Hantsmoths


The Lepidoptera (Moths and Butterflies) of Hampshire and Isle of Wight

2021 Annual Report for: Geometridae / Larentiinae

For species seen in 2021 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is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species.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 2021 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 2021, 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.

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70.043 [B&F: 1731] Chalk Carpet Scotopteryx bipunctaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) on calcareous grassland, sea cliffs and quarries inland in southern England, discontinuously to Yorkshire and North Wales, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this species has gone from many localities on the chalk, which were either ploughed up during the 1939-45 War, or developed for housing. It survives in one or two localities on the Isle of Wight, and on Broughton Down, with occasional wanderers elsewhere. Wingspan 32-38 mm. Distinctive in an understated way. Larva feeds on Bird's-foot Trefoil, Hare's-foot Clover, White Clover, Red Clover and Vetch.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10618819002018
117311317002014
12301819002007

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10321

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Mottistone Chalk Pits, one, 27 Jul (KNow det. NKow); Mottistone Down, one, 25 Aug (KShw); Culver Down, present, field observation, 17 Aug (AEmm)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1019923619512020
11959126319512020
12663104619512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10551
1124283
123910320

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 27 Jul (RTer); Newport, one, 17 Jul (DPl); Newtown Meadows, one, field observation, 11 Aug (DCoo); Parkhurst Forest, one, 13 Jul (TJN, IMer, LFom); Osborne Valley Walk, one, 22 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 07 Aug; Lee, nr Nursling, one, 21 Aug (CTha); Blackpits Wood, East Tytherley, one, 14 Jul; Ashley, one, 24 Jul; one, 20 Aug; Broughton, one, 25 Jul; one, 25 Jul; Ashley, two, 24 Jul; one, 24 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 11 Aug (GCE); Yew Hill, Winchester, one, transect, 04 Aug; one, transect, 04 Aug; Yew Hill, two, transect, 03 Aug; one, transect, 03 Aug (CStr); Shawford Down, one, transect, 19 Aug (SCha, THul); Crawley, one, 04 Aug (GCE); Sparsholt, one, transect, 19 Jul (CStr); Botley Wood, three, 30 Jul (RJD, DWal, KJW); Fareham, one, 13 Jul (KJW); Botley, one, 23 Jul (SLB); Claylands, Bishops Waltham, one, transect, 15 Jul; Claylands LNR, one, transect, 02 Aug; one, transect, 22 Jul; one, transect, 11 Aug (HFir);

VC12: Shipton Bellinger, one, field observation, 26 Aug (BDal); Stockbridge Down NT, one, field observation, 16 Jul (MDuf); Crawley, one, 04 Aug; one, 04 Aug; Goodworth Clatford, two, 21 Jul; two, 21 Jul; Harewood Forest, one, 21 Jul; one, 21 Jul; Little Somborne, one, 13 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 01 Aug; one, 01 Aug; Bullington, four, 16 Jul (GCE); Winchester, three, field observation, 18 Aug (GSD); Magdalen Hill Down, one, transect, 03 Aug; one, transect, 17 Aug (BJon); one, transect, 29 Jul (TGra); four, transect, 13 Aug; two, transect, 13 Aug; nine, transect, 13 Aug (DSte); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, transect, 11 Aug; one, transect, 28 Jun (CBey); Headley Gravel Pit, 20, field observation, 08 Aug (GJD); Beggarwood, Basingstoke, one, field observation, 10 Aug (DJJ); Bentworth, one, field observation, 29 Jul (A&LB); Pamber Forest, one, 16 Jul; one, 01 Aug (GJD); Chawton, present, 26 Jul (DAS); Noar Hill, 15, field observation, 04 Aug (BDal); Selborne, one, transect, 18 Aug (JOat); Noar Hill, one, field observation, 26 Jul (PVic); Selborne, two, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 28 Jul (CJP); Noar Hill, Selborne, four, field observation, 16 Aug (RJD); Blackmoor, one, field observation, 23 Jul (CJP); Bentley Station Meadow, one, transect, 01 Aug; seven, transect, 01 Aug; four, transect, 01 Aug (JOat); Minley Wood, one, field observation, 01 Aug (BDal)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10211018562015
111029318822020
1212419512013

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11243

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Burton, nr Christchurch, three, 29 Jun; one, 04 Aug (JStw)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013619219812020
1153551919512020
12816419512018

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10771
11661
12551

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, 13 Jul; one, 06 Nov (DCoo); Plaish, Carisbrooke, one, 22 Jul (KRyl); Bonchurch, one, 25 Aug; one, 16 Oct (JHa); Rookley, one, 05 Nov (JRB); Shanklin, one, 12 Oct (IOut);

VC11: Totton, one, 14 Oct (LHan); Woodley, one, 09 Oct (NBin det. MJW); Fareham, one, 25 Jul (MLO); one, to light, female, 08 Oct (KJW); Portsmouth, one, 18 Oct (IRT); Milford on Sea, one, 02 Jul (MMcM);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 03 Sep (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 08 Oct (MJW); one, 18 Jul (RHil); Alton, one, field observation, 11 Aug (EFig); one, 14 May (NDP)

Alton, North Hampshire VC12
14/05/2021
Actinic Trap
Nigel Peace
Photo © Nigel Peace

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1078593219512020
11134932342819512020
123034447419512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
101161727
1151985415
1219728112

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 27 Aug, 1 (RTer) Latest: Seaview, 22 Sep, 1 (J&SMas) Max count: Freshwater, 31 May, 7 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Ringwood, 31 Aug, 1 (BWT) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 11 Nov, 1 (STho) Max count: Swaythling, Southampton, 17 Sep, 15 (MEdg)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 04 Sep, 1 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 14 Oct, 1 (KBW) Max count: Harestock, 14 Sep, 12 (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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101019991999
11919119782020
1212917018002020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
118123
12111

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Allbrook, one, 20 Jul (SIng); Hurn, one, 29 Jun; one, 17 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 20 Jul; three, 06 Aug; one, 10 Aug; three, 16 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Harewood Forest, one, 21 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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1064299919512020
112848375019512020
122050320819512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1040594
11841063
1210614910

Records by year

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Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 26 May, 1 (RTer) Latest: Briddlesford, 25 Aug, 1 (JRB) Max count: Shanklin, 02 Jun, 4 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Ringwood, 14 Aug, 3 (BWT) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 19 Aug, 1 (PCra) Max count: Ringwood, 14 Aug, 3 (BWT)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 28 May, 2 (CMap) Latest: Blackwater, 22 Aug, 1 (BDal) Max count: Burghclere, 14 Aug, 10 (PBlk)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011913019812020
112136280419512020
1274389619512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1141412
1216316

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Avon Heath Country Park, one, 17 Aug (JFal); Ashley Heath, one, 09 May; one, 06 Jun (SDut); Burley, one, field observation, 28 Jul (PBry); Holmsley Woods, NF, one, field observation, 14 May (JNew); West Wellow, one, 26 Sep (CNB); Marchwood, two, 13 May; one, 24 Jul; one, 13 Aug (TDCh); one, 28 Jul (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 01 Jun (RBW); Totton, one, 17 Jul; one, 04 Aug; one, 15 Aug; one, 17 Aug; one, 18 Aug; one, 26 Aug (LHan); Nursling, one, 31 Jul (JWal); Lee, nr Nursling, two, 05 Jun; one, 11 Jun (CTha); Upton, one, 13 Aug (PHac); Romsey, one, 18 Jul; one, 14 Aug; one, 26 Aug (NRJ); Broughton, one, 25 Jul; one, 25 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 02 Jun (GCE); Stanbrige Earls, one, 28 May (JRM); Botley, one, 15 Aug; one, 16 Aug (SLB); Hurn, one, 09 Jun; one, 19 Jul; one, 06 Aug; one, 15 Aug (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 20 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 04 Aug; one, 10 Aug; one, 13 Aug (JStw); Avon Tyrell, one, to artificial light, 06 Aug (RBas); Sway, present, 05 Sep (DMui);

VC12: Over Wallop, one, 14 Aug; one, 23 Aug; one, 29 Aug (CMap); Cholderton, two, 10 Sep (TJN); Wherwell, one, 30 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 20 Jul; one, 11 Aug; two, 14 Aug (TJN, LFom); Goodworth Clatford, four, 08 Aug; five, 09 Aug; six, 10 Aug; two, 11 Aug (JMor); one, 21 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, 10 Jun; one, 02 Sep; one, 01 Aug (GCE)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1016019619432020
11124211942002020
1262873619512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1014193
1124232
1215192

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 31 May (RTer); Freshwater, one, 30 Jun; one, 09 Sep; two, 12 Sep (DCoo); Afton Marsh, one, 03 Jul (PBar); Freshwater Bay, one, 28 May; one, 26 Aug (SDav); Bonchurch, one, 21 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 27 May; one, 13 Jun; two, 07 Sep; two, 25 Sep (IOut); Alverstone, one, 01 Aug (DFai); Osborne Valley Walk, three, 15 Jun (IOut);

VC11: Ashley Heath, two, 12 Aug (SDut); Furzehill, NF, one, 10 Jun; one, 19 Jun (SLoa det. MJW); Minstead, present, field observation, 06 Sep (iNat); Marchwood, one, 12 Jun; one, 19 Aug (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 10 Jun (RBW); Romsey, one, 11 Jun; two, 28 Aug (NRJ); Allbrook, one, 28 Aug; one, 01 Sep; one, 03 Sep (SIng); Winchester, one, 20 Aug (THW); Fareham, one, to a lighted window, 08 Jun (KJW); Botley, one, 02 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 02 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 18 Aug; one, 29 Aug (JRDS); Petersfield, one, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jun (RAll); Sway, present, 28 Aug (DMui); Milford on Sea, one, 30 Jun (MMcM); Pennington, one, 28 May (RFC);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, two, 14 Aug; one, 01 Sep (TJN, LFom); Andover, one, 19 Aug (GSD); Bullington, one, 10 Jun; one, 24 Aug (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 11 Jun (MTay, CSul); Burghclere, two, 29 Aug; one, 14 Aug (PBlk); Ecchinswell, one, 13 Jun (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, two, 20 Aug (ACB); Beech, one, 10 Jun (NDP); Selborne, one, 10 Aug (CJP); Whitehill, one, 31 May; one, 14 Aug (ASto); Hammer Vale, two, 27 Aug (ASwa)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1033256819512020
111291172719512020
121319212019512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1022466
1151633
126011011

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater, 27 Jun, 1 (PBar) Latest: Briddlesford, 09 Jun, 3 (JRB) Max count: Shanklin, 16 Jun, 6 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 29 May, 3 (SLoa) Latest: Pennington, 02 Jul, 2 (RFC) Max count: Furzehill, NF, 29 May, 3 (SLoa)

VC12: Earliest: Little Somborne, 28 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Grayshott, 13 Jun, 1 (THard) Max count: Crawley, 31 May, 11 (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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102119001982
11251919512016
1215515019512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221
12672

Records by year

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Stockbridge Down NT, one, 18 Jul (GCE); #N/A

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 20 Jul (TJN, LFom); Goodworth Clatford, one, 08 Aug; two, 09 Aug; one, 10 Aug (JMor); Burghclere, one, 17 Jul (PBlk); Ecchinswell, one, 17 Jul (MJN)

70.056 [B&F: 1736] Royal Mantle Catarhoe cuculata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Local

Local in calcareous grassland, chalk downland, quarries, embankments, hedgerows, woodland rides and sea cliffs throughout much of southern England, rarely northwards to southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight rare but fairly regular on what remains of the chalk country, in all three vice-counties. Wingspan 26-30 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010519512018
11593118722019
12432419512014

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

Records by year

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Broughton, one, 08 Jul (GCE)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1023635318562020
111529918002019
12503519002019

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1012184
12221

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Bonchurch, one, 17 May; one, 19 May; one, 22 May; one, 29 May; two, 31 May; one, 05 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 10 Jun; three, 11 Jun; four, 15 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 13 Jul (JHa);

VC12: Crawley, one, 17 Jul; one, 13 Jul (GCE)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1059076519512020
114698519619512020
121668211019512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
106310115
111882163
1212918614

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: High Down: Main Bench, 28 Jun, 1 (PBar) Latest: Nettlestone, 17 Jun, 1 (JHam) Max count: Newtown NNR, 23 Aug, 15 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 08 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 20 Aug, 2 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW) Max count: Rownhams, 20 Jul, 3 (AMS)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 16 Jul, 1 (CMap) Latest: Frogmore, 18 Jun, 1 (BDal) Max count: Hawley Meadows, 22 Aug, 14 (BDal)

Basingstoke
30/08/2021
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10861144619512020
116253805219512020
122629407219512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10731137
111772225
1217426910

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Headon Warren & Undercliff, 26 Jun, 2 (DCoo) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 31 Jul, 1 (DElm) Max count: Alverstone, 27 Aug, 7 (DFai)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 03 Sep, 1 (SDut) Latest: Southsea, 07 Jun, 1 (JRL) Max count: Deacon Hill, 17 May, 5 (A&LB)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 14 Aug, 2 (CMap) Latest: Blackwater, 25 Aug, 1 (BDal) Max count: Winchester, 18 Aug, 10 (GSD)

Basingstoke
11/08/2021
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

70.062 [B&F: 1739] Wood Carpet Epirrhoe rivata (Hübner, [1813]) - Local

Local in woodland rides and edges, thickets, copses, mature hedgerows, embankments and scrubby downland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight uncommon, and mostly confined to the chalk; some records may have been undeservedly rejected due to confusion with Common Carpet. Wingspan 28-34 mm. The most likely confusion species is Common Carpet E. alternata but banding on hindwing is almost absent in Wood Carpet, but forms a continuation of the banding on the forewing in Common Carpet. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10594418562019
111014518922019
12542519402018

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
11111

Records by year

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 13 Jul; one, 15 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Broughton Down, one, 12 Jun (MBot)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1018535518562020
1127133319492020
1215519512010

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10276716
11331

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Headon Warren & Undercliff, one, field observation, 26 Jun (DCoo); Totland, one, indoors, 22 Jul (RTer); Freshwater Bay, one, 29 Jun; three, 26 Aug (SDav); three, 26 Jun; 14, 30 Jun; two, 09 Jul; Brook Down, one, 28 Jun; 16, 07 Jul; Mottistone Down, one, 07 Jul; one, 28 Jun (PBar); Brighstone Downs, one, 06 Jun (AMas det. JRB); Newport, one, 26 Aug; two, 09 Sep; one, 14 Sep (DPl); Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 11 Jul; one, 13 Jul (PBar); Wheelers Bay, one, 24 Aug; one, 13 Sep (ABut); Bonchurch, one, 21 Jun; two, 28 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 30 Jun; two, 02 Jul; one, 03 Jul; one, 07 Jul; five, 25 Aug (JHa);

VC11: Broughton, one, 08 Jul (GCE); Fareham, one, to light, 19 Aug (KJW); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 27 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1025818002007
11806019002020
12767419612020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11772
12562

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Record Details

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 29 Jun; two, 08 Jul; one, 15 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 28 Jul (SLoa); Marchwood, one, 06 Sep (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 16 Jul (RBW);

VC12: Ecchinswell, one, 23 Jul (MTay, CSul); Burghclere, two, 17 Jul (PBlk); Ecchinswell, one, 17 Jul (MJN); Chawton, one, field observation, 05 Aug (DAS); Whitehill, one, field observation, 08 Sep (DMurr)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10232718562020
1127125519512020
1252570319512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11221
1253318

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Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 16 Jun (IOut); Alverstone, one, 27 Aug (DFai);

VC11: Romsey, one, 16 Jul (NRJ); Pennington, one, 21 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Burghclere, 10, 29 Aug; three, 17 Jul; 18, 14 Aug (PBlk); Ecchinswell, one, 13 Jun (MJN); Pamber Forest, one, 12 May (GJD)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1023033419512020
1169771519512020
1226331519512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
11882
12782

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VC10: Cranmore, one, 17 Mar (CHic); Alverstone, one, 01 Apr (DFai); Wootton Bridge, one, 18 Mar (DElm);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, to a lighted window, 20 Mar; one, 01 Apr (SLoa); Woodlands, NF, present, 15 Mar (RBW); Broughton, one, 30 Mar (GCE); Stanbrige Earls, one, 30 Mar (JRM); Petersfield, two, 17 Mar; one, 19 Mar (RAll); Milford-on-sea Nature Reserve, one, 12 May (GBro);

VC12: Hinton Ampner, one, 31 Mar (ASD); Ecchinswell, one, 17 Mar; two, 21 Mar (MJN); Axmansford, one, to lighted window, 21 Mar; one, 31 Mar (ACB); Beech, one, 30 Mar (NDP); Whitehill, one, 15 Mar (ASto)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1019323719812020
111214130819512020
1249057419512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1010101
1113131
12551

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 06 Apr; one, 07 Apr; one, 08 Apr (RTer); Cranmore, one, 09 Apr (CHic); Bonchurch, one, 29 Apr; one, 02 May (JHa); Rookley, one, 27 Apr (JRB); Newport, one, 09 May; one, 15 May (SuHug); Wootton Bridge, one, 19 Apr (DElm);

VC11: Frogham, one, 31 Mar (NTO); Broughton, one, 30 Mar; Ashley, one, 27 Apr; Crawley, one, 15 May (GCE); Fareham, one, 07 May (ADT); Botley, one, 24 Apr (SLB); Old Winchester Hill, one, 16 Apr (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Clanfield, one, field observation, 16 Apr (MBer); Petersfield*, one, 08 May; one, 09 May (RAll); Milford-on-sea Nature Reserve, one, to light, 12 May (GBro); Pennington, one, 27 Apr (RFC);

VC12: Axmansford, one, 31 Mar (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 09 Apr (MJW); Alton, one, 30 Mar; one, to lighted window, 14 Apr (BCA); one, 09 Apr (NDP)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10222218562019
1116413018732020
12411819402018

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Wickham, one, 31 May (JRDS)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10615218562018
1148393318912020
12271019512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
103116
1113348

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 07 Oct (SDav); Brook, four, 06 Oct; six, 07 Oct (DWes & REJ);

VC11: Portsmouth, one, 17 Sep; one, 21 Sep; two, 26 Sep; two, 27 Sep; one, 28 Sep; one, 29 Sep; eight, 07 Oct; seven, 09 Oct; three, 14 Oct; three, 18 Oct; three, 24 Oct (IRT); Hurn, one, 06 Oct (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 16 Oct (JStw)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10787314419762020
113168486919512020
121340296719492020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1044228100
117617421
1263916

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 26 Jul, 2 (RTer) Latest: Osborne Valley Walk, 22 Jul, 100 (IOut) Max count: Osborne Valley Walk, 22 Jul, 100 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Sandleheath, 08 Jul, 1 (Unknown) Latest: Pennington, 24 Jul, 1 (RFC) Max count: West Meon, 02 Jul, 21 (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Little Somborne, 12 Jul, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 22 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Crawley, 04 Aug, 6 (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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10464518562020
111292164319002020
1237163519512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10452
1133353
1223343

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 25 Jun (RTer); Afton Marsh, two, 03 Jul (PBar); Freshwater Bay, one, 28 May (SDav); Cranmore, one, 15 Jun (JMar det. JRB);

VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 04 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 18 Jun (SCT); Furzehill, NF, three, 10 Jun (SLoa det. ASto); Marchwood, one, 01 Jun (TDCh); Woodlands, NF, present, 10 Jun (RBW); Lee, nr Nursling, one, 28 May (CTha); Romsey, one, 31 May; one, 04 Jun; one, 12 Jun (MBak); Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, 11 Jun; one, 14 Jun (NRJ); Stanbrige Earls, one, 30 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 26 Jun (JRM); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 13 Jun (MEdg); Southampton, one, 10 Jun (MGP); Barn Piece, Eastleigh, one, 05 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 11 Jun; one, 13 Jun (SIng); Botley, one, 13 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 18 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 31 May; one, 01 Jun (JRDS); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, two, 01 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 27 Jun (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 09 Jun (JStw); Sway, two, 13 Jun (S&SLan); one, 29 May (DMui);

VC12: Barton Stacey, two, 10 Jun; one, 16 Jul; one, 10 Jun (GCE); Ecchinswell, three, 11 Jun (MTay, CSul); one, 02 Jun (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 13 Jun (CWor); Pamber Forest, three, 02 Jun; three, 11 Jun (GJD); Liss, two, 24 Jun (LBen); present, field observation, 12 Jun (MWri); Alton, two, 14 Jun; two, field observation, 15 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, field observation, 17 Jun (EFig); Whitehill, one, 05 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 11 Jun (ASto); Hammer Vale, three, 03 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 15 Jun (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 11 Jun (BDal); Farnborough, one, 07 Jun (KBW)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1039448518562020
112815380319512020
12771153919512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1033415
111141416
126012910

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 21 Jul, 1 (RTer) Latest: Shanklin Upper Chine, 18 Jul, 3 (IOut) Max count: Newport, 08 Jul, 5 (SuHug)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 06 Jun, 5 (SDut) Latest: Milford on Sea, 05 Nov, 1 (MMcM) Max count: Milford on Sea, 07 Oct, 6 (MMcM)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 08 Nov, 1 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 14 Oct, 1 (BDal) Max count: Whitehill, 29 Jul, 10 (ASto)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1015616119432020
112468322219512020
12829133419512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1012197
111021254
1250756

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater, 15 Jun, 1 (DCoo) Latest: Osborne Valley Walk, 01 Jun, 7 (IOut) Max count: Osborne Valley Walk, 01 Jun, 7 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 28 May, 4 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 08 Oct, 1 (RFC) Max count: Ashley Heath, 28 May, 4 (SDut)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 02 Jul, 3 (TJN, LFom, HEdm) Latest: Farnborough, 08 Oct, 2 (MThop) Max count: Minley Wood, 13 Jun, 6 (BDal)

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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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1016622719572020
115324907019462020
121561423719512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1011122
111431879
129219416

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 23 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Newport, 12 Jun, 2 (SuHug) Max count: Newport, 12 Jun, 2 (SuHug)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 09 May, 1 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 13 Oct, 2 (RFC) Max count: Hurn, 08 Nov, 9 (MJef)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 02 Jul, 1 (TJN, LFom, HEdm) Latest: Farnborough, 14 Oct, 2 (KBW) Max count: Whitehill, 10 Jun, 16 (ASto)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1029832119812020
112395289419762020
12606020012020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1024272
111461774
1224336

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 19 Jun, 2 (RTer) Latest: Ryde, 13 Oct, 1 (IGam) Max count: Totland, 19 Jun, 2 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 30 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 19 Nov, 4 (RFC) Max count: Marchwood, 14 Nov, 4 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Anna Valley, Andover, 15 Sep, 1 (TJN, LFom) Latest: Farnborough, 07 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Blackwater, 26 Jun, 6 (BDal)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1012715718562020
1180981018692020
1217720819402020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1017213
1119202
12452

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Record Details

VC10: Headon Warren & Undercliff, one, field observation, 26 Jun (DCoo); Freshwater, one, 29 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 03 Jul; one, 03 Jul (PBar); Cranmore, one, 30 Jun (JMar det. JRB); Newport*, one, 15 Jul; one, 21 Jul (DPl); Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, 04 Jul; Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 13 Jul (PBar); Rookley, one, 02 Jul (JRB); Haseley Manor, two, 13 Jul; three, 19 Jul; Shanklin, one, 18 Jul; two, 20 Jul; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 18 Jul; one, 21 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 29 Jun (SLoa); Marchwood, one, 29 Jun (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 03 Jul (RBW); Romsey, one, semifumosa, 06 Jun; one, 07 Jul (MBak); one, 02 Jul; one, 23 Jul (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, two, 02 Jul (MEdg); Valley Park, Chandlers Ford, one, 22 Jul (KArb); Allbrook, one, 14 Jul (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, two, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW); Fareham, one, 23 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 13 Jul (MLO); one, 27 Jun; one, 29 Jun (KJW); Wickham, one, 13 Jul (JRDS); Milford on Sea, one, 15 Jul (MMcM); Pennington, one, 21 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Chilbolton, two, 09 Jul (CMap); Kempshott, one, 13 Jul (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, 01 Jul (MJN); Pamber Forest, one, 28 Jun (GJD)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1019824019512020
111282149319492020
1237534019512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1022296
1119285
1225272

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 22 Jun; one, 24 Jun (RTer); Freshwater, one, 26 Jun; one, 02 Jul (DCoo); one, 27 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 03 Jul; one, 29 Jun (PBar); Cranmore, one, 26 Jun (CHic); one, 30 Jun (JMar det. JRB); Newport, one, 29 Jun (DPl); Walter's Copse, Newtown, six, 04 Jul; two, 02 Jul; one, 04 Jul (PBar); Wydcombe, one, 08 Jul (IOut); Bonchurch, one, 27 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 29 Jun; one, 14 Jul (IOut); East Cowes, one, 17 Jul (TWhi); Wootton Bridge, one, 28 Jun; two, 30 Jun; one, 02 Jul (DElm);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 02 Jul; two, 03 Jul (TDCh); one, 20 Jun (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 29 Jun (RBW); Long Down, Shootash, one, 26 Jun (PHog, P&CHop det. PHog); Kings Somborne, one, 29 Jun; Ashley, one, 26 Jun; Crawley, one, 17 Jul (GCE); Titchfield Haven NNR, five, 25 Jun (RJD, DWal, KJW, RCar, DHun); Fareham, two, 01 Jul (ADT); one, 30 Jun (MLO); Portsmouth, one, 11 Jun (IRT); West Meon, four, 02 Jul; two, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Petersfield, one, 08 Jul (RAll); Milford on Sea, one, 15 Jul (MMcM); Pennington, one, 23 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 02 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 24 Jun (GCE); Chilbolton, one, 09 Jul (CMap); Little Somborne, one, 24 Jun; Crawley, two, 28 Jun; two, 28 Jun (GCE); The Hawk Conservancy Trust, Weyhill, one, 26 Jun (MJhn); Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul; Crawley, one, 28 Jun; one, 17 Jul; one, 28 Jun; one, 17 Jul (GCE); Whitchurch, one, field observation, 30 Jun (SBro); Burghclere, one, 17 Jul (PBlk); Hinton Ampner, one, 26 Jun; one, 08 Jul (ASD); Ecchinswell, one, 01 Jul (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 08 Jul (ACB, GJD); Old Basing, Basingstoke, one, 20 Jun (SVic); Pamber Forest, one, 24 Jun; one, 28 Jun (GJD); Alton, one, field observation, 01 Jul; one, 01 Jul (EFig); one, 16 Jul (NDP); Selborne, one, 24 Jun (CJP)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1019922619812020
111362157119452020
1258069319512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10551
11324815
1218202

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 27 May (RTer); Freshwater, one, 15 Jun (DCoo); Brighstone Down, one, 09 Jun (IOut); Bonchurch, one, 06 Jun (JHa); Newport, one, 12 Jun (SuHug);

VC11: Broughton Down, one, 12 Jun (MBot, DTay det. MBot); Woodlands, NF, present, 28 May (RBW); Lee, nr Nursling, one, 28 May; one, 11 Jun (CTha); Kings Somborne, one, 29 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 09 Jun; Ashley, one, 26 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 02 Jun (GCE); Allbrook, one, 13 Jun (SIng); Winchester, one, 11 Jun (THW); Fareham, two, 16 Jun (IMcP); one, 14 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, 10 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 30 Jun (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, 15, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Wickham, one, 31 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 30 Jun (JRDS); West Walk, one, 04 Jun; Old Winchester Hill, four, 11 Jun; one, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Horndean, one, 11 Jun (PHog); Petersfield, one, 07 Jun (RAll); Hurn, one, 30 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Little Somborne, one, 28 May; Crawley, one, 14 Jun (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 13 Jun (MJN); Axmansford, one, 02 Jun (ACB); Beech, two, 10 Jun; one, 15 Jun (NDP); Basingstoke, two, 01 Jun; one, 10 Jun; two, 12 Jun; one, 25 Jun (MJW); Liss, present, field observation, 12 Jun (MWri); Alton, one, 03 Jun (BCA); one, 10 Jun; one, 28 Jun (DBO); one, 13 Jun (CJP); Blackwater, one, 24 Jun; one, field observation, 29 Jun (BDal)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014513419512020
111292125719512020
1241440919512020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1015225
1145543
1243609

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater Bay, 30 Aug, 1 (SDav) Latest: Briddlesford, 09 Jun, 1 (JRB) Max count: Bonchurch, 25 Aug, 5 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 21 Aug, 3 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 17 Jun, 1 (RFC) Max count: Ashley Heath, 21 Aug, 3 (SDut)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 04 Sep, 1 (CMap) Latest: Blackwater, 04 Sep, 1 (BDal) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 27 Aug, 9 (MJW, DAS, PDF)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1019221519032020
111025104319512020
1241639619512020

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1012163
1122221
1215162

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 29 Jun; Mottistone Down, three, 07 Jul; Newtown NNR, one, 02 Jul; Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, 04 Jul; two, 02 Jul; one, 04 Jul (PBar); Parkhurst Forest, one, 13 Jul (TJN, IMer, LFom); Shanklin, one, 14 Jul; two, 20 Jul; one, 04 Aug; one, 20 Aug (IOut); Wootton Bridge, one, 22 Jul (DElm);

VC11: Sandleheath, NF, one, 08 Jul (DBrc); Sandleheath, one, 08 Jul (Unknown); Frogham, NF, one, 02 Jul (DBrd); Romsey, one, 15 Jul (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 29 Jun; Stockbridge Down NT, one, 18 Jul (GCE); Blackfield, one, 04 Sep (SJJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 02 Jul; one, 27 Jul (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 14 Jul (SIng); Fareham, one, 02 Jul (ADT); one, 14 Jul (IMcP); one, 28 Jun (KJW); Wickham, one, 30 Jun (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 01 Jul (IRT); West Walk, one, 23 Jul; West Meon, one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Hurn, one, 29 Jun; one, 16 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 15 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Little Somborne, one, 13 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 20 Jul (TJN, LFom); Goodworth Clatford, one, 21 Jul (GCE); Harestock, one, 27 Jul (GRog); Burghclere, one, 17 Jul (PBlk); Kempshott, two, 21 Jul (GAH); Beech, one, 22 Aug (NDP); Mapledurwell, one, 11 Aug (MBot); Alton, one, 26 Jul (BCA); one, 18 Jul (DBO); one, field observation, 15 Aug (RAng); one, 18 Jul; one, field observation, 19 Jul (EFig); Selborne, one, 27 Jul (CJP)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10715418562020
1142833819512020
1211715619512020

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11441

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VC11: Avon Heath Country Park, one, 03 Aug (SDut); one, 17 Aug (JFal); RSPB Franchises Lodge, NF, one, field observation, 10 Aug (LBee det. PRea); Hurn, one, 16 Jul (MJef)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1034752719812020
111504199519512020
12757115319512020

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10701305
11781277
12458010

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 20 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 16 Jul, 1 (DElm) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 09 Jul, 5 (PBar)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 08 Jul, 1 (SLoa) Latest: Pennington, 02 Jul, 1 (RFC) Max count: Broughton, 08 Jul, 7 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 02 Jul, 1 (TJN, LFom, HEdm) Latest: Alton, 16 Jul, 1 (NDP) Max count: Bullington, 16 Jul, 10 (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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1046977219512020
112570307519512020
121012131919512020

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1035404
1173843
126510710

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 26 May, 1 (RTer) Latest: Seaview, 04 Aug, 1 (J&SMas) Max count: Shanklin, 11 Aug, 4 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 02 Aug, 2 (SLoa) Latest: Milford-on-sea Nature Reserve, 12 May, 1 (GBro) Max count: Kings Somborne, 12 Aug, 3 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Little Somborne, 03 Sep, 1 (GCE) Latest: Hammer Vale, 13 Sep, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, 20 Aug, 10 (ACB)

Basingstoke
11/08/2021
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1043682718562020
112833407919142020
121113212019442020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1051989
112353939
1211823015

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 22 Oct, 1 (RTer) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 10 Nov, 1 (DElm) Max count: Bonchurch, 09 Nov, 9 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 28 May, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 19 Nov, 3 (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW) Max count: Furzehill, NF, 10 Nov, 9 (SLoa)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 07 Oct, 5 (CMap) Latest: Frogmore, 06 Oct, 1 (BDal) Max count: Pamber Forest, 26 Oct, 15 (GJD)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101419311719572020
11110791979819512020
123515674719512020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1015340015
1147383216
1226258216

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 19 Jun, 5 (RTer) Latest: Seaview, 29 Sep, 1 (J&SMas) Max count: Freshwater, 08 Oct, 15 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 10 Sep, 1 (SDut) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 11 Nov, 1 (STho) Max count: Swaythling, Southampton, 08 Oct, 16 (MEdg)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 07 Sep, 1 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 26 Oct, 1 (KBW) Max count: Kempshott, 08 Oct, 16 (GAH)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10828147719772020
114440708119452020
123028794119512020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
108720222
1132490636
1230198728

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 29 May, 1 (RTer) Latest: Seaview, 15 Sep, 1 (J&SMas) Max count: Osborne Valley Walk, 01 Jun, 22 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 28 May, 1 (SDut) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 09 Sep, 1 (CBut, SCol) Max count: Broughton, 06 Sep, 36 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 28 May, 3 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 07 Sep, 1 (KBW) Max count: Barton Stacey, 02 Sep, 28 (GCE)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10455418562020
11494219512020
12231519512020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10441
12111

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 21 Feb; one, 20 Mar; one, 28 Mar; one, 31 Mar (JHa);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 21 Mar (TJN, LFom, HEdm)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10989219002020
1119128419512020
1217825719512020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10661
11452
12111

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 15 Jun (DCoo); Bonchurch, one, 17 Mar; one, 30 Mar; one, 22 Apr; one, 27 Apr (JHa); Shanklin, one, 30 Mar (IOut);

VC11: Botley Wood, one, 09 Apr; two, 09 Apr (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Botley, one, 10 May (SLB); West Meon, one, 07 May (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 12 Jun (RHil)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1116620718002020
129719762018

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 09 Jun (GJD)

70.105 [B&F: 1800] Northern Winter Moth Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805) - Common

Common in woodland, heathland, scrub, gardens and orchards throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire the rather less common of the two Operophtera species, now found chiefly in birch woodland, having disappeared from many localities since the 1950s. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 32-40 mm. For a comparison of this species and the closely related Winter Moth O. brumata, click here. Larva feeds on Silver Birch, Downy Birch, Alder, Beech and Apple.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11848819462015
12435319512014

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221
121415663

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VC11: Romsey, one, 23 Dec; one, 29 Dec (NRJ);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, field observation, 26 Nov (GJD); Minley Wood, two, field observation, 14 Nov; Yateley Common, 44, at dusk, 18 Nov; 63, at dusk, 19 Nov; 20, at dusk, 30 Nov; larva, one, field observation, 16 May; larva, two, field observation, 17 May; larva, three, field observation, 19 May; larva, three, field observation, 22 May; larva, four, field observation, 23 May; larva, one, field observation, 24 May; larva, four, field observation, 25 May; larva, three, field observation, 26 May; larva, five, field observation, 27 May (BDal)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10342103319772020
111815321619512020
128451244119512020

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102428089
112814446
125535402125

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 27 Dec, 1 (RTer) Latest: Briddlesford, 21 Dec, 83 (JRB) Max count: Briddlesford, 21 Dec, 89 (JRB)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 14 Dec, 1 (SDut) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 31 Dec, 1 (STho) Max count: Botley Wood, 03 Dec, 46 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Bullington, 19 Nov, 1 (GCE) Latest: Frogmore, 15 Dec, 2 (BDal) Max count: Yateley Common, 12 Dec, 2125 (BDal)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1019066919812020
11701207319512020
1214917319512020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10485
116104
1220368

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VC10: Totland, one, 22 Oct; five, 19 Nov (RTer); Shanklin, one, field observation, eighth sternite checked, 17 Oct (IOut);

VC11: Botley Wood, four, gen det, 22 Oct (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Fareham, one, gen det, 24 Oct; one, gen det, 09 Nov; one, gen det, 10 Nov; one, gen det, 14 Nov (MLO det. KJW); two, to light, gen det, 08 Nov (KJW);

VC12: Kempshott, one, 22 Oct; eight, 27 Oct (GAH); Basingstoke, two, 13 Oct; one, 22 Oct (MJW); Yateley Common, one, at dusk, 30 Nov; two, at dusk, 23 Oct; one, at dusk, 26 Oct; Blackwater, two, 24 Oct; one, 26 Oct; one, 27 Oct; three, 10 Nov; one, 13 Nov; one, 20 Nov; Frogmore, one, field observation, 03 Nov; one, field observation, 05 Nov; three, field observation, 08 Nov; one, field observation, 09 Nov; two, field observation, 10 Nov; two, field observation, 11 Nov; one, field observation, 12 Nov; one, field observation, 15 Nov (BDal)

Basingstoke
13/10/2021
to light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011519512019
118020919512020
12292019512011

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11287

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VC11: Botley Wood, one, gen det, 15 Oct (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); seven, gen det, 22 Oct (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105319642019
1117437319512020
12221019512011

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VC11: Pennington, one, 05 Nov (RFC)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1018529419512020
11645103219512020
1222229019512020

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108123
1121347
129164

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 30 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, 03 Jul (JHa); Newport, one, 09 May; two, 15 May (SuHug); Shanklin, two, 27 May; three, 16 Jun; Osborne Valley Walk, one, 15 Jun (IOut);

VC11: Latchmore Bottom, NF, one, field observation, 07 Jun (NTO); Broughton Down, present, 12 Jun (DTay det. MBot); Ashley, one, 24 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 19 Jul; one, 11 Aug; one, 02 Jun; three, 19 Jul; two, 19 Jul; one, 02 Jun; one, 19 Jul; one, 09 May; one, 09 May; one, 11 Aug; two, 02 Jun; one, 09 May; three, 02 Jun; three, 11 Aug (GCE); Allbrook, one, 21 Aug (SIng); Botley Wood, seven, 30 Jul (RJD, DWal, KJW); West Walk, one, 04 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Milford-on-sea Nature Reserve, one, 12 May (GBro);

VC12: Crawley, three, 15 May; one, 15 May; one, 15 May; Harewood Forest, one, field observation, 01 Jun; Crawley, one, 28 May; three, 15 May (GCE); Pamber Forest, four, 09 Jun; one, 02 Jun; one, 01 Aug (GJD)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10354219342020
1175087919512020
1225333019402020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10782
1121232
1219335

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 15 Jun; one, 22 Jul (DCoo); Newport, one, 17 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 12 Aug (DPl); Haseley Manor, one, field observation, gen det, 13 Jul; Osborne Valley Walk, two, specimens retained, 22 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Totton, one, 11 Jun; one, 17 Jul (LHan); Romsey, one, 19 Jul (NRJ); Allbrook, one, 16 Jul; one, 19 Jul (SIng); Winchester, one, 08 Jul (THW); Botley Wood, two, 13 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Fareham, one, 01 Jun; one, 26 Aug (IMcP); one, 15 Jun (MLO); Wickham, one, to light, 09 Jul (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, KJW); Botley, one, 12 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 14 Jun; two, 21 Jul (JRDS); Hurn, one, 01 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 15 Aug; one, 16 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Harewood Forest, one, 21 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, 24 Aug; Bullington, one, 16 Jul (GCE); Burghclere, three, 17 Jul (PBlk); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jul (DJJ); one, 22 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, two, 09 Jun; five, 02 Jun; three, 11 Jun; four, 16 Jul (GJD); Alton, one, 15 Jun (DBO); Whitehill, one, 21 Jul; one, 24 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, one, 03 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jul; three, 19 Jul; one, 23 Aug (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 09 Jun (BDal)

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.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1024358419812020
111104115719512020
1243253419512020

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10205611
1116162
12892

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 16 Jul (DCoo); Afton Marsh, one, 03 Jul (PBar); Freshwater Bay, one, 29 Jun (SDav); Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, 04 Jul; Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 15 Jul (PBar); Bonchurch, one, 15 Jun; two, 21 Jun; four, 27 Jun; six, 28 Jun; four, 30 Jun; three, 02 Jul; four, 03 Jul; seven, 07 Jul; 11, 14 Jul (JHa); three, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul (PBar); Haseley Manor, two, 13 Jul; Shanklin, one, 13 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Ashley Heath, two, 16 Jul (SDut); Woodlands, NF, present, 16 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 25 Jul (LHan); Romsey, one, 25 Jun (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 29 Jun; Broughton, one, 08 Jul; Crawley, one, 17 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, two, 18 Jul (SIng); Winchester, one, 04 Jul (THW); Wickham, one, 06 Jul (JRDS); West Walk, one, 23 Jul; West Meon, one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 29 Jun; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Crawley, one, 13 Jul; one, 13 Jul (GCE); Burghclere, two, 17 Jul (PBlk); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 17 Jul (CBey, DAS, PDF); Axmansford, one, 02 Jun (ACB det. ); Beech, one, 15 Jul (NDP); Alton, one, 20 Jul (DBO); Blackwater, one, 03 Jul (BDal)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102019091960
1111037119002020
1229297218002020

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11373
1213213

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VC11: West Wood, three, field observation, 28 May; three, field observation, nectaring on Hogweed flowers, 27 Jul; one, field observation, 28 Jul (A&LB);

VC12: Pamber Forest, two, transect, 05 Jun; two, transect, 05 Jun; two, transect, 06 Aug; two, transect, 06 Aug; one, transect, 15 Aug; two, field observation, 27 May; three, field observation, 08 Jun; one, field observation, 13 Jun; one, field observation, 16 Jun; two, transect, 05 Jun; one, transect, 06 Aug; one, field observation, 01 Jun; one, field observation, 08 Jun (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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10222219492018
1116916119492020
1238059019512020

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1114203
1226393

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VC11: Broughton, one, 08 Jul; two, 08 Jul; one, 25 Jul; Stockbridge Down NT, two, 18 Jul; one, 18 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 19 Jul; one, 30 Jun; one, 19 Jul; Crawley, two, 17 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, one, 14 Jul (SIng); Winchester, two, 16 Jul (THW); Crawley, three, 17 Jul (GCE); Botley, one, 16 Jul (SLB); Pennington, one, 19 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Little Somborne, three, 12 Jul; one, 12 Jul; Crawley, one, 12 Jul; two, 17 Jul; Harewood Forest, one, 21 Jul; Little Somborne, two, 12 Jul; Crawley, one, 12 Jul; one, 17 Jul; three, 17 Jul; Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul; Crawley, two, 17 Jul; one, 13 Jul; two, 13 Jul; one, 13 Jul; two, 13 Jul (GCE); Teg Down, Winchester, one, field observation, 08 Jul (CKni); Harestock, one, 23 Jul (GRog); Bullington, two, 16 Jul; one, 16 Jul (GCE); Burghclere, two, 17 Jul (PBlk); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 17 Jul (CBey, DAS, PDF); Basingstoke, two, 08 Jul (MJW); one, 18 Jul (RHil); Alton, one, 18 Jul (DBO); one, 18 Jul; one, field observation, 19 Jul (EFig)

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.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10171719892020
1125529319512020
1243447019402020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10562
1120222
12142710

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VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 15 Jul (SDav); Newport, one, 17 Jul (DPl); Bonchurch, one, 14 Jul (PBar); Haseley Manor, two, 19 Jul; Osborne Valley Walk, one, 22 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 21 Jul (RBW); East Tytherley, one, 14 Jul; Broughton, one, 08 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 25 Jul; Stockbridge Down NT, one, 18 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 19 Jul; one, 11 Aug; one, 19 Jul; Crawley, one, 17 Jul (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 20 Jul (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 13 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 22 Jul (SIng); Winchester, two, 30 Jun; one, 04 Jul (THW); Brownwich cliffs, two, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW); Portsmouth, one, 20 Jul (IRT); West Meon, two, one male, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 20 Jul (TJN, LFom); Little Somborne, one, 13 Aug; Crawley, two, 13 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, 10, 17 Jul (CBey, DAS, PDF); Hinton Ampner, one, 23 Jul (ASD); Overton, one, 19 Jul (MSin); Axmansford, one, 17 Jul (ACB); Basingstoke, two, 14 Jul; three, 22 Jul (MJW); one, 18 Jul (RHil); Alton, one, 08 Aug (BCA); one, 13 Jul; one, 22 Jul (DBO); Blackwater, one, 23 Jul (BDal)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107019091935
1111915218002020
12817419002016

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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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101039419292020
1144136419512020
1217714719512020

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10881
11682
12100

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VC10: Afton Marsh, one, 03 Jul; Freshwater, one, 06 Jul; one, 06 Jul; Bonchurch, one, 10 Jul (PBar); Rookley, one, 07 Jul; one, 18 Jul (JRB); Shanklin, one, 02 Jul; one, 20 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Ashley, one, 20 Aug; Stockbridge Down NT, one, 18 Jul (GCE); Chandlers Ford, one, 16 Jul (AMur); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 25 Jun (RJD, DWal, KJW, RCar, DHun); Wickham, two, 19 Jul (JRDS); West Walk, two, 23 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: South Warnborough, present, 18 Jul (E&PR)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1024834618562020
111025128819402020
1278999519512020

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1017245
1134485
1230322

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VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 26 Aug (SDav); two, 26 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 09 Jul (PBar); Cranmore, one, 06 Jun (CHic); Plaish, Carisbrooke, two, 22 Jul; two, 25 Jul (KRyl); Newport, one, 19 Jul (DPl); Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 11 Jul; one, 11 Jul; five, 15 Jul; one, 15 Jul (PBar); Wheelers Bay, one, 03 Jun (ABut); Bonchurch, one, 02 Jun; one, 07 Jun (JHa); one, 12 Jul (PBar); Alverstone, one, 27 Aug (DFai);

VC11: Broughton Down, one, 12 Jun (MBot); Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun; Ashley, one, 06 Jun; Kings Somborne, one, 27 Apr; Broughton, one, 13 Jun; one, 25 Jul; two, 15 Aug; one, 15 Aug; three, 27 May; three, 25 Jul; two, 15 Aug; two, 25 Jul; one, 15 Aug; one, 25 Jul; three, 15 Aug; Ashley, one, 04 Sep; one, 27 Apr; one, 06 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 01 Sep; one, 02 Jun; one, 09 May; one, 11 Aug; one, 11 Aug; Crawley, one, 04 Aug; one, 05 Jun (GCE); Winchester, one, 25 Jul; two, 07 Aug (THW); Fareham, one, 20 Aug (IMcP); Hilltop, The Hangers, five, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Wickham, one, 19 Aug (JRDS); West Meon, one, 07 May (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal); Old Winchester Hill, one, 11 Jun; one, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Horndean, one, 20 Aug (PHog);

VC12: Crawley, one, 27 Aug; one, 04 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 01 Sep (TJN, LFom); Crawley, one, 28 Jun; one, 04 Aug; one, 27 Aug; two, 04 Aug; two, 25 Aug; one, 10 Aug; one, 10 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 01 Aug; one, 01 Aug; one, 01 Aug; one, 01 Aug; one, 29 Aug; one, 01 Aug; Bullington, one, 10 Jun (GCE); Hinton Ampner, one, 12 Jun; one, 21 Jul; one, 05 Aug; one, 12 Aug; one, 14 Aug (ASD); Overton, one, 19 Jul (MSin); Basingstoke, one, 28 May; Kempshott, one, 03 Aug (GAH); Basingstoke, one, 22 Jul; one, 03 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 22 Aug (MJW); Alton, one, 11 Aug (DBO)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1015826819742020
1150165519402020
1249951119452020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1016305
1116299
1228312

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VC10: Totland, two, 22 Jul; two, 26 Jul; one, 29 Aug (RTer); Freshwater, one, 26 Jun; one, 03 Sep (DCoo); Brook Down, one, 07 Jul; Mottistone Down, three, 07 Jul; Rew Down, Ventnor, two, 13 Jul; one, 11 Jul; three, 15 Jul; three, 13 Jul; five, 15 Jul; Bonchurch, one, 10 Jul; two, 10 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 12 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Broughton Down, one, 12 Jun (MBot); Broughton, one, 25 Jul; Ashley, one, 24 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 30 Jun; Crawley, three, 17 Jul (GCE); Winchester, two, 30 Jun; one, 04 Jul; three, 08 Jul; one, 25 Jul (THW); Crawley, one, 17 Jul (GCE); Fareham, one, 21 Jul (IMcP); one, 05 Sep (MLO); Portsmouth, one, gen det, 21 Jul (IRT); West Meon, one, gen det, 02 Jul; nine, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Old Winchester Hill, one, 11 Jun (MLO det. RJD);

VC12: Crawley, one, 04 Aug; one, 28 Jun; one, 12 Jul; two, 28 Jun; two, 17 Jul; one, 28 Jun; one, 10 Aug; one, 10 Aug (GCE); Harestock, one, 23 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 04 Aug; one, 07 Aug (GRog); Barton Stacey, one, 01 Aug; one, 01 Aug (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 17 Jul (CBey, DAS, PDF); Overton, one, indoors, 20 Jul (DClu det. PEH); Kempshott, one, 30 Jul (GAH); Basingstoke, one, 22 Jul (MJW); Alton, one, 18 Jul; one, 22 Jul (DBO); one, field observation, 01 Jul; one, 01 Jul (EFig); one, 13 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 22 Jul (NDP); Selborne, two, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul (CJP)

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.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
112220202020

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11111

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VC11: Sholing, Southampton, one, 05 Sep (ARC)

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.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1045488719702020
1136249019492020
1227826719402020

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1030674
1116318
12991

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VC10: Afton Marsh, one, 03 Jul (PBar); Freshwater Bay, one, 26 Aug (SDav); Mottistone Down, three, 07 Jul; one, 28 Jun (PBar); Brighstone Down East, one, 09 Jun (IOut); Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 11 Jul; two, 11 Jul; one, 13 Jul; two, 15 Jul (PBar); Bonchurch, one, 15 May; one, 19 May; two, 31 May; one, 01 Jun; two, 02 Jun; three, 05 Jun; one, 06 Jun; two, 07 Jun; four, 10 Jun; three, 11 Jun; two, 15 Jun; three, 21 Jun; four, 27 Jun; three, 28 Jun; four, 30 Jun; three, 02 Jul; four, 03 Jul; three, 07 Jul; four, 14 Jul (JHa); two, 10 Jul; two, 12 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Broughton Down, four, 12 Jun; one, 12 Jun (MBot); Ashley, one, 06 Jun; one, 20 Aug; Broughton, one, 15 Aug; Ashley, one, 20 Aug; one, 26 Jun; one, 26 Jun; two, 20 Aug (GCE); Fareham, one, 24 Aug (MLO); Hilltop, The Hangers, five, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Dundridge, one, field observation, 04 Aug (DTru); West Meon, one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Old Winchester Hill, eight, 11 Jun; one, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Horndean, one, 02 Jul (PHog);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Goodworth Clatford, one, 30 Aug; Crawley, one, 13 Aug; Little Somborne, one, 13 Aug; Crawley, one, 04 Aug; Little Somborne, one, 03 Sep (GCE); Ropley, one, 12 Aug; one, 19 Aug (TJN, LFom); Selborne, one, 24 Jun (CJP)

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.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10206719332019
11918318002020
12305519002013

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111

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VC10: Afton Marsh, one, 03 Jul (PBar)

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.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101018561856
11161219512012
126528019812020

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VC12: Ashford Hill Meadows NNR, four, field observation, 19 Jun (GJD)

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.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1015418562012
11696719512020
12529319512020

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12495

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VC12: Pamber Forest, two, 10 Jul; one, 15 Jul; five, 16 Jul; one, 01 Aug (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.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1012215418562020
1112910219512020
121049519512017

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11111
12111

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VC10: Plaish, Carisbrooke, one, 24 Jul (KRyl); Shanklin, two, field observation, 27 May; six, 02 Jun; four, 08 Jun (IOut); Alverstone, one, 19 Jun (DFai);

VC11: Hurn, one, 16 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Ecchinswell, one, 02 Jun (MJN)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10634719032020
111818215519512020
12979150319512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
1128292
1219253

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Newport, one, 03 Aug (DPl); Shanklin, one, 20 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 18 Jul (SLoa); West Wellow, one, 02 Sep (CNB); Woodlands, NF, present, 21 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 21 Jul; one, 11 Aug (LHan); Upton, one, 14 Jul (PHac); East Tytherley, one, 12 Jun; Ashley, one, 20 Aug (GCE); Romsey, one, 16 Jul; one, 18 Jul; two, 20 Jul (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 01 Sep (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 27 Jul (MEdg); Southampton, one, 06 Sep (MGP); Itchen Valley CP, one, 16 Jul (CTha); Allbrook, one, 03 Aug; one, 14 Aug; one, 16 Aug (SIng); Botley, one, 26 Jul (SLB); Wickham, one, 13 Jul; one, 19 Jul; two, 20 Jul; one, 03 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 13 Aug (JRDS); Hurn, one, 01 Jul; one, 20 Jul (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 22 Jul (JStw);

VC12: Burghclere, three, 17 Jul; one, 14 Aug (PBlk); Axmansford, one, 17 Jul; one, 14 Aug (ACB); Pamber Forest, one, 16 Jul (GJD); Alton, two, 25 Jul; two, 27 Jul; one, 11 Aug; one, 17 Aug; one, 19 Aug (DBO); Selborne, two, 27 Jul (CJP); Whitehill, one, 24 Jul; one, 11 Aug; two, 14 Aug (ASto); Hammer Vale, one, 07 Aug; one, 23 Aug (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 21 Jul; one, 20 Aug (BDal); Farnborough, one, 22 Jul (KBW)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10181318562015
1116813019512020
129010019402020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11342

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 12 Jun; two, 30 Jun (MBak); West Meon, one, 03 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010118562009
1115723919512020
1210715219512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1110112
127103

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Broughton Down, one, 12 Jun (MBot); Romsey, one, 14 Jun (MBak); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 02 Jun (GCE); Botley, one, 19 Aug; one, 01 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 03 Jul (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, two, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Old Winchester Hill, one, 11 Jun; one, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, two, field observation, 27 May (DAS); one, field observation, 25 Jun (A&LB); Basingstoke, one, 14 Jun (RHil); Alton, one, 13 Jun; Selborne, three, transect, 03 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, transect, 03 Jun (CJP)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1020235119812020
1144844519442020
1216413519512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10275211
11991
12111

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Headon Warren & Undercliff, one, field observation, 26 Jun (DCoo); Totland, one, 28 May (RTer); Freshwater, one, 29 Jun; one, 03 Jul; one, 06 Jul; Mottistone Down, one, 07 Jul (PBar); Wydcombe, one, to light, 08 Jul (JRB, IOut); one, 08 Jul; two, 08 Jul (IOut); Bonchurch, one, 19 May; one, 22 May; one, 11 Jun (JHa); Rookley, one, 17 May; one, 25 Jun (JRB); Haseley Manor, four, 13 Jul; Shanklin, four, 02 Jun; three, 03 Jun; one, 13 Jun; two, 16 Jun; three, 23 Jun; three, 29 Jun; 11, 02 Jul; one, 07 Jul; two, 14 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul (IOut); Briddlesford, one, 09 Jun (JRB);

VC11: Sandleheath, one, 08 Jul (Unknown); Sandleheath, NF, one, 08 Jul (DBrc); Furzehill, NF, one, 23 Jul (SLoa); Totton, one, 12 Jun (LHan); Stanbrige Earls, one, 01 Jun (JRM); Wickham, one, 31 May; one, 02 Jun (JRDS); Hurn, one, 03 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 25 Jun (PBar);

VC12: Ecchinswell, one, 01 Jul (MJN)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011811319432020
1145145719452020
1219539019512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10881
1126303
1217212

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, 09 Jun (DCoo); Mottistone Down, one, 24 Aug (DFai det. JRB); Newport, one, 30 Aug; one, 04 Sep (DPl); Bonchurch, one, 31 May; one, 01 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 13 Jun (IOut); Alverstone, one, 27 Aug (DFai det. JRB);

VC11: Blashford Lakes, one, transect, 15 Aug (SLan); one, transect, 11 Sep (BJon); one, transect, 12 Sep (SLan); West Wellow, one, 26 Sep (CNB); Marchwood, one, 20 Jun (CTha); Ashurst, NF, one, 01 Jun (SAB); East Tytherley, one, 12 Jun; Ashley, one, 20 Aug; Broughton, one, 27 May; one, 06 Sep; two, 06 Sep; one, 06 Sep; two, 06 Sep; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, two, 02 Jun; one, 01 Sep (GCE); Blackfield, one, 02 Jun (SJJ); Winchester, one, 07 Aug; one, 20 Aug (THW); St Catherine's Hill, three, transect, 01 Jun; one, transect, 24 Aug; two, transect, 28 Aug; one, transect, 28 Aug; one, transect, 27 May (CPia); Queen Elizabeth CP, present, 12 Aug (QECP det. KAnd); Sway, present, 21 Aug (DMui); Pennington, one, 02 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Over Wallop, one, 28 May (CMap); Little Somborne, one, 28 May; one, 13 Aug; two, 28 May; one, 28 May (GCE); Andover, one, field observation, 19 Aug (GSD); Crawley, one, 13 Aug; Little Somborne, one, 03 Sep; Crawley, one, 25 Aug; Barton Stacey, two, 02 Sep; one, 02 Sep; two, 02 Sep; two, 02 Sep; one, 02 Sep; one, 02 Sep; one, 02 Sep (GCE); West Worldham, one, checked abdomen from underneath, 10 Sep (CJP)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10201419432018
111283168119512020
1251483719512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1139547
126419722

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Blashford Lakes, 31 May, 1 (BWT) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 20 Aug, 2 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW) Max count: Broughton, 15 Aug, 7 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 07 Sep, 1 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 02 Jun, 1 (KBW) Max count: Barton Stacey, 02 Sep, 22 (GCE)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105319811995
1113313319512020
12422519512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11474

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Totton, one, 07 Oct (CNB); Romsey, one, 20 Oct (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 09 Nov; four, 07 Nov (CNB)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10342219002020
1143342519512020
1216518119512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1114131
1210144

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Osborne Valley Walk, one, 01 Jun (IOut);

VC11: West Tytherley, one, 06 Jun (CWL); Marchwood, one, 29 May; one, 31 May (CTha); Totton, one, 03 Jun (LHan); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 02 Jul (MEdg); Fareham, one, 28 May (KJW); Botley, one, 26 May; one, 28 May (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 28 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun (IRT); Merritown Heath, present, 28 May (DFoo); Milford on Sea, one, 15 Jun (MMcM);

VC12: Axmansford, four, 02 Jun (ACB); Pamber Forest, one, 12 May; two, 02 Jun (GJD); Alton, one, 30 May (DBO); Whitehill, one, 28 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 13 Jun (ASto); Hammer Vale, one, 03 Jun (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 12 May; one, 05 Jun (BDal)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010030119812020
111598196219512020
1252774019512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
107227
11557911
1230394

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, 15 Jun (DCoo); Afton Marsh, four, 03 Jul (PBar); Bonchurch, one, 15 Jun (JHa); Newport, two, 12 Jun (SuHug); Haseley Manor, seven, 13 Jul; five, 19 Jul; Osborne Valley Walk, two, 01 Jun (IOut);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 21 Jun; one, 29 Jun (SLoa det. BDal); Marchwood, one, 10 Jun; one, 18 Jun; one, 20 Jun (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 12 Jun (RBW); Totton, one, 09 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 10 Jun; two, 14 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 28 Aug (LHan); Lee, nr Nursling, one, 28 May; three, 11 Jun; two, 21 Aug (CTha); East Tytherley, one, 12 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, 02 Jun; one, 12 Jun (MBak); Houghton, one, 18 Jul; one, 18 Jul; Stockbridge Down NT, one, 18 Jul; three, 18 Jul; one, 18 Jul (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 25 Jul (RAC); Peartree Green LNR, Southampton, one, 14 Aug (PAB); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 13 Jun; one, 02 Jul (MEdg); Southampton, one, 23 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 01 Jul (MGP); Itchen Valley CP, one, 16 Jul (CTha); Barn Piece, Eastleigh, one, 12 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 14 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 17 Aug; one, 20 Aug (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, one, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW); Titchfield Haven NNR, three, 25 Jun (RJD, DWal, KJW, RCar, DHun det. RJD); Botley, one, 02 Jun (SLB); Wickham Common, two, 28 May (KCok, RJD, MLO, DWal); Wickham, one, 14 Jun (JRDS); West Walk, one, 04 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); five, 23 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 02 Jun; one, 09 Jun; three, 11 Jun; one, 18 Jul (MJef); Milford on Sea, one, 15 Jul (MMcM); Sway, one, 23 Jun (PBar); Browndown Coastal Ranges, 11, 20 Aug (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. KJW); two, 27 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Bullington, one, 16 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 16 Jul (GCE); Pamber Forest, one, 28 May; one, 02 Jun; four, 11 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 24 Jun (GJD); Liss, present, field observation, 12 Jun (MWri); Whitehill, one, 10 Jun; two, 11 Jun; one, 24 Jun (ASto); Hammer Vale, two, 03 Jun; one, 10 Jun; three, 15 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 19 Jul (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 28 May; one, 05 Jun; two, 11 Jun; three, 14 Jun; one, 14 Aug; one, 20 Aug; one, 22 Aug (BDal); Farnborough, one, 02 Jun (KBW)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1048690619472020
112405273119512020
1284297919002020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1042704
111571965
1274944

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 19 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Briddlesford, 09 Jun, 1 (JRB) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 28 May, 4 (SDav)

VC11: Earliest: North Poulner, NF, 11 Sep, 0 (LHam) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 20 Aug, 1 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW) Max count: Totton, 03 Sep, 5 (LHan)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 14 May, 1 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 28 May, 1 (KBW) Max count: Burghclere, 14 Aug, 4 (PBlk)

Basingstoke
20/08/2021
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

70.201 [B&F: 1880] Barred Tooth-striped Trichopteryx polycommata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Na) on chalk downland, in scrub, hedgerows and open woodland, discontinuously in Britain from Sussex to Cumbria, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire once common in Crab Wood, but most of the old privet bushes were grubbed up in making the car-park and other facilities for the Country Park and repeated efforts to relocate the moth have failed; in recent years only recorded from a few sites in the county, for example, Broughton Down, Martin Down, Harewood Forest and Leckford. Up until 2005 there had been only two records for the Isle of Wight, but since found to be present on at least two downland sites. Wingspan 33-36 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Wild Privet and Ash, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1091319932019
11434618002010
12352518002017

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Broughton, one, 30 Mar (GCE)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013117219002020
11849151819512020
1242563019512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10441
116155
12441

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 07 Apr (RTer); Newport, one, 09 May (SuHug); Wootton Bridge, one, 09 Apr; one, field observation, 18 Apr (DElm);

VC11: Totton, one, 09 May (LHan); Botley Wood, one, 09 Apr; five, 09 Apr (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); West Meon, one, 07 May (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal); Milford-on-sea Nature Reserve, three, to light, 08 May; four, to light, 10 May (GBro);

VC12: Barton Stacey, one, 31 Mar (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 31 Mar (MJN); Axmansford, one, 31 Mar (ACB); Farnborough, one, 20 Mar (MThop)

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