73.087 [B&F: 2385] Small Mottled Willow Spodoptera exigua (Hübner, [1808]) - Migrant

A common migrant from mainland Europe, appearing most frequently in southern coastal counties, less often inland and northwards to southern Scotland and the Inner Hebrides; recorded throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 26-32 mm. The main confusion species are Pale Mottled Willow Paradrina clavipalpis and the rare migrant Dark Mottled Willow S. cilium, but combination of resting position, in which forewings are wrapped tightly around the body, and brownish centres to reniform and orbicular stigmata usually diagnostic. Larva feeds on Dandelion, Groundsel, Broad-leaved Dock, Curled Dock and Common Restharrow.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	118	557	1951	2019
11	667	859	1949	2020
12	211	256	1951	2019

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1
11	1	1	1

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VC10: Shanklin, one, 20 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 30 Jul (JStw)

73.091 [B&F: 2396] Rosy Marbled Elaphria venustula (Hübner, 1790) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) in deciduous woodland, heathland, roadside verges and rough ground in parts of south-eastern England. In Hampshire recorded infrequently in both vice-counties, and quite rare on the Isle of Wight. Most common in the New Forest where it favours bracken-clad open woodland and heath-margins where Tormentil grows. Wingspan 18-20 mm. Larva feeds on flowers of Tormentil and Creeping Cinquefoil, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	12	9	1981	2020
11	530	709	1800	2020
12	86	120	1900	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	12	21	11
12	6	6	1

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VC11: Burley, NF, one, 24 Jun (NDP); Woodlands, NF, present, 29 Jun (RBW); Totton, one, 07 Jul (LHan); Romsey, one, 27 Jun; one, 04 Jul (NRJ); Chandlers Ford, one, 30 Jun (KArb); Botley, one, 17 Jun; one, 06 Jul (SLB); Wickham, one, 28 May; one, 11 Jun; one, 14 Jun (JRDS); Merritown Heath, 11, 10 Jun (DFoo);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 02 Jun; one, 16 Jun (GJD); Whitehill, one, 26 Jun; one, 28 Jun (ASto); Passfield Common, Woolmer, one, field observation, 13 Jun (DMurr); Farnborough, one, 01 Jul (KBW)

73.092 [B&F: 2387] Mottled Rustic Caradrina morpheus (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in a wide range of low-land habitats, including grassland, farmland, heathland, scrub, woodland and gardens 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 28-35 mm. Characterised by orbicular and reniform stigmata appearing blurred, without distinct edges. Larva feeds on Stinging Nettle, Curled Dock, Broad-leaved Dock, Goosefoot and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	578	1335	1856	2020
11	5190	11454	1951	2020
12	1385	3244	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	94	228	10
11	186	380	11
12	45	82	6

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 19 Jun, 8 (RTer) Latest: Briddlesford, 09 Jun, 2 (JRB) Max count: Totland, 24 Jun, 10 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 12 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 02 Jul, 1 (RFC) Max count: Furzehill, NF, 18 Jul, 11 (SLoa)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 02 Jul, 1 (TJN, LFom, HEdm) Latest: Farnborough, 18 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Whitehill, 21 Jul, 6 (ASto)

73.093 [B&F: 2387a] Clancy's Rustic Caradrina kadenii (Freyer, [1836]) - Recent colonist

Increasingly common immigrant from southern Europe, appearing in southern England for the first time at New Romney, Kent, on 3 October 2002. Can now be found along the south coast, mostly in September and October, but occasionally as early as May. In our area first recorded in 2003, and 2006 saw a peak of 140 individuals in the southern two vice-counties: it was predicted that it may not be long before this species colonises the county, although to date no evidence has been found of breeding in our area; if it has done so then the Isle of Wight is most likely where counts have remained constant between 10 and 15 individuals for the past four years. Conversely, since 2010 counts are very low in South Hampshire. Reported three times in VC12. Wingspan 28-34 mm. On the continent, the larva feeds on various herbaceous plants.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	234	659	2005	2020
11	199	263	2003	2020
12	6	6	2007	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	37	140	37
11	26	31	4
12	2	2	1

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VC10: Totland, one, 24 Oct (RTer); Freshwater, one, 13 Jul; one, 24 Sep; one, 01 Oct; two, 06 Oct; three, 07 Oct; two, 08 Oct; one, 10 Oct; one, 12 Oct; one, 13 Oct; one, 15 Oct (DCoo); Freshwater Bay, two, 07 Oct; three, 13 Oct (SDav); Brook, one, 25 Sep; one, 07 Oct (DWes & REJ); Wheelers Bay, one, 19 Jul; eight, 26 Sep; five, 08 Oct (ABut); Bonchurch, 37, 08 Oct (IOut); one, 07 Jun; one, 10 Jun; two, 15 Jun; one, 21 Jun; two, 27 Jun; one, 28 Jun; three, 30 Jun; four, 02 Jul; three, 03 Jul; two, 07 Jul; two, 14 Jul; 34, 13 Oct; two, 31 Oct; one, 08 Nov; two, 09 Nov (JHa); Shanklin, three, 09 Oct (IOut); Lake, two, 12 Oct; one, 14 Oct (TSte);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 17 Sep; one, 15 Oct (CTha); Romsey, one, 13 Sep (KPea); Dibden Purlieu, one, 01 Sep (RAC); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 24 Sep (MEdg); Fareham, one, 07 Oct (ADT); four, 07 Oct (IMcP); one, 18 Sep; one, the second in much better condition, 23 Sep; one, 06 Oct; one, 09 Oct; one, 15 Oct (MLO); one, to light, 24 Sep; one, to light, 07 Oct; one, to light, 08 Oct (KJW); Botley, one, 07 Oct; one, 08 Oct; one, 14 Oct (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 03 Jul; one, 04 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Oct (IRT); Pennington, one, 24 Sep; one, 25 Sep (RFC); Southsea, three, 24 Sep (JRL det. ); Eastoke, Hayling Island, one, 15 Oct (STho det. JHH);

VC12: Alton*, one, 08 Oct (BCA det. MJW); Hammer Vale, one, 08 Oct (ASwa)

Hammer Vale, Hampshire VC12
08/10/2021
MV Light Trap
Andy Swan
Photo © Andy Swan

73.094 [B&F: 2388] Lorimer's Rustic Caradrina flavirena Guenée, 1852 - Vagrant/Accidental

Very rare immigrant (less than 10 previous UK records) from southern Europe, appearing on the south coast, recorded once in Britain at Totteridge, Hertfordshire on 8 October 1967, with no further records until one was recorded in Hampshire, as shown here, in 2021: investigation is ongoing as the exact specific identity of this and the original 'Lorimer's Rustic' as taxonomy is uncertain. Wingspan 28-34 mm. Main confusion species is Pale Mottled Willow Paradrina clavipalpis in which forewing light grey rather than brown, reniform stigma usually edged distally with a buff lunular mark and subterminal fascia with buff spots between veins (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants; no evidence of breeding in the UK.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	1	1	1

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VC11: New Vice-county Record: Fareham, one, 11 Sep (MLO det. KJW)

73.095 [B&F: 2389] Pale Mottled Willow Caradrina clavipalpis (Scopoli, 1763) - Common

Common in grassland, farmland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 24-32 mm. Very variable in size, but easy to recognise by the series of four small dots along the costa of each forewing, the first, at about one quarter distance from the base of the wing, often the least obvious; one of a number of superficially similar, fairly nondescript moths, which are often difficult for beginners, Pale Mottled Willow is relatively common from spring to autumn, while Small Mottled Willow Spodoptera exigua and Dark Mottled Willow S. cilium are both migrants, and differ in the way in which they hold their wings at rest. Larva feeds on seeds of various grasses and cereal crops.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	550	1008	1951	2020
11	12361	25211	200	2020
12	2686	5462	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	65	93	6
11	391	593	10
12	140	217	7

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 28 May, 1 (RTer) Latest: East Cowes, 06 Sep, 1 (TWhi) Max count: Freshwater, 09 Sep, 6 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Fordingbridge, 11 Jun, 1 (SCT) Latest: Southsea, 27 Sep, 1 (JRL) Max count: Swaythling, Southampton, 10 Sep, 10 (MEdg)

VC12: Earliest: Wherwell, 30 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 07 Oct, 1 (KBW) Max count: Blackwater, 29 Aug, 7 (BDal)

73.096 [B&F: 2381] Uncertain Hoplodrina octogenaria (Goeze, 1781) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, mainly in low-lying areas, including woodland, rough meadows and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-33 mm. Easily and frequently confused with Rustic H. blanda, but generally H. octogenaria has broader and rougher forewing, stigmata contrasting with remainder of forewing, and more conspicuous cross-lines (MBGBI Vol 10). The general coloration of The Rustic is brown to grey with a glossy appearance, whereas The Uncertain is ochreous brown and coarser looking, and the orbicular stigma is usually smaller in The Rustic. The hindwings are greyer and glossier in The Rustic and the stigma smaller than The Uncertain. The Uncertain flies from late May, whereas The Rustic usually appears at the end of June. See the comparison photo in the collection above.

Please note that worn specimens of either species should be aggregated, if not determined by genitalia examination. It is also recommended that inexperienced recorders aggregate the two species, unless the specimen or photo is confirmed by their County Moth Recorder or an experienced local recorder.

Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Chickweed, Primrose, Dock and Plantain.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1004	4383	1951	2020
11	13271	61459	1951	2020
12	3536	20193	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	60	669	57
11	297	1053	34
12	144	745	35

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 19 Jun, 6 (RTer) Latest: Seaview, 27 Jul, 1 (J&SMas) Max count: Totland, 22 Jul, 57 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 30 Jun, 3 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 02 Aug, 1 (RFC) Max count: Fareham, 01 Jul, 34 (IMcP)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 02 Jul, 35 (TJN, LFom, HEdm) Latest: Farnborough, 26 Jul, 7 (KBW) Max count: Cholderton, 02 Jul, 35 (TJN, LFom, HEdm)

73.097 [B&F: 2382] Rustic Hoplodrina blanda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, mainly in low-lying areas, including woodland, rough meadows and gardens throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Common and well distributed in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-33 mm. Easily and frequently confused with Uncertain H. octogenaria, but generally H. blanda has a straighter costa, less rounded dorsum, smoother, more grey-brown forewing, stigmata less contrasting with remainder of forewing and slightly smaller. The Uncertain has broader wings, and is ochreous brown and coarser looking, with more obvious cross-lines, more contrasting stigmata, and a larger orbicular stigma. The Rustic has greyer and glossier in The Rustic, and appears later than The Uncertain, appearing towards the end of June, with the latter species appearing from late May. See the comparison photo in the collection above.

Please note - worn specimens of either species should be aggregated, if not determined by genitalia examination. It is also recommended that inexperienced recorders aggregate the two species, unless the specimen or photo is confirmed by their County Moth Recorder or an experienced local recorder.

Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Chickweed, Dock and Plantain.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	518	1612	1950	2020
11	9833	34995	1951	2020
12	2353	10277	1950	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	31	109	14
11	181	530	17
12	74	192	20

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 26 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Alverstone, 23 Jul, 1 (DFai) Max count: Totland, 23 Jul, 14 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 08 Jul, 5 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 12 Sep, 1 (RFC) Max count: Sandleheath, 08 Jul, 20 (Unknown)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 26 Jun, 1 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 06 Aug, 2 (KBW) Max count: Basingstoke, 19 Jul, 20 (MJW)

73.099 [B&F: 2384] Vine's Rustic Hoplodrina ambigua ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Following an expansion in range and numbers in recent decades, now common in grassland, heathland, woodland rides and gardens throughout southern England and Wales, north to southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-34 mm. The main confusion species are Uncertain H. alsines and Rustic H. blanda, but less variable and often slightly smaller than these species, generally rather pale grey-brown, with relatively large orbicular and reniform stigmata, usually slightly darker than the ground colour, and usually distinctly white-edged. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Dandelion, Greater Plantain, Ribwort Plantain, Primrose and Prickly Lettuce.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1071	4547	1856	2020
11	16787	76090	200	2020
12	3638	15741	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	124	536	34
11	640	2467	61
12	280	1099	27

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 26 May, 3 (RTer) Latest: Seaview, 17 Aug, 1 (J&SMas) Max count: Totland, 27 Aug, 34 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Avon Heath Country Park, 17 Aug, 1 (JFal) Latest: Southsea, 24 Sep, 2 (JRL) Max count: Totton, 01 Sep, 61 (LHan)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 10 Sep, 14 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 18 Sep, 1 (KBW) Max count: Anna Valley, Andover, 01 Sep, 27 (TJN, LFom)

Basingstoke
16/08/2021
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.100 [B&F: 2391] Silky Wainscot Chilodes maritima (Tauscher, 1806) - Local

Local in reed-beds, on the south and east coasts of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight resident in most large reed-beds, and along the river valleys, with occasional wanderers turning up at light some distance from their breeding grounds. Wingspan 29-36 mm. Often found with the superficially similar Chilo phragmitella, which differs, for example, in having very long palps. Larva feeds on invertebrates, both living and dead, inside stems of Common Reed.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	38	59	1856	2019
11	427	563	1800	2020
12	38	33	1951	2018

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	8	10	4
12	1	1	1

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VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 12 Jun (RBW); Totton, one, 21 Jul (LHan); Romsey, one, 26 Jun (NRJ); Titchfield Haven NNR, four, 25 Jun (RJD, DWal, KJW, RCar, DHun det. RJD); Portsmouth, one, 13 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, f bipunctata, 06 Sep (IRT); Pennington, one, 24 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Alton, one, 18 Jul (DBO)

73.101 [B&F: 2380] Treble Lines Charanyca trigrammica (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in grassland, heathland, gardens and open woodland, and on sand-dunes and roadside verges throughout England. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 33-40 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Common Knapweed, Greater Plantain and Dandelion.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	715	1612	1907	2020
11	7800	24759	1951	2020
12	2695	15382	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	115	384	12
11	414	1846	33
12	209	1279	61

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 25 May, 2 (RTer) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 12 Jun, 5 (DElm) Max count: Totland, 29 May, 12 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 28 May, 5 (SDut) Latest: Southsea, 07 Jun, 1 (JRL) Max count: Ashley, 06 Jun, 33 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 14 May, 1 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 07 Jun, 8 (KBW) Max count: Pamber Forest, 02 Jun, 61 (GJD)

73.102 [B&F: 2302] Brown Rustic Rusina ferruginea (Esper, 1785) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, gardens, parks, calcareous grassland, heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-40 mm. Fairly easy to recognise from combination of thin, black, antemedian and postmedian lines, between which runs a dark-shaded median fascia; also five or six white costal dots; with little variation in the overall pattern. Larva feeds on Vetch, Broad-leaved Dock, Curled Dock, Ribwort Plantain and Greater Plantain.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	100	109	1951	2020
11	1231	1979	1951	2020
12	1183	2188	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	10	18	5
11	43	66	5
12	61	96	7

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VC10: Earliest: Freshwater Bay, 26 Jun, 3 (PBar) Latest: Bonchurch, 02 Jul, 1 (JHa) Max count: Mottistone Down, 28 Jun, 5 (PBar)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 25 Jun, 1 (SLoa) Latest: Thorney Hill, Bransgore, 29 Jun, 1 (JFen) Max count: Broughton Down, 12 Jun, 5 (MBot, DTay)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 02 Jul, 7 (TJN, LFom, HEdm) Latest: Whitehill, 04 Jul, 1 (ASto) Max count: Cholderton, 02 Jul, 7 (TJN, LFom, HEdm)

73.104 [B&F: 2392a] Porter's Rustic Athetis hospes (Freyer, [1831]) - Vagrant/Accidental

Very rare immigrant (less than 10 previous UK records) from southern Europe, appearing in southern England. Recorded for the first time in Cornwall on 26 August 1978, subsequently appearing on a number of occasions from Norfolk to Scilly. On the Isle of Wight, was recorded for the first time in August 2006 at Ventnor, with two there in 2007 and two in 2008, plus one at Totland in 2008. The first record for the mainland was rather unusually far inland, on the Leckford Estate on 20 August 2012; a further individual was reported from Hayling Island on 9 September 2016. Wingspan 26-30 mm. A nondescript, easily overlooked species. Larva feeds on herbaceous plants such as Ribwort Plantain and Greater Plantain, no evidence of breeding in the UK.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	7	7	2006	2016
12	1	1	2012	2012

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 28 Jun (JHa)

73.105 [B&F: 2301] Bird's Wing Dypterygia scabriuscula (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, parks, heathland and scrub throughout south-eastern England. In Hampshire fairly common in the south but rather scarce in the north and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 34-42 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Broad-leaved Dock, Curled Dock, Sheep's Sorrel, Common Sorrel and Knotgrass, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	100	140	1904	2020
11	1311	1474	1951	2020
12	304	332	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	14	24	5
11	42	46	3
12	22	27	3

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VC10: Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 11 Jul (PBar); Wheelers Bay, two, 14 Jun (ABut); Bonchurch, one, 31 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 10 Jun; two, 15 Jun; one, 21 Jun; two, 27 Jun; three, 28 Jun; one, 30 Jun; five, 02 Jul; one, 03 Jul; two, 07 Jul (JHa); Rookley, one, 07 Jul (JRB);

VC11: Ashley Heath, three, 12 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 22 Jul (SDut); Furzehill, NF, one, 25 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 29 Jun; three, 08 Jul; one, 18 Jul (SLoa); Woodgreen, NF, one, 10 Jul; Woodgreen, one, 10 Jul (AWilg); Burley, one, 24 Jul; one, 28 Jul (PBry); Burley, NF, one, 24 Jun; one, 20 Jul (NDP); Wilverley Plain, NF, one, 24 Jun (PBar); Lyndhurst, one, 19 Jul; one, 23 Jul (TLoc); Marchwood, one, 15 Jul; one, 22 Jul (CTha); Ashurst, one, 01 Jul (RFC); Totton, one, 14 Jul (LHan); Upton, one, 14 Jul (PHac); Romsey, one, 09 Jul (MBak); one, 09 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 02 Jul (NRJ); Blackfield, one, 11 Jul (SJJ); Wickham, one, 08 Jul (JRDS); Hengistbury Head, two, 13 Jul; one, 14 Jul (SDar); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 27 Jun; one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 23 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, 09 Jul (JStw); Pennington, one, 23 Jun; one, 14 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Liss, present, field observation, 17 Jul (MWri); Whitehill, one, 10 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 26 Jun; two, 28 Jun; one, 30 Jun; three, 11 Jul; two, 13 Jul; one, 15 Jul; one, 17 Jul; two, 19 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 24 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, one, 08 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 07 Aug (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 03 Jun; one, 21 Jul (BDal); Farnborough, two, 01 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 15 Jul (KBW)

73.107 [B&F: 2300] Old Lady Mormo maura (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in marshes, gardens, hedgerows, scrub and woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight is likely to be under-recorded, since it comes rarely to light, although it does come to sugar. Appears to favour watercourses through deciduous woodland, and is sometimes found roosting communally under bridges over streams. Wingspan 64-74 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on various herbaceous and woody plants, such as Chickweed, Dock, Ivy and Hawthorn.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	53	53	1975	2020
11	1310	1406	1945	2020
12	599	844	1800	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	5	5	1
11	63	67	3
12	44	51	3

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VC10: Earliest: Newport, 01 Sep, 1 (DPl) Latest: Shanklin, 07 Sep, 1 (IOut) Max count: Newport, 01 Sep, 1 (DPl)

VC11: Earliest: Ringwood, 03 Aug, 0 (VFly) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 27 Aug, 1 (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW) Max count: Totton, 07 Sep, 3 (LHan)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 29 Aug, 2 (CMap) Latest: Blackwater, 04 Sep, 1 (BDal) Max count: Basingstoke, 29 Aug, 3 (MJW)

73.109 [B&F: 2303] Straw Underwing Thalpophila matura (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common on calcareous grassland, moorland, sand-dunes, woodland rides, gardens and parks throughout England and Wales, but mainly coastal in Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 38-46 mm. Identification easy to confirm by examination of the hindwing, which can be seen by gently lifting up the forewing with forceps, and which is pale straw-coloured with fuscous border extending to one-quarter (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on various grasses, including Annual Meadow-grass, Mat-grass and Silver Hair-grass.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	164	320	1959	2020
11	1670	2972	1949	2020
12	1202	3434	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	11	28	6
11	105	233	15
12	113	370	20

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VC10: Earliest: Freshwater, 25 Aug, 1 (DCoo) Latest: Alverstone, 08 Sep, 6 (DFai) Max count: Alverstone, 08 Sep, 6 (DFai)

VC11: Earliest: Avon Heath Country Park, 03 Aug, 1 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 03 Sep, 1 (RFC) Max count: Broughton, 15 Aug, 15 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Wherwell, 30 Aug, 2 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 26 Aug, 1 (KBW) Max count: Basingstoke, 13 Aug, 20 (MJW)

Basingstoke
10/08/2021
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.113 [B&F: 2306] Angle Shades Phlogophora meticulosa (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, hedgerows, fens and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 50-60 mm. Unmistakable resting posture with forewing folded in on itself at the costa only shared by the much smaller Small Angle Shades Euplexia lucipara. Larva polyphagous on a wide range of herbaceous and woody plants, including Stinging Nettle, Hop, Red Valerian, Broad-leaved Dock, Bramble, Silver and Downy Birch, Sessile and Pedunculate Oak, and Hazel.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1236	2112	1908	2020
11	10919	18401	1900	2020
12	2343	3353	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	115	264	11
11	308	407	6
12	124	159	5

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Records by week (larval)

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 22 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Seaview, 28 Sep, 1 (J&SMas) Max count: Ryde, 11 Oct, 11 (IGam)

VC11: Earliest: Avon Heath Country Park, 17 Aug, 1 (JFal) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 16 Nov, 1 (STho) Max count: Marchwood, 12 Sep, 7 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 10 Sep, 2 (TJN) Latest: Yateley, 24 Aug, 1 (GHa) Max count: Burghclere, 29 Aug, 5 (PBlk)

73.114 [B&F: 2305] Small Angle Shades Euplexia lucipara (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in gardens, parks, woodland, heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles; well distributed across much of Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 30-35 mm. Unmistakable resting posture with forewing folded in on itself at the costa only shared by the much larger Angle Shades Phlogophora meticulosa. The larva is one of the few to feed on bracken and other ferns, but will also feed on a variety of herbaceous plants and shrubs, including birch and sallow, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	328	506	1908	2020
11	1490	1673	1951	2020
12	385	387	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	6	6	1
11	20	23	3
12	3	3	1

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Record Details

VC10: Wydcombe, one, 08 Jul (IOut); Bonchurch, one, 14 Jul (JHa); Haseley Manor, one, 19 Jul; Shanklin, one, 23 Jun; one, 14 Jul; one, 19 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Ashley Heath, one, 16 Jul (SDut); Sandleheath, one, 08 Jul (Unknown); Sandleheath, NF, one, 08 Jul (DBrc); Furzehill, NF, one, 15 Jul (SLoa); Burley, NF, three, 20 Jul (NDP); Woodlands, NF, present, 08 Jul (RBW); Upton, one, 21 Jul; one, 13 Aug (PHac); Romsey, one, 19 Jul (NRJ); Itchen Valley CP, one, 16 Jul (CTha); Allbrook, one, 15 Jul (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, one, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW); Botley, one, 26 Jun (SLB); Wickham, three, 07 Jul; one, 21 Jul (JRDS); West Walk, one, 23 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Hurn, one, 09 Jun; one, 19 Jul (MJef); Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 04 Jul (PAB); Milford on Sea, one, 15 Jul (MMcM);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 25 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 16 Jun; one, 05 Jul (GJD)

73.119 [B&F: 2368] Crescent Helotropha leucostigma (Hübner, [1808]) - Local

Local in fens, reed-beds, marshes, river-banks and other damp areas 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 mainly confined to the coast, principally at Titchfield Haven, with a scattering of inland records, along the Avon to the west of the New Forest and up the Test valley. Quite scarce on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 35-41 mm. Forewing rather narrow and pointed, the costa arched, termen crenulate, dorsum weakly lobed beyond narrowed base (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on Great Fen-sedge and Yellow Iris, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	29	17	1906	2018
11	272	472	1949	2020
12	80	117	1951	2019

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	11	11
11	3	3	1

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, 11, 07 Jul (DCoo);

VC11: Stockbridge Down NT, one, 18 Jul; one, 05 Sep (GCE); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 04 Aug (JStw)

73.120 [B&F: 2352] Dusky Sallow Eremobia ochroleuca ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in calcareous grassland, and on roadside verges and embankments throughout much of south-eastern England, north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight has increased and expanded its range spectacularly since the 1950s, and is now widespread, being particularly common on the chalk and along the coast. Wingspan 34-37 mm. The only likely confusion species is the very much rarer Viper's Bugloss Hadena irregularis, which see. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of various cereal crops and grasses, including Cock's-foot, False Oat-grass and Common Couch, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	137	186	1856	2020
11	1540	2382	1951	2020
12	742	1303	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	15	22	7
11	76	132	7
12	32	35	2

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Records by week (larval)

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 21 Jul, 1 (RTer) Latest: East Cowes, 16 Jul, 1 (TWhi) Max count: Plaish, Carisbrooke, 25 Jul, 7 (KRyl)

VC11: Earliest: Fordingbridge, 30 Jul, 1 (SCT) Latest: Pennington, 19 Jul, 2 (RFC) Max count: Brownwich cliffs, 16 Jul, 7 (MLO, RJD, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Little Somborne, 13 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Whitehill, 04 Aug, 1 (ASto) Max count: Crawley, 13 Aug, 2 (GCE)

73.121 [B&F: 2364] Frosted Orange Gortyna flavago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in rough grassland, woodland, waste ground, fens, marshes and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common, possibly increasing. Wingspan 32-42 mm. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Lesser Burdock, Greater Burdock, Foxglove, Creeping Thistle, Musk Thistle and Spear Thistle, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	246	339	1951	2020
11	1051	1208	1949	2020
12	457	533	1950	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	10	12	3
11	22	26	3
12	18	19	2

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Records by week (larval)

Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 02 Sep; one, 01 Oct (RTer); Brook, one, 25 Sep; one, 25 Sep; one, 06 Oct (DWes & REJ); Cranmore, one, 31 Aug (CHic); Wydcombe, three, to light, 06 Sep (JRB, IOut); one, 06 Sep (IOut); Godshill, one, 16 Sep (CCpr); Shanklin, one, 25 Sep (IOut);

VC11: Ashley Heath, two, 03 Sep; one, 10 Sep (SDut); Fordingbridge, one, 10 Sep (SCT); Furzehill, NF, one, 14 Aug; one, 12 Sep (SLoa); West Wellow, three, 26 Sep (CNB); Woodlands, NF, present, 25 Sep (RBW); Romsey, one, 11 Sep (KPea); one, 06 Oct; one, 08 Oct (NRJ); Stockbridge Down NT, one, 05 Sep (GCE); Stanbrige Earls, two, 26 Aug (JRM); Blackfield, one, 11 Sep (SJJ); Allbrook, one, 17 Sep; one, 21 Sep; one, 25 Sep (SIng); Botley, one, 26 Sep; one, 05 Sep; one, 07 Sep (SLB); Hurn, one, 26 Sep; two, 06 Oct (MJef); Pennington, one, 12 Sep (RFC);

VC12: Crawley, one, 14 Sep (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 01 Sep; one, 06 Sep (TJN, LFom); Wherwell: SU3440: Westover Farm: S of Flint Farm, one, 18 Sep; Bullington, one, 19 Sep; Barton Stacey, one, 02 Sep (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 06 Sep (MTay, CSul); Burghclere, two, 29 Aug (PBlk); Ropley, one, 01 Sep; one, 16 Sep; one, 22 Sep (TJN, LFom); Pamber Forest, one, 08 Sep; one, 17 Sep; one, 24 Sep (GJD); Empshott, one, 07 Sep (CJP); Frensham, one, to light, 22 Sep (PHal); Blackwater, one, 14 Sep; one, 16 Sep (BDal)

73.123 [B&F: 2361] Rosy Rustic Hydraecia micacea (Esper, 1789) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows, fens and woodland rides, and on rough ground and at freshwater margins throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and locally common. Wingspan 34-50 mm. Fairly unmistakable, but variable in size. Larva feeds in the tap-roots of plants such as Dock, Hop, Plantain, Woundwort and Burdock, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	220	305	1951	2020
11	4060	6474	1949	2020
12	1186	2031	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	32	37	2
11	151	225	9
12	42	55	4

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No Larval records to show.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 28 Jul, 1 (RTer) Latest: Seaview, 12 Sep, 1 (J&SMas) Max count: Totland, 01 Sep, 2 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Fordingbridge, 13 Aug, 2 (SCT) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 09 Sep, 1 (CBut, SCol) Max count: Stockbridge Down NT, 05 Sep, 9 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 10 Sep, 4 (TJN) Latest: Hammer Vale, 02 Sep, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Cholderton, 10 Sep, 4 (TJN)

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

73.124 [B&F: 2362] Butterbur Hydraecia petasitis Doubleday, 1847 - Nationally Scarce

Local in damp grassland, marshes and river-banks throughout much of England, Wales and Scotland. In Hampshire it probably occurs in every extensive patch of butterbur in the county, especially along the Test and Itchen, and doubtless under-recorded owing to its secretive habits. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 40-52 mm. Unlikely to be confused with any other species: Rosy Rustic H. micacea is usually considerably smaller, redder, with straighter postmedian line with sharply contrasting paler area beyond, and with paler hindwing; Marsh Mallow Moth H. osseola is the same size as Butterbur but the forewing is pale ochreous brown or putty-coloured, and the reniform stigma contains a dark dorsal dot (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on Butterbur, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	11	2	1951	1997
12	37	14	1940	2016

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
12	3	4	2

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VC12: Bullington, one, 24 Aug; two, 24 Aug; one, 19 Sep (GCE)

73.126 [B&F: 2358] Saltern Ear Amphipoea fucosa (Freyer, 1830) - Local

Local on coastal salt-marshes and sand-dunes, on the south and east coasts of England and Wales as far north as the Humber and Morecambe Bay, extending inland at low density in some areas, but distribution in northern Britain poorly known owing to confusion with Large Ear. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally common on the coastal salterns, with occasional records inland. Wingspan 29-35 mm. Very similar to Large Ear A. lucens, which see for details. In southern England, may be confused with Ear Moth A. oculea, however Saltern Ear is generally paler and longer-winged. Larva feeds on roots and lower stems of various grasses, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	40	22	1856	2020
11	358	443	1951	2020
12	5	1	1951	2009

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	4	4	1

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VC11: Totton, one, 26 Aug (LHan); Brownwich cliffs, one, female, checked, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW); Portsmouth, one, 10 Aug (IRT); Hengistbury Head, one, 11 Aug (MJef)

73.128 [B&F: 2360] Ear Moth Amphipoea oculea (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common

Common in unimproved grassland, woodland rides, marshes, moorland, saltmarshes 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 widespread and still found in small numbers across the county. Wingspan 28-34 mm. Ear Moth is very like other Amphipoea species and those from northern Britain at any rate can only be identified with certainty by reference to the genitalia (MBGBI Vol 10). In southern England, it may be confused with Saltern Ear A. fucosa, however Saltern Ear is generally paler and longer-winged. Larva feeds within stems and roots of various grasses, including Annual Meadow-grass and Tufted Hair-grass, and herbaceous plants such as Butterbur, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	38	21	1951	2018
11	1111	1560	1951	2020
12	432	580	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	6	6	1
11	16	21	3
12	8	8	1

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 21 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, no gen det, but vouchers taken previously, 28 Jul; one, no gen det, but vouchers taken previously, 29 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Ashley Heath, two, 22 Jul; three, 12 Aug; one, 28 Aug; one, 03 Sep (SDut); Frogham, two, 22 Jul (NTO); Totton, one, 19 Jul (LHan); Ashley, one, 24 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 11 Aug; one, 11 Aug (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 07 Aug; one, 13 Aug (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 21 Jul; one, 03 Aug; two, 18 Aug; one, 20 Aug (SIng); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 20 Aug (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Stockbridge Down, one, 10 Aug (JMor); Crawley, one, 04 Aug (GCE); Kempshott, one, 18 Jul (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, 11 Aug (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 20 Aug (MJW); Grayshott, one, 18 Aug; one, 23 Aug (THard); Farnborough, one, 26 Jul (KBW)

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

73.131 [B&F: 2353] Flounced Rustic Luperina testacea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common on calcareous grassland, sand-dunes, farmland and open woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-40 mm. Superficially resembles Common Rustic Mesapamea secalis and its congeners, but postmedian fascia highly dentate (sinuate in Mesapamea), with the main confusion species either extremely rare (Dumeril's Rustic L. dumerilii) or with a limited coastal distribution (Sandhill Rustic L. nickerlii). Larva feeds on roots and lower stems of various grasses, including Common Couch, Red Fescue, Sheep's-fescue, Tall Fescue and some cereal crops.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	510	2711	1951	2020
11	7564	25139	1949	2020
12	2712	11663	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	38	113	16
11	354	1282	31
12	255	1046	27

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater, 20 Aug, 1 (DCoo) Latest: Bembridge Lagoons, 16 Aug, 0 (AEmm) Max count: Wydcombe, 06 Sep, 16 (JRB, IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Avon Heath Country Park, 17 Aug, 1 (JFal) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 20 Aug, 1 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW) Max count: Lee-on-Solent, 26 Aug, 31 (IHrg)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 23 Aug, 1 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 07 Sep, 1 (KBW) Max count: Little Somborne, 03 Sep, 27 (GCE)

Basingstoke
10/08/2021
MV Light Trap
Mike Wall
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Basingstoke
12/08/2021
MV Light Trap
Mike Wall
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Basingstoke
13/08/2021
MV Light Trap
Mike Wall
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Basingstoke
20/08/2021
MV Light Trap
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

Basingstoke
23/08/2021
MV Light Trap
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.134 [B&F: 2375] Large Wainscot Rhizedra lutosa (Hübner, [1803]) - Common

Common in reed-beds 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 widely distributed in the drier parts of reed-beds in all three vice-counties. Wingspan 36-52 mm. The most likely confusion species is Bulrush Wainscot Nonagria typhae, which see for differences. Occasional wanderers, nearly always females, are taken at light some distant from known breeding colonies. Larva feeds on Common Reed, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	219	304	1856	2020
11	1210	2425	1949	2020
12	293	713	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	23	34	5
11	21	30	4
12	11	51	21

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 29 Oct (RTer); Freshwater, one, 08 Oct; one, 13 Oct; one, 15 Oct; one, 13 Nov (DCoo); Freshwater Bay, two, 07 Oct; one, 13 Oct (SDav); Brook, two, 07 Oct (DWes & REJ); Newport, one, 08 Oct; one, 10 Oct; one, 11 Oct; one, 14 Oct; one, 15 Oct (DPl); Bonchurch, two, 14 Oct (JHa); Haseley Manor, one, 01 Oct (IOut); Ryde, one, 10 Oct; two, 12 Oct; three, 13 Oct; one, 14 Oct; one, 16 Oct (IGam); Lake, one, 11 Oct; two, 12 Oct; five, 14 Oct (TSte);

VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 14 Oct (SCT); Marchwood, one, 09 Oct; one, 09 Oct; one, 12 Oct; one, 15 Oct (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 13 Oct (RBW); Totton, two, 02 Sep; one, 22 Oct; one, 23 Oct (LHan); Lee, nr Nursling, one, 15 Oct (CTha); Romsey, one, 06 Oct (NRJ); Allbrook, one, 09 Nov (SIng); Stubbington, one, 16 Oct (WMay); Botley, one, 29 Oct (SLB); Milford on Sea, one, 07 Oct; three, 15 Oct (MMcM); Pennington, one, 13 Oct; one, 15 Oct (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, three, 09 Nov; four, 24 Oct; three, 07 Nov (CNB);

VC12: Chilbolton, two, 14 Oct; Barton Stacey, one, 12 Oct; one, 12 Oct; one, 12 Oct; Bullington, five, 12 Oct; 21, 12 Oct; 11, 12 Oct; three, 19 Sep; four, 19 Nov (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 17 Oct (MJN); Farnborough, one, 18 Sep (KBW)

73.136 [B&F: 2369] Bulrush Wainscot Nonagria typhae (Thunberg, 1784) - Common

Common in fens, reed-beds and marshes throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight probably occurs wherever Bulrush Typha grows in numbers. Wingspan 40-54 mm. Similar to Large Wainscot Rhizedra lutosa but shows a subterminal row of interneural dots or short, wedge-shaped streaks. Moths taken at light away from known breeding locations are invariably wandering females. Larva feeds on Bulrush, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	20	12	1950	2020
11	319	282	1951	2020
12	103	83	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	7	7	1
12	1	1	1

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VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 20 Aug (SCT); Romsey, one, 30 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 07 Aug; one, 05 Aug; one, 06 Aug (RAC); Botley, one, 11 Aug (SLB); Milford on Sea, one, 18 Jul (MMcM);

VC12: Hammer Vale, one, 06 Sep (ASwa)

73.137 [B&F: 2377] Fen Wainscot Arenostola phragmitidis (Hübner, [1803]) - Local

Local in and around reed-beds, from Dorset to Yorkshire, and in Lancashire and Cumbria. Locally distributed in Hampshire, principally on the south-east coast, and inland from the upper Test valley and the lower Avon. Quite scarce on the Isle of Wight, but now annual in small numbers. Wanderers can occur far from suitable habitat. Wingspan 32-36 mm. The smooth creamy appearance of the forewing, darker towards the termen, precludes confusion with any other species (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on Common Reed.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	89	114	1902	2020
11	604	938	1951	2020
12	99	170	1951	2019

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	5	6	2
11	7	9	2

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VC10: Totland, one, 21 Jul; two, 22 Jul; one, 27 Jul (RTer); Haseley Manor, one, 19 Jul; Shanklin, one, 17 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 19 Jul (CTha); Stockbridge Down NT, two, 18 Jul (GCE); Brownwich cliffs, one, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW); Portsmouth, one, 02 Jul (IRT); Hengistbury Head, two, 13 Jul (SDar); one, 11 Aug (MJef); Pennington, one, 24 Jul (RFC)

73.139 [B&F: 2370] Twin-spotted Wainscot Lenisa geminipuncta (Haworth, 1809) - Local

Local in reed-beds, marshes, fens and gardens throughout much of southern and eastern England, generally most frequent by the coast. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally abundant in reed-beds, especially those along the coast at Keyhaven, Lower Test and Titchfield Haven, and extending inland along the valleys of the Avon, Test and Itchen. Wingspan 28-37 mm. Characterised by the narrow reniform stigma, with a small white dot in each half, or sometimes only in dorsal half, and minute orbicular stigma (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on Common Reed, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	27	28	1950	2020
11	242	249	1951	2020
12	45	40	1951	2019

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	2	2	1
11	2	2	1

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, 31 Jul; one, 17 Aug (DCoo);

VC11: Needs Ore NNR, one, 18 Aug (CNB); one, 19 Aug (PCra)

73.141 [B&F: 2371] Brown-veined Wainscot Archanara dissoluta (Treitschke, 1825) - Local

Local in reed-beds, marshes, river-banks, fens and gardens throughout much of south-east England, discontinuously north to Lancashire and north-west Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight present in most reed-beds, especially on the coast. Wingspan 27-33 mm. The main confusion species is White-mantled Wainscot A. neurica, but A. dissoluta has small black central spot on the underside of both hindwing and forewing, absent in A. neurica. Larva feeds on Common Reed, over-wintering as an egg and pupating low down in the stem of the foodplant, head downwards.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	22	19	1946	2020
11	287	328	1951	2020
12	47	38	1951	2018

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	2	2	1

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VC11: Milford on Sea, one, 20 Aug (MMcM); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 20 Aug (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. KJW)

73.142 [B&F: 2379] Small Rufous Coenobia rufa (Haworth, 1809) - Local

Local in fens, damp meadows, bogs and damp grassland throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread but local in bogs and marshes, most common in the New Forest. Wingspan 22-25 mm. Could be confused with Small Dotted Buff Photedes minima, however in Small Rufous the hindwing is always paler than the forewing. Larva feeds on Jointed Rush, Soft-rush and Rush.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	36	84	1950	2020
11	536	596	1951	2020
12	82	68	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	4	2
11	10	12	2
12	2	2	1

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, 13 Jul (DCoo); Haseley Manor, two, 13 Jul; Shanklin, one, 19 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 19 Jul; Lee, nr Nursling, two, 21 Aug (CTha); Bursledon, one, 10 Jul (PAB); Chandlers Ford, one, 13 Aug (AMur); Botley Wood, one, 13 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Hurn, two, 15 Aug (MJef); Milford on Sea, one, 23 Jul (MMcM); Pennington, one, 09 Aug (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 18 Aug (CNB); one, 19 Aug (PCra);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 04 Sep (GJD); Farnborough, one, 18 Jul (KBW)

73.144 [B&F: 2350] Small Wainscot Denticucullus pygmina (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in fens, marshes, river-banks, damp woodland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Locally common in marshes in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, with occasional wanderers appearing at light elsewhere. Wingspan 22-25 mm. Small size and dark suffusion on veins make this an easy species to recognise. Larva feeds on Lesser Pond-sedge, Glaucous Sedge, Rough Meadow-grass and other grasses.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	18	6	1856	2018
11	833	1045	1946	2020
12	332	506	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	24	31	5
12	7	10	3

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Record Details

VC11: Marchwood, one, 31 Jul; one, 03 Aug; one, 15 Aug; one, 19 Aug; one, 25 Aug; one, 04 Sep (TDCh); one, 07 Aug; one, 09 Aug (CTha); Romsey, one, 09 Aug; one, 16 Sep (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 12 Aug; one, 15 Sep; Broughton, one, 06 Sep; Houghton, one, 05 Sep (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 27 Aug (RAC); Allbrook, one, 16 Aug (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 10 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Hurn, one, 18 Jul (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 16 Jul; one, 20 Jul (JStw); Needs Ore NNR, two, 19 Aug (PCra); five, 18 Aug (CNB); three, 19 Aug (PCra);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 16 Sep (SLE det. GCE); Burghclere, two, 29 Aug (PBlk); Axmansford, one, 14 Aug (ACB); Pamber Forest, one, 04 Sep; one, 08 Sep; one, 17 Sep; three, 24 Sep (GJD)

73.147 [B&F: 2345] Small Dotted Buff Photedes minima (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in damp grassland, woodland rides, marshes, river-banks and other damp areas throughout the British Isles; reasonably well distributed and common throughout Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 25-30 mm, female 20-24 mm. Small size and relatively plain appearance may admit confusion with faded examples of similar sized moths. Larva feeds on Tufted Hair-grass.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	140	142	1981	2018
11	887	966	1951	2020
12	340	373	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1
11	18	31	5
12	4	7	2

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VC10: Cranmore, one, 02 Jul (CHic);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 06 Jun (RBW); Ashurst, one, 01 Jul (RFC); Kings Somborne, one, 29 Jun; five, 29 Jun; one, 09 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, 21 Jul (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun; five, 29 Jun; three, 29 Jun; one, 29 Jun; two, 29 Jun; three, 29 Jun; Stockbridge Down NT, one, 18 Jul; one, 18 Jul; two, 18 Jul (GCE); Botley, one, 16 Jul (SLB); Pennington, one, 02 Jul; one, 21 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Bullington, two, 16 Jul; two, 16 Jul (GCE); Burghclere, two, 17 Jul (PBlk); Kempshott, one, 21 Jul (GAH)

73.151 [B&F: 2373] Webb's Wainscot Globia sparganii (Esper, 1789) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) in reed-beds, marshes and gravel pits, on the coasts of southern England from Scilly to Lincolnshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally common in the marshes in the south of the county and on the Island, but only recorded once in the north of the county, at Bramshill Plantation in July 2006. Wingspan 34-44 mm. The most likely confusion species is Rush Wainscot A. algae, but in Webb's Wainscot the postmedian line is usually more conspicuous, and represented by about seven neural dots absent in Rush Wainscot (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on Bulrush, Lesser Bulrush, Yellow Iris and Branched Bur-reed, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	52	50	1900	2020
11	363	416	1900	2020
12	7	7	2006	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1
11	9	9	1
12	1	1	1

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, 09 Sep (DCoo);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 13 Aug (TDCh); one, 24 Jul; one, 10 Sep (CTha); Dibden Purlieu, one, 30 Jul; one, 03 Aug; one, 01 Sep (RAC); Botley Wood, one, 13 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Wickham, one, 10 Aug (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 19 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Crawley, one, 25 Aug (GCE)

73.154 [B&F: 2330] Dusky Brocade Apamea remissa (Hübner, [1809]) - Common

Common in damp meadows, calcareous grassland, gardens, hedgerows and open woodland throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and still moderately common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 36-42 mm. Very variable, with several forms, some of which could be confused with a number of other species, including Dark Brocade Blepharita adusta and Light Brocade Lacanobia w-latinum. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of various grasses, including Reed Canary-grass and Common Couch.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	124	154	1951	2020
11	1382	2035	1951	2020
12	285	274	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	9	10	2
11	11	14	3
12	2	2	1

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VC10: Totland, one, 23 Jun (RTer); Freshwater Bay, one, 30 Jun; Freshwater, one, gen det, 29 Jun; one, 08 Jul (PBar); Cranmore, one, 30 Jun (JMar det. JRB); Newport, two, 11 Aug; one, 12 Aug; one, 13 Aug (DPl); Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, gen det, 02 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Ashley Heath, one, 28 Aug (SDut); Marchwood, one, 16 Jun (CTha); Woodley, one, 29 Jul (NBin); Kings Somborne, one, 29 Jun (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, two, 11 Jun; one, 09 Jul; three, 20 Jul (MEdg); Southampton, one, 10 Jul (MGP); Fareham, one, 20 Aug (IMcP); one, 20 Jun (KJW); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 16 Jul (JStw);

VC12: Kempshott, one, 01 Aug (GAH); Alton, one, 18 Jul (DBO)

73.155 [B&F: 2327] Clouded Brindle Apamea epomidion (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, parks and gardens throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight Widespread and fairly common in all three vice-counties, though generally less so than A. crenata, and more of a woodland species. Wingspan 40-46 mm. Pale examples could be confused with Clouded-bordered Brindle A. crenata. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Cock's-foot and Tufted Hair-grass.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	134	160	1951	2020
11	705	787	1951	2020
12	420	562	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	8	8	1
11	23	29	5
12	26	30	3

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VC10: Totland, one, 25 Jun (RTer); Freshwater, one, 20 Jun; one, 13 Jul (DCoo); Freshwater Bay, one, 29 Jun (SDav); Shanklin, one, field observation, 06 Jul; one, field observation, 07 Jul; one, 14 Jul; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 03 Jun (IOut);

VC11: Broughton Down, present, 12 Jun (DTay det. MBot); Woodlands, NF, present, 07 Jul (RBW); Ashurst, two, 01 Jul (RFC); East Tytherley, one, 14 Jul; Kings Somborne, one, 29 Jun; Broughton, one, 08 Jul; Ashley, two, 26 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 19 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 30 Jun; one, 30 Jun; Crawley, one, 28 Jun (GCE); Allbrook, one, 20 Jul (SIng); Winchester, one, 04 Jul; one, 08 Jul; two, 16 Jul (THW); Fareham, one, 25 Jun (MLO); one, 16 Jun (KJW); Botley, one, 12 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 07 Jul (JRDS); West Meon, five, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Pennington, two, 19 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Over Wallop, one, 16 Jul (CMap); Cholderton, three, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Chilbolton, one, 10 Jul (SLE det. GCE); Crawley, two, 17 Jul; one, 28 Jun; one, 17 Jul; Harewood Forest, one, 21 Jul; Crawley, one, 24 Jun; Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul; Crawley, one, 28 Jun; Little Somborne, two, 12 Jul; Crawley, one, 13 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 13 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, 16 Jul; Bullington, one, 16 Jul (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 28 Jun (GAH); Old Basing, Basingstoke, one, 20 Jun (SVic); Liss, one, 11 Jun (LBen); Alton, one, 13 Jun (DBO); one, field observation, 01 Jul; one, 01 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, field observation, 14 Jul (EFig); Selborne, one, 24 Jun; one, 24 Jun (CJP)

73.156 [B&F: 2326] Clouded-bordered Brindle Apamea crenata (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in grassland, fens, moorland, woodland rides and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and moderately common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 36-44 mm. The common form could be confused with pale forms of Clouded Brindle A. epomidion, which see, while the reddish brown f. combusta may be misidentified as the rare immigrant Scarce Brindle A. lateritia. Larva feeds on Cock's-foot and various other grasses.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	99	100	1978	2020
11	832	828	1951	2020
12	643	1041	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	4	2
11	14	16	4
12	9	9	1

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 02 Jul; one, 07 Jul; two, 14 Jul (JHa);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 19 Jun (RBW); Ashurst, four, 01 Jul (RFC); Allbrook, one, 11 Jun (SIng); Fareham, one, 10 Jun; one, 19 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 13 Jul (KJW); Botley, one, 14 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 13 Jun (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Wickham, one, 06 Jul (JRDS); West Walk, one, 23 Jul; West Meon, one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Crawley, one, 31 May; one, 14 Jun; Bullington, one, 10 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 10 Jun (GCE); Beech, one, 28 May (NDP); Pamber Forest, one, 28 Jun (GJD); Hammer Vale, one, 15 Jun (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 11 Jun (BDal)

73.157 [B&F: 2333] Large Nutmeg Apamea anceps ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in calcareous grassland, farmland, gardens and woodland edges throughout England, mainly in the south-east, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire the species has shown a marked decrease in recent years and there are now only scattered records from the county; very rarely recorded on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 38-44 mm. Fairly distinctive, with light ochreous forewing often longer and narrower than in other Apamea species; reniform and orbicular stigmata rounded, slightly paler than ground colour; pale cross-lines extremely weak; and a row of narrow blackish crescent marks along termen (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on the flowers and seeds of various grasses, including Cock's-foot and Common Couch, and of cereal crops.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	6	0	1856	1951
11	79	223	1945	2020
12	256	527	1948	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
12	5	8	3

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VC12: Basingstoke, one, 06 Jun; three, 14 Jun; one, 23 Jun (MJW); two, 12 Jun; one, 14 Jun (RHil)

73.158 [B&F: 2334] Rustic Shoulder-knot Apamea sordens (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in grassland, farmland, gardens and woodland rides throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight some evidence of a decrease in numbers in recent years. Wingspan 34-42 mm. The conspicuous undulating black basal streak is highly distinctive and precludes confusion with most species (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on seeds and leaves of various grasses, including Cock's-foot and Common Couch, and some cereal crops.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	39	30	1951	2020
11	1506	2215	1951	2020
12	1514	4495	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	97	138	7
12	57	96	8

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VC11: Earliest: Broughton Down, 12 Jun, 4 (MBot, DTay) Latest: Pennington, 15 Jun, 1 (RFC) Max count: Lee, nr Nursling, 11 Jun, 7 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 28 May, 1 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 07 Jun, 1 (KBW) Max count: Basingstoke, 12 Jun, 8 (GAH)

73.159 [B&F: 2331] Small Clouded Brindle Apamea unanimis (Hübner, [1813]) - Common

Common in marshes, river-banks, damp woodland and damp grassland throughout most of Britain, but absent from northern Scotland. Widespread and moderately common in Hampshire, but very scarce on the Isle of Wight, where not seen since 1900. Wingspan 30-38 mm. Larva feeds on grasses such as Reed Canary-grass and Wavy Hair-grass.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	5	4	1900	2015
11	365	369	1951	2020
12	191	261	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1
11	3	3	1
12	5	6	2

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

VC11: Upton, one, 21 Jul (PHac); Botley, one, 08 Jul (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH);

VC12: Bullington, one, 10 Jun; two, 10 Jun; one, 10 Jun (GCE); Alton, one, 10 Jun (DBO); Hammer Vale, one, 15 Jun (ASwa)

73.160 [B&F: 2335] Slender Brindle Apamea scolopacina (Esper, 1788) - Local

Local in woodland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire widespread and fairly common and is possibly increasing: 1990 saw the first Isle of Wight records, since which it is gradually increasing but cannot yet be said to be widespread in VC10. Wingspan 32-36 mm. Characterised by fuscous patch on dorsum near base of wing (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on flowers, stems and leaves of various grasses, including Wood Meadow-grass and False-brome.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	23	30	1981	2018
11	521	563	1951	2020
12	350	505	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	10	10	2
12	2	2	1

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VC11: Marchwood, two, 18 Jul (TDCh); Woodlands, NF, present, 02 Aug (RBW); Blackpits Wood, East Tytherley, one, 14 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, one, 14 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 31 Jul; one, 04 Aug (SIng); Botley, one, 25 Jul (SLB); Wickham, one, 28 Jul (JRDS);

VC12: Whitehill, one, 26 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, one, 28 Jul (ASwa)

73.162 [B&F: 2321] Dark Arches Apamea monoglypha (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common often abundant, in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, hedgerows, roadside verges, woodland, heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 46-54 mm. Quite variable, with occasional very dark individuals, but so ubiquitous the species soon becomes easily recognisable. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Common Couch, Cock's-foot and Tufted Hair-grass.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1617	12057	1951	2020
11	16365	68559	1951	2020
12	4837	25941	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	143	645	38
11	550	1568	23
12	198	552	23

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 19 Jun, 2 (RTer) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 13 Aug, 1 (DElm) Max count: Wydcombe, 08 Jul, 38 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 12 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Southsea, 07 Jun, 1 (JRL) Max count: Romsey, 30 Jun, 23 (MBak)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 26 Jun, 1 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 01 Aug, 1 (KBW) Max count: Basingstoke, 01 Jul, 23 (MJW)

73.163 [B&F: 2322] Light Arches Apamea lithoxylaea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including calcareous grassland, woodland rides and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 44-50 mm. Has been compared to Reddish Light Arches A. sublustris, but Light Arches appears lighter and better marked in comparison. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of Annual Meadow-grass and other grasses.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	236	369	1951	2020
11	2209	3117	1949	2020
12	923	1368	1948	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	13	18	3
11	26	29	3
12	10	11	2

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VC10: Totland, one, indoors, 20 Jun; two, 23 Jun (RTer); Freshwater, one, 30 Jun (DCoo); Freshwater Bay, three, 29 Jun; one, 15 Jul (SDav); Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 15 Jul (PBar); Bonchurch, one, 27 Jun; one, 02 Jul; three, 03 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 14 Jul (JHa); one, 14 Jul (PBar); Shanklin, one, 13 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Ashley Heath, one, 22 Jul (SDut); Woodlands, NF, present, 19 Jul (RBW); Upton, one, 21 Jul (PHac); Romsey, one, 20 Jul (NRJ); Broughton, one, 08 Jul; Ashley, one, 26 Jun (GCE); Stanbrige Earls, one, 29 Jun (JRM); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 25 Jun (RJD, DWal, KJW, RCar, DHun); Fareham, one, 01 Jun (IMcP); one, 14 Jul (MLO); two, 28 Jun; one, 11 Jul (KJW); Botley, one, 26 Jun; one, 03 Jul; one, 04 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 28 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 08 Jul (SLB); Shirrell Heath, one, 30 Jun (LEdg); Portsmouth, one, 03 Jul; three, 04 Jul (IRT); New Milton, one, 10 Jul (RPH); Milford on Sea, two, 20 Jun; one, 02 Jul (MMcM);

VC12: Whitchurch, one, to light, 09 Jul (SBro); Kempshott, one, 06 Jul (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, 17 Jul (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 01 Jul; two, 14 Jul (MJW); Alton, one, netted, 14 Jul (BCA); one, 20 Jul; one, 27 Jul (DBO); one, 13 Jul; one, field observation, 14 Jul (EFig)

73.164 [B&F: 2323] Reddish Light Arches Apamea sublustris (Esper, 1788) - Local

Local on chalk and limestone grassland, sand-dunes and shingle beaches throughout England. In Hampshire locally common on the chalk and in places on the coast, well-known localities being Martin Down, Broughton Down, Danebury and other places on the chalk around Winchester, and Noar Hill. Relatively scarce on the Isle of Wight but increased effort has revealed it still occurs, particularly on the south-east coast. Wingspan 42-48 mm. The main confusion species is Light Arches A. lithoxylaea, which see. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of various grasses.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	47	53	1856	2020
11	265	352	1800	2020
12	242	498	1948	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	5	7	2
11	3	3	1
12	9	12	3

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VC10: Rew Down, Ventnor, two, 11 Jul; two, 15 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 15 Jul (PBar); Wheelers Bay, one, 16 Jul (ABut);

VC11: Broughton, one, 08 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 08 Jul (GCE);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Crawley, one, 28 Jun; one, 25 Jun (GCE); Teg Down, Winchester, one, 27 Jun (CKni); Morn Hill, Winchester, three, 17 Jul (CBey, DAS, PDF); Chawton, one, 07 Jul (DAS); Alton, one, field observation, 08 Jul; one, 08 Jul (EFig); Selborne, one, 27 Jul (CJP)

73.168 [B&F: 2336] Double Lobed Lateroligia ophiogramma (Esper, 1794) - Local

Local in fens, marshes, water meadows, damp woodland and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local in marshes, where the larva feeds within Reed Canary-grass, and occasionally in gardens, where it uses various ornamental grasses. Wingspan 32-35 mm. Generally the easiest of the Apamea to identify. Larva feeds within stems of various grasses, including Reed Canary-grass, Reed Sweet-grass and Pampas-grass.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	31	31	1933	2019
11	498	728	1951	2020
12	260	711	1940	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	2	3	2
11	11	13	3

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VC10: Haseley Manor, one, 13 Jul; two, 19 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Ashley Heath, present, 16 Jul (SDut); Woodlands, NF, present, 09 Jul (RBW); Romsey, one, 13 Jul (MBak); Houghton, one, 18 Jul (GCE); Itchen Valley CP, three, 16 Jul (CTha); Allbrook, one, 20 Jul (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, three, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW); Botley, one, 26 Jul (SLB); Tuckton, Christchurch, one, 13 Jul (APar); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 06 Jul; one, 16 Jul (JStw)

73.169 [B&F: 2343] Common Rustic Mesapamea secalis (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Common in calcareous grassland, gardens, farmland, heathland and woodland throughout much of the British Isles. Only separated from M. didyma and M. remmi in the 1980s, and individuals are mostly recorded as an aggregate of the three species. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but since most Mesapamea are not specifically identified, the maps do not reflect the full picture. Wingspan 28-34 mm. Highly polymorphic, and impossible to distinguish from Lesser Common Rustic M. didyma and Remm's Rustic M. remmi, except by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Cock's-foot, Tall Fescue, Tufted Hair-grass and certain cereal crops.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	77	131	1981	2020
11	2732	13797	1951	2020
12	263	1082	1970	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	11	20	6
11	2	2	1

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VC10: Totland, one, 21 Jul; one, 22 Jul; two, 24 Jul; six, 25 Jul; two, 26 Jul; two, 27 Jul; two, 28 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 29 Aug; one, 01 Sep; one, 02 Sep (RTer)

73.170 [B&F: 2343a] Lesser Common Rustic Mesapamea didyma (Esper, 1788) - Common

Common in calcareous grassland, gardens, farmland, heathland and woodland throughout much of the British Isles. Only separated from M. secalis and M. remmi in the 1980s, and individuals are mostly recorded as an aggregate of the three species. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight distinctly less common than M. secalis, but since most Mesapamea are not specifically identified, the maps do not reflect the full picture. Wingspan 28-34 mm. Highly polymorphic, and impossible to distinguish from Common Rustic M. secalis and Remm's Rustic M. remmi, except by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Cock's-foot, Red Fescue, Sheep's-fescue, Tall Fescue and certain cereal crops.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	16	6	1981	2020
11	450	593	1951	2020
12	60	55	1981	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	6	7	2
11	3	3	1

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VC10: Totland, one, 21 Jul; one, 24 Jul; two, 25 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 29 Aug (RTer)

Basingstoke
16/08/2021
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.171 [B&F: 2342] Rosy Minor Litoligia literosa (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in calcareous grassland, fens, scrub, gardens, sea cliffs and sand-dunes 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 found mainly on the coast and on the chalk downs, where it is less frequent than Cloaked Minor M. furuncula. Wingspan 25-30 mm. Characterised by rosy light grey forewing, bisected by a straight transverse line immediately basal to the reniform stigma, the area between this and antemedian line purplish brown forming a distinct median band (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on various grasses, including Lyme-grass, Marram-grass, Cock's-foot and some cereal crops.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	71	100	1943	2020
11	1001	1526	1951	2020
12	214	222	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	6	6	1
11	10	14	4
12	4	4	1

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 04 Aug (DCoo); Freshwater Bay, one, 26 Aug (SDav); Newport, one, 19 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 01 Sep (DPl); Wheelers Bay, one, 24 Aug (ABut);

VC11: Dibden Purlieu, one, 27 Aug; one, 04 Aug; one, 17 Aug (RAC); Brownwich cliffs, four, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW); Fareham, one, 31 Jul (ADT); Botley, two, 27 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 04 Jul (SLB); Hengistbury Head, one, 11 Aug; one, 11 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Kempshott, one, 21 Jul; one, 20 Aug (GAH); Whitehill, one, 26 Jul; one, 29 Jul (ASto)

73.172 [B&F: 2341] Cloaked Minor Mesoligia furuncula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in dry grassland, sand-dunes, chalk downland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 22-28 mm. Generally easy to recognise on account of the straight line which bisects the forewing, and often coloured differently either side of this line, but in a fairly common variant the wing is concolorous. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Sheep's-fescue, Tufted Hair-grass and False Oat-grass.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	148	253	1951	2020
11	3091	5213	1949	2020
12	1200	2449	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	29	38	4
11	184	361	24
12	84	176	30

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 19 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Seaview, 26 Jul, 1 (J&SMas) Max count: Totland, 25 Jul, 4 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Fordingbridge, 16 Jul, 1 (SCT) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 20 Aug, 6 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW) Max count: Brownwich cliffs, 16 Jul, 24 (MLO, RJD, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 16 Jul, 1 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 26 Jul, 2 (KBW) Max count: Basingstoke, 19 Jul, 30 (MJW)

73.173 [B&F: 2337] Marbled Minor Oligia strigilis (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in grassland, woodland rides, gardens and a wide range of other habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common in all three vice-counties. Wingspan 24-27 mm. Marbled Minor O. strigilis, Rufous Minor O. versicolor and Tawny Marbled Minor O. latruncula, especially their melanic forms, can only reliably be separated by dissection of the genitalia, although it may possible with experience to assign well-marked individuals to Marbled Minor at a particular site once the observer is familiar with the forms present in that area. In its typical form, Marbled Minor is the most easily recognised of the three: a short, black projection from the postmedian line into the white area outside it, near the dorsum, appears to be diagnostic. Larva feeds within stems of various grasses, including Cock's-foot, Common Couch and Reed Canary-grass.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	118	194	1900	2020
11	1973	3897	1951	2020
12	371	619	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	7	9	3
11	7	13	5

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VC10: Totland, one, no GenDet but clearly marked, 28 May; one, no GenDet but clearly marked, 30 May; one, no GenDet but clearly marked, 31 May; one, 22 Jun; three, one female & one male gen det - token gen dets to prove species, 25 Jun; one, no GenDet but clearly marked, 26 Jun (RTer); Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, gen det, 04 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 25 Jun (RJD, DWal, KJW, RCar, DHun); Fareham, one, gen det, 01 Jun; one, 03 Jun; one, 14 Jun (MLO); Wickham, two, to light, gen det, 09 Jul (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, KJW); Old Winchester Hill, five, gen det, 11 Jun; two, gen det, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

73.174 [B&F: 2339] Tawny Marbled Minor Oligia latruncula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in grassland, woodland rides, gardens and a wide range of other habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common, possibly more so than Marbled Minor O. strigilis. Wingspan 24-27 mm. Marbled Minor O. strigilis, Rufous Minor O. versicolor and Tawny Marbled Minor O. latruncula, especially their melanic forms, can only reliably be separated by dissection of the genitalia. Typical examples of Tawny Marbled Minor have the forewing blackish brown, the outer area with a distinct coppery burnish; reniform and orbicular stigmata usually indistinct except with a lens; antemedian line dentate, often very indistinct and incomplete; postmedian line curving more evenly to dorsum than in Marbled Minor (MBGBI Vol 10). It is possible with experience to assign well-marked individuals to Tawny Marbled Minor at a particular site once the observer is familiar with the forms present in that area. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Cock's-foot.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	55	112	1900	2020
11	1999	3216	1951	2020
12	255	352	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	9	15	5
11	7	14	4
12	5	7	2

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VC10: Totland, five, no GenDet but clearly marked, 19 Jun; one, no GenDet but clearly marked, 20 Jun; one, no GenDet but clearly marked, 23 Jun; one, no GenDet but clearly marked, 24 Jun; one, token gen det to prove species, 25 Jun; three, token gen det to prove species, 26 Jun; one, token gen det to prove species, 23 Jul; one, token gen det to prove species, 25 Jul; one, no GenDet but clearly marked, 26 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Titchfield Haven NNR, four, 25 Jun (RJD, DWal, KJW, RCar, DHun); Fareham, one, gen det, 18 Jul (MLO); Portsmouth, one, 16 Jun; two, 04 Jul (IRT); West Meon, one, gen det, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Southsea, four, 07 Jun (JRL det. IRT)

73.175 [B&F: 2338] Rufous Minor Oligia versicolor (Borkhausen, 1792) - Local

Local in woodland, heathland, sea cliffs and gardens throughout much of southern England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this appears to be the least common of the three similar Oligia species, although it is undoubtedly under-recorded; even so, it does seem to have increased in the last 25 years and is evidently the commonest species by far in Bentley Wood. Wingspan 23-28 mm. Marbled Minor O. strigilis, Rufous Minor O. versicolor and Tawny Marbled Minor O. latruncula, especially their melanic forms, can only reliably be separated by dissection of the genitalia. Typical examples of Rufous Minor have reniform stigma larger, fuller and rounder than in the other species, and often conspicuously pale against the dark median shade, and it may possible with experience to assign well-marked individuals to Rufous Minor at a particular site once the observer is familiar with the forms present in that area. Larva feeds on various grasses.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	17	22	1981	2009
11	427	441	1951	2020
12	73	68	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	7	9	3

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VC10: Totland, one, 24 Jun; one, 21 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 23 Jul; three, 25 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 30 Jul (RTer)

73.176 [B&F: 2340] Middle-barred Minor Oligia fasciuncula (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in damp grassland, marshes, fens, woodland and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common in all three vice-counties. Wingspan 22-26 mm. Characterised by mottled reddish fuscous forewing, especially on costa and termen, with a median band between ante- and postmedian lines which forms a central bar along the dorsum (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on various grasses, including Tufted Hair-grass.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	220	386	1951	2020
11	1901	3394	1951	2020
12	830	1933	1950	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	17	35	16
11	103	206	26
12	48	78	6

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 19 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Osborne Valley Walk, 15 Jun, 1 (IOut) Max count: Rookley, 14 Jun, 16 (JRB)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 06 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 14 Jun, 1 (RFC) Max count: Ashley, 06 Jun, 26 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Little Somborne, 24 Jun, 1 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 26 Jun, 2 (BDal) Max count: Ecchinswell, 13 Jun, 6 (MJN)

73.178 [B&F: 2226] Beautiful Gothic Leucochlaena oditis (Hübner, [1822]) - Nationally Scarce

A rare Red Data Book species, on grassy slopes and sea cliffs, on the Isle of Wight, and on the southern coasts of Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. On the Isle of Wight, although the number of colonies is small, the moth is firmly established in the south and west of the island, and the outlook appears good; also probably still frequent along the Freshwater cliffs and occasionally a little way inland. In Hampshire recorded for the first time at Sandy Point, Hayling, on 12 September 2010, most likely representing a wanderer from the island. Wingspan 28-36 mm. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Common Couch and Annual Meadow-grass.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	78	227	1800	2020
11	3	3	2010	2018

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	6	3

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VC10: Freshwater Bay, two, 07 Oct; three, 13 Oct; one, 25 Oct (SDav)

73.179 [B&F: 2271] Orange Sallow Tiliacea citrago (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, parks and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight probably occurs wherever there are mature stands of lime, and hence mainly a suburban moth. Infrequently recorded at light, it can be best found by searching for larvae in late spring or sugaring the foliage of limes in autumn to attract the adult. Wingspan 33-38 mm. Larva feeds on Common Lime, Small-leaved Lime and Large-leaved Lime, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	28	22	1929	2020
11	160	119	1944	2020
12	84	73	1944	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1
11	4	4	1
12	2	2	1

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VC10: Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 11 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 14 Oct (SCT); Romsey, one, 26 Oct (KPea); Ashley, one, 08 Oct (GCE); Fareham, one, to light, 25 Sep (KJW);

VC12: Alton, one, 19 Sep (EFig); South Warnborough, one, 07 Oct (DLee)

73.180 [B&F: 2272] Barred Sallow Tiliacea aurago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, mature hedgerows, scrubland, downland and gardens throughout much of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and often common, mainly but not exclusively on the chalk in beech woodland. Wingspan 33-38 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Field Maple and Beech, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	227	402	1965	2020
11	1857	2843	1949	2020
12	889	1870	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	42	152	20
11	117	250	19
12	56	130	30

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 21 Oct, 1 (RTer) Latest: Lake, 14 Oct, 2 (TSte) Max count: Ryde, 10 Oct, 20 (IGam)

VC11: Earliest: Fordingbridge, 24 Sep, 1 (SCT) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 08 Oct, 10 (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW) Max count: Ashley, 08 Oct, 19 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 07 Oct, 7 (CMap) Latest: Blackwater, 26 Oct, 1 (BDal) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 08 Oct, 30 (CBey, DAS, PDF)

Basingstoke
26/09/2021
MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.181 [B&F: 2273] Pink-barred Sallow Xanthia togata (Esper, 1788) - Common

Common in broad-leaved, often damp, woodland, marshes, fens, heathland and gardens throughout the British Isles; frequently recorded and well distributed across much of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-37 mm. Easily distinguished from other superficially similar autumnal sallows by the distinctive purple head and patagium. Larva feeds on catkins of Sallow and Poplar, over-wintering as an egg

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	112	172	1955	2020
11	1410	2226	1946	2020
12	466	620	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	10	15	4
11	36	42	2
12	17	20	2

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VC10: Totland, one, 25 Sep (RTer); Freshwater Bay, one, 18 Sep; one, 13 Oct (SDav); Newport, one, 15 Oct (DPl); Parkhurst Forest, four, 11 Oct (TJN, IMer, DCoo, LFom); Haseley Manor, two, 01 Oct; Shanklin, one, 11 Oct; two, 12 Oct (IOut); Ryde, one, 09 Oct; one, 10 Oct (IGam);

VC11: Ashley Heath, one, 16 Oct (SDut); Furzehill, NF, one, 25 Sep; two, 08 Oct (SLoa); Burley, NF, one, 18 Sep (NDP); Marchwood, two, 17 Sep (TDCh); one, 25 Sep; one, 27 Sep; one, 03 Oct; one, 05 Oct; one, 07 Oct (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 25 Sep (RBW); Totton, one, 07 Oct (CNB); one, 05 Oct; one, 06 Oct; one, 07 Oct; one, 09 Oct; one, 10 Oct; one, 12 Oct (LHan); Lee, nr Nursling, two, 09 Oct (CTha); Woodley, one, 05 Oct; one, 09 Oct; one, 11 Oct (NBin); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 07 Oct (GCE); Allbrook, two, 13 Oct (SIng); Botley Wood, two, 22 Oct (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Botley, one, 14 Oct; one, 28 Sep; one, 08 Oct; two, 15 Oct (SLB); Portchester, one, 23 Sep (DH-J); Hurn, one, 06 Oct; one, 09 Oct (MJef); Holmsley, NF, one, field observation, 08 Oct; Everton, one, field observation, 05 Oct (MBri); Lymington, one, field observation, 10 Oct (MFus); Browndown Coastal Ranges, two, 08 Oct (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Barton Stacey, one, 12 Oct; one, 24 Sep; Bullington, one, 19 Sep; two, 12 Oct; one, 12 Oct; two, 12 Oct (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 08 Oct (CBey, DAS, PDF); Kempshott, one, 16 Oct (GAH); Ropley, one, 06 Oct (TJN, LFom); Pamber Forest, one, 24 Sep (GJD); Chawton, one, field observation, 01 Nov (PAB); Hammer Vale, one, 15 Oct; two, 17 Oct (ASwa); Yateley Common, one, field observation, 01 Oct; one, field observation, 03 Oct; one, at dusk, 23 Oct (BDal); Farnborough, one, 12 Oct (KBW)

Basingstoke
16/10/2021
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Glyn Henwood
Photo © Mike Wall

73.182 [B&F: 2274] Sallow Cirrhia icteritia (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, fens, heathland, moorland and gardens 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 34-38 mm. Usually unmistakable, although several not infrequent almost plain forms can be confusing, the wing-shape (costa straight and termen convex at apex) is diagnostic. Larva feeds within catkins of Black and White Poplar, and Sallow, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	277	858	1900	2020
11	2484	4615	1946	2020
12	689	1399	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	21	38	9
11	85	119	5
12	12	14	2

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 25 Sep, 1 (RTer) Latest: Lake, 14 Oct, 1 (TSte) Max count: Haseley Manor, 01 Oct, 9 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Fordingbridge, 24 Sep, 2 (SCT) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 08 Oct, 1 (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW) Max count: Romsey, 03 Oct, 5 (NRJ)

VC12: Earliest: Anna Valley, Andover, 17 Sep, 1 (TJN, LFom) Latest: Blackwater, 12 Sep, 1 (BDal) Max count: Barton Stacey, 12 Oct, 2 (GCE)

73.183 [B&F: 2275] Dusky-lemon Sallow Cirrhia gilvago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, hedgerows and parks throughout much of England, northwards to central Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight in the past, scattered small colonies of this species occurred amongst Wych Elm, but as this tree is all but extinct in the county, the moth has gone the same way. Nowadays individuals turn up annually, but are assumed to be wanderers from the continent. Wingspan 34-40 mm. Forewing with termen more rounded than in others of the genus (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on buds, leaves and seeds of Wych Elm, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	10	7	1904	2018
11	81	100	1934	2020
12	24	14	1944	2018

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	1	1	1

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VC11: Fareham, one, to light, 26 Sep (KJW)

73.186 [B&F: 2267] Beaded Chestnut Agrochola lychnidis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows, grassland, heathland and gardens throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-42 mm. Most likely confusion species is Brown-spot Pinion A. litura, but reniform stigma narrower, and orbicular stigma smaller and elongated. Larva feeds on Hawthorn.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	386	1095	1949	2020
11	3194	9455	1949	2020
12	1144	6009	1950	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	53	141	18
11	125	288	14
12	61	133	13

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 22 Oct, 1 (RTer) Latest: Lake, 14 Oct, 2 (TSte) Max count: Ryde, 18 Oct, 18 (IGam)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 23 Oct, 1 (SDut) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 07 Nov, 1 (CNB) Max count: Lee, nr Nursling, 09 Oct, 14 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 07 Oct, 1 (CMap) Latest: South Warnborough, 07 Oct, 2 (DLee) Max count: Crawley, 09 Oct, 13 (GCE)

Basingstoke
09/10/2021
to light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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

73.193 [B&F: 2270] Lunar Underwing Anchoscelis lunosa (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including grassland, parks, downland and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight one of the commonest autumn species on downland and grassy heaths, but also found less frequently in deciduous woodland. Wingspan 32-37 mm. Variable in colour and extent of markings, but the pattern of clearly defined whitish veins and subterminal line of black dots makes this an easily recognised noctuid. See also Beaded Chestnut Agrochola lychnidis and Brown-spot Pinion Anchoscelis litura.
Larva feeds on various grasses, including Cock's-foot, Annual Meadow-grass and Yorkshire-fog.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	850	8975	1951	2020
11	8263	57064	1949	2020
12	2248	14075	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	76	641	66
11	316	1287	32
12	126	466	44

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 25 Sep, 1 (RTer) Latest: East Cowes, 15 Oct, 1 (TWhi) Max count: Brook, 07 Oct, 66 (DWes & REJ)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 16 Oct, 2 (SDut) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 15 Oct, 1 (STho) Max count: Portsmouth, 29 Sep, 32 (IRT)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 10 Sep, 4 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 07 Oct, 1 (KBW) Max count: Barton Stacey, 24 Sep, 44 (GCE)

73.187 [B&F: 2266] Brown-spot Pinion Anchoscelis litura (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, parkland, heathland, fens, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and moderately common in Hampshire but scarce on the Isle of Wight, with only two records so far this century. Wingspan 32-39 mm. The main confusion species is Beaded Chestnut A. lychnidis, which see. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Meadowsweet, Common Sorrel and Bladder Campion.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	8	4	1856	2004
11	441	692	1949	2020
12	724	1839	1950	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	16	16	2
12	31	69	12

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VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 24 Sep; one, lR ID:2159537, 24 Sep (SCT); Woodlands, NF, present, 13 Oct (RBW); Lee, nr Nursling, one, 25 Sep; one, lR ID:2130417, 25 Sep (CTha); Stanbridge Earls, one, lR ID:2137908, 08 Oct (JRM); Romsey, one, 06 Oct (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 15 Sep; Broughton, one, 13 Oct; one, 13 Oct; one, 13 Oct; one, 13 Oct; Ashley, one, 08 Oct; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, two, 07 Oct; Crawley, one, 14 Sep (GCE); Stanbrige Earls, one, 08 Oct; one, 09 Oct (JRM); Crawley, one, 14 Sep (GCE); Hurn, one, 26 Sep; one, lR ID:2152371, 26 Sep (MJef); Pennington, one, 08 Nov (RFC);

VC12: Over Wallop, one, 07 Sep (CMap); Chilbolton, one, 12 Sep; one, 06 Oct; Crawley, one, 09 Oct (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, five, 10 Oct; three, 19 Oct (TJN, LFom); Goodworth Clatford, four, 18 Sep; one, 18 Sep; three, 18 Sep; Wherwell: SU3440: Westover Farm: S of Flint Farm, five, 18 Sep; Goodworth Clatford, one, 18 Sep; one, 18 Sep; two, 19 Sep; four, 18 Sep; 12, 18 Sep; two, 18 Sep; Crawley, one, 14 Sep; one, 09 Oct; three, 09 Oct; one, 09 Oct; one, 25 Sep; two, 25 Sep; Barton Stacey, one, 24 Sep; one, 24 Sep; two, 24 Sep; one, 24 Sep; Bullington, one, 19 Sep (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 08 Oct (CBey, DAS, PDF); Kempshott, two, 01 Oct; two, 19 Oct; one, 27 Oct (GAH)