 15 Aug (DAS); Overton, one, 11 Aug (MSi); one, 20 May (ACr); Chawton, one, 29 Jul (DAS)
70.053 [B&F: 1722] Flame Carpet Xanthorhoe designata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common
Common in damp woodland and hedgerows throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 25-28 mm. The only likely confusion species is Red Carpet X. decoloraria, which has a sinuous outer edge to the central cross-band, in Flame Carpet the outer edge of the central cross-band is dentate, with two distinct projections. Larva feeds on certain Cruciferae, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 131 | 160 | 1943 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1236 | 1195 | 200 | 2019 |
| 12 | 646 | 761 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 29 | 36 | 3 |
| 11 | 36 | 39 | 3 |
| 12 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Freshwater Cliffs, one, 09 Aug (SDa); Afton Marsh, one, to light, 28 Sep (IOu); Wheelers Bay, one, 06 Aug (ABu); Bonchurch, one, 21 May; two, 02 Jun; one, 07 Jun (JHa); Haseley Manor, one, 28 May; one, 09 Jun; Shanklin, one, 21 May; two, 26 May; two, 28 May; one, 30 May; one, 01 Jun; two, 02 Jun; one, 05 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 05 Aug; one, 06 Aug; one, 07 Aug; three, 08 Aug; two, 09 Aug; one, 14 Aug; one, 17 Aug; one, 26 Aug; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 21 May; one, 16 Jun; one, 08 Aug (IOu);
VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 04 Aug (RBW); Ashurst, NF, one, 21 May; one, 31 May (SAB); Totton, one, 01 Jun (LH); Timsbury, one, to a lighted window, 28 May; one, to a lighted window, 29 Jul; one, 31 Jul (TRa); Romsey, one, 19 May (SLay); one, 13 Jun (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 26 May; one, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 27 May; one, to actinic, 07 Aug (KArb); Allbrook, one, 21 May; one, to actinic, 10 Aug (SI); Fareham, one, 26 May (KJW); Wickham Common, one, 11 Sep (F.M.G.); Wickham, one, 17 May; one, 21 May; one, 30 May; two, 08 Jun; one, 24 Jun; two, 02 Aug; three, 04 Aug; one, 08 Aug; one, 09 Aug; one, 17 Aug; one, 09 Sep; one, 11 Sep (JRDS); Lovedean, one, 16 Apr; one, 27 May (ARJ); Petersfield, one, to actinic, 10 Aug; one, to actinic, 17 Aug (RAll); Sway, one, 21 May (SKe); Pennington, one, 14 Aug (RFC); Pilley Bailey, NF, one, 03 Aug (RBW, MWa);
VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 26 May (TJN); Axmansford, one, 05 Aug (ACB); Preston Candover*, one, 07 Aug (MJW); Bramley, one, 16 Aug (REA); Pamber Forest, one, 15 Jun; one, 10 Aug (GJD); Liss, two, 14 Aug (LBe); Liss Forest, one, 06 Jun (RJM); Alton, one, to actinic, 16 Aug (NDP); Church Crookham, one, to actinic, 06 Jun (DDim)
70.054 [B&F: 1727] Silver-ground Carpet Xanthorhoe montanata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in various habitats, including hedgerows, scrub, woodland rides, fens, chalk downland, gardens and heathland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-33 mm. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Cleavers, Hedge Bedstraw and Primrose.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 293 | 479 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1290 | 1715 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 1283 | 2088 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 39 | 89 | 17 |
| 11 | 31 | 45 | 7 |
| 12 | 75 | 101 | 6 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Ningwood Common, 03 Jun, 1 (JMar) Latest: Sandpit Copse, 20 May, 17 (IOu) Max count: Sandpit Copse, 20 May, 17 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Breamore, 27 May, 7 (SBra) Latest: Sway, 08 Jun, 1 (SKe) Max count: Breamore, 27 May, 7 (SBra)
VC12: Earliest: Martin Down NNR, 25 May, 0 (DKel) Latest: Yateley, 26 May, 1 (JHH) Max count: Barton Stacey, 27 May, 6 (GCE)
70.055 [B&F: 1726] Large Twin-spot Carpet Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata (Clerck, 1759) - Local
Local in mature, often damp, woodland, fens and scrubby heathland throughout England, mainly in southern counties; present at low density throughout north Hampshire, but decidedly scarce in south Hampshire, mainly in the New Forest, and recorded only once on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-32 mm. The main confusion species is Galium Carpet Epirrhoe galiata — both species have a concave costa — the best distinction is the outer edge of the central cross-band, which is slightly crenulate throughout its length in Large Twin-spot Carpet, but more smoothly sinuate in Galium Carpet. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Bedstraw, Common Dog-violet, and Primrose.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 1 | 1900 | 1982 |
| 11 | 25 | 19 | 1951 | 2016 |
| 12 | 155 | 150 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Axmansford, one, 04 Jul (ACB); Pamber Forest, one, 31 Jul (GJD)
70.057 [B&F: 1735] Ruddy Carpet Catarhoe rubidata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nb
Nationally scarce (Nb) on downland, embankments, scrub and sea cliffs in parts of southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight had already become rare by the 1960's (Goater, 1974), still widely distributed, but now found most frequently in hedgerows on the chalk. Wingspan 26-31 mm. Unmistakable when fresh. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 215 | 314 | 1856 | 2019 |
| 11 | 152 | 99 | 1800 | 2019 |
| 12 | 51 | 36 | 1900 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 21 | 39 | 6 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Wheelers Bay, one, 27 May (ABu); Bonchurch, three, 02 May; one, 05 May; two, 07 May; three, 08 May; one, 18 May; six, 21 May; two, 25 May; three, 26 May; one, 27 May; one, 30 May; three, 02 Jun; two, 08 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun; two, 19 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 12 Jul; two, 02 Aug (JHa)
70.059 [B&F: 1742] Yellow Shell Camptogramma bilineata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Ireland only
Common in hedgerows, gardens, rough meadows, woodland rides, downland, heathland and freshwater margins throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight still reasonably common, especially on the chalk, but as the species comes rarely to light, is undoubtedly under-recorded. Wingspan 28-32 mm. Unmistakable. The UK population is divided into several allopatric subspecies representing Britain, Shetland, Ireland and the Blasket Islands. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Cleavers, Bedstraw, Wormwood and Dock.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 559 | 727 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 11 | 4552 | 5034 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 1600 | 2065 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 31 | 38 | 5 |
| 11 | 236 | 269 | 5 |
| 12 | 113 | 142 | 7 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: West High Down Quarry, 07 Aug, 5 (IOu) Latest: Bembridge Fort, 06 Aug, 2 (IOu) Max count: West High Down Quarry, 07 Aug, 5 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Blashford Lakes, 06 Aug, 1 (SLan) Latest: Southsea, 23 Jul, 1 (JGe) Max count: Southampton, 31 Jul, 5 (MEdg)
VC12: Earliest: Martin Down NNR, 25 May, 2 (DKel) Latest: Yateley, 09 Aug, 1 (GHa) Max count: Whitehill, 31 Jul, 7 (ASto)
70.061 [B&F: 1738] Common Carpet Epirrhoe alternata (Müller, 1764) - Common
Common in a wide range of habitats, including hedgerows, woodland, calcareous grassland, acid heathland, moorland, fens, sand-dunes and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-30 mm. An abundant species, which may be confused for superficially similar, but much scarcer species, such as Wood Carpet E. rivata and Galium Carpet E. galiata. Larva feeds on Cleavers, Lady's Bedstraw and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 793 | 1294 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 11 | 6195 | 8010 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 2536 | 3961 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 71 | 155 | 32 |
| 11 | 213 | 252 | 4 |
| 12 | 157 | 207 | 7 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: West High Down Quarry, 07 Aug, 2 (IOu) Latest: Bembridge, 09 Aug, 1 (ACS) Max count: Haseley Manor, 11 Aug, 32 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 30 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Southsea, 02 Jun, 1 (JGe) Max count: Titchfield Haven NNR, 17 Jul, 4 (F.M.G.)
VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 21 May, 1 (CM) Latest: Yateley, 08 Aug, 1 (JHH) Max count: Wherwell, 19 Jul, 7 (GCE)
70.063 [B&F: 1740] Galium Carpet Epirrhoe galiata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local
Local on sea cliffs, sand-dunes and shingle beaches along the coasts of western Wales and southern England from Somerset to Kent, and inland, on calcareous grassland, in England and more rarely in Ireland and Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight remains fairly common on the coast, but is now very rare inland, on the chalk. Wingspan 28-32 mm. The most likely confusion species is Common Carpet E. alternata, but can also be confused with Large Twin-spot Carpet Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata, with which shares concave costa. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw, Hedge Bedstraw and Heath Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 173 | 270 | 1856 | 2019 |
| 11 | 268 | 332 | 1949 | 2019 |
| 12 | 17 | 7 | 1951 | 2010 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 12 | 85 | 56 |
| 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: West High Down Quarry, seven, 20 Aug; three, to light, 08 Sep (IOu); Freshwater Cliffs, one, 20 May; three, 03 Aug; Freshwater Bay, one, 20 Sep (SDa); two, to actinic, 15 Sep; Compton Down, seven, to actinic, 13 Sep; one, to actinic, 14 Sep (PBa); Windy Corner, one, 14 Sep; Shanklin, two, 08 Aug; one, 14 Aug; Bembridge Fort, 56, 06 Aug (IOu);
VC11: Totton*, one, 08 Aug (LH); Portsmouth, one, 21 Sep (IRT); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 11 Aug; present, 16 Aug (JWP)
70.064 [B&F: 1793] Cloaked Carpet Euphyia biangulata (Haworth, 1809) - Nb
Nationally scarce (Nb) in damp woodland, ravines and sunken lanes in southern England, Wales and southern Ireland. In Hampshire the majority of recent records are restricted to two main areas: in and around Woolmer Forest and north-west of the New Forest. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 2007. Wingspan 31-34 mm. Fairly unmistakable, with two teeth on the projection of the dark central band into the white postmedian area. Larva feeds on Stitchwort, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 25 | 8 | 1800 | 2007 |
| 11 | 77 | 60 | 1900 | 2019 |
| 12 | 77 | 76 | 1961 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 9 | 7 | 1 |
| 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Godshill, NF, present, 12 Jul; Brune's Purlieu, NF, present, 12 Jul (RBW, MWa); Lee, one, 18 Jul (CTh); Romsey, one, 25 Jun (NRJ); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 06 Jul (KArb); Milford on Sea, one, 14 Jul (MMcM);
VC12: Axmansford, one, 13 Jul (ACB); Whitehill, one, 07 Jul (DMurr); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 13 Jul (ASw)
70.065 [B&F: 1794] Sharp-angled Carpet Euphyia unangulata (Haworth, 1809) - Local
Local in woodland and hedgerows throughout southern England; fairly widespread and common across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-30 mm. The most likely confusion species is the much less common Cloaked Carpet E. biangulata, which differs in having irregularly-dentate outer edge of dark cross-band. Larva feeds on several species of chickweed and stitchwort, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 20 | 3 | 1856 | 2013 |
| 11 | 272 | 256 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 513 | 686 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 24 | 22 |
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | 16 | 22 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Haseley Manor, one, 09 Jun; 22, 11 Aug; Shanklin, one, 17 Aug (IOu);
VC11: Pennington, one, 22 Aug (RFC);
VC12: Burghclere, two, 01 Aug (PBl); Ecchinswell, one, 08 Aug (MJN); Axmansford, one, 04 Jul; one, 05 Aug; one, 16 Aug (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 06 Aug (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 17 Jun; three, 10 Aug; two, 15 Aug (GJD); Liss, one, 25 Jun (LBe); Alton, one, 06 Jul (EFig); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 30 Jun (ASto); Castle Bottom NNR, three, 16 Aug; Yateley, one, 23 Apr; one, 26 May; one, 08 Aug (JHH)
70.066 [B&F: 1746] Shoulder Stripe Earophila badiata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in woodland, hedgerows, scrub and gardens throughout England and southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-35 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Dog Rose and other species of wild rose, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 225 | 330 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 11 | 698 | 714 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 264 | 316 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 24 Mar (CHic); Bonchurch, one, 06 Apr (JHa); Rookley, one, 02 Apr; one, field observation, 12 Apr (JBa); Shanklin, one, 07 Apr (IOu);
VC11: Copythorne, one, 02 Apr (JAda); Romsey, one, 15 Mar (NRJ); Botley, one, to actinic, 01 Apr (SLB); Boldre, one, 03 Apr (JDur);
VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 17 Mar (GCE); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 16 Apr (DAS); Axmansford, one, to lighted window, 01 Apr (ACB); Fleet, one, 12 Apr (MHals)
70.067 [B&F: 1747] Streamer Anticlea derivata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in open woodland, hedgerows, gardens and scrub throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 30-34 mm. The deeply projecting outer cross-band separates Streamer from all similar species. Larva feeds on Dog Rose and other species of wild rose, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 183 | 226 | 1981 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1169 | 1263 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 481 | 564 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 11 | 2 |
| 11 | 68 | 74 | 2 |
| 12 | 27 | 30 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Bonchurch, one, 08 Apr; one, 10 Apr; one, 24 Apr; one, 02 May (JHa); Rookley, one, to actinic, 08 Apr; one, field observation, 15 Apr (JBa); Shanklin, one, 16 Apr; two, 20 Apr; one, 21 Apr; one, 22 Apr (IOu);
VC11: Brockwood, one, 08 Apr (SDut); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 09 Apr (RBW); Ashurst, NF, present, 04 Apr; one, 03 May; one, 03 Apr; two, 04 Apr; one, 07 Apr; one, 18 Apr; one, 19 Apr; one, 20 Apr; one, 21 Apr; one, 22 Apr; one, 02 May; one, 03 May (SAB); Totton, one, 05 Apr; one, 06 Apr; one, 10 Apr; one, 11 Apr; one, 18 Apr; one, 19 Apr (LH); Romsey, one, 07 Apr (SC); one, 07 Apr; one, 12 Apr (SLay); one, 10 Apr (MB); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 05 Apr; one, to actinic, 06 Apr; two, to actinic, 08 Apr; one, to actinic, 09 Apr; two, to actinic, 10 Apr; one, to actinic, 11 Apr; one, to actinic, 12 Apr; two, to actinic, 16 Apr (KArb); Allbrook, one, 08 Apr; two, 10 Apr; one, 22 Apr (SI); Teg Down, one, to actinic, 25 Apr (EmPe); Fareham, one, 02 Apr; one, 15 Apr (ADT); one, 05 Apr; one, 09 Apr (KJW); Botley, one, to actinic, 09 Apr; one, to actinic, 10 Apr (SLB); Wickham, one, 23 Apr (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 23 Apr; one, 26 Apr (IRT); Lovedean, one, 05 Apr; one, 09 Apr; one, 16 Apr; one, 27 Apr (ARJ); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 10 Apr; present, 06 May (JWP); Sway, one, 02 Apr; one, 09 Apr; one, 17 Apr; one, 19 Apr; one, 22 Apr; two, 23 Apr; two, 24 Apr; one, 25 Apr; one, 08 May (SKe); Pennington, two, 07 Apr; one, 15 Apr (RFC);
VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 22 Apr; one, to actinic, 26 Apr (GCE); Crawley, one, 12 Apr (TNo); Teg Down, Winchester, one, 17 Apr (CKn); Harestock, one, to actinic, 28 Apr (GRog); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 09 Apr; one, to actinic, 10 Apr; two, to actinic, 11 Apr; one, to actinic, 16 Apr; one, to actinic, 21 Apr (DAS); New Alresford, one, 16 Apr (KBar); Basingstoke, one, 06 Apr; one, 11 Apr; two, 12 Apr (DLev); Liss*, one, 27 Mar; two, 10 Apr; one, 11 Apr (LBe); Alton, one, to actinic, 09 Apr (DBO); one, to actinic, 11 Apr (NDP); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 08 Apr; one, to actinic, 10 Apr; one, to actinic, 11 Apr (ASto); Fleet, one, 29 Mar (MHals); Church Crookham, one, to actinic, 22 Apr; one, to actinic, 25 Apr (DDim)
70.068 [B&F: 1748] Beautiful Carpet Mesoleuca albicillata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in open broad-leaved woodland and mature hedgerows throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread but scarce in deciduous and open coniferous woodland where there is a good growth of bramble. Wingspan 34-38 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Bramble, Dewberry, Raspberry and Hazel, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 22 | 22 | 1856 | 2019 |
| 11 | 159 | 122 | 1873 | 2019 |
| 12 | 41 | 18 | 1940 | 2018 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Wickham Common, one, 01 Jul (KC); Wickham, one, 15 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 20 Jul; four, 31 Jul (JRDS)
70.069 [B&F: 1749] Dark Spinach Pelurga comitata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in rough ground, gardens and allotments throughout much of England, Wales and western Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local and uncommon in coastal localities and inland on rough ground and in neglected corners of allotments. Wingspan 33-39 mm. The most likely confusion species is Northern Spinach Eulithis populata, however that species has two points on the distal projection of the postmedian fascia, whereas Dark Spinach has a single point. Larva feeds on Goosefoot and Orache, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 12 | 7 | 1856 | 2016 |
| 11 | 90 | 69 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 40 | 23 | 1951 | 2016 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Whitehill, one, to actinic, 31 Jul (ASto); Yateley*, one, 08 Aug (JHH)
70.070 [B&F: 1745] Mallow Larentia clavaria (Haworth, 1809) - Common
Common on roadside verges, rough ground, gardens, marshes and river-banks throughout the British Isles, but absent from northern Scotland. Widespread and locally common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, especially along the coast and in the New Forest. Wingspan 36-40 mm. The most likely confusion species is Shaded Broad-bar Scotopteryx chenopodiata, which is smaller, has less deeply notched inner edge of central cross-band, and flies earlier in the year. Larva feeds on Common Mallow, Marsh-mallow, Tree-mallow and Hollyhock, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 61 | 52 | 1856 | 2018 |
| 11 | 480 | 904 | 1891 | 2019 |
| 12 | 26 | 9 | 1951 | 2015 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 13 | 41 | 10 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Portsmouth, one, 07 Oct; 10, 18 Oct; three, 19 Oct; seven, 20 Oct; five, 21 Oct; 10, 22 Oct; two, 26 Oct (IRT); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 11 Oct; present, 18 Oct; present, 19 Oct (JWP); Milford on Sea, one, 23 Oct (MMcM); Pennington, one, 21 Sep (RFC); Southsea, one, 24 Oct (JGe);
VC12: Wherwell*, one, to actinic, 17 Oct (GCE)
70.074 [B&F: 1777] July Highflier Hydriomena furcata (Thunberg, 1784) - Common
Common in a wide range of habitats, including coppiced woodland, fens, heathland, scrub, parks, gardens and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 26-39 mm. The main confusion species, May Highflyer H. impluviata and Ruddy Highflyer H. ruberata, are largely over before July Highflyer begins to emerge; in addition, July Highflyer has a single apical streak, the other two species have two or three short, parallel apical streaks. Larva feeds on Hazel, Creeping Willow, Bilberry and Heather.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 745 | 2937 | 1976 | 2019 |
| 11 | 3170 | 4871 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 1304 | 2909 | 1949 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 42 | 207 | 20 |
| 11 | 61 | 81 | 7 |
| 12 | 56 | 98 | 7 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Shippards Chine, Compton Bay, 16 Jul, 5 (IOu) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jul, 15 (IOu) Max count: Haseley Manor, 06 Jul, 20 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Pig Bush, NF, 17 Jul, 1 (CL) Latest: Pilley Bailey, NF, 03 Aug, 1 (RBW, MWa) Max count: West Meon, 31 Jul, 7 (F.M.G.)
VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 24 Jul, 1 (TJN, HE) Latest: Fleet, 23 May, 1 (MHals) Max count: Harewood Forest, 23 Jul, 7 (GCE)
70.075 [B&F: 1778] May Highflier Hydriomena impluviata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in damp woodland, marshes, river-banks and other damp areas throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire, but scarce on the Isle of Wight, with only two records so far this century. Wingspan 30-34 mm. The main confusion species is Ruddy Highflyer H. ruberata, which is often reddish-brown and has a more westerly and northerly distribution, but grey forms of Ruddy Highflyer are difficult to distinguish from May Highflier. Larva feeds on Alder, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 43 | 41 | 1856 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1314 | 1699 | 1900 | 2019 |
| 12 | 356 | 618 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | 50 | 56 | 3 |
| 12 | 18 | 20 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Haseley Manor, two, 28 May; Shanklin, one, 17 Jun (IOu); Sandown, one, to actinic, 28 May (JMar);
VC11: Ashurst, NF, one, 15 May (SAB); Totton, one, 22 Apr; one, 23 Apr; one, 30 May (LH); Lee, one, 23 May (CTh); Stanbrige Earls, one, to actinic, 18 May (JRMi); Romsey, one, 07 May; one, 09 May; three, 14 May; two, 17 May; one, 19 May; one, 24 May; one, 26 May; one, 28 May; one, 30 May (SLay); one, 20 May; one, 26 May (MB); one, 26 May (NRJ); Southampton, one, 12 May; one, 26 May (MEdg); one, to actinic, 19 May; one, to actinic, 27 May; one, to actinic, 02 Jun; one, to actinic, 14 Jun (MGP); Eastleigh, two, to actinic, 17 May; one, to actinic, 20 May; one, to actinic, 21 May (KArb); Allbrook, one, 20 May; two, 21 May (SI); Botley, one, to actinic, 02 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 09 May; one, 16 May; one, 19 May; one, 21 May; one, 25 May; one, 26 May (JRDS); Sway, one, 08 May; one, 09 May; one, 20 May (SKe); Boldre, one, 24 Apr (JDur);
VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 21 May (TJN); Crawley, one, 21 May (TNo); Overton, one, 20 May (MSi); Preston Candover, one, 12 Jul; one, 22 May (MJW); Basingstoke, one, 19 May (RHil); Pamber Forest, two, 18 May; one, 20 May; one, 25 May; one, 08 Jun (GJD); Liss, one, 16 May (LBe); Alton, one, to actinic, 21 May (DBO); Whitehill, one, 03 May; one, to actinic, 21 May (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 09 May; one, 19 May (ASw); Yateley, one, 19 May; two, 27 May (JHH)
70.077 [B&F: 1767] Pine Carpet Pennithera firmata (Hübner, [1822]) - Common
Common in pine woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight probably the least common of the three widespread Thera species in the region. Wingspan 30-34 mm. For comparison with confusion species, click here. Larva feeds on Scots Pine and Corsican Pine.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 372 | 453 | 1856 | 2019 |
| 11 | 2762 | 3716 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 721 | 1396 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 22 | 32 | 3 |
| 11 | 185 | 265 | 9 |
| 12 | 64 | 162 | 13 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Freshwater, 18 Sep, 1 (PBa) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 08 Jun, 3 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 23 May, 6 (SDut) Latest: Milford on Sea, 23 Oct, 1 (MMcM) Max count: Brockwood, 17 Oct, 9 (SDut)
VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 17 Oct, 3 (TJN, LF) Latest: Farnborough, 19 Oct, 1 (KBW) Max count: Liss Forest, 18 Jul, 13 (RJM)
70.079 [B&F: 1769] Spruce Carpet Thera britannica (Turner, 1925) - Common
Common in coniferous woodland, plantations, parks and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread. Wingspan 30-36 mm. For comparison with confusion species, click here. Larva feeds on Norway Spruce, Sitka Spruce, Scots Pine and Douglas Fir.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 143 | 145 | 1943 | 2019 |
| 11 | 2413 | 3130 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 781 | 1252 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 13 | 16 | 3 |
| 11 | 128 | 176 | 6 |
| 12 | 74 | 116 | 9 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Freshwater Cliffs, 20 May, 1 (SDa) Latest: Shanklin, 10 Sep, 1 (IOu) Max count: Freshwater, 16 Sep, 3 (PBa)
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 12 Sep, 2 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 07 Nov, 1 (RFC) Max count: Kings Somborne, 16 Nov, 6 (GCE)
VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 19 Oct, 1 (CM) Latest: Yateley, 03 May, 1 (JHH) Max count: Beech, 22 Oct, 9 (NDP)
70.081 [B&F: 1768] Grey Pine Carpet Thera obeliscata (Hübner, [1787]) - Common
Common in coniferous woodland, plantations, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles; common and widespread in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-36 mm. For comparison with confusion species, click here. Larva feeds on coniferous trees, including Scots Pine, Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir, Lawson's Cypress and Leyland Cypress.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 156 | 218 | 1957 | 2019 |
| 11 | 5275 | 9048 | 1946 | 2019 |
| 12 | 1409 | 3584 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| 11 | 234 | 339 | 7 |
| 12 | 177 | 695 | 51 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Totland, 20 Sep, 1 (RTe) Latest: Bonchurch, 29 May, 1 (JHa) Max count: Totland, 20 Sep, 1 (RTe)
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 08 Apr, 1 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 07 Nov, 1 (RFC) Max count: Brockwood, 23 May, 7 (SDut)
VC12: Earliest: Anna Valley, Andover, 09 May, 1 (TJN) Latest: Yateley, 08 Sep, 1 (JHH) Max count: Whitehill, 15 Sep, 51 (ASto)
70.082 [B&F: 1771] Juniper Carpet Thera juniperata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common on chalk downland and in gardens, in much of southern England, North Wales and Cumbria, less commonly on moorland in upland areas of Scotland. Since the 1960s increasingly reported on cultivated juniper species in gardens throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight very local on downland, but despite occasional records elsewhere, there is no real evidence that the species is taking to cultivated junipers in gardens, as it is in some other parts of the country. Wingspan 26-29 mm. The main confusion species is Cypress Carpet T. cupressata, but Juniper Carpet lacks the series of darks streaks near the apex of the forewing. Larva feeds on Juniper, especially Prostrate Juniper in upland areas, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 0 | 1981 | 1990 |
| 11 | 16 | 8 | 1981 | 2006 |
| 12 | 17 | 9 | 1951 | 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: Liss Forest*, one, 08 Aug (RJM)
70.083 [B&F: 1771a] Cypress Carpet Thera cupressata (Geyer, [1831]) - Local
Increasingly common in parks and gardens in parts of south-eastern England. First recorded in mainland Britain in 1984 in West Sussex, and now established across much of southern England. In Hampshire now locally common in the south of the county and on the Isle of Wight, appearing in North Hampshire for the first time in 2001, and with some regularity from 2006 onwards. Wingspan 28-32 mm. The main confusion species is Juniper Carpet T. juniperata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Monterey Cypress.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 264 | 281 | 1981 | 2019 |
| 11 | 2261 | 2706 | 1976 | 2019 |
| 12 | 46 | 46 | 2001 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 34 | 40 | 2 |
| 11 | 203 | 252 | 4 |
| 12 | 16 | 16 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Freshwater Cliffs, 20 May, 1 (SDa) Latest: Shanklin Upper Chine, 02 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: Bonchurch, 21 May, 2 (JHa)
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 13 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Southsea, 24 Oct, 1 (JGe) Max count: Brockwood, 11 Nov, 4 (SDut)
VC12: Earliest: Anna Valley, Andover, 25 Jun, 1 (TJN) Latest: Yateley, 23 Jun, 1 (JHH) Max count: Anna Valley, Andover, 25 Jun, 1 (TJN)
70.084 [B&F: 1766] Blue-bordered Carpet Plemyria rubiginata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local
Common but nowhere numerous, in damp woodland, hedgerows, scrub, orchards and gardens throughout lowland England and Wales; fairly well distributed in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 22-28 mm. Combination of white ground colour and blue-grey terminal band is distinctive. Larva feeds on Alder and Blackthorn, with which it appears to be particularly associated In southern England, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 117 | 142 | 1856 | 2019 |
| 11 | 812 | 825 | 1869 | 2019 |
| 12 | 158 | 181 | 1940 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 15 | 3 |
| 11 | 29 | 30 | 2 |
| 12 | 22 | 31 | 4 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Ningwood Common, one, to actinic, 16 Jun (JMar); Kingston*, two, 24 Jun (ENes); Haseley Manor, three, 06 Jul; Borthwood Copse, Winford, one, 23 Jun; Shanklin, one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun; two, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun; two, 06 Jul (IOu); Broadley Copse, one, to actinic, 25 Jun (JBa);
VC11: Marchwood, one, 24 Jun (CTh); Ashurst, NF, one, 15 Jun (SAB); Totton, one, 14 Jun (LH); Romsey, one, 25 Jun (NRJ); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 24 Jun (PGS); Southampton, one, to actinic, 15 Jun (MGP); Allbrook, one, 24 Jun (SI); Catisfield, one, 23 Jun (ALR); Fareham, one, 19 Jun (ADT); one, 16 Jun (IMcP); one, to actinic, 15 Jun; one, to actinic, 21 Jun; one, to actinic, 23 Jun (MLO); one, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun (KJW); Wickham, two, 23 Jun (JRDS); Lovedean, one, 24 Jun (ARJ); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 17 Jun (JWP); Tuckton, Bournemouth, one, 23 Jun (APar); Burton, nr Christchurch, two, 23 Jun (JSw); Sway, one, 23 Jun; one, 24 Jun (SKe); Pennington, one, 01 Jul (RFC);
VC12: Goodworth Clatford, egg, four, field observation, 12 Dec; egg, two, field observation, 12 Dec (JRMo, MSL); Abbotts Ann, egg, one, field observation, 25 Nov; egg, one, field observation, 14 Nov (JRMo); Goodworth Clatford, egg, one, field observation, 12 Dec (JRMo, MSL); egg, two, field observation, 12 Nov; egg, two, field observation, 12 Nov; egg, three, field observation, 12 Nov (JRMo); Wherwell, one, to actinic, 29 Jun; Crawley, one, to actinic, 09 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 22 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; two, to actinic, 08 Jun (GCE); Overton, one, 25 Jun; one, 26 Jun (MSi); Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun (RHil); Alton, one, to actinic, 25 Jun (NDP)
70.085 [B&F: 1765] Barred Yellow Cidaria fulvata (Forster, 1771) - Common
Common in broad-leaved woodland, calcareous grassland, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, although less common than formerly, and normally associated with dog-rose in hedgerows on the chalk. Wingspan 25-30 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Dog-rose and Burnet Rose, as well as Cultivated Rose, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 188 | 224 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1278 | 1488 | 1949 | 2019 |
| 12 | 374 | 342 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 16 | 4 |
| 11 | 19 | 20 | 2 |
| 12 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 10 Jun (CHic); Ningwood Common, three, to actinic, 16 Jun (JMar); Kingston, four, 24 Jun (ENes); Parkhurst Forest, one, 29 Jun (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 20 Jun; one, 22 Jun (JHa); Rookley, two, to actinic, 24 Jun (JBa); Shanklin, one, 13 Jun; two, 24 Jun (IOu); Broadley Copse, one, to actinic, 25 Jun (JBa);
VC11: Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 11 Jun (GCE); Itchen: Peartree Green, one, 19 Jun (PAB); Botley, one, to actinic, 15 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 15 Jun (JRDS); East Cosham, one, 28 May (GGF); Portsmouth, one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 15 Jun; two, 18 Jun; two, 19 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 21 Jun (IRT); Lovedean, one, 01 Jun; one, 05 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 15 Jun (ARJ); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 08 Jun (JWP); Milford on Sea, one, 22 Jun (MMcM);
VC12: Over Wallop, one, 12 Jun (CM); Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 10 Jun; one, to actinic, 16 Jun; Crawley, one, to actinic, 09 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 22 Jun (GCE); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 31 May (DAS); Basingstoke, one, 23 Jun (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 14 Jun (GJD)
70.086 [B&F: 1773] Broken-barred Carpet Electrophaes corylata (Thunberg, 1792) - Common
Common in broad-leaved woodland, hedgerows, scrub, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-21 mm. Easily recognised by the characteristic central band, which is pinched at the mid-point. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Downy Birch and Pedunculate Oak, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 188 | 212 | 1981 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1358 | 1569 | 1945 | 2019 |
| 12 | 574 | 686 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 11 | 14 | 3 |
| 11 | 26 | 25 | 1 |
| 12 | 17 | 19 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 04 May (CHic); Ningwood Common, one, to actinic, 16 Jun (JMar); Haseley Manor, one, 28 May; Shanklin, one, 08 May; two, 18 May; one, 20 May; three, 21 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 04 Jun; one, 07 Jun; two, 17 Jun (IOu);
VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 15 May (RBW); Romsey, one, 18 May (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 11 Jun; Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (GCE); Southampton, one, to actinic, 18 May (MGP); Allbrook, one, 21 May; one, 28 May (SI); Ashley, one, to actinic, 26 May (GCE); Fareham, one, 16 Jun (IMcP); one, to actinic, 17 Jun; one, to actinic, 19 Jun (MLO); one, 21 May (KJW); one, 09 May (RJD); Havant, one, 30 May (JGe); Shirrell Heath, one, 24 May (LEdg); Wickham, one, 20 May; one, 21 May; one, 26 May; one, 12 Jun (JRDS); Sway, one, 07 May; one, 09 May (SKe); Milford on Sea, one, 08 May (MMcM);
VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 21 May (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 30 May; Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 16 Jun; one, to actinic, 16 Jun; Barton Stacey, two, to actinic, 25 Jun (GCE); Ropley, one, 26 May (TJN, LF); Beech, one, 19 May (NDP); Basingstoke, two, 20 May; one, 22 Jun (MJW); one, 24 May; one, 26 May (RHil); Liss, one, 16 May (LBe); Alton, one, to actinic, 16 May; one, to actinic, 21 May (BCA); one, to actinic, 21 May (DBO); one, to actinic, 23 Jun (NDP); Yateley, one, 26 May (JHH)
70.087 [B&F: 1752] Purple Bar Cosmorhoe ocellata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in hedgerows, scrub, woodland, calcareous grassland, heathland, sand-dunes and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-30 mm. Larva feeds on Heath and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering in a cocoon.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 142 | 131 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1278 | 1238 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 420 | 412 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| 11 | 24 | 25 | 3 |
| 12 | 13 | 18 | 6 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: West High Down Quarry, two, 07 Aug; two, 20 Aug; one, to light, 08 Sep; Haseley Manor, one, 11 Aug; Shanklin, one, 26 Aug (IOu);
VC11: Godshill, NF, one, to actinic, 14 Aug; Hale Purlieu, one, to actinic, 13 Aug; three, to actinic, 13 Aug (MCu); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 09 Aug (RBW); Totton, one, 15 Jun; one, 18 Aug; one, 26 Aug (LH); Broughton, one, to actinic, 31 Aug; one, to actinic, 06 Aug; one, to actinic, 31 Aug (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 06 Sep (RAC); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 26 May (NGo); Winchester, one, 21 Aug (THW); Fareham, one, 30 May; one, 17 Sep (KJW); Botley, one, to actinic, 10 Jun (SLB); Wickham Common, one, 31 Jul (KC); Wickham, two, 21 May; one, 23 Aug (JRDS); Sway, one, 04 Jun; one, 16 Jun (SKe); Norleywood, NF, present, 09 Aug (RBW, MWa);
VC12: Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 16 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 07 Aug (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 19 Jul; one, 30 May; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 14 Aug (GCE); Teg Down, Winchester, six, 05 Sep (CKn); Barton Stacey, two, to actinic, 14 Aug; one, to actinic, 11 Aug (GCE); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 31 Jul (DAS); Basingstoke, one, 01 Jun (DLev); Alton, one, to actinic, 20 Jun (NDP); Castle Bottom NNR, present, netted, 18 May (JHH); Fleet, one, 09 Jun (MHals)
70.089 [B&F: 1754] Phoenix Eulithis prunata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in gardens, allotments and woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight appears to be one of the species which is benefiting from the increase in average summer temperatures in recent years, with a marked increase apparent in the last ten years. Wingspan 37-42 mm. Could be confused with a late flying Water Carpet Lampropteryx suffumata, which see. Larva feeds on Black Currant, Red Currant and Gooseberry, including cultivated plants, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 183 | 203 | 1903 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1059 | 1087 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 419 | 402 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | 12 | 3 |
| 11 | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 15 | 16 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: West High Down Quarry, three, 07 Aug; Borthwood Copse, Winford, one, 23 Jun; Shanklin, one, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 12 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 30 Jul; two, 09 Aug (IOu);
VC11: Romsey, one, 08 Jul; one, 16 Jul (NRJ); Southampton, one, to actinic, 17 Jun; one, 24 Jul (MEdg); Chandlers Ford, one, indoors, 13 Jul (A&LB); Winchester, one, 31 Jul (THW); Teg Down, one, to actinic, 15 Jun (EmPe); Catisfield, one, 13 Jul (ALR); Fareham, one, 13 Jun (KJW); West Walk, one, 14 Aug (F.M.G.);
VC12: Wherwell, one, to actinic, 29 Jun; Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 16 Jun; Crawley, one, to actinic, 21 Jul (GCE); Harestock, one, to actinic, 21 Jul (GRog); Beech, one, 19 Jun; two, 14 Jul (NDP); Basingstoke, one, field observation, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 26 Jun (JHu); one, 23 Jun; one, 12 Jul (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 18 May (GJD); Chawton, one, 02 Jul (DAS); Alton, one, to actinic, 18 Jun; one, to actinic, 08 Jul (NDP); Fleet, one, 09 Jun (MHals)
70.090 [B&F: 1755] Chevron Eulithis testata (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common
Common on heathland, moorland, fens, sand-dunes and open woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight frequent on heaths and boggy moorland in the New Forest and the north-east, and in suitable habitat elsewhere in the county and on the Island. Wingspan 35-40 mm. The most likely confusion species is Northern Spinach Eulithis populata, but in that species the media fascia of the forewing is less distinctly V-shaped and more jagged. Larva feeds on Sallow, Creeping Willow and Aspen, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 70 | 54 | 1856 | 2019 |
| 11 | 422 | 321 | 1951 | 2018 |
| 12 | 114 | 150 | 1951 | 2017 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | 12 | 25 | 7 |
| 12 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 01 Aug (CHic);
VC11: Linford Bottom, one, field observation, 08 Aug (AHum); Hale Purlieu, seven, to actinic, 13 Aug; four, to actinic, 13 Aug (MCu); Acres Down, five, 08 Aug (CWlk); Shatterford, NF, one, 14 Jul (RBW, MWa); Pig Bush, NF, two, 18 Jul; Culverley, NF, one, 19 Jul (CL); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 14 Jul (RBW); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 07 Aug (RAC); West Meon, one, 31 Jul (F.M.G.);
VC12: Castle Bottom NNR, two, 16 Aug; three, to actinic, 16 Aug (JHH); Fleet, one, 06 Aug (AGi)
70.092 [B&F: 1757] Spinach Eulithis mellinata (Fabricius, 1787) - Common
Common in woodland, gardens and allotments throughout lowland Britain, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but much less common than formerly. Wingspan 33-38 mm. The main confusion species is Barred Straw E. pyraliata, which see. Larva feeds on Black and Red Currant, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 33 | 10 | 1943 | 2018 |
| 11 | 475 | 488 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 66 | 29 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6 | 19 | 14 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Totton, 14, 02 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 01 Jul (LH); Botley, one, to actinic, 08 Jun (SLB)
70.093 [B&F: 1758] Barred Straw Gandaritis pyraliata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in gardens, hedgerows, roadside verges, woodland edges and scrubby grassland throughout the British Isles; common and well distributed in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 33-38 mm. The main confusion species is Spinach E. mellinata, with which it shares distinctive resting posture, but central band usually concolorous with forewing, and fringes of forewing plain, not chequered as in Spinach E. mellinata. Larva feeds on Cleavers and various bedstraws, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 314 | 453 | 1981 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1484 | 1959 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 714 | 1093 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 34 | 76 | 5 |
| 11 | 72 | 103 | 6 |
| 12 | 49 | 70 | 4 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Brighstone, 24 Jun, 2 (TDov) Latest: Borthwood Copse, Winford, 23 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: Bonchurch, 24 Jun, 5 (JHa)
VC11: Earliest: Woodlands, New Forest, 24 Jun, 0 (RBW) Latest: Pennington, 17 Jun, 1 (RFC) Max count: Portsmouth, 17 Jun, 6 (IRT)
VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 24 Jul, 1 (TJN, HE) Latest: Yateley, 23 Jun, 1 (JHH) Max count: Wherwell, 29 Jun, 4 (GCE)
70.094 [B&F: 1759] Small Phoenix Ecliptopera silaceata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in woodland rides, gardens, hedgerows, calcareous grassland, heathland and fens, and on allotments and roadside verges throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-34 mm. Occurs in two forms, one in which the central band is broken by a continuation of the notched proximal margin of the band, and one in which the central band in unbroken. Larva feeds on Rosebay Willowherb, Broad-leaved Willowherb, Great Willowherb and Enchanter's-nightshade, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 416 | 650 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 11 | 2523 | 2996 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 968 | 1273 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 53 | 122 | 11 |
| 11 | 101 | 140 | 8 |
| 12 | 62 | 70 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: West High Down Quarry, 07 Aug, 6 (IOu) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jul, 2 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 01 Aug, 11 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Furze Hill, NF, 19 Jul, 0 (RBW, MWa) Latest: Norleywood, NF, 09 Aug, 0 (RBW, MWa) Max count: Wickham, 07 Aug, 8 (F.M.G.)
VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 26 Apr, 1 (CM) Latest: Yateley, 31 Jul, 1 (JHH) Max count: Cholderton, 08 Aug, 2 (TJN, HE)
70.095 [B&F: 1760] Red-green Carpet Chloroclysta siterata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common
Common in broad-leaved woodland, hedgerows, moorland and gardens throughout much of Britain and Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight has increased in numbers and extended its range in in recent years; once more or less confined to the New Forest, it is now widespread, especially in the south. Wingspan 30-36 mm. The most likely confusion species is Autumn Green Carpet C. miata, but that species is larger and paler, and the forewing usually lacks reddish-brown streaks. Larva feeds on Oak, Blackthorn, Apple, Wild Cherry, Japanese Cherry, Dog-rose and Rowan.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 419 | 801 | 1856 | 2019 |
| 11 | 2731 | 3933 | 1914 | 2019 |
| 12 | 1042 | 1973 | 1944 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 17 | 26 | 4 |
| 11 | 198 | 288 | 10 |
| 12 | 111 | 217 | 17 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Freshwater Cliffs, 11 May, 1 (SDa) Latest: Shanklin, 17 Nov, 3 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 07 Nov, 4 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 17 Oct, 2 (SDut) Latest: Boldre, 24 Apr, 2 (JDur) Max count: Marchwood, 09 Nov, 10 (CTh)
VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 17 Oct, 1 (CM) Latest: Yateley, 21 May, 1 (JHH) Max count: Axmansford, 17 Nov, 17 (ACB)
70.097 [B&F: 1764] Common Marbled Carpet Dysstroma truncata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common
Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, parks, broad-leaved woodland, calcareous grassland, fens, heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and very common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-39 mm. Very variable, with some forms resembling corresponding forms of Dark Marbled Carpet C. citrata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on various woody plants, including Silver and Downy Birch, Bramble, Heather, Privet and Hawthorn.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1315 | 2846 | 1957 | 2019 |
| 11 | 10828 | 19435 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 3415 | 6644 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 104 | 271 | 16 |
| 11 | 433 | 583 | 7 |
| 12 | 200 | 279 | 8 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Freshwater Bay, 22 Nov, 1 (SDa) Latest: Sandpit Copse, 20 May, 6 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin Upper Chine, 02 Jun, 16 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 05 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Southsea, 02 Jun, 0 (JRL) Max count: Marchwood, 28 May, 7 (CTh)
VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 16 May, 1 (CM) Latest: Yateley, 23 Jun, 1 (JHH) Max count: Alton, 15 Sep, 8 (CJP)
70.098 [B&F: 1762] Dark Marbled Carpet Dysstroma citrata (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common
Widespread, in woodland, heathland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens, throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, rare but perhaps overlooked. Wingspan 32-40mm. The most likely confusion species is Common Marbled Carpet C. truncata, but that species has a less acutely angled postmedian fascia on the hindwing, more obvious on the underside. Good photographs of both the upper AND underside or a specimen is required for this species to be considered for acceptance. Larva feeds on Silver Birch, Downy Birch, Heather and Sallow, over-wintering as an egg or small larva.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 12 | 0 | 1856 | 1993 |
| 11 | 42 | 14 | 1951 | 2011 |
| 12 | 32 | 13 | 1951 | 1997 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Alton, one, 10 Aug; Lower Froyle, one, 11 Sep (EFig)
70.099 [B&F: 1774] Beech-green Carpet Colostygia olivata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local
Local in woodland and moorland throughout much of Scotland and north-western England, spreading into southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight has long been known from the south coast of the Isle of Wight, and also bred unexpectedly in the Selborne area of North Hampshire from 1992 to 1997, but not since, possibly owing to destruction of its habitat. Wingspan 26-35 mm. Fairly distinctive, but like Green Carpet C. pectinataria fades to brownish-yellow with age. Larva feeds on Hedge Bedstraw, Lady's Bedstraw and Heath Bedstraw.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 52 | 63 | 1903 | 2019 |
| 12 | 12 | 10 | 1981 | 2006 |
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, 01 Aug (JHa)
70.100 [B&F: 1776] Green Carpet Colostygia pectinataria (Knoch, 1781) - Common
Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, hedgerows, roadside verges, calcareous grassland, heathland, open woodland and high moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 25-29 mm. A very distinctive moth, but prone to extreme fading, when can resemble White-pinion Spotted Lomographa bimaculata. Larva feeds on Hedge Bedstraw, Heath Bedstraw and Cleavers.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 766 | 1342 | 1977 | 2019 |
| 11 | 4397 | 7003 | 1945 | 2019 |
| 12 | 2908 | 7748 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 62 | 135 | 18 |
| 11 | 161 | 223 | 26 |
| 12 | 205 | 467 | 21 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: West High Down Quarry, 20 Aug, 3 (IOu) Latest: Bembridge Marsh, 31 May, 1 (IOu) Max count: Haseley Manor, 28 May, 18 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Brockenhurst, 23 Apr, 1 (PDB) Latest: Milford on Sea, 22 May, 1 (MMcM) Max count: Hen Wood, 04 Sep, 26 (F.M.G.)
VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 21 May, 6 (CM) Latest: Yateley, 08 Sep, 2 (JHH) Max count: Pamber Forest, 25 May, 21 (GJD)
70.101 [B&F: 1775] Mottled Grey Colostygia multistrigaria (Haworth, 1809) - Common
Widely distributed throughout the British Isles on heathland, moorland, downland and woodland margins. In Hampshire and Isle of Wight scattered across the area, but never common and in small numbers. Perhaps overlooked due to its early flight season and nondescript appearance. Wingspan 26-31 mm. Mottled veins are the best distinction from other nondescript spring geometers, such as Early Tooth-striped Trichopteryx carpinata. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw, Heath Bedstraw and Cleavers, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 43 | 52 | 1856 | 2019 |
| 11 | 48 | 41 | 1951 | 2017 |
| 12 | 22 | 14 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Bonchurch, one, 15 Mar; one, 24 Mar (JHa);
VC11: Lovedean, one, 04 Apr (ARJ);
VC12: Over Wallop, one, 02 Apr (CM det. MJW)
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70.103 [B&F: 1750] Water Carpet Lampropteryx suffumata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in damp woodland, scrub, hedgerows, high moorland, fens and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight generally rather uncommon, but widely distributed. Wingspan 32-38 mm. The main confusion species is Devon Carpet L. otregiata, which see for differences. Superficially similar to a number of other species, including Phoenix Eulithis prunata, but has a pair of small notches on basal edge of broad bar on forewing. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw, Heath Bedstraw, Hedge Bedstraw and Cleavers, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 94 | 88 | 1900 | 2019 |
| 11 | 186 | 279 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 183 | 262 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Bonchurch, one, 08 Apr; one, 10 Apr (JHa); Shanklin, one, 17 Mar; one, 02 Apr (IOu);
VC11: Southampton, one, 09 Apr (MEdg); Botley Wood, one, 13 Mar (F.M.G. det. RJD); Havant, one, 25 May (JGe); Stroud, one, to artificial light, 15 Mar (RAl); Sway, one, 07 May (SKe);
VC12: Ecchinswell, one, indoors, 24 Mar (MJN); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 27 May (ASw)
70.104 [B&F: 1751] Devon Carpet Lampropteryx otregiata (Metcalfe, 1917) - Nb
Localised in damp woodland insouthern and south-western England, and southern and western Wales. Formerly quite scarce, the 21st century has seen a range expansion from the south-west northwards to Cumbria, across the Midlands into East Anglia. In southern Hampshire, not uncommon in parts of the New Forest, along the edges of damp rides, but very scarce in the north. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 27-30 mm. Most likely to be confused with Water Carpet L. suffumata, but differentiable as below.
While the patterning and wing coloration are quite similar in Lampropteryx otregiata and suffumata, the latter is consistently 25% larger than otregiata, with the forewings having a much sharper apex. The mostly darker median fascia is narrower, its outer boundary forming sharp points on the veins m1 and m2, while this area is more rounded on otregiata. Significantly, suffumata flies almost a month earlier, so when fresh specimens of Devon Carpet are on the wing, Water Carpet will be almost over.
Larva feeds on Marsh Bedstraw and Fen Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 166 | 210 | 1800 | 2019 |
| 12 | 9 | 7 | 1976 | 2018 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Hale Purlieu*, one, to actinic, 13 Aug (MCu); West Walk, one, 14 Aug (F.M.G.)
70.106 [B&F: 1799] Winter Moth Operophtera brumata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Extremely common, in woodland, parks and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight abundant throughout: the map shows an unjustified bias towards the New Forest. Wingspan male 28-33 mm, female wingless. For a comparison of this species and the closely related Northern Winter Moth, click here. Larva polyphagous on most broad-leaved trees and shrubs, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas, especially in orchards.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 329 | 984 | 1977 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1805 | 3161 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 878 | 12547 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 13 | 49 | 20 |
| 11 | 31 | 85 | 25 |
| 12 | 16 | 271 | 220 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Western Yar Estuary, 20, at dusk, 01 Jan (IOu); Cranmore, present, to actinic, 06 Jan; present, to actinic, 23 Nov (CHic); one, field observation, 10 Nov (KNow det. JBa); Bonchurch, one, 02 Jan; one, 19 Jan; one, 11 Dec (JHa); Shanklin, three, 08 Jan; 10, 10 Nov; eight, 17 Nov; two, 24 Nov; one, to lighted window, 27 Nov (IOu);
VC11: Brockwood, one, 26 Oct (SDut); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 19 Dec (RBW); Totton, one, 02 Jan; one, 17 Oct (LH); Stanbrige Earls, two, to actinic, 13 Dec (JRMi); Timsbury, one, to a lighted window, 20 Jan (TRa); Romsey, one, 12 Jan (NRJ); Southampton, one, 09 Nov (MEdg); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 21 Nov (KArb); Allbrook, one, to actinic, 17 Nov (SI); Botley Wood, one, 24 Jan; 25, 20 ♂s, 11 Dec; 10, 11 Dec (F.M.G.); Fareham, two, field observation, 14 Dec (MLO); Botley, one, to actinic, 02 Jan; one, to actinic, 02 Jan; one, to actinic, 03 Jan; one, to actinic, 03 Jan; one, to actinic, 11 Jan; one, to actinic, 11 Jan; two, to actinic, 19 Dec; one, to actinic, 20 Dec; one, to actinic, 21 Dec; one, to actinic, 17 Dec; one, to actinic, 20 Dec (SLB); Wickham Common, one, 19 Nov (KC); Hayling Island, 20, 01 Jan (JWa); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 27 Dec (JWP); Horndean, one, to artificial light, 01 Dec; one, to actinic, 15 Dec (PHog);
VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 05 Jan (GCE); two, to actinic, 11 Dec (SLE det. GCE); Andover, seven, field observation, 26 Dec (TJN); Whitchurch, larva, one, field observation, caterpillar that was found amongst some rose petals I think it might be Winter Moth - have been trying to identify it since seeing it, 22 May (SBr); Ecchinswell, one, to artificial light, 27 Nov; one, to artificial light, 02 Dec; three, to artificial light, 03 Dec (MJN); Smithley's Copse, Axmansford, 220, field observation, 13 Dec (ACB); Pamber Forest, two, field observation, 18 Dec; 12, 11 Dec (GJD); Alton, one, to lighted window, 27 Nov (BCA); Longmoor Camp, Greatham, two, field observation, 17 Dec (GJD); Church Crookham, three, to actinic, 18 Nov; one, to actinic, 25 Nov; five, to actinic, 11 Dec; nine, to actinic, 14 Dec (DDim)
70.107 [B&F: 1795] November Moth Epirrita dilutata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout much of the British Isles, but problems in identifying individuals to specific status mean that all Epirrita species are under-recorded. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 38-44 mm. One of four very similar species of Epirrita found in the UK, which are generally separable only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Oak, Birch, Elm, Sallow, Aspen, Ash, Hazel, Hawthorn and Blackthorn, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 184 | 650 | 1981 | 2019 |
| 11 | 706 | 2079 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 147 | 171 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 19 | 10 |
| 11 | 5 | 11 | 5 |
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Upper Hyde, larva, one, field observation, on Blackthorn, 01 May; Shanklin, larva, one, field observation, 04 May; three, 18 Oct; three, gen det, 19 Oct; 10, 22 Oct; one, at dusk, 07 Nov (IOu);
VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 18 Oct (RBW); Romsey, one, gen det, 10 Oct; three, gen det, 07 Nov; two, gen det, 10 Nov (MB); Botley Wood, five, ♂s, gen det, 23 Oct (F.M.G.);
VC12: Liss Forest, one, gen det, 24 Oct (RJM); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 19 Oct (ASw)
70.108 [B&F: 1796] Pale November Moth Epirrita christyi (Allen, 1906) - Common
Common in mature beech woodland throughout much of England and southern Scotland, but problems in identifying individuals to specific status mean that all Epirrita species are under-recorded. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight the least common of the three Epirrita species to occur in the region. Wingspan 38-42 mm. One of four very similar species of Epirrita found in the UK, which are generally separable only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Beech, Elm, Birch, Alder, Hazel, Sallow and Hawthorn, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 11 | 5 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 11 | 76 | 200 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 29 | 20 | 1951 | 2011 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4 | 9 | 4 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Botley Wood, four, ♂s, gen det, 23 Oct; three, ♂s, gen det, 23 Oct (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 20 Oct; one, 10 Nov (IRT)
70.109 [B&F: 1797] Autumnal Moth Epirrita autumnata (Borkhausen, 1794) - Common
Common in open woodland, woodland rides, birch woodland, gardens and scrub throughout much of the British Isles, but problems in identifying individuals to specific status mean that all Epirrita species are under-recorded. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 40-44 mm. One of four very similar species of Epirrita found in the UK, which are generally separable only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Silver Birch, Downy Birch, Alder and Heather, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 4 | 1964 | 2019 |
| 11 | 206 | 484 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 24 | 12 | 1951 | 2011 |
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, ♂, gen det, 23 Oct (F.M.G.)
70.111 [B&F: 1875] Small White Wave Asthena albulata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common
Common in ancient and mature broad-leaved woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight the species declined alarmingly from the middle of the 20th Century. In the 1940s, it used to be so common as to be described as 'literally swarming', but a 1992 sighting in Barry Goater's Chandlers Ford garden was the only record there for many years in an area where it was previously common. Still relatively widespread on the Isle of Wight, and in the woodlands inland of Southampton with scattered records elsewhere. Wingspan 20-22 mm. Distinguished from superficially similar species by small size and pure white ground colour. Larva feeds on Hazel, Hornbeam, Silver Birch, Downy Birch and Wild Rose, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 165 | 265 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 11 | 646 | 1033 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 225 | 291 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 20 | 29 | 4 |
| 11 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 12 | 6 | 11 | 5 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Parkhurst Forest, two, 29 Jun; two, 28 Jul; Haseley Manor, four, 09 Jun; Shanklin, one, 16 Apr; one, 27 Apr; two, 28 Apr; one, 03 May; Sibden Hill, one, at dusk, 05 May; Shanklin, one, 21 May; one, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 22 Jul; two, 26 Jul; one, 29 Jul; two, 02 Aug; one, 03 Aug; two, 05 Aug; one, 06 Aug; one, 08 Aug (IOu);
VC11: Romsey, one, 08 May (MB); one, 06 May (NRJ); Fareham, one, to actinic, 17 Jun (MLO); Lovedean, one, 09 Aug; one, 15 Aug (ARJ);
VC12: Crawley, one, to actinic, 21 Jul; one, to actinic, 17 May (GCE); Axmansford, one, 09 May (ACB det. GJD); Pamber Forest, two, 31 Jul; one, 07 Aug (GJD); Ackender Woods, five, netted, 29 Apr (BCA)
70.112 [B&F: 1874] Dingy Shell Euchoeca nebulata (Scopoli, 1763) - Local
Local in damp woodland, marshes and on river-banks throughout much of England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire, but scarce on the Isle of Wight, with only one record so far this century. Wingspan 23-25 mm. Always rests with wings closed, when appears remarkably similar to Rannoch Looper Itame brunneata, with which there is no overlap of range in Britain. Larva feeds on Alder, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 31 | 38 | 1934 | 2019 |
| 11 | 766 | 900 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 240 | 312 | 1940 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | 14 | 15 | 2 |
| 12 | 20 | 26 | 5 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Freshwater Cliffs, one, 16 Jul (SDa); Haseley Manor, one, gen det, 06 Jul; Shanklin, one, 17 Jul; one, 09 Aug (IOu);
VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 16 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 04 Aug (LH); Romsey, one, 24 Jun (SC); one, 24 Jun (SLay); one, 16 Jul; one, 08 Aug; one, 14 Sep (MB); West End, two, 16 Jul (PAB); Allbrook, one, 07 Jul (SI); Wickham, one, 07 Aug (F.M.G.); two, 23 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 01 Jul (JRDS);
VC12: Ecchinswell*, two, to actinic, 08 Aug; one, to actinic, 11 Aug (MTa, CSu); Basingstoke, one, 16 Jul (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 06 Aug; one, 25 May; one, 15 Jun; two, 23 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 31 Jul; one, 06 Aug; five, 07 Aug; one, 10 Aug (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 23 Jun; one, 10 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 09 Aug; one, 15 Aug (ASw); Yateley, one, 19 May (JHH)
70.114 [B&F: 1876] Small Yellow Wave Hydrelia flammeolaria (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common
Common in broad-leaved woodland and hedgerows throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly frequent in areas where Field Maple occurs, and apparently able to colonise even isolated trees. Wingspan 20-22 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Field Maple, Sycamore and Alder, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 232 | 561 | 1981 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1133 | 1192 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 443 | 547 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 11 | 23 | 9 |
| 11 | 14 | 15 | 2 |
| 12 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Bonchurch, one, 26 May; one, 30 May; one, 11 Jun; one, 19 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 22 Jun; five, 24 Jun; nine, 25 Jun; one, 12 Jul (JHa); Haseley Manor, one, 28 May; Shanklin, one, 01 Jul (IOu);
VC11: Romsey, two, 24 Jun (SLay); one, 02 Jun (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 09 Jul; one, to actinic, 21 May; one, to actinic, 26 May (GCE); Winchester, one, 07 Jul (THW); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 26 May (GCE); Wickham, one, 07 Aug (F.M.G.); Dundridge, one, 20 Jun (DTr); Wickham Common, one, 07 Aug (KC); Wickham, one, 13 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 15 Jul (JRDS);
VC12: Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 24 Jun (GCE); Crawley, one, 25 Jun (TNo); one, to actinic, 30 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 12 Jul; one, to actinic, 12 Jul (GCE); Pamber Forest, one, 18 May; one, 23 Jun (GJD)
70.117 [B&F: 1878] Drab Looper Minoa murinata (Scopoli, 1763) - Nationally Scarce
Nationally scarce (Nb) in ancient woodland and woodland clearings in southern England and the Welsh Marches, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire extremely local in certain mature deciduous woods, flying by day in open, sunlit glades where the foodplant flourishes. The remaining strongholds are now Pamber and Harewood Forest in the north of the county, and Bentley Woods and Crab Wood/West Wood in the south. There are no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-23 mm. An unmistakable, but nondescript, day-flying moth. Larva feeds on Wood Spurge, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 0 | 1909 | 1960 |
| 11 | 108 | 367 | 1900 | 2019 |
| 12 | 288 | 969 | 1800 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 12 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Winter Down Copse, King's Somborne, one, field observation, 17 May (TJN, LF); West Wood, three, field observation, 24 May (A&LB);
VC12: Pamber Forest, one, field observation, 02 May; one, field observation, 18 May; one, field observation, 07 May; one, field observation, 04 May; one, field observation, 14 May; one, field observation, 05 Aug; one, field observation, 05 Aug (GJD)
70.118 [B&F: 1791] Brown Scallop Philereme vetulata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local
Local in woodland, scrub, hedgerows and fens in southern England and south Wales, north to Cumbria; widely distributed in most of Hampshire, but largely absent from the New Forest, where the foodplant does not grow, and known on the Isle of Wight only from the area around Cranmore. Wingspan 26-32 mm. A nondescript, rather plain, light brown moth, with numerous faint, dentate cross-lines; outer edge of forewing and, especially, hindwing scalloped. Larva feeds on Buckthorn, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 22 | 22 | 1949 | 2018 |
| 11 | 163 | 154 | 1949 | 2019 |
| 12 | 352 | 541 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 8 | 9 | 2 |
| 12 | 31 | 52 | 6 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; Ashley, two, to actinic, 23 Jun; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jun; one, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Dibden Purlieu*, one, to actinic, 20 Jun (RAC); Winchester, one, 23 Jun (THW); Teg Down, one, to actinic, 17 Jun (EmPe);
VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun (TJN); Wherwell, one, to actinic, 29 Jun; two, to actinic, 29 Jun; Harewood Forest, one, to actinic, 24 Jun; Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 16 Jun; one, to actinic, 14 Jul; one, to actinic, 16 Jun; one, to actinic, 16 Jun (GCE); Crawley, one, 25 Jun (TNo); one, to actinic, 30 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun; Barton Stacey, two, to actinic, 25 Jun; six, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 08 Jun; five, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 22 Jun; two, to actinic, 08 Jun; five, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; five, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 12 Jul; Wonston, one, to actinic, 17 Jul; Wonston , one, to actinic, 17 Jul; one, to actinic, 17 Jul (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, to actinic, 24 Jun (MTa, CSu); Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun; two, 26 Jun; one, 30 Jun (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 25 Jun (GJD); Alton, one, to actinic, 25 Jun (NDP); Castle Bottom NNR, one, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD)
70.119 [B&F: 1792] Dark Umber Philereme transversata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Local
Local in woodland, scrub, hedgerows and fens throughout England and south Wales; widespread and common throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-40 mm. Characterised by combination of broad cross-band, projecting sharply at distal edge, near to the costa, and broadly scalloped outer edge to forewing and, especially, hindwing. Larva feeds on Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 16 | 15 | 1989 | 2018 |
| 11 | 255 | 293 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 418 | 453 | 1940 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 12 | 21 | 23 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Haseley Manor, two, 06 Jul (IOu);
VC11: Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 22 Jul; one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, one, 14 Jul (SI); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); Wickham Common, one, 16 Jul (KC); West Meon, one, 31 Jul (F.M.G.);
VC12: Cholderton, present, 31 Jul (TJN, HE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun (TJN); Wherwell, one, to actinic, 29 Jun; Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 16 Jun; one, to actinic, 14 Jul; Crawley, one, to actinic, 30 Jun; Barton Stacey, two, to actinic, 12 Jul; two, to actinic, 12 Jul (GCE); Harestock, one, to actinic, 08 Jul (GRog); Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 25 Jun; two, to actinic, 16 Jul; one, to actinic, 22 Jun; Wonston, one, to actinic, 17 Jul; Wonston , one, to actinic, 17 Jul; one, to actinic, 17 Jul (GCE); Beech, one, 30 Jun (NDP); Basingstoke, one, 30 Jun (MJW); one, to actinic, 01 Jul (JHu); Pamber Forest, one, 23 Jun (GJD); Alton, one, to actinic, 08 Jul (NDP)
70.120 [B&F: 1787] Argent & Sable Rheumaptera hastata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Nb
Nationally scarce (Nb) and declining, in coppiced woodland in England and southern Scotland, and on moorland in north-western Scotland and the Hebrides, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight used to be very common in the New Forest and other extensive areas of birch woodland during the 1940s, having previously been rare. It is now rare once more, and absent from most of its former strongholds. It was last seen at Botley Wood in 1988, Fleet Pond in 1991 and Pamber Forest in 1999. The only extant colonies appear to be at Bentley and Harewood Forest. Wingspan 34-38 mm. Unmistakable, flying by day over birches. Larva feeds on Downy Birch, Silver Birch and Bog-myrtle, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 0 | 1909 | 1935 |
| 11 | 117 | 150 | 1800 | 2019 |
| 12 | 82 | 77 | 1900 | 2016 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Bentley Wood, one, field observation, 06 May (DLam); one, field observation, 26 May (A&LB)
70.121 [B&F: 1789] Scallop Shell Rheumaptera undulata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in damp woodland and scrub throughout much of England, southern Scotland and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread but always uncommon. Wingspan 32-40 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Sallow, Aspen and Bilberry, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 99 | 89 | 1929 | 2019 |
| 11 | 438 | 361 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 177 | 146 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 11 | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Freshwater Cliffs, two, 16 Jul (SDa); Brook, one, 16 Jul; Haseley Manor, one, 28 May; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 21 May (IOu);
VC11: Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 09 Jul; one, to actinic, 09 Jul; one, to actinic, 31 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, one, 23 Jun (SI); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 17 Jul (F.M.G.); Wickham, one, 15 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 21 Jul (JRDS); Milford on Sea, one, 17 Jul (MMcM); Pennington, one, 24 Jun (RFC);
VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, two, 25 Jun (TJN); Beech*, one, 14 Jul (NDP); Pamber Forest, one, 30 May; one, 17 Jun (GJD)
70.123 [B&F: 1790] Tissue Triphosa dubitata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local
Local in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, calcareous grassland and acid heathland throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local and uncommon. Wingspan 38-48 mm. The most likely confusion species is Scarce Tissue Rheumaptera cervinalis, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 2 | 1856 | 1948 |
| 11 | 23 | 5 | 1940 | 2014 |
| 12 | 28 | 8 | 1946 | 2017 |
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: Teg Down, one, to actinic, 31 Jul (EmPe)
70.126 [B&F: 1781] Small Waved Umber Horisme vitalbata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in open woodland, scrub and hedgerows throughout England. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 30-35 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Traveller's-joy, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 240 | 331 | 1856 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1001 | 1258 | 1940 | 2019 |
| 12 | 778 | 989 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | 15 | 6 |
| 11 | 30 | 38 | 4 |
| 12 | 27 | 28 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: West High Down Quarry, six, 07 Aug (IOu); Wheelers Bay, two, 06 Aug (ABu); Bonchurch, one, 09 May; one, 08 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 14 Aug; Bembridge Fort, two, 06 Aug (IOu);
VC11: Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Jul; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 21 May; Broughton, two, to actinic, 06 Aug; one, to actinic, 06 Aug; Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Jul; one, to actinic, 22 Jul; Kings Somborne, two, to actinic, 26 May; one, to actinic, 07 Aug; four, to actinic, 15 Jul; one, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 15 Jul; two, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); Bitterne, one, 08 Aug (PAB); Allbrook, one, 16 Jul; one, 09 Aug (SI); Winchester, one, 14 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 31 Jul (THW); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); Teg Down, one, to actinic, 15 May; one, to actinic, 17 Jul (EmPe); Fareham, one, to actinic, 08 Aug (MLO); Hilltop, The Hangers, two, 01 Aug (SI); Portsmouth, one, 10 Aug (IRT); Lovedean, one, 21 May (ARJ);
VC12: Cholderton, one, 24 Jul; present, 31 Jul (TJN, HE); Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 18 Apr; Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 16 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, indoors, 14 Jul (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 19 Jul; one, to actinic, 16 Aug; one, to actinic, 30 May; one, to actinic, 30 May; Wherwell, one, to actinic, 19 Jul; one, to actinic, 29 Jul; Harewood Forest, one, to actinic, 23 May; Chilbolton, two, to actinic, 14 Jul; Crawley, one, to actinic, 12 Aug; one, to actinic, 12 Aug; one, to actinic, 17 May; one, to actinic, 17 May; one, to actinic, 30 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 27 May (GCE); Harestock, one, to actinic, 03 Jun (GRog); Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 16 Jul; one, to actinic, 16 Jul; one, to actinic, 14 Aug (GCE); Overton, one, 02 May (ACr); Ropley, two, 26 May (TJN, LF); Beech, one, 05 Aug (NDP); Fleet, one, 30 May (MHals)
70.127 [B&F: 1782] Fern Horisme tersata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in open woodland and hedgerows, and on downland and calcareous grassland throughout much of southern England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight like Small Waved Umber H. vitalbata, depends upon Clematis, but unlike this species, has declined considerably in recent years, and is seen most frequently on the downs. Wingspan 31-36 mm. Characterised by streak on dorsum at one third, and streak on abdomen, which together form a single streak when the moth is in its natural resting posture, but see the recently discovered close relative Cryptic Fern H. radicaria which could potentially turn up in our area. Larva feeds on Traveller's-joy and Cultivated Clematis.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 151 | 257 | 1974 | 2019 |
| 11 | 493 | 646 | 1940 | 2019 |
| 12 | 487 | 497 | 1945 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 11 | 4 |
| 11 | 10 | 13 | 3 |
| 12 | 29 | 33 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: West High Down Quarry, four, 07 Aug; two, 20 Aug (IOu); Freshwater Cliffs, one, 09 Jul; one, 16 Jul (SDa); Bonchurch, one, 08 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 12 Jul (JHa);
VC11: Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Jul; one, to actinic, 23 Jun; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jul; one, to actinic, 07 Aug; two, to actinic, 08 Sep; Ashley, one, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 01 Aug (SI); Hen Wood, three, 24 Jul (F.M.G.);
VC12: Cholderton, one, 24 Jul (TJN, HE); Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 30 May; one, to actinic, 16 Aug; one, to actinic, 06 Sep; one, to actinic, 06 Sep; one, to actinic, 16 Aug; Wherwell, two, to actinic, 29 Jun; Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 16 Jun (GCE); Crawley, one, 03 Jul (TNo); one, to actinic, 30 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 12 Jul (GCE); Harestock, one, to actinic, 31 Jul (GRog); Barton Stacey, two, to actinic, 12 Jul; one, to actinic, 12 Jul; Wonston, one, to actinic, 17 Jul (GCE); Ropley, two, 14 Jun (TJN, LF); Beech, one, 23 Jun; Alton, one, to actinic, 28 May; one, to actinic, 20 Jun; one, to actinic, 21 Jun; one, to actinic, 06 Jul; one, to actinic, 07 Jul; two, to actinic, 08 Jul; one, to actinic, 11 Jul; one, to actinic, 15 Jul; one, to actinic, 17 Jul; one, to actinic, 20 Jul (NDP); Fleet*, one, 01 Aug (MHals)
70.1271 [B&F: N/A] Cryptic Fern Horisme radicaria (La Harpe, 1855) - Migrant
Very closely related to the more common and widespread Fern H. tersata, H. radicaria was added to the British list from a specimen taken in East Sussex on 22 May 2019, and a number more from East Sussex and Kent in 2020 indicate that it is now resident locally in those two counties; retrospective records from East Sussex in 1990 and Kent in 2004 and 2007 make it probable that it has been present for a number of years. The species does appear to have experienced a north and westward range expansion on the near continent, so its arrival may be relatively recent. The first for our area were recorded on Hayling Island in 2020. See Clancy and Smith in Atropos: 66 for more details.
Adults should be photographed and retained for dissection, as distinguishing features between radicaria and tersata are subtle, especially if the moth is worn. The above quoted article has full details, but in summary radicaria has a longer, more defined apical streak, stronger cross-lines and darker forewing tone. Like its congener, the larval foodplant is Traveller's-joy Clematis vitalba. Both species are double-brooded in Britain, found between May and early September.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: New Vice-county Record: Northney, Hayling Island*, one, 08 Aug; one, 11 Aug (JWP det. RJD)
70.128 [B&F: 1784] Pretty Chalk Carpet Melanthia procellata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens, on calcareous soils throughout southern England, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly frequent on the chalk, but absent from much of the New Forest and the far north of the county, and has shown a decline in recent years. Wingspan 35-43 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Traveller's-joy, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 428 | 818 | 1970 | 2019 |
| 11 | 362 | 485 | 1949 | 2019 |
| 12 | 288 | 297 | 1940 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 26 | 69 | 15 |
| 11 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| 12 | 9 | 10 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: West High Down Quarry, 15, 07 Aug; six, 20 Aug; two, to light, 08 Sep (IOu); Wheelers Bay, one, 30 Jul (ABu); Bonchurch, one, 02 May; one, 08 May; two, 09 May; one, 18 May; two, 21 May; one, 25 May; three, 26 May; four, 27 May; one, 29 May; two, 30 May; one, 02 Jun; two, 07 Jun; three, 08 Jun; one, 11 Jun; three, 15 Jun; two, 17 Jun; three, 19 Jun; two, 20 Jun; two, 22 Jun; three, 24 Jun; four, 25 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 21 May (IOu);
VC11: Broughton, one, to actinic, 06 Aug; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 26 May; three, to actinic, 26 May; two, to actinic, 08 Sep (GCE); Hen Wood, one, 04 Sep (F.M.G.);
VC12: Cholderton, one, 08 Aug (TJN, HE); one, field observation, 11 Aug (TJN, LF); Broughton, one, to actinic, 29 May; Wherwell, two, to actinic, 29 Jul; Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 15 Sep (GCE); Crawley, one, 30 May; one, 12 Aug (TNo); Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 11 Aug (GCE)
70.129 [B&F: 1863] Dentated Pug Anticollix sparsata (Treitschke, 1828) - Nationally Scarce
Nationally scarce (Na) in damp woodland, fens and marshes, in isolated colonies from Somerset to Yorkshire. In Hampshire very local in marshy woodland amongst the foodplant, and pretty much confined to the New Forest and east Dorset heaths. Formerly very rare on the Isle of Wight, a colony was discovered at Afton Marsh in 2010 where it is obviously well established. Wingspan 20-24 mm. More likely to be confused with Brown Scallop Philereme vetulata than any of the other pug species. Larva feeds on flowers and leaves of Yellow Loosestrife, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 20 | 67 | 1933 | 2019 |
| 11 | 97 | 90 | 1800 | 2019 |
| 12 | 30 | 55 | 1900 | 2013 |
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: Romsey, one, 24 Jun (SLay)
70.130 [B&F: 1870] Chimney Sweeper Odezia atrata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common on chalk downland, unimproved limestone grassland, hedgerows and woodland edges throughout much of northern England and Scotland; much more local in southern England, mainly in the west. In Hampshire locally frequent on Martin Down, Porton Down, Cholderton and the Stockbridge/Farley Mount area, but has almost disappeared from the New Forest. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1856. Wingspan 27-30 mm. An unmistakable, day-flying moth. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of Pignut, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 1856 | 1856 |
| 11 | 16 | 12 | 1951 | 2012 |
| 12 | 64 | 279 | 1981 | 2015 |
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: Martin Down NNR, three, field observation, 01 Jun (PEH); Ashford Hill Meadows NNR, one, field observation, 27 May (LCu)
70.131 [B&F: 1809] Twin-spot Carpet Mesotype didymata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common on moorland and woodland in the uplands, and on grassland and roadside verges in the lowlands throughout much of Britain and Ireland, but infrequent in southern-eastern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight now local and rare, having been much more common in the past. Wingspan 24-32 mm. Larva feeds on Bilberry, Heather, Sallow, Greater Stitchwort, Red Campion, Broad-leaved Willowherb, Great Willowherb and Cow Parsley, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 15 | 4 | 1856 | 2012 |
| 11 | 68 | 66 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 52 | 121 | 1951 | 2018 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Romsey, one, 09 May (SLay);
VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 23 Jun; three, 08 Jul; one, 13 Jul (GJD)
70.132 [B&F: 1802] Rivulet Perizoma affinitata (Stephens, 1831) - Common
Common in open woodland, hedgerows, roadside verges and chalk downland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local and rather uncommon in open woodland where the foodplant flourishes. Wingspan 24-30 mm. The most likely confusion species is Small Rivulet P. alchemillata, which is smaller and has two teeth on the extension of the dark basal area into the white band; Rivulet has a single tooth. Larva feeds on Red Campion, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 99 | 113 | 1856 | 2019 |
| 11 | 125 | 100 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 110 | 101 | 1951 | 2017 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 23 | 41 | 5 |
| 11 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Rookley, two, to actinic, 21 May (JBa); Haseley Manor, two, 28 May; one, 11 Aug; Shanklin, one, 22 Apr; one, 03 May; two, 08 May; one, 09 May; two, 17 May; two, 18 May; one, 19 May; five, 21 May; three, 25 May; five, 26 May; one, 30 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun; two, 24 Jun; one, 22 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 07 Aug; one, 09 Aug; Sandpit Copse, three, 20 May (IOu);
VC11: Furze Hill, NF, present, 19 Jul (RBW, MWa); one, 20 Jul; Woodlands, New Forest, present, 19 Jul (RBW); Ashurst, NF, one, 27 May (SAB); Romsey, one, 31 Jul (SC); Allbrook, one, 09 May (SI); Wickham, one, 06 Aug (JRDS)
70.133 [B&F: 1803] Small Rivulet Perizoma alchemillata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in open woodland, woodland rides, hedgerows, chalk downland, gardens and waste ground throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight generally distributed and usually rather more common than P. affinitata. Wingspan 22-24 mm. The most likely confusion species is Rivulet P. affinitata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Common Hemp-nettle and Hedge Woundwort, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 52 | 33 | 1903 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1808 | 2141 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 981 | 1518 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 11 | 14 | 3 |
| 11 | 60 | 77 | 5 |
| 12 | 25 | 32 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Parkhurst Forest, one, 29 Jun; Haseley Manor, one, 28 May; Shanklin, two, 09 May; one, 15 May; one, 17 May; one, 21 May; one, 23 May; one, 26 May; three, 01 Jun; one, 02 Jun; one, 08 Jun (IOu);
VC11: Furze Hill, NF, present, 19 Jul; Ditchend Brook, Newfoundland, NF, present, 30 Jul (RBW, MWa); Furze Hill, NF, one, 20 Jul; Woodlands, New Forest, present, 09 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 09 Aug (LH); Stanbrige Earls, one, to actinic, 02 Aug; one, to actinic, 06 Aug; one, to actinic, 23 Aug (JRMi); Romsey, three, 18 Jul; one, 11 Aug (MB); one, 14 Jul; two, 16 Jul; one, 12 Aug (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 31 Jul (RAC); Southampton, one, 17 Jul; one, 20 Jul (MEdg); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 01 Aug; one, to actinic, 03 Aug (KArb); Allbrook, two, 16 Jul; one, 08 Aug; two, to actinic, 12 Aug; one, 17 Aug (SI); Winchester, one, 17 Jul (THW); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 17 Jul (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, to actinic, 08 Aug (MLO); Wickham, five, 07 Aug (F.M.G.); Botley, one, to actinic, 13 Aug (SLB); Wickham Common, one, 23 Jul (KC); Wickham, one, 16 Jul; two, 18 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 29 Jul; three, 30 Jul; two, 31 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 02 Aug; one, 06 Aug; one, 07 Aug; one, 08 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 14 Aug (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 18 Jul (IRT); Lovedean, one, 18 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 07 Aug; one, 08 Aug; one, 09 Aug (ARJ); West Meon, four, 31 Jul; Hen Wood, four, 24 Jul (F.M.G.); Stroud, Petersfield, one, to actinic, 24 Jul; Petersfield, one, to actinic, 07 Aug (RAll);
VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, two, 20 Jul; one, 04 Aug (TJN); Crawley, one, 25 Jun (TNo); Burghclere, one, 01 Aug (PBl); Preston Candover, two, 12 Jul (MJW); Axmansford, two, 23 Jul; two, 05 Aug (ACB); Beech, two, 02 Aug (NDP); Preston Candover, two, 07 Aug; Basingstoke, one, 31 Jul (MJW); one, 29 Jul (RHil); Pamber Forest, two, 24 Jul; one, 31 Jul; one, 07 Aug (GJD); Steep, one, 28 Jul (MSho); Liss, one, 31 Jul (LBe); Warren Hill, Liss Forest, one, 01 Aug (RJM); Alton, one, to actinic, 08 Aug (DBO); one, to actinic, 05 Aug (NDP); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 30 Jul (ASto); South Warnborough, one, 22 Jul (DLee); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 28 Jul (ASw); Fleet, one, 15 Jul (MHals); Farnborough, one, 17 Jul (KBW); Yateley, one, 31 Jul (JHH)
70.134 [B&F: 1804] Barred Rivulet Perizoma bifaciata (Haworth, 1809) - Local
Local on chalk downland and other habitats on calcareous soils, including woodland rides and waste ground, in England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight found wherever the foodplant grows, which is mainly on the chalk, with occasional wanderers elsewhere. Wingspan 20-26 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on seeds of Red Bartsia, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 18 | 13 | 1856 | 2015 |
| 11 | 166 | 128 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 92 | 103 | 1940 | 2018 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Romsey, one, 11 Aug (MB); Fareham, one, to actinic, 11 Aug (MLO); Lovedean, one, 30 Jul (ARJ);
VC12: Cholderton, one, 24 Jul; present, 31 Jul (TJN, HE)
70.137 [B&F: 1807] Grass Rivulet Perizoma albulata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local
Local on calcareous grassland, sand-hills and coastal shingle throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Local on good quality grassland, particularly on the downs, in Hampshire but quite rare in the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 20-26 mm. Paler than most Perizoma species, and lacking the two dark spots on the sub-terminal fascia of Twin-spot Carpet P. didymata. Larva feeds on seeds of Yellow-rattle, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 1 | 1856 | 2009 |
| 11 | 153 | 233 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 104 | 132 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 12 | 7 | 24 | 10 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Ashley, two, to actinic, 15 Jun; one, to actinic, 26 May; two, to actinic, 26 May (GCE); Botley, one, to actinic, 04 Jun (SLB);
VC12: Crawley, one, to actinic, 09 Jun; one, to actinic, 09 Jun (GCE); Beggarwood LNR, one, field observation, 13 Jun (DLev); Selborne, 10, field observation, 19 May; six, field observation, 19 May; The Wakes Estate, Selborne, four, field observation, 19 May (CPip)
70.138 [B&F: 1808] Sandy Carpet Perizoma flavofasciata (Thunberg, 1792) - Common
Common in open woodland, woodland rides, woodland edges, woodland clearings, mature hedgerows, calcareous grassland and sand-dunes throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this species used to be common in areas of open woodland with a strong growth of the foodplant, but has decreased considerably, with little evidence of recovery. Wingspan 26-32 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of Red Campion and White Campion, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 162 | 242 | 1981 | 2019 |
| 11 | 491 | 505 | 1944 | 2019 |
| 12 | 165 | 137 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 40 | 109 | 15 |
| 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Kingston, four, 24 Jun; two, 01 Jul; one, 02 Jul; three, 06 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 29 Jul (ENes); Wheelers Bay, one, 26 May (ABu); Bonchurch, two, 26 May; one, 11 Jun; one, 20 Jun (JHa); Rookley, one, to actinic, 01 May; one, 08 Jun (JBa); Haseley Manor, 13, 09 Jun; 13, 06 Jul; Borthwood Copse, Winford, eight, 23 Jun; Shanklin, one, 15 May; one, 17 May; one, 18 May; one, 21 May; one, 26 May; one, 30 May; one, 01 Jun; three, 02 Jun; two, 08 Jun; two, 12 Jun; four, 13 Jun; two, 14 Jun; two, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jun; four, 17 Jun; one, 21 Jun; 15, 24 Jun; three, 25 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 06 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 20 Jul; Borthwood Copse, Winford, two, 23 Jun; Sandpit Copse, three, 20 May (IOu);
VC11: Totton, one, 23 Jun (LH); Allbrook, one, 07 May (SI); Petersfield, one, to actinic, 25 Jun (RAll); Pennington, one, 24 Jun (RFC);
VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 17 Jun (GJD); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 30 May (ASto); Yateley, one, 26 May; one, netted, 25 May (JHH)
70.192 [B&F: 1867] Treble-bar Aplocera plagiata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common on calcareous grassland, heathland, moorland, woodland rides, sand-dunes and sea cliffs throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 37-43 mm. Very similar to Lesser Treble-bar A. efformata, which see. Larva feeds on St John's-wort.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 110 | 104 | 1943 | 2019 |
| 11 | 441 | 439 | 1945 | 2019 |
| 12 | 185 | 379 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | 9 | 2 |
| 11 | 21 | 29 | 4 |
| 12 | 16 | 23 | 5 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Brighstone, one, to actinic, 07 Aug (TDov); Bonchurch, one, 15 May; one, 16 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 20 Jun (JHa);
VC11: Blashford Lakes, one, field observation, 10 Sep (CGre); one, field observation, 18 Aug (DAS); East Tytherley, one, to actinic, 10 Aug; three, to actinic, 10 Aug; Broughton, one, to actinic, 06 Aug; one, to actinic, 06 Aug (GCE); St Catherine's Hill, Winchester, two, field observation, 20 May; two, field observation, 27 May; one, field observation, 22 Jul; one, field observation, 27 May; one, field observation, 17 Jul; one, field observation, 22 Jul; one, field observation, 05 Aug; four, field observation, 12 Aug; one, field observation, 26 Aug (CPia); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); Sway, one, to actinic, 22 Jul (S&SL);
VC12: Broughton Down, present, field observation, 17 Aug (DKel); Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 15 Sep (GCE); Crawley, one, 15 Jun (TNo); Harestock, one, to actinic, 09 Aug (GRog); Barton Stacey, five, to actinic, 11 Aug; three, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 14 Aug; one, to actinic, 14 Aug (GCE); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 19 May (DAS); Headley Gravel Pit, one, field observation, 06 May (GJD); Alton, one, to actinic, 06 Aug (DBO); one, to actinic, 26 Jul (NDP); Whitehill, one, 23 Jul; three, to actinic, 24 Jul; one, to actinic, 31 Jul (ASto)
70.193 [B&F: 1868] Lesser Treble-bar Aplocera efformata (Guenée, [1858]) - Common
Common in gardens, woodland rides, and on calcareous grassland, sand-dunes and sea cliffs throughout much of southern Britain; widely distributed and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 35-41 mm. The main confusion species is Treble-bar A. plagiata, but innermost fascia usually more sharply angled in A. efformata. Larva feeds on St John's-wort.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 20 | 14 | 1943 | 2018 |
| 11 | 1285 | 1683 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 460 | 753 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 36 | 45 | 4 |
| 12 | 63 | 103 | 14 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Rookley, one, to actinic, 06 May; two, to actinic, 17 May (JBa);
VC11: Brockwood, one, 27 May; four, 14 Aug (SDut); Blashford Lakes, one, field observation, 20 Sep (ASpi); four, field observation, 16 Sep (BWT); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 04 Aug (RBW); Totton, one, 11 Aug (LH); East Tytherley, one, to actinic, 14 Sep (GCE); Stanbrige Earls, one, to actinic, 28 Sep (JRMi); Timsbury, one, 31 Jul (TRa); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 28 Sep; one, to actinic, 31 Jul (GCE); Romsey, one, 16 May; one, 12 Aug (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 21 May; one, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 08 Sep; one, to actinic, 07 Aug (GCE); Itchen: Peartree Green, one, 05 Aug (NBu det. PBu); Allbrook, one, 22 Jun; one, 08 Aug; one, 14 Sep (SI); Winchester, one, 21 Aug (THW); Ashley, two, to actinic, 07 Aug; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 26 May; one, to actinic, 26 May (GCE); Fareham, one, to actinic, 10 Aug (MLO); Portsmouth, one, 21 Sep (IRT); Moordown, Bournemouth, one, 29 Aug (MKDev);
VC12: Cholderton, present, 31 Jul (TJN, HE); Stockbridge Down NT, one, field observation, 06 Aug; one, field observation, 10 Aug; one, field observation, 14 Aug (MDu); Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 02 Aug; one, to actinic, 17 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, two, 11 Aug (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 16 Aug (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down, one, field observation, 26 Jul (AJB); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, field observation, 26 Jul (A&LB); Chilbolton, two, to actinic, 15 Sep; one, to actinic, 14 Jul; one, to actinic, 14 Jul; one, to actinic, 15 Sep; one, to actinic, 14 Jul; two, to actinic, 15 Sep (GCE); Crawley, one, 21 May (TNo); one, to actinic, 12 Aug; one, to actinic, 09 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jul; Barton Stacey, three, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 19 May; five, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 22 Oct; one, to actinic, 19 May; one, to actinic, 08 Jun; eight, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 19 May; 14, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 19 May; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 14 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Jul; three, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; Wonston , one, to actinic, 20 Sep (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, field observation, 20 Sep (BJon); Preston Candover, two, 07 Aug (MJW); Pamber Forest, three, 06 Aug; one, 31 Jul; one, 10 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 28 Sep (GJD); Warren Hill, Liss Forest, one, 18 Jul (RJM); Alton, one, to actinic, 15 Aug; one, to actinic, 17 Aug (NDP); one, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 14 Aug (CJP); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 21 May; five, to actinic, 03 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Aug; three, to actinic, 17 Aug; one, to actinic, 18 Aug; one, to actinic, 20 Aug; one, to actinic, 21 Aug; one, to actinic, 24 Aug; one, 19 Sep; one, 22 Sep; two, 28 Sep; one, 05 Oct (ASto); Blackbushe Airfield, one, field observation, 29 Jul (KBW); Church Crookham, one, to actinic, 27 Sep; one, to actinic, 01 Oct (DDim)
70.195 [B&F: 1864] Streak Chesias legatella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common on heathland, moorland, open woodland, hedgerows and gardens throughout much of the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight relatively common in thickets of broom, but under-recorded on account of the lateness of its season and the fact that it does not come readily to light. Wingspan 35-38 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Broom, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 3 | 1981 | 1995 |
| 11 | 132 | 132 | 1951 | 2017 |
| 12 | 41 | 24 | 1951 | 2016 |
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, 16 Nov (SDut); Wickham Common, one, 26 Oct (KC);
VC12: Fleet, one, 14 Nov (MHals)
70.198 [B&F: 1879] Seraphim Lobophora halterata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Local
Local in broad-leaved woodland throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local amongst aspen, although found occasionally in localities where this tree is absent, where it is likely to be associated with other species of poplar. Wingspan 29-32 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Aspen and Black Poplar, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 32 | 20 | 1900 | 2017 |
| 11 | 427 | 419 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 151 | 164 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | 19 | 21 | 2 |
| 12 | 17 | 20 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Rookley*, one, to actinic, 09 May; one, to actinic, 17 May (JBa);
VC11: Romsey, one, 24 Jun (SC); one, 08 May; one, 24 May (MB); Southampton, one, to UV, 25 Apr (JVet); one, 16 May (MEdg); one, to actinic, 18 May (MGP); Allbrook, one, 09 May; one, 21 May (SI); Fareham, one, 17 May (ADT); two, 08 May (IMcP); one, to actinic, 17 May (MLO); Portsmouth, one, 01 Jun; two, 02 Jun (IRT); Sway, one, 09 May (SKe);
VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 03 May; one, to actinic, 16 May (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 07 May (MJN); Pamber Forest, two, 30 May; one, 27 Apr; one, 04 May; one, 18 May; one, 20 May (GJD); Liss Forest*, one, 17 Apr (RJM); Alton, one, 24 Jun (EFig); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 30 May (ASto); Farnborough, one, 16 May (KBW); two, to actinic, 08 May (SBai); Yateley*, one, 23 Apr; one, 09 May; one, 27 May; two, 21 May (JHH)
70.199 [B&F: 1882] Small Seraphim Pterapherapteryx sexalata (Retzius, 1783) - Local
Local in damp woodland, fens and marshes, and on river-banks throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 22-26 mm. Small size and distinct dentate subterminal fascia differentiate this species from Seraphim Lobophora halterata. Larva feeds on Sallow and White Willow, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 92 | 267 | 1981 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1621 | 2014 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 508 | 720 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | 34 | 16 |
| 11 | 90 | 131 | 5 |
| 12 | 24 | 25 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Bonchurch, one, 20 Jun (JHa); Rookley, one, to actinic, 17 Jul (JBa); Haseley Manor, 12, 28 May; one, 06 Jul; 16, 11 Aug; Shanklin, one, 02 Jun; one, 09 Aug; one, 11 Aug (IOu);
VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 08 Jun (RBW); Ashurst, NF, one, 17 May (SAB); Totton, one, 23 Apr; one, 25 Apr (LH); East Tytherley, one, to actinic, 10 Aug (GCE); Romsey, two, 24 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 10 Jun (SLay); one, 30 May; one, 07 Jun; one, 16 Jul; one, 30 Jul (MB); one, 21 May; one, 24 Jun (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 24 Jul (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 06 Aug; one, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 09 Aug; two, to actinic, 10 Aug; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; three, to actinic, 12 Aug; one, to actinic, 13 Aug; one, to actinic, 15 Aug; one, to actinic, 26 May; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 18 Jul; five, to actinic, 23 Jul; one, to actinic, 07 Aug; two, to actinic, 08 Aug; two, to actinic, 09 Aug; five, to actinic, 10 Aug; two, to actinic, 11 Aug; two, to actinic, 12 Aug; two, to actinic, 15 Aug (RAC); Southampton, one, 03 May; one, 05 Aug; one, 06 Aug; one, 07 Aug; one, 09 Aug (MEdg); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 19 May; one, to actinic, 26 May; one, to actinic, 27 May; one, to actinic, 29 May; one, to actinic, 30 May; one, to actinic, 09 Jun; one, to actinic, 06 Aug; one, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 11 Aug (KArb); Allbrook, one, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, 06 Aug; one, to actinic, 10 Aug (SI); Titchfield Haven NNR, five, 17 Jul (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, to actinic, 24 Jun (MLO); Botley, two, to actinic, 14 Aug; two, to actinic, 15 Aug; one, to actinic, 14 Aug (SLB); West Walk, three, 14 Aug (F.M.G.); Tuckton, Bournemouth, one, 02 Aug (APar); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 07 Aug (JSw); Sway, one, 08 Jun; one, 25 Jun (SKe); Milford on Sea, two, 10 Aug (MMcM); Pennington, one, 24 Jun; one, 05 Aug (RFC);
VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 21 May; one, 26 May; one, 25 Jun (TJN); Wonston, one, to actinic, 17 Jul (GCE); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 24 Jun (DAS); Pamber Forest, one, 30 May; two, 25 May; one, 08 Jun; one, 07 Aug; one, 07 Sep (GJD); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 27 Apr; two, to actinic, 09 May; one, to actinic, 21 May; one, to actinic, 01 Jun; one, to actinic, 17 Jun; one, to actinic, 09 Jul; one, to actinic, 15 Aug (ASto); Castle Bottom NNR, present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 03 Jun; two, 18 Jul (ASw); Farnborough, one, 26 May; one, 10 Aug (KBW); Yateley, one, 08 Aug (JHH)
70.200 [B&F: 1883] Yellow-barred Brindle Acasis viretata (Hübner, [1799]) - Local
Local in broad-leaved woodland, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout much of the British Isles, except in northern Scotland; well distributed in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 25-29 mm. Fairly unmistakable, but green coloration soon fades to dirty yellow. Larva feeds on Holly, Ivy, Wild Privet, Dogwood, Guelder-rose and Hawthorn, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 426 | 778 | 1947 | 2019 |
| 11 | 2326 | 2641 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 798 | 930 | 1900 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 61 | 129 | 6 |
| 11 | 105 | 127 | 11 |
| 12 | 66 | 78 | 6 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: West High Down Quarry, 07 Aug, 2 (IOu) Latest: Bembridge Marsh, 31 May, 1 (IOu) Max count: West High Down Quarry, 20 Aug, 6 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 23 May, 1 (SDut) Latest: Southsea, 21 May, 1 (JRL) Max count: Allbrook, 21 May, 3 (SI)
VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 26 Apr, 1 (CM) Latest: Yateley, 31 Jul, 1 (JHH) Max count: Cholderton, 08 Aug, 6 (TJN, HE)
70.202 [B&F: 1881] Early Tooth-striped Trichopteryx carpinata (Borkhausen, 1794) - Common
Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrubby heathland and fens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 30-34 mm. A distinctive early spring geometer, perhaps confusable only with Seraphim Lobophora halterata, but Early Tooth-striped is larger and greyer, with cross-lines weaker. Larva feeds on Sallow, Silver and Downy Birch, Honeysuckle and Alder, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 125 | 166 | 1900 | 2019 |
| 11 | 856 | 1521 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 424 | 634 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 11 | 15 | 21 | 4 |
| 12 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Rookley, one, to actinic, 24 Apr (JBa); Shanklin, one, 09 Apr; one, 11 Apr; one, 21 Apr; one, 27 Apr; one, 07 May (IOu);
VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 05 Apr (RBW); Romsey, one, 04 Apr (SLay); one, 18 Mar; one, 01 Apr (NRJ); Kings Somborne, three, to actinic, 14 Mar; one, to actinic, 14 Mar (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 21 Apr (RAC); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 05 Apr (KArb); Botley Wood, four, 13 Mar (F.M.G.); three, 17 Mar (KJW); Sway, one, 02 Apr; one, 10 Apr; one, 11 Apr (SKe); Pennington, one, 08 Apr (RFC);
VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 01 Apr; two, to actinic, 04 Apr; one, to actinic, 12 Apr (GCE); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 11 Apr (DAS); Overton, one, 11 Apr (ACr); Pamber Forest, one, 05 Apr (GJD); Alton, one, to actinic, 11 Apr (DBO)