2021 Annual Report for: Tortricidae / Olethreutinae

For species seen in 2021 that had less than or equal to 100 records, full details are included; for more common species, the earliest, latest and highest count by vice-county are shown. The narrative for each species is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species. The tables in each species account summarise the previous status, and that for the current year.

For the maps, all records prior to 2021 are shown by a blue dot (the larger the dot, the more recent), with the current year's records shown in red. As previous records are superimposed on any report for 2021, new sites have greater emphasis (i.e. will show as 'more red').

In the species accounts, an asterisk next to a location indicates a new 10km square record; earliest ever dates are highlighted in orange, and latest ever in red. Initials in the species accounts refer to the recorders listed here. Please get in touch if you identify any omissions or errors, in particular if you have records that have yet to be submitted. Details of how to submit records can be found here.

49.144 [B&F: 1113] Eudemis profundana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in oak woodland, in England, Wales and southern Ireland. Widespread and fairly common to common in oak woodland in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-20 mm. The rather broad, rounded forewing and general marbled appearance are characteristic of the two Eudemis species on the British list: E. profundana is separated from E. porphyrana by having the upper edge of the dorsal blotch not deeply indented and the basal fasciae usually well developed dorsally [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10302819492020
1136239919722020
1215417919802020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
104118
1116192
1223242

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 22 Jul; eight, 23 Jul (RTer); Parkhurst Forest, one, 13 Jul (TJN, IMer, LFom); Shanklin Upper Chine, one, field observation, 21 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Romsey, one, 15 Jul; one, 23 Jul (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, two, 11 Aug; one, 19 Jul; two, 11 Aug; one, 01 Sep; two, 19 Jul (GCE); Winchester, one, 25 Jul (THW); Brownwich cliffs, one, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW); Botley Wood, one, 30 Jul (RJD, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Fareham, one, 18 Jul; one, 15 Aug; one, 22 Aug; one, 25 Aug (MLO det. ); Botley, one, 24 Jul (SLB det. MJW); Pennington, one, 24 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Crawley, one, 17 Jul; Little Somborne, one, 24 Jun; Crawley, one, 27 Aug; Little Somborne, one, 13 Aug; Crawley, one, 17 Jul (GCE); Kempshott, one, 18 Jul (GAH); Basingstoke, one, 14 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 17 Aug; one, 25 Aug (MJW); one, 18 Jul (RHil); Mapledurwell, one, 11 Aug (MBot); Alton, one, 15 Jul; two, 18 Jul; one, 11 Aug (DBO); Whitehill, one, 29 Jul; one, 06 Aug (ASto); Minley Wood, one, beaten, 17 Jul; one, field observation, 07 Aug; Yateley Common, one, beaten, 30 Jul; one, field observation, 01 Aug (BDal); Farnborough, one, 06 Aug (KBW)

49.149 [B&F: 1092] Apotomis turbidana Hübner, [1825] - Common

Common in woodland, especially of birch, and heathland throughout the British Isles. Common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight wherever there are birch trees. Wingspan 19-23 mm. The forewing pattern and contrasting comparatively clear white ground colour are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Silver and Downy Birch, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104913519292016
1128941019712020
1214228519762020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
119143
12331

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Bonchurch, one, 30 Jun (JHa);

VC11: Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun; three, 29 Jun; three, 29 Jun (GCE); Botley Wood, one, 30 Jul (RJD, DWal, KJW); West Walk, two, 23 Jul; West Meon, two, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 30 Jun; one, 03 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Whitehill, one, 19 Jun (ASto); Minley Wood, one, field observation, 22 Jun (BDal)

49.150 [B&F: 1093] Apotomis betuletana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in heathland, woodland edges and birch woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread and fairly common, but rather scarce on the Isle of Wight where there are just two records in 1974 and 1997. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Distinguished from A. capreana by having the outer edge of the coalescent median fascia and pre-tornal marking comparatively straight, the dark-coloured basal two-thirds of the wing more heavily marked with black, and the subterminal fascia usually lacking black dots [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Birch, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10212119742020
1154690119692020
1228775319762020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
104105
1116367
1214192

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, gen det, 30 Jun (PBar); Osborne Valley Walk, three, gen det completed on two males 24 July: valva relatively straight ruling out capreana, 22 Jul; five, 26 Aug (IOut); Briddlesford, one, to light, 07 Sep (JRB);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 19 Aug (SLoa); Totton, one, 11 Sep (CNB); Kings Somborne, three, 12 Aug; one, 12 Aug; one, 15 Sep; one, 12 Aug; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, five, 01 Sep; two, 01 Sep; one, 01 Sep; one, 11 Aug; one, 01 Sep (GCE); Botley Wood, five, 13 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); four, 10 Sep; West Meon, seven, 03 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Pennington, one, 20 Jun; one, 29 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 03 Sep; Crawley, two, 03 Sep; Goodworth Clatford, one, 30 Aug; one, 21 Jul; Harewood Forest, one, 21 Jul; one, 21 Jul; Little Somborne, one, 03 Sep; two, 13 Aug; two, 03 Sep; one, 03 Sep; Crawley, one, 25 Aug; Barton Stacey, two, 02 Sep (GCE); Kempshott, one, 15 Aug (GAH); Pamber Forest, two, 04 Sep (GJD)

49.151 [B&F: 1094] Apotomis capreana (Hübner, [1817]) - Local

Local in woodland, marshes, river-banks and by ditches in the southern half of England and Wales. Fairly widely distributed in Hampshire, but recorded only once on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Differs from A. betuletana by its somewhat broader forewing, the costa being more strongly arched; further distinguished by the slightly concave outer edge of the median fascia and its hook-like indentation at the middle and the generally more strongly dilated and black-dotted subterminal fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Goat Willow, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10375919002020
1115918119732020
129314019712020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
117126
12551

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Briddlesford, one, to light, 07 Sep (JRB);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 14 Jul (RBW); Kings Somborne, one, 29 Jun; one, 29 Jun; six, 29 Jun; Crawley*, one, 28 Jun (GCE); Hurn, two, 06 Sep (MJef); Pennington, one, field observation, 23 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Harewood Forest, one, 21 Jul (GCE); Pamber Forest, one, 16 Jun; one, 15 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 01 Aug (GJD)

49.154 [B&F: 1087] Orthotaenia undulana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland edges, hedgerows, dry pastures and scrub throughout much of the British Isles, less numerous in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and reasonably common, but probably overlooked in some areas. Wingspan 15-20 mm. Some forms are reminiscent of C. lacunana but are distinguished by the inner margin of the median fascia not being incised or interrupted by a streak or lacuna [Bradley]. Larva feeds on deciduous trees and shrubs, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10343618932017
1110911719722020
12404319712020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11431
12441

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Record Details

VC11: Bentley Wood, present, field observation, 10 Jun (PMO); Crawley, one, 28 Jun; one, 17 Jul (GCE); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 25 Jun (RJD, DWal, KJW, RCar, DHun);

VC12: Stockbridge Down NT, one, field observation, 26 Jun (MDuf det. PEH); Little Somborne, one, 24 Jun; one, 24 Jun (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 01 Jul (MJN)

49.155 [B&F: 1086] Hedya salicella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, gardens, orchards, parks and marshes throughout England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, but not particularly common. Wingspan 18-24 mm. The distinctive forewing pattern readily distinguishes this moderately large and robust species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on White and Goat Willow, Black Poplar and Aspen, living between shoots spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10213219512019
1122027319832020
1211915919932020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10243
11221
12562

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Record Details

VC10: Haseley Manor, one, 19 Jul; Osborne Valley Walk, three, 22 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Botley Wood, one, 30 Jul (RJD, DWal, KJW det. RJD); one, 13 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Ecchinswell, one, 14 Aug (MTay, CSul); Alton, one, 03 Aug (DBO); one, 16 Jul (NDP); Yateley Common, one, field observation, 27 Jul; Blackwater, two, 29 Jun (BDal)

49.156 [B&F: 1083] Marbled Orchard Tortrix Hedya nubiferana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in hedgerows, gardens and orchards throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common throughout. Wingspan 15-21 mm. Very similar to Plum Tortrix H. pruniana, which differs in having the two black postmedian dots more prominent and situated costad of the projection of the outer edge of the median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds on many different deciduous trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Wild Cherry, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010112219002020
111094154319712020
1257084419712020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10102720
1134454
1224488

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Headon Warren & Undercliff, one, field observation, 26 Jun (DCoo); Totland, one, 24 Jun (RTer); Freshwater, one, 15 Jun (DCoo); one, 26 Jun; one, 08 Jul (PBar); Cranmore, one, 15 Jun (JMar det. JRB); Walter's Copse, Newtown, present, 04 Jul; 20, 02 Jul; present, 04 Jul (PBar); Parkhurst Forest, one, 13 Jul (TJN, IMer, LFom);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 30 Jun (TDCh); one, 10 Jun; one, 12 Jun; one, 09 Jul; Lee, nr Nursling, one, 11 Jun (CTha); East Tytherley, one, 12 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, 12 Jun; one, 14 Jun (MBak); Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun (GCE); Romsey, two, to pheromone lure, came to API lure, 17 Jul (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun; Ashley, four, 26 Jun; one, 06 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 19 Jul (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, two, 20 Jun (MEdg); Valley Park, Chandlers Ford, one, 06 Jul (KArb); Crawley, one, 28 Jun (GCE); Wickham, one, to light, 09 Jul (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, KJW); Botley, one, 07 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 12 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 30 Jun (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 10 Jul (IRT); West Meon, four, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Petersfield, one, 20 Jun (RAll); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 01 Jul (MJef); Tuckton, Christchurch, one, 12 Jun (APar); Burton, nr Christchurch, two, 25 Jun; four, 29 Jun (JStw);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Crawley, three, 28 Jun; two, 28 Jun; one, 28 Jun; Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul; Crawley, one, 28 Jun; one, 13 Jul (GCE); Hinton Ampner, one, 16 Jun (ASD); Ecchinswell, one, 01 Jul; one, 17 Jul (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, eight, 08 Jul (ACB, GJD); Basingstoke, one, 12 Jun; two, 08 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, two, 24 Jun; two, 28 Jun; one, 05 Jul; one, 16 Jul (GJD); Whitehill, one, 24 Jun; one, 15 Jul; one, 26 Jul (ASto); Blackwater, three, 14 Jun; two, 26 Jun (BDal); Farnborough, one, 07 Jun (KBW)

49.157 [B&F: 1082] Plum Tortrix Hedya pruniana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common in woodland, hedgerows and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common throughout. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Similar to H. nubiferana but generally smaller, H. pruniana may be distinguished by the two blackish postmedian dots being situated distad of the medial angulation of the median fascia; in H. nubiferana these are situated costad of the projection [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Blackthorn, Plum and Wild Cherry.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1027165519002020
111006147819712020
1239661919762020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1035648
11354710
1221477

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Headon Warren & Undercliff, four, field observation, 26 Jun (DCoo); Totland, one, 30 May; three, 31 May; three, 19 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 26 Jun (RTer); Farringford, one, field observation, 25 May; Freshwater, one, 31 May; one, 06 Jun; one, 09 Jun; two, 09 Jun; two, 15 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, field observation, 09 Jun; Afton Marsh, five, field observation, 09 Jun (DCoo); Freshwater, one, gen det, 01 Jul; one, 27 Jun; one, 06 Jul (PBar); Cranmore, one, 07 Jun (CHic); Wheelers Bay, one, 03 Jun (ABut); Rookley, two, 05 Jun (JRB); Haseley Manor, five, 13 Jul; one, 19 Jul; Shanklin, one, 01 Jun; one, 08 Jun; two, 13 Jun; two, 23 Jun; eight, 29 Jun; two, 02 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul; Osborne Valley Walk, two, 15 Jun (IOut); Briddlesford, one, 09 Jun (JRB);

VC11: Blissford, NF, one, 13 Aug (NTO); Broughton Down, four, 12 Jun (MBot, DTay det. MBot); Woodlands, NF, present, 09 Jun (RBW); Totton, one, 13 Jun (LHan); Romsey, one, 10 Jun; one, 12 Jun; one, 14 Jun (MBak); one, 02 Jun (NRJ); Ashley, one, 26 Jun (GCE); Southampton, one, 25 Jun (MGP); Allbrook, one, 03 Jun; two, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun (SIng); Winchester, one, 04 Jun; one, 11 Jun (THW); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 25 Jun (RJD, DWal, KJW, RCar, DHun); Fareham, one, 01 Jul (IMcP); one, 13 Jun; one, 28 Jun (MLO); Botley, one, 11 Jun (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, 10, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Portsmouth, one, 08 Jun; two, 09 Jun; one, 12 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jun (IRT); West Meon, two, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Old Winchester Hill, one, 11 Jun; one, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 30 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 02 Jul; one, 19 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Crawley, one, 05 Jun; one, 14 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, present, 12 Jun (DAS); one, 12 Jun (CBey, DAS, PDF et al); Basingstoke, three, 14 Jun; one, 16 Jun (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, field observation, 11 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 01 Jul (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, six, 08 Jul (ACB, GJD); Old Basing, Basingstoke, one, 20 Jun (SVic); Beech, one, 13 Jun (NDP); Basingstoke, one, 12 Jun (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 09 Jun; three, 11 Jun; four, 16 Jun; seven, 24 Jun; two, 28 Jun; one, 15 Jul; four, 16 Jul (GJD)

49.158 [B&F: 1084] Hedya ochroleucana (Frölich, 1828) - Common

Common in gardens, orchards and hedgerows throughout much of England and Wales, more numerous in the south. In Hampshire widespread and common throughout, but there have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-21 mm. The comparatively lightly marked, ochreous-cream coloration in the distal part of the forewing is characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Dog-rose, living between shoots spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10101218502019
1110011119802020
12778719712020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11441
12342

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Marchwood, one, 16 Jun; Lee, nr Nursling, one, 11 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 19 Jun; one, 20 Jun (NRJ);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul (GCE); Axmansford, one, 14 Aug; Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, two, 10 Jun (ACB)

49.161 [B&F: 1063] Celypha striana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common on dry pastures and downland throughout England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-20 mm. Distinguished from C. rosaceana and C. rufana by the strongly developed median fascia in the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Dandelion.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1028043318802020
114011711719702020
121616296519712020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1032989
1116127311
12781084

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No Larval records to show.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 31 May, 1 (RTer) Latest: Briddlesford, 07 Sep, 1 (JRB) Max count: Bonchurch, 30 Jun, 9 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Fordingbridge, 23 Jul, 1 (SCT) Latest: Southsea, 07 Jun, 1 (JRL) Max count: Totton, 12 Jun, 11 (LHan)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 02 Jul, 1 (TJN, LFom, HEdm) Latest: Farnborough, 07 Sep, 1 (KBW) Max count: Hinton Ampner, 09 Jul, 4 (ASD)

49.162 [B&F: 1064] Celypha rosaceana Schläger, 1847 - Local

Local in rough pastures and grassland in parts of southern England, southern Wales and southern Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight records are widely, but very sparsely, distributed throughout. Wingspan 15-19 mm. The overall pink or pinkish buff general coloration of the forewing distinguishes this species from C. striana and C. rufana; furthermore, in C. striana the median fascia is strongly developed while in C. rufana the forewing is comparatively broad and the general coloration is darker, varying from dull olive-brown to ferruginous-brown [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Sow-thistle and Dandelion.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10161418802020
11798719722020
12282819932020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11221
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Newtown NNR, one, 02 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Portsmouth, one, 21 Jul (IRT); Pennington*, one, 14 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 25 Jul (MJW)

49.164 [B&F: 1067] Celypha cespitana (Hübner, [1817]) - Local

Local on chalk downland, dry pastures, sand-hills and sea-cliffs throughout the British Isles, predominantly coastal in the north of its range. Widespread but distinctly uncommon in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-16 mm. Similar in forewing markings and coloration to the rare and local C. doubledayana, but usually larger and differs in the shape of the forewing, the costa being more gently arched and the apex more angular and prominent [Bradley]. Day-flying, occasionally comes to light. Larva feeds on Wild Thyme, Common Sea-lavender and Thrift.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106319002017
11232019752018
12354819712020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
12111

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 23 Jul (RTer);

VC12: Ecchinswell, one, 01 Jul (MJN)

49.166 [B&F: 1076] Celypha lacunana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common on woodland edges and roadside verges and in rough grassland, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-18 mm. Although extremely variable, this species can usually be distinguished from its near relatives by the strong indentation or lacuna in the median fascia above the middle, and in dark forms this indentation tends to become obscure but is seldom totally obliterated [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on numerous herbaceous, and some woody, plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10846210218802020
1173531527719712020
123733999019712020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
108822015
1133455620
1222643212

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Headon Warren & Undercliff, 26 Jun, 7 (DCoo) Latest: Briddlesford, 07 Sep, 4 (JRB) Max count: Totland, 29 Aug, 15 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 06 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 09 Sep, 1 (CBut, SCol) Max count: Broughton Down, 12 Jun, 20 (MBot, DTay)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 04 Sep, 1 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 07 Sep, 1 (KBW) Max count: Pamber Forest, 24 Jun, 12 (GJD)

49.167 [B&F: 1068] Celypha rivulana (Scopoli, 1763) - Local

Local in a wide range of habitats, including open woodland, chalk downland and sandhills, throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire uncommon, found only at a few sites, on downland at Leckford, and at Porton Down, Old Burghclere Lime Quarry, and Micheldever Spoil Heaps. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 15-19 mm. A distinctive species, having well-defined forewing markings which normally contrast with the silvery white ground colour. Larva polyphagous on the flowers and shoots of various herbaceous plants, living in a silk spinning.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11171119942016
12368719812019

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12111

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Record Details

VC11: Bishop's Waltham, one, field observation, 09 Jul (DTru);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 10 Sep (TJN)

49.169 [B&F: 1069] Celypha aurofasciana (Haworth, 1811) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in woodland in parts of southern England and western Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there are three old records, at Bembridge in 1875, Emery Down in 1900 and Baddesley Great Covert in 1929, but nothing was heard of it since until 2012, when it was found to be common in a Ventnor, Isle of Wight garden. Subsequently scattered reports have come in from a number of localities in mainland Hampshire, so it would appear to be increasing in range. Wingspan 12-14 mm. The narrow and apically rather rounded forewing and the typically conspicuous, broad, yellow fasciate area between the basal patch and median fascia distinguish this species; the specialised lobe at the base of the hindwing of the male is also characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various mosses and various liverworts, often on tree trunks, living within a silken tube or tent.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10335218752020
118619002020
121120202020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10441
11331

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Record Details

VC10: Totland*, one, 25 Jul (RTer); Freshwater*, one, field observation, 29 Jun (PBar); Wydcombe, one, gen det, 08 Jul; Shanklin, one, 14 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Romsey, one, 27 Jun; one, 03 Jul (NRJ); Hurn, one, 03 Jul (MJef)

49.179 [B&F: 1080] Olethreutes arcuella (Clerck, 1759) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland and on heaths in parts of the British Isles, except in the far north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a local and uncommon woodland species which is perhaps overlooked. Wingspan 15-18 mm. The moth is diurnal but occasionally it comes to light. The attractive and specialised forewing pattern readily distinguishes this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on leaf litter and dead leaves.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102119921994
112711719712019
1281119762015

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11331
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Ashley, one, 26 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 02 Jun; one, 02 Jun (GCE);

VC12: Crawley, one, 05 Jun (GCE)

49.180 [B&F: 1079] Piniphila bifasciana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local, in pine woodland, throughout much of Britain and southern Ireland. In Hampshire, locally common in pinewoods, especially on Scots Pine in the south of the county; also on Maritime Pine, a species that is locally common along the coast. Very few records from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 12-16mm. The comparatively rounded forewing, relatively straight-edged basal patch and well-defined, broad, almost parallel-sided median fascia, together with the pale ochreous general coloration, often tinged with pinkish, are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Scots Pine and Maritime Pine, living within a silken gallery amongst the young shoots and male plants.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10303719002020
1117918019722020
12526419932020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10562
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VC10: Totland, two, 21 Jul (RTer); Freshwater, one, 22 Jul (DCoo); Rew Down, Ventnor, one, gen det, 15 Jul (PBar); Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 18 Jul; one, 21 Jul (IOut);

VC12: Harestock, one, 19 Jul; one, 30 Jul (GRog); Basingstoke, one, 18 Jul (RHil)

49.183 [B&F: 1108] Lobesia abscisana (Doubleday, [1849]) - Common

Common on waste ground and in flower meadows in southern England, north to Yorkshire and west to Devon. Relatively common in Hampshire, but less so than the superficially similar Celypha lacunana, and very infrequently recorded on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-14 mm. Larva feeds within stems of Creeping Thistle.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10585919542020
1141865719722020
1213018219762020

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VC10: Totland, six, 23 Jul; three, 25 Jul; two, 25 Jul; one, 26 Jul (RTer); Wydcombe, three, 08 Jul (IOut); Wheelers Bay, one, 19 Jul (ABut);

VC11: Houghton, one, 18 Jul; Stockbridge Down NT, one, 18 Jul; three, 18 Jul (GCE); Botley, one, 02 Jul (SLB);

VC12: Bullington, one, 16 Jul; two, 16 Jul; four, 16 Jul (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 14 Jun (GAH); Blackwater, one, 25 Jul (BDal)

49.184 [B&F: 1106] Lobesia reliquana (Hübner, [1825]) - Local

Local in woodland, gardens, orchards and parks throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and Wight widespread and locally common. Wingspan 12-14 mm. Crepuscular. The narrow, sharply angled fore- and hindwings and the ferruginous general coloration of the forewing and its triangular, plumbeous and black dorsal patch are characteristic; the male is further distinguished by its white, apically infuscate hindwing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on shoots and leaves of Oak, Blackthorn and Birch.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10293420092020
11857919722020
12313519712020

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11662
12221

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VC11: Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 02 Jun; one, 02 Jun; one, 02 Jun; two, 02 Jun; one, 02 Jun (GCE); Merritown Heath, present, 28 May (DFoo);

VC12: Bullington, one, 10 Jun (GCE); Minley Wood, one, field observation, 23 Jun (BDal)

49.185 [B&F: 1109] Lobesia littoralis (Westwood & Humphreys, 1845) - Local

Local on sea cliffs, saltmarshes, shingle beaches and gardens throughout much of the British Isles, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire common on the coast amongst sea-thrift, but has also become well-established in gardens where this plant is grown. On the Isle of Wight, largely restricted to the extreme south-western corner of the Island. Wingspan 12-15 mm. The largest of the British Lobesia species, it is distinguished by its comparatively narrow forewing with a normally well-defined median fascia and with the subbasal fascia forming a strong subquadrate blotch on the dorsum [Bradley]. Larva feeds on flowers and seedheads of Thrift.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10288418802020
1115320519732020
12212919932018

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105115

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 06 Jun (DCoo); Freshwater Bay, one, 26 Aug; five, field observation, 26 Jun (SDav); two, field observation, 26 Jun (PBar); Brighstone Bay, two, field observation, 29 May (MCrm)

49.186 [B&F: 1097] Endothenia gentianaeana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common on rough ground and dry pastures throughout much of England and Wales, less numerous in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this species probably occurs wherever Teasel is established - even a few plants seems to suffice. Wingspan 15-19 mm. Generally larger than other species of Endothenia, it has the forewing ground colour more extensively tinged with ochreous distally and a usually distinct pale grey or pale violaceous grey patch from the tornus reaching half way across the wing to near the middle [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Wild Teasel: opening old heads in winter seldom fails to produce evidence of the larva in the central pith; the larva itself may either be found in the head or inside the stalk.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106810818802020
11808619712020
12568019852020

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11221
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VC10: Totland, one, not gendet, but specimen retained, 01 Jun (RTer);

VC11: Southampton, one, 16 Jul (MGP); Portsmouth, one, 07 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Crawley, one, 03 Sep (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 08 Jul (MJW)

49.187 [B&F: 1098] Endothenia oblongana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local on field edges, chalk downland and flower meadows throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire recorded increasingly, mainly in the south-east of the county, and remaining rare away from the chalk; first reported from Wight in 2015. Wingspan 13-15 mm. Resembles a medium-sized E. gentianaeana but distinguished by the more broadly suffused apical area, which reduces or narrows the band of whitish ground colour beyond the median fascia, the more strongly dilated subterminal fascia, the pale patch from the tornus lacking a violaceous tinge, and by the paler hindwing [Bradley]. Despite what some publications say, the larva does not feed on Common Knapweed, but in the rootstock of Plantago lanceolata (Entomologist's Gazette (2010) Vol. 61).

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120152015
11404319712016
12172219812020

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11111
12331

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VC11: Allbrook, one, 07 Sep (SIng);

VC12: Crawley, one, 14 Jun (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 09 Jun (GAH); one, 14 Jul (RHil)

49.188 [B&F: 1099] Endothenia marginana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in rough ground, damp meadows, heathland and fens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire only regular in the south-east; extremely scarce on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-16 mm. The male of E. marginana can be distinguished from both sexes of E. gentianaeana and E. oblongana by its conspicuously white hindwings; the female is not so readily distinguished, having only the basal area of the hindwing paler. Both sexes can be usually separated from small specimens of E. gentianaeana by the narrow band of whitish ground colour beyond the median fascia of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Betony, Common Hemp-nettle, Lousewort and Yellow-rattle.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10182719692020
1131343919712020
12495619922020

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10771
1181911
12221

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VC10: Totland, one, 22 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 28 Aug; one, 29 Aug (RTer); Osborne Valley Walk, one, gen det, 22 Jul; Bembridge, one, field observation, bred from Broom, 29 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Totton, one, 07 Sep (LHan); Broughton, one, 25 Jul; two, 25 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, one, 28 Aug (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, 11, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW); West Meon, one, 03 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Hurn, one, 06 Sep (MJef); Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 04 Jul (PAB);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun (GAH); one, 11 Aug (MJW)

49.190 [B&F: 1101] Endothenia ustulana (Haworth, 1811) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland and waste ground in parts of England and Wales, mainly in the south and south-east. In Hampshire recorded very rarely away from Botley Wood, and there have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 9-13 mm. The general coloration of the forewing is darker than in E. pullana, with which it has been thoroughly confused in the past; further distinguished by the darker hindwing and cilia [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Bugle.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102119002017
11394319762020
127720022016

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VC11: Totton, one, 13 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, field observation, 16 Jun; one, field observation, 17 Jun; one, 26 Jun (LHan det. MJW); Romsey, one, field observation, found on Blue Bugle, 29 May (MBak)

49.191 [B&F: 1102] Endothenia nigricostana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in woodland and dry pastures throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire mainly restricted to the south-east and M3 corridor, but perhaps under-recorded; there are no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-15 mm. The obscure fasciate markings of the forewing and the large, diffuse, yellow-ochreous dorsal blotch obliterating the median fascia except for a narrow bar at the costa are characteristic, but an inconspicuous and sluggish species, whose presence is sometimes only revealed by collecting dry old stems of hedge woundwort during the winter [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems and roots of Hedge Woundwort.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1071019002018
11342619742020
12272819712019

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VC11: Fareham, one, gen det, 12 Jun (MLO det. );

VC12: Ecchinswell, one, field observation, 05 Jul (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 23 Jun (MJW)

49.192 [B&F: 1103] Endothenia ericetana (Humphreys & Westwood, 1845) - Local

Local in rough pastures, flower meadows and farmland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire uncommon, most frequent in the south-east, apparently absent from the New Forest, and very sparsely distributed in the north of the county. There are only two recent records from the Isle of Wight, both from Totland. Wingspan 14-20 mm. Similar to E. quadrimaculana but smaller; the forewing has a more uniform ochreous-brown or reddish brown general appearance and lacks the strong black admixture in the median fascia medially [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots and lower stems of Marsh Woundwort, Hedge Woundwort and Corn Mint.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104218802006
11181819752019
1291319802017

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VC11: Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 19 Jul (GCE)

49.193 [B&F: 1104] Endothenia quadrimaculana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in water meadows, marshes and on river-banks throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire rather uncommon and sparsely distributed, mainly along the south coast, but also inland at Leckford, Selborne and around Basingstoke. On the Isle of Wight, confined to the extreme west of the Island. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Larger than E. ericetana and has the apex of the forewing more sharply angulate and retuse; differs further by the normally paler ground colour and the more contrasting markings, and by the blackish and more obtusely angled, central, blotch-like median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots and lower stems of Marsh Woundwort and Spear Mint.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109419002015
11535419822020
12232419892020

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VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 19 Sep (SLoa); Broughton, one, 08 Jul (GCE); Fareham, one, gen det, 15 Jul (MLO det. ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 19 Aug (PCra); one, 18 Aug (CNB);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 15 Jul (GJD)

49.194 [B&F: 1111] Bactra lancealana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common in damp heathland, mosses, marshes, river-banks and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-17 mm. Distinguished from B. furfurana by the crescent-shaped discocellular mark and the absence of a basal patch on the forewing; unicolorous specimens can only be separated by examination of the genitalia. Small specimens of B. robustana often resemble B. lancealana superficially and dissection of the genitalia may be necessary [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Compact Rush, Common Club-rush and Deergrass.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107610419002020
11765129219712020
1218151719752020

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1114141
1210101

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VC10: Totland, one, 26 May (RTer); Freshwater, one, 25 Aug; one, 06 Sep; one, 09 Sep (DCoo); Wydcombe, 15, to light, 06 Sep (JRB, IOut); 25, field observation, 06 Sep; Shanklin, one, 16 Sep; Ninham Withybed, three, field observation, one collected and examined, 15 Jun (IOut); Seaview, one, 27 Jul (J&SMas);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 26 Jul; one, 31 Aug (CTha); Ashurst, one, 01 Jul (RFC); Totton, one, 11 Jun; one, 14 Jun (LHan); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 05 Sep (MEdg); Fareham, one, 09 Jun; one, 19 Aug (MLO); Wickham Common, one, 28 May (KCok, RJD, MLO, DWal det. RJD); Portsmouth, one, gen det, 21 Jul (IRT); Hurn, one, 09 Jun; one, 15 Aug (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, one, 19 Aug (PCra); one, 18 Aug (CNB);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 10 Sep (TJN); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 06 Sep (TJN, LFom); Andover, one, 20 Aug (GSD det. NAsh); Bullington, one, 10 Jun (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 07 Sep (MJN); Pamber Forest, one, 16 Jun; one, 01 Aug; one, 24 Sep (GJD); Yateley Common, one, field observation, 08 Sep (BDal); Farnborough, one, 22 Aug (KBW)

49.195 [B&F: 1110] Bactra furfurana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in marshes, river-banks and ditches throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire the majority of records are from the south-east corner of the county and from Christchurch, and although there are only a few inland records, it has been recorded in the northern half of the county on a number of occasions. Recorded on the Isle of Wight for the first time since 1900 at Cranmore in 2011. Wingspan 11-18 mm. The weakly reticulate ground colour, the presence of a dark basal patch and a comparatively well-developed median fascia distinguish this species from B. lancealana and small examples of B. robustana; weakly marked and unicolorous specimens can only be separated by examination of the genitalia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Common Club-rush and Compact Rush.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104319002018
115611619852020
126619942015

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VC11: Hurn, one, 01 Jul (MJef)

49.197 [B&F: 1112] Bactra robustana (Christoph, 1872) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in saltmarshes on the south and east coasts of England, with records west to Devon and north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally common along the coast, especially around Langstone Harbour. Wingspan 16-23 mm. Larva feeds within stems of Sea Club-rush.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106419512012
1113416319722020
121120082008

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11342

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VC11: Portsmouth, two, 16 Jun; one, 21 Jul; one, gen det, 20 Aug (IRT)

49.199 [B&F: 1217] Eucosmomorpha albersana (Hübner, [1813]) - Local

Local in open woodland and glades in parts of England and Wales. In Hampshire a local and rather rare species, chiefly confined to large woodlands such as the New Forest, Botley Wood and Pamber Forest. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-17 mm. Distinguished by the sharply demarcated dark brown basal two-thirds of the forewing which contrasts with the orange-ochreous distal part of the wing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Honeysuckle, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105419002019
11413819762020
1291919762018

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11232
12221

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VC11: Kings Somborne, two, 09 Jun; one, 09 Jun (GCE);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 09 Jun; one, 02 Jun (GJD)

49.200 [B&F: 1216] Cherry Bark Tortrix Enarmonia formosana (Scopoli, 1763) - Local

Local in gardens, parks and orchards throughout much of Britain, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire generally widespread, but perhaps over-looked in some areas. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-19 mm. The distinctive coloration and pattern of the forewing, especially the well-developed ocellus and the sharply defined costal strigulae in the apical half which are bordered dorsad by ferruginous-orange, are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within bark of fruit trees.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10121018562020
1122823119722020
12343319952020

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10331
1115183
12111

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 16 Jul (DCoo); Plaish, Carisbrooke, one, 24 Jul; one, 25 Jul (KRyl);

VC11: Totton, one, 20 Jul (LHan); Romsey, one, 18 Sep (NRJ); Southampton, one, 07 Sep (MGP); Barn Piece, Eastleigh, one, 16 Jun; Valley Park, Chandlers Ford, one, 14 Jul (KArb); Fareham, one, 08 Sep (IMcP); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 18 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 29 Jun; three, 02 Jul; one, 09 Jul; two, 20 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 17 Sep (JStw);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 21 Aug (MJW)

49.202 [B&F: 1118] Ancylis uncella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local on heathland, moorland and mosses throughout much of the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire Local and rather uncommon, usually on damp heathland amongst young birches. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 15-20 mm. Similar to A. geminana but a generally larger species and differs in having a well-developed pre-tornal marking which is confluent with the median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Bell Heather, Cross-leaved Heath and Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering in a cocoon.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120142014
11423919782019
12212519762018

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11122
12111

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VC11: Holmsley Woods, NF, two, field observation, 14 May (JNew);

VC12: Yateley Common, one, at dusk, 05 Jun (BDal)

49.203 [B&F: 1123] Ancylis laetana (Fabricius, 1775) - Local

Local in woodland, gardens, orchards and parks throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire local in scattered locations, in the south from Mottisfont to Emer Bog, Botley Wood and Wickham Common in the north in Harewood Forest, Pamber Forest, Bartley Heath, Eelmoor Marsh and Fleet Pond. Two records in 2022 were the first for many decades from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-18 mm. The contrasting white costal and grey-black dorsal areas of the forewing, together with the ferruginous apical area and the submetallic blue-grey ocellar area, are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Aspen, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

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101019001900
11475119762020
12264419742020

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11211
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VC11: Swaythling, Southampton, one, 11 Jun (MEdg); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo);

VC12: Alton, one, 13 Jun (DBO); Whitehill, one, 09 Jun (ASto)

49.204 [B&F: 1122] Ancylis obtusana (Haworth, 1811) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland, hedgerows and heathland throughout much of southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded less than annually from scattered localities, mainly in south Hampshire, and most notably in Botley Wood. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Somewhat paler in general coloration than A. mitterbacheriana and slightly smaller; the shallowly convex basal patch extending from the dorsum to the costa is characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Alder Buckthorn and Buckthorn, living between leaves spun together with silk.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103119002004
11242319722018
12111919932018

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11111

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VC11: Fareham, one, gen det, 08 Jul (MLO det. )

49.205 [B&F: 1116] Ancylis comptana (Frölich, 1828) - Local

Local on chalk downland and limestone cliffs throughout much of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally common on chalk downland throughout, most notable on Broughton Down, Silchester Common and Old Winchester Hill. Wingspan 11-14 mm. Similar in size to A. obtusana, but differs in the dull brown general coloration of the forewing and the acutely angled apex [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Salad Burnet, Wild Strawberry, Cinquefoil and Wild Thyme, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering either as a pupa or full-grown larva.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10388218562020
114510319712020
124320019712020

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1015233
1111143
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VC10: Totland, two, 21 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 28 Aug (RTer); Freshwater, one, 13 Jul; three, 18 Jul; one, 23 Jul; two, 06 Sep (DCoo); Brook Down, three, 07 Jul; two, field observation, 04 Jul; present, field observation, 07 Jul; Rew Down, Ventnor, one, swept, 13 Jul (PBar); Wheelers Bay, one, 16 Jul (ABut); Haseley Manor, one, 19 Jul; Shanklin, two, gen det completed 15 July on one male, 13 Jul; two, 18 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Broughton, two, 25 Jul (GCE); Southampton, one, 08 Jul (MGP); Valley Park, Chandlers Ford, one, 14 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 22 Jul (KArb); Allbrook, one, 19 Jul (SIng); Botley, one, 29 Aug (SLB det. MJW); Portsmouth, one, 13 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 20 Jul (IRT); Old Winchester Hill, three, vacuum sampling, 2 in vacuum sample, one flying by day in sunny & windy conditions, 05 Jul (MCha det. RJD);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 19 Jul; one, 25 Jul (MJW); Whitehill, one, 19 Jul; one, 21 Jul (ASto)

49.206 [B&F: 1121] Ancylis upupana (Treitschke, 1835) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland and heathland in parts of southern England. In Hampshire rare, but also probably overlooked on account of its secretive habits; there are recent records from Chandlers Ford, Botley Wood, Southsea, Emer Bog, Havant Thicket and West Park, Damerham. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 13-20 mm. A distinctive species in general appearance, characterised by the almost uniform dark brown or fuscous coloration of the forewing, with the exception of the apical and terminal areas which are ferruginous-orange [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Elm and Birch, living between leaves spun together with silk.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11202319802018
123319962020

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11111

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VC11: Merritown Heath, one, 10 Jun (DFoo)

49.208 [B&F: 1119b] Ancylis subarcuana (Douglas, 1847) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in dry pastures and sand-dunes throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire very local in the bogs of the New Forest, with records in 1980 of larvae on Creeping Willow at Pig Bush and Emer Bog. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Very similar to, and formerly conspecific with, A. geminana and A. diminutana, from which separated by pale grey to whitish grey forewing with the brown markings very weak and sometimes reduced to a few dark patches or dashes [Bradley]. Wingspan 11-15 mm. Larva feeds on Creeping Willow, living between leaves spun together with silk.

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1171819732019

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VC11: Holmsley Woods, NF, two, field observation, dissected, 14 May (JNew)

49.210 [B&F: 1125] Ancylis unculana (Haworth, 1811) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland, downland and scrubland throughout much of southern England. In Hampshire locally common and exclusively on downland along the border between north and south Hampshire, on sites such as Stockbridge Down, Leckford, Porton Down, Magdalen Hill Down, Broughton Down and Micheldever Spoil Heaps. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-18 mm. Readily distinguished from other species of Ancylis by the characteristic chestnut-brown forewing markings [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn, living between leaves spun together with silk, over-wintering in a cocoon.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120152015
11292319742020
1216221719762020

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1116245
1211132

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VC11: Broughton Down, five, 12 Jun (MBot, DTay det. MBot); one, 12 Jun (MBot); Ashley, one, 24 Jul; one, 24 Jul; Broughton, one, 27 May; one, 13 Jun; one, 25 Jul; one, 06 Sep; one, 25 Jul; one, 06 Sep; two, 15 Aug; two, 06 Sep; Ashley, one, 04 Sep (GCE); Winchester, two, 25 Jul (THW); Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 01 Sep (TJN, LFom); Goodworth Clatford, one, 30 Aug; one, 30 Aug; Wherwell: SU3440: Westover Farm: S of Flint Farm, one, 30 Aug; Goodworth Clatford, one, 30 Aug; one, 18 Sep; Little Somborne, one, 13 Aug (GCE); Harestock, one, 25 Aug (GRog); Barton Stacey, two, 02 Sep; one, 02 Sep; two, 02 Sep (GCE)

49.212 [B&F: 1129] Ancylis apicella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland and fens throughout much of southern England and southern Wales; rare in northern England. In Hampshire principally restricted to heathland in the New Forest and in the north-east of the county, and sites such as Emer Bog, Botley Wood, Wickham Common Havant Thicket and Pamber Forest. Recorded once on the Isle of Wight, at Cranmore SSSI in June 2003. Wingspan 13-17 mm. Characterised by the acutely angled median fascia of the forewing, which is very slender costally and forms a dark triangular patch medially [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn, living between leaves spun together with silk, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104420032003
11625619712020
127719952009

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11342

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VC11: Holmsley Woods, NF, one, field observation, 14 May (JNew); Wilverley Plain, NF, larva, one, field observation, 24 Jun (PBar); Pennington, two, 24 Jul (RFC)

49.214 [B&F: 1126] Ancylis badiana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, and on moorland, downland and waste ground throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire reasonably widespread and common, but distinctly uncommon on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-17 mm. Flies in late afternoon. Differs from A. paludana by the darker general coloration of the forewing and the presence of never more than a single black dot at the base of the cilia below the subapical dash [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various species of Vetch, Vetchling and Clover, living between leaves spun together with silk, and over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108819522018
1128835719722020
1215423619712020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11551
12771

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VC11: Avon Heath Country Park, one, 03 Aug (SDut); Ashley, one, 20 Aug; Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun (GCE); Hocombe Mead LNR, Chandlers Ford, one, field observation, 23 Apr (AMur); Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH);

VC12: Crawley, one, 04 Aug; one, 10 Aug (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 27 Aug (MJW, DAS, PDF); Kempshott, one, 18 Jul; one, 14 Sep (GAH); Basingstoke, one, 03 Aug (MJW); Alton, one, 13 Jul (DBO)

49.215 [B&F: 1115] Ancylis achatana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in hedgerows, thickets and copses throughout much of southern England, with records north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire widespread and fairly common, but on the Isle of Wight only two recent records at Freshwater in 1993 and 1999. Wingspan 14-18 mm. Differs from other British Ancylis species by its obtusely falcate, broad forewing and comparatively well-defined fasciate markings which in the tornal area are developed into a prominent quadrate or triangular blotch [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Hawthorn and Blackthorn, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10395319002020
111031142819752020
1245470419922020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10881
1139472
1223305

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VC10: Totland, one, no GenDet but clearly marked, 24 Jun; one, 21 Jul (RTer); Freshwater, one, 07 Jul (DCoo); one, 29 Jun; one, 01 Jul; Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, 04 Jul; one, 02 Jul; one, 04 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 15 Jul (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 02 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 05 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 07 Jul; two, 08 Jul; two, 13 Jul; two, 14 Jul; two, 15 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 19 Jul (LHan); East Tytherley, one, 14 Jul (GCE); Romsey, one, 12 Jun; two, 30 Jun; one, 09 Jul; two, 13 Jul (MBak); one, 03 Jul (NRJ); Broughton, one, 08 Jul; Ashley, one, 26 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 19 Jul (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 02 Jul (MEdg); Southampton, one, 30 Jun (MGP); Barn Piece, Eastleigh, one, 16 Jun; Valley Park, Chandlers Ford, one, 02 Jul; two, 14 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 21 Jul (KArb); Allbrook, one, 01 Jul (SIng); Chandlers Ford, two, 30 Jun (KArb); Fareham, one, 01 Jul; one, 17 Jul (ADT); one, 14 Jul (IMcP); one, 28 Jun; two, 08 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 22 Jul (MLO); Portsmouth, one, 02 Jul; one, 04 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Crawley, one, 12 Jul; one, 28 Jun; one, 17 Jul (GCE); Kempshott, one, 13 Jul (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, 01 Jul (MJN); Old Basing, Basingstoke, five, 20 Jun (SVic); Basingstoke, one, 23 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 19 Jul (MJW); one, 14 Jul; two, 18 Jul (RHil); Pamber Forest, two, 28 Jun (GJD); Alton, one, to artificial light, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 27 Jul (DBO); one, 29 Jun (NDP); Whitehill, one, 28 Jun (ASto); Blackwater, one, 13 Jul (BDal); Farnborough, one, 22 Jul (KBW)

49.216 [B&F: 1120] Ancylis mitterbacheriana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in deciduous woodland throughout the British Isles. Present in most if not all of the ancient woodland sites in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-14 mm. In general, coloration similar to A. obtusana, but larger and differs in having a subquadrate basal patch which in A. obtusana is shallowly convex [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak and Beech, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10192619002020
1117821619722020
12648219742020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11431
12221

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VC11: Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 02 Jun (GCE); Stanbrige Earls, one, 28 May (JRM); Merritown Heath, present, 28 May (DFoo);

VC12: Crawley, one, 14 Jun (GCE); Farnborough, one, 02 Jun (KBW)

49.221 [B&F: 1161] Rhopobota stagnana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in damp woodland and pastures (on Devil's-bit Scabious) and downland (on Small Scabious) throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight mainly confined to chalk downland sites such as Martin Down and Portsdown, and somewhat erratic in appearance. Wingspan 12-18 mm. The male differs from R. myrtillana by its larger size and the more uniform pale grey general coloration of the forewing; the female is often similar in size but can be distinguished by its relatively narrow and pointed forewing and the diffuse and obtusely angulated basal patch [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Small Scabious and Devil's-bit Scabious.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10192218562018
11212219862020
125719762015

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12232

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VC11: Fareham, one, dead, gen det, 13 Jul (RJD);

VC12: Noar Hill, two, field observation, 01 May; one, field observation, 04 Aug (BDal)

49.223 [B&F: 1159] Holly Tortrix Rhopobota naevana (Hübner, [1817]) - Common

Common in woodland, heathland and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread and common, but there are only a few recent reports from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-16 mm. The sinuate notch below the apex of the forewing in both sexes and the patches of specialised scales on the hindwing in the male are diagnostic characters of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Holly, Apple, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Buckthorn, Rowan and similar, living between leaves spun together with silk, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10769519342020
1136844219722020
1210123119762020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1011144
1110112
1210112

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VC10: Totland, one, 26 Jun; one, 21 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 26 Jul (RTer); Freshwater, one, 13 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 18 Jul; four, 22 Jul; one, 31 Jul; one, 17 Aug (DCoo);

VC11: Totton, one, 23 Jun; two, 29 Jun; one, 21 Aug (LHan); Romsey, one, 23 Jul (NRJ); Winchester, one, 11 Jun; one, 30 Jun (THW); Botley Wood, one, 30 Jul (RJD, DWal, KJW); Botley, one, 25 Jul (SLB); Hurn, one, 10 Aug (MJef); Milford on Sea, one, 15 Oct (MMcM);

VC12: Crawley, one, 17 Jul (GCE); Goodworth Clatford, one, 09 Aug (JMor); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 08 Jul (ACB, GJD); Basingstoke, one, 25 Jul; one, 10 Aug (MJW); two, 14 Jul; one, 18 Jul (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, netted, 11 Aug; Blackwater, one, 27 Jul (BDal)

49.224 [B&F: 1205] Bud Moth Spilonota ocellana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in orchards, woodland, gardens and parks throughout the British Isles, more numerous in the south. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-16 mm. Characterised by the dense and well-defined basal patch, the usually prominent pre-tornal marking and the elongate ocellus of the forewing; the male is further distinguished by the antennal notch [Bradley]. The larva is polyphagous, showing a preference for woody Rosaceae such as apple, pear and hawthorn.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011719118562020
111952262919712020
1240157519752020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1017377
11811187
1238464

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 21 Jul, 7 (RTer) Latest: Rew Down, Ventnor, 15 Jul, 1 (PBar) Max count: Totland, 21 Jul, 7 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 05 Aug, 1 (CTha) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 18 Aug, 1 (CNB) Max count: Tuckton, Christchurch, 17 Jul, 7 (APar)

VC12: Earliest: Wherwell, 30 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 22 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Basingstoke, 18 Jul, 4 (RHil)

49.225 [B&F: 1205a] Spilonota laricana (Heinemann, 1863) - Local

Local in woodland with larch throughout England, Wales and southern Ireland. An uncommon and local species in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, and specimens away from extensive larch plantations need critical examination to separate from melanic ocellana. Wingspan 12-16 mm. Formerly regarded as a dark form of Bud Moth S. ocellana, from which distinguished by the comparatively narrow forewings and the nearly pure white ground colour coarsely strigulate with blackish grey [Bradley]. Larva feeds within bark of European Larch, living between needles spun together with silk, and over-wintering in a silken chamber.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11354119752019
12111220052020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331

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VC10: New Vice-county Record: Totland, one, 25 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 28 Jul (RTer)

49.231 [B&F: 1155] Epinotia brunnichana (Linnaeus, 1767) - Common

Common in birch woodland and on heathland throughout much of Britain, more frequently in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 18-23 mm. The nominate and other fasciate forms of E. brunnichana may be confused with some forms of E. solandriana but can be distinguished by the shape of the dorsal blotch of ground colour which is subquadrate in E. brunnichana and not triangular as in E. solandriana; in E. brunnichana the outer edge of the subbasal fascia is less oblique dorsally [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Birch, Hazel and Sallow, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10232819342020
1125233019712020
1215731719802020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12221

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VC11: Botley Wood, one, 30 Jul (RJD, DWal, KJW det. RJD);

VC12: Harewood Forest, one, 21 Jul (GCE); Yateley Common, larva, one, field observation, 16 May (BDal)

49.234 [B&F: 1150] Epinotia abbreviana (Fabricius, 1794) - Common

Common in hedgerows and woodland throughout much of the British Isles, favouring low-lying areas. In Hampshire still fairly common, especially in the south-east, with scattered records in the north, but largely absent from the New Forest and on the Isle of Wight, where there are only two recent records. Wingspan 12-16 mm. Well-marked specimens are characterised by the well-defined basal patch, which is angular medially and broadly edged throughout with the light ground colour, and the median fascia being more or less edged throughout distally with plumbeous strigulation; in dark or almost unicolorous specimens this plumbeous strigulation is still evident [Bradley]. Larva feeds on buds of Elm, revealing a highly distinctive arc of holes, subsequently living within a spun leaf.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109319002010
1110218619752020
128919962017

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10572
11683

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VC10: Freshwater, two, gen det, 29 Jun; one, gen det, 01 Jul; one, gen det, 26 Jun; Newtown NNR, two, gen det, 02 Jul; Ventnor: St Boniface/Nansen Hill, one, field observation, gen det, 16 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 11 Aug (GCE); Fareham, one, gen det, 22 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 29 Jun; three, 30 Jun (MLO); Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH)

49.237 [B&F: 1144] Epinotia signatana (Douglas, 1845) - Local

Local in woodland, hedgerows and scrub in England and Wales, mostly in the south and east. In Hampshire local and uncommon, largely restricted to the south-east, where there is a notable population in Botley Wood; very rare in the New Forest and north of the county, and not recorded from the Isle of Wight until 2014. Wingspan 14-16 mm. Characterised by its rather nondescript general appearance and the comparatively prominent black discal streak [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Blackthorn, Wild Cherry and Bird Cherry, living between leaves and shoots spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10182120142020
11424119732020
125519872019

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221

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VC10: Totland, one, 23 Jun (RTer); Shanklin, one, 07 Jul (IOut)

49.238 [B&F: 1147] Willow Tortrix Epinotia cruciana (Linnaeus, 1761) - Local

Local in a wide range of habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire almost exclusively confined to the south-east corner, especially Botley Wood, but also Havant Thicket, Swanwick, Titchfield Haven, Wickham Common and a few other sites. Elsewhere, there are a few records from the north-east of the county, and on the Isle of Wight the species was last recorded at Priory Bay in 1979. Wingspan 12-15 mm. The very oblique median fascia and the subterminal fascia, with which it is confluent, enclose a triangular patch of ground colour on the costa, forming a distinctive forewing pattern characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on terminal shoots of Creeping Willow, Eared Willow and Sallow, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10124619792018
11759819722020
126719932020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11221

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VC10: Parkhurst Forest, one, 13 Jul (TJN, IMer, LFom);

VC11: Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 25 Jun (RJD, DWal, KJW, RCar, DHun det. RJD); West Meon, one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW)

49.240 [B&F: 1136] Epinotia immundana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839) - Common

Common in woodland, heathland, marshes and river-banks throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-15 mm. Similar to E. tetraquetrana but generally smaller and with darker coloration, and in E. immundana the basal patch of the forewing is acutely angulated medially, whereas in E. tetraquetrana the angle is obtuse [Bradley]. Larva feeds within catkins of Alder and Birch.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10343519002020
1163689619712020
1222144119762020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10207716
1123287
12316917

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VC10: Totland, one, 31 May; one, 28 Aug; one, 01 Sep (RTer); Freshwater, 11, 28 May; 16, 31 May; 10, 06 Jun; seven, 09 Jun; one, 09 Jun; four, 15 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 07 Jul (DCoo);

VC11: Holmsley Woods, NF, present, field observation, dissected, 15 May (JNew); Marchwood, one, 04 Sep (CTha); Totton, two, 30 May (TRac det. MJW); one, 02 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 22 Aug (LHan); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 11 Aug (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 30 May (MEdg); Southampton, one, 31 May (MGP); Barn Piece, Eastleigh, one, 28 May (KArb); Lee-on-Solent, one, 26 Aug (IHrg); Fareham, one, 01 Jul (ADT det. RJD); Botley, one, 26 May (SLB); Merritown Heath, present, 28 May; present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 12 May; seven, 01 Jun; one, 27 Jun (MJef); Pennington, one, 28 May; two, 14 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 11 Aug (TJN, LFom); Basingstoke, one, 02 Jun (MJW); Pamber Forest, four, 09 Jun; one, 12 May; one, 28 May; 17, 02 Jun; one, 11 Jun (GJD); Alton, one, 13 Jun (DBO); Whitehill, one, 12 May (ASto); Minley Wood, two, field observation, 08 Jun; two, field observation, 09 Jun; three, field observation, 10 Jun; six, field observation, 13 Jun; one, field observation, 14 Jun; one, field observation, 20 Jun; Yateley Common, three, field observation, 26 Apr; one, field observation, 17 May; one, field observation, 18 May; larva, one, field observation, 19 May; three, field observation, 22 May; one, field observation, 23 May; two, field observation, 25 May; four, field observation, 26 May; two, field observation, 01 Jun; Blackwater, one, field observation, 18 May; one, field observation, 26 May; two, 28 May; one, field observation, 31 May; one, 03 Jun; one, 05 Jun; one, 14 Jun (BDal)

49.242 [B&F: 1145] Epinotia nanana (Treitschke, 1835) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in coniferous woodland and plantations throughout much of the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire local and uncommon, perhaps under-recorded due to its nondescript appearance. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight until 2020, when two specimens were taken in Shanklin. Wingspan 9-11 mm. The smallest of the British Epinotia species, characterised by its general dark coloration and obscure markings [Bradley]. Larva mines leaves of Norway Spruce, living between needles spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102220202020
11171919832020
125520022017

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11562

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VC11: Totton, one, 18 Jul; one, 20 Jul; two, 21 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 23 Aug (LHan det. MJW)

49.243 [B&F: 1135] Epinotia demarniana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1840) - Local

Local in woodland, heathland, fens and bogs in parts of England and Wales. In Hampshire widespread but rather uncommon in birch woodland. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 12-17 mm. Reminiscent of Epinotia trigonella and Epiblema scutulana but usually smaller and distinguished by its ochreous-white head and palpi [Bradley]. Larva feeds within catkins of Birch, Alder and Goat Willow.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11728119732018
12587519712020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
119165
12353

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VC11: Kings Somborne, three, 09 Jun; three, 29 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 09 Jun; five, 29 Jun (GCE); Wickham, one, 11 Jun; one, 07 Jul (JRDS); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 06 Jun (MJW); Pamber Forest, three, 11 Jun (GJD); Minley Wood, one, beaten, 24 Jun (BDal)

49.244 [B&F: 1132] Epinotia subocellana (Donovan, 1806) - Common

Common in deciduous woodland and damp areas throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire formerly widespread and common, but in recent years barely annual, most frequently recorded in the south-east of the county and very erratic in appearance in the north and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-14 mm. Characterised by the comparatively clear cream-white antemedian band of ground colour which contrasts with the large metallic blue-grey ocellar patch and ferruginous apical area [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Sallow, living between leaves spun together with silk, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107619002018
11637119732020
12202019842018

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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VC11: Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun (GCE)

49.245 [B&F: 1137] Epinotia tetraquetrana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire confined to sites such as Chandlers Ford, Botley Wood, Emer Bog, Havant Thicket and Wickham Common in the south, and Winnall Moors, Harewood Forest, Pamber Forest, Odiham Common and Yately Common in the north. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 12-16 mm. A slightly larger species than E. immundana and with generally lighter coloration; in E. tetraquetrana the medial angulation of the outer edge of the basal patch is obtuse, whereas in E. immundana it is acute [Bradley]. Larva feeds within bark of Birch and Alder, forming galls, over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11423619752018
12204419762020

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11111

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VC11: Merritown Heath, one, 28 May (DFoo)

49.248 [B&F: 1139] Nut Bud Moth Epinotia tenerana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland and freshwater margins throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread and not uncommon, although there are few recent records from the New Forest, or from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-16 mm. The predominantly ferruginous general coloration of the forewing is characteristic of this species; well-marked forms are somewhat reminiscent of A. mitterbacheriana, but the latter is distinguished by the falcate apex of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within catkins of Hazel and Alder, subsequently burrowing into and feeding on leaf buds.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10578619262020
111019519802020
12514719802020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1010167
11661
12881

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VC10: Totland, one, 01 Sep; one, 19 Nov (RTer); Parkhurst Forest, one, 13 Jul (TJN, IMer, LFom); seven, 03 Aug; Shanklin, one, 17 Jul; one, 07 Sep; one, 25 Sep; one, 06 Oct; one, 23 Oct; Osborne Valley Walk, one, 01 Jun (IOut);

VC11: Totton, one, 01 Jul (LHan); Ashley, one, 04 Sep; Crawley, one, 14 Sep (GCE); Allbrook, one, 26 Aug; one, 28 Aug (SIng); West Meon, one, gen det, 03 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. RJD);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 28 Aug (TJN, LFom); Kempshott, one, 29 Aug; one, 07 Sep (GAH); Basingstoke, one, 19 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 09 Jun; one, 05 Jul (GJD); Selborne, one, 10 Aug (CJP); Minley Wood, one, field observation, 04 Jul (BDal)

49.249 [B&F: 1134] Epinotia ramella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in birch woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread and common throughout. On the Isle of Wight, the only recent record is of one in Combley Great Wood in October 2005. Wingspan 13-16 mm. Distinguished from E. bilunana by the grey general appearance of the forewing and particularly the comparatively solid and sharply defined triangular patch on the dorsum; the male of E. ramella lacks the costal fold on the forewing [Bradley]. E. ramella flies later in the year than the similar E. bilunana and, like that species, comes freely to light. Larva feeds within catkins of Birch.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10131119002020
1130749919692020
1212617119742020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1117254
1212142

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VC11: Ashley Heath, one, 03 Sep; one, 10 Sep (SDut); Marchwood, one, 04 Sep (CTha); Romsey, one, 14 Sep (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 15 Sep (GCE); Allbrook, one, 26 Aug; one, 05 Sep (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 10 Sep; four, 15 Oct (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); one, 22 Oct (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Lee-on-Solent, one, 20 Aug (IHrg); Fareham, one, 22 Aug (ADT); West Walk, four, 24 Sep (RJD, MLO, ADT, KJW); West Meon, three, 03 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Hurn, one, 10 Aug (MJef); Tuckton, Christchurch, one, 18 Nov (APar); Avon Tyrell, one, to artificial light, 08 Aug (RBas);

VC12: Tangley, one, 24 Aug (DLaw); Little Somborne, one, 03 Sep; Barton Stacey, one, 02 Sep; two, 02 Sep (GCE); Kempshott, one, 29 Aug (GAH); Pamber Forest, one, 15 Jul; one, 01 Aug (GJD); Minley Wood, one, field observation, 07 Aug; Blackwater, one, 22 Aug; two, 25 Aug; one, 29 Aug; one, 04 Sep (BDal)

49.254 [B&F: 1133] Epinotia bilunana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in birch woodland, heathland and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire a common and widespread species of birch woodland. On the Isle of Wight, only recorded in the extreme west of the Island. Wingspan 13-17 mm. This species is characterised by the general cream-white appearance of the forewing, with contrasting blackish but somewhat diffuse markings on the dorsum [Bradley]. It flies earlier in the year than the similar E. ramella and comes freely to light. Larva feeds within catkins of Birch.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10317319962020
1166692019712020
1227647119742020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1010217
1146575
1221305

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VC10: Freshwater, three, 06 Jun; seven, 09 Jun; one, field observation, 17 Jun; three, 20 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, field observation, 17 Jul (DCoo); Freshwater Bay, one, field observation, 26 Jun (SDav); one, 26 Jun; Mottistone Down, one, 07 Jul (PBar); Shanklin, two, 02 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 20 Jun (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 09 Jun (RBW); Ashurst, NF, one, 01 Jun (SAB); Lee, nr Nursling, one, 05 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 02 Jun; one, 04 Jun; one, 10 Jun; two, 14 Jun (MBak); one, 11 Jun; one, 20 Jun (NRJ); Kings Somborne, three, 09 Jun (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 11 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 18 Jun; one, 02 Jul (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 11 Jun (SIng); Botley, one, 01 Jul (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Wickham, one, 10 Jun; one, 11 Jun (JRDS); West Meon, two, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Petersfield, one, 10 Jun (RAll); Merritown Heath, present, 28 May; present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 05 Jun; one, 03 Jul (MJef); Tuckton, Christchurch, one, 12 Jun (APar); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 04 Jun; five, 09 Jun; four, 11 Jun; two, 18 Jun; two, 23 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 29 Jun (JStw); New Milton, two, 11 Jun; one, 20 Jun (RPH); Sway, one, 05 Jun (S&SLan); Pennington, one, 02 Jun; one, 04 Jun; one, 12 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 29 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Crawley, one, 28 Jun (GCE); Hinton Ampner, one, 15 Jun (ASD); Basingstoke, one, 01 Jun; one, 12 Jun (GAH); Axmansford, one, 02 Jun; Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 10 Jun (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 12 Jun (RHil); Pamber Forest, four, 11 Jun; two, 16 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 28 Jun (GJD); Alton, one, 09 Jun (BCA); one, 15 Jun (DBO); Whitehill, one, 11 Jun; one, 02 Jul (ASto); Blackwater, two, 03 Jun; one, 09 Jun; five, 11 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 24 Jun (BDal); Farnborough, one, 07 Jun (KBW)

49.255 [B&F: 1138] Epinotia nisella (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in woodland, parks, marshes and freshwater margins throughout the British Isles. Widely distributed across much of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-17 mm. Differs from other Epinotia species of comparable size by its characteristic grey or cinereous coloration which, though often reduced, is present throughout its range of variation. Larva feeds within catkins of Salix and Populus sp. The distribution of f. cinereana, now considered to be a separate species (Epinotia cinereana), appears to be dependent on the presence of Aspen.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10525919002020
1144354619692020
1232170519752020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
107135
11466710
12213714

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VC10: Totland, one, 28 Aug; two, 29 Aug; two, 02 Sep; one, 03 Sep (RTer); Freshwater, one, 03 Sep (DCoo); Shanklin, one, 20 Aug; Osborne Valley Walk, five, 26 Aug (IOut);

VC11: Cadman's Pool, NF, three, 07 Sep (PCut); Marchwood, one, 18 Jul; one, 25 Aug (TDCh); two, 26 Jul; two, 07 Aug; two, 15 Aug; one, 19 Aug; one, 31 Aug; one, 04 Sep; one, 08 Sep; two, 19 Sep; one, 05 Oct (CTha); Totton, one, 11 Sep (CNB); one, 21 Aug (LHan); Romsey, one, 09 Aug; one, 30 Aug; one, 02 Sep; one, 16 Sep; one, 25 Sep; one, 03 Oct; one, 06 Oct (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 15 Sep; Broughton, one, 15 Aug; one, 06 Sep; Stockbridge Down NT, one, 05 Sep; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 01 Sep (GCE); Stanbrige Earls, one, 24 Sep (JRM); Chandlers Ford, one, 07 Oct (AMur); Peartree Green LNR, Southampton, one, 14 Aug (PAB); Valley Park, Chandlers Ford, one, 19 Aug (KArb); Winchester, two, f. cinerea, 16 Jul; one, 20 Aug (THW); Botley Wood, one, 30 Jul (RJD, DWal, KJW); two, 10 Sep; 10, 15 Oct (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); one, 22 Oct (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Lee-on-Solent, one, 30 Aug (IHrg); Botley, one, 08 Aug; one, 19 Jul; one, 08 Oct (SLB); Upham, one, 25 Aug (RJD); West Walk, three, 24 Sep (RJD, MLO, ADT, KJW); West Meon, one, 03 Sep; Browndown Coastal Ranges, three, 20 Aug (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. RJD); two, one male resembling E.cinereana dissected, but had 30+ cornuti, 27 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD);

VC12: Crawley, 14, 03 Sep; two, 07 Sep (GCE); Harestock, one, 20 Jul (GRog); Barton Stacey, three, 19 Sep; Bullington, two, 19 Sep; Barton Stacey, one, 02 Sep; Bullington, one, 19 Sep; one, 19 Sep; one, 12 Oct (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 20 Aug; one, 03 Sep (MJW); Mapledurwell, one, 11 Aug (MBot); Alton, present, 06 Sep (BCA det. MJW); one, 09 Aug; one, 29 Aug; one, 04 Sep; one, 07 Oct (DBO); Whitehill, one, 22 Aug; one, 28 Aug (ASto); Blackwater, one, 11 Aug; one, 20 Aug (BDal)

49.259 [B&F: 1163] Spruce Bud Moth Zeiraphera ratzeburgiana (Saxesen, 1840) - Local

Local in coniferous woodland and plantations throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire local and rather rare in spruce woodland, recorded infrequently along the coast and in the north, but absent from much of central Hampshire. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 12-15 mm. Similar to Z. rufimitrana but differs by the larger and more sharply angulated basal patch, which approaches the median fascia more closely to enclose a nearly triangular blotch of ground colour, and paler hindwing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on buds of Norway Spruce and coniferous trees, living between needles spun together with silk, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102220132018
11131219882014
128919942019

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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VC11: Pennington, one, 15 Jun (RFC)

49.260 [B&F: 1165] Zeiraphera isertana (Fabricius, 1794) - Common

Common in oak woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-18 mm. Similar to, but larger than, Larch Tortrix Z. griseana, and differing in having smaller dorsal patch than griseana. Larva feeds on Oak, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011729418562020
1147650819722020
1213622519762020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1019253
1114142
1211163

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VC10: Totland, one, 23 Jul; one, 24 Jul; three, 25 Jul (RTer); Freshwater, one, 30 Jun; one, 16 Jul; one, 25 Aug; one, 03 Sep (DCoo); one, 05 Jul; one, 07 Jul; Newtown NNR, one, 02 Jul; Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, 04 Jul (PBar); Wydcombe, one, 06 Sep (IOut); Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 15 Jul (PBar); Shanklin, one, 02 Jul; three, 18 Jul; three, 20 Jul; one, 04 Aug; one, field observation, 11 Aug; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 18 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 26 Jul; one, 09 Aug; one, 15 Aug; one, 29 Aug (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 09 Jun (RBW); Romsey, one, 02 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 01 Jul (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 11 Aug; one, 11 Aug (GCE); Fareham, one, 26 Aug (IMcP); Portsmouth, two, 11 Aug (IRT); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 27 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul; Crawley, one, 13 Aug (GCE); Minley Wood, two, beaten, 29 Jun; two, beaten, 30 Jun; one, field observation, 06 Jul; three, beaten, 13 Jul; one, beaten, 14 Jul; two, beaten, 17 Jul; Yateley Common, one, field observation, 04 Jul; one, beaten, 08 Jul; Blackwater, one, 25 Jul (BDal)

49.261 [B&F: 1157] Crocidosema plebejana Zeller, 1847 - Local

A migrant species, which may also have been locally introduced with its food plant and now established. In Hampshire since the first record of this species at Martyr Worthy in 1961, it appears to have become resident at low density along the coast, with other records throughout likely relating to dispersal either within the two counties or from Europe. Wingspan 12-16 mm. The overall pale ochreous general coloration and the well-developed and relatively conspicuous, triangular pre-tornal marking are characteristic. Larva feeds on shoots and seed capsules of Tree-mallow.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010113619832020
11973204019832020
12171719962018

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1031486
1122385

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 17 Aug; one, 20 Aug; two, 25 Aug; one, 06 Oct; one, 07 Oct; one, 08 Oct; one, 16 Oct; one, 25 Oct; one, 06 Nov; one, 09 Nov; one, 14 Nov; one, 18 Nov; one, 03 Dec; one, 11 Dec (DCoo); Freshwater Bay, one, 26 Aug; one, 13 Oct (SDav); Brook, two, 06 Oct (DWes & REJ); Wheelers Bay, one, 12 Aug; one, 24 Aug; four, 08 Oct; six, 17 Oct (ABut); Bonchurch, one, 10 May; two, 16 Oct; two, 13 Dec; four, 14 Dec; one, 15 Dec; one, 20 Dec; two, 23 Dec; one, 25 Dec; two, 28 Dec; one, 31 Dec (JHa);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 08 Sep (CTha); Ashley, one, 08 Oct (GCE); Portchester, one, 18 Nov; one, 12 Dec (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 19 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, 11 Aug; one, 20 Aug; one, 12 Sep; one, 21 Sep; two, 26 Sep; two, 27 Sep; one, 28 Sep; five, 07 Oct; two, 09 Oct; four, 14 Oct; two, 18 Oct; three, 24 Oct; two, 26 Oct; three, 10 Nov; one, 13 Dec (IRT); Southsea, one, 27 Sep (JRL det. MRY)

49.264 [B&F: 1202] Eucosma obumbratana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) - Local

Local on farmland and in rough meadows throughout much of England and Wales. Scattered records in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-19 mm. The fulvous general coloration and the pale dorsal area of the comparatively narrow forewing are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Perennial Sow-thistle.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10153318802018
11586119752020
129412019962020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10342
11331
12221

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VC10: Totland, one, 25 Jul (RTer); Freshwater, one, 22 Jul (DCoo); Parkhurst Forest, two, 13 Jul (TJN, IMer, LFom);

VC11: Broughton, one, 25 Jul; Crawley, one, 28 Jun (GCE); Pennington, one, 24 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 20 Jul (TJN, LFom); Blackwater, one, 13 Jul (BDal)

49.265 [B&F: 1201] Eucosma cana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in rough ground and flower meadows throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common, probably under-recorded on the Island. Wingspan 16-22 mm. Differs from E. hohenwartiana by the paler ground colour of the forewing and the distinctive longitudinal striation in the discal area [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Thistle Carduus/Cirsium and Common Knapweed.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1020039819722020
11958139019712020
12790147719712020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1027435
1137464
1222283

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VC10: Totland, one, 26 May; two, 21 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 23 Jul; two, 24 Jul; five, 25 Jul; three, 26 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 28 Jul (RTer); Freshwater Bay, two, 26 Jun; Freshwater, one, 01 Jul; three, 08 Jul; one, 30 Jun; two, 01 Jul; one, 03 Jul; two, 06 Jul; one, 08 Jul (PBar); Bonchurch, one, 03 Jul (JHa); one, 14 Jul (PBar); Haseley Manor, two, 13 Jul; one, 19 Jul; Shanklin, one, 14 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul; three, 20 Jul; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 18 Jul; one, 21 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 02 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 30 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 15 Jul; two, 17 Jul; two, 18 Jul; one, 21 Jul (LHan); Blackpits Wood, East Tytherley, one, 14 Jul; Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun; one, 29 Jun; Ashley, one, 24 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 19 Jul; Crawley, one, 17 Jul (GCE); Bursledon, two, 10 Jul (PAB); Wickham, one, to light, 09 Jul (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, KJW); Botley, one, 12 Jul; one, 15 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 02 Jul; two, 07 Jul; one, 10 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 31 Jul (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, four, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Portsmouth, one, 02 Jul; two, 15 Jul; three, 16 Jul; one, 19 Jul; two, 20 Jul; one, 22 Jul (IRT); West Meon, one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 11 Jun; one, 30 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Chilbolton, one, 15 Jul (SLE det. GCE); Crawley, one, 28 Jun; Little Somborne, one, 24 Jun; Crawley, one, 28 Jun; two, 14 Jun; one, 13 Jul; two, 14 Jun; one, 13 Jul; Bullington, one, 16 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, 01 Aug; Bullington, one, 16 Jul; one, 16 Jul (GCE); Hinton Ampner, one, 08 Jul; one, 09 Jul (ASD); Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun (GAH); Pamber Forest, two, 11 Jun; three, 24 Jun; two, 28 Jun; one, 15 Jul; one, 16 Jul (GJD); Alton, one, 13 Jul (DBO)

49.266 [B&F: 1200] Eucosma hohenwartiana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in dry open areas and grassland throughout much of the British Isles; rare in Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 15-22 mm. Large specimens of this species may be confused with E. cana but can be distinguished by the darker ground colour of the forewing which lacks longitudinal striations [Bradley]. Formerly conspecific with E. parvulana and E. fulvana, which see. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Common Knapweed.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10537118802020
1143069819642020
1221435319712020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
109145
11584
12177

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VC10: Totland Bay, five, field observation, 24 Jul (DCoo); Totland, one, 23 Jul; two, 29 Jul (RTer); Freshwater, one, 13 Jul; one, 18 Jul (DCoo); Freshwater Bay, one, gen det, 30 Jun; Brook Down, one, gen det, 07 Jul; Rew Down, Ventnor, one, gen det, 13 Jul; one, gen det, 11 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 16 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 07 Jul; one, 08 Jul (LHan); Ashley, one, 06 Jun; two, 06 Jun; one, 08 Oct (GCE); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 25 Jun (RJD, DWal, KJW, RCar, DHun); Botley Wood, one, 30 Jul (RJD, DWal, KJW); Wickham, one, to light, 09 Jul (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, KJW); West Meon, one, 02 Jul; one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Crawley, one, 24 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 16 Jul (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 17 Jul (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 25 Jul (MJW); Noar Hill, one, field observation, 04 Aug (BDal)

49.269 [B&F: 1197] Eucosma campoliliana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in dry pastures, sand-dunes and waste ground throughout the British Isles, most numerous in coastal districts. Fairly well distributed in Hampshire, particularly on chalk downland and near the coast, but very rarely recorded on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-18 mm. A distinctive species, characterised by the white ground colour of the forewing and the contrasting, fragmented, ferruginous-ochreous and black markings [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Common Ragwort, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010316719002020
1148858819752020
1212415219712020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1016263
1111132
12342

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No Larval records to show.

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VC10: Totland, two, 27 Jul (RTer); Freshwater Bay, three, 30 Jun; Freshwater, one, 29 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 01 Jul; three, 06 Jul; Mottistone Down, two, 28 Jun; Rew Down, Ventnor, two, 11 Jul; one, 11 Jul; two, 13 Jul; three, 15 Jul (PBar); Wheelers Bay, one, 03 Jun; one, 19 Jul (ABut); Bonchurch, one, 10 Jul; one, 12 Jul (PBar); Shanklin, one, 13 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Lee, nr Nursling, one, 10 Jul (CTha); Broughton, one, 25 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 30 Jun (GCE); Botley, one, 30 Jun; one, 24 Jul; one, 25 Jul (SLB); Portsmouth, two, 16 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 19 Jul (IRT); West Meon, one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Hurn, two, 30 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Little Somborne, two, 24 Jun (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 27 Jun (GAH); Hammer Vale, one, 22 Jul (ASwa det. MJW)

49.272 [B&F: 1193] Eucosma tripoliana (Barrett, 1880) - Local

Local in saltmarshes throughout much of southern England and southern Wales, predominantly coastal, with records north to Lancashire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight occurs in salt-marshes along the Solent, ranging no further inland than the Lower Test Marshes. Wingspan 13-17 mm. A more strongly marked species than E. rubescana, which occurs in similar saltmarsh habitats and has the same hostplant [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Sea Aster, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106118562017
11454519822017

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11133

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VC11: Hengistbury Head, three, 11 Aug (MJef)

49.275 [B&F: 1192] Eucosma conterminana (Guenée, 1845) - Local

Local in dry open areas in parts of southern England. In Hampshire first recorded in the Itchen Valley in 1976, and increasing in the south, where associated with an increase in the foodplant, Prickly Lettuce, and now well-established in the Portsmouth and Southsea area. Has recently started to appear elsewhere in the county (1999 in vice-county 12) and on the Isle of Wight (2004). Wingspan 15-19 mm. The pale yellowish brown general coloration of the forewing and the relatively conspicuous medio-dorsal blotch of light ground colour are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on flowerheads of Prickly Lettuce, Garden Lettuce and Great Lettuce, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1081520042016
11678619952020
12111019942020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11211
12111

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VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 12 Jul (RBW); Portsmouth, one, 20 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 01 Jul (MJW)

49.278 [B&F: 1171] Gypsonoma minutana (Hübner, [1799]) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) along woodland edges and rides, and in parks and gardens throughout much of south-eastern England. In Hampshire virtually restricted to Portsea Island, with a few isolated records elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-15 mm. Readily recognised by its distinctive forewing coloration and markings, somewhat reminiscent of Cherry Bark Moth Enarmonia formosana, but G. minutana is smaller and has paler forewing coloration and lacks the white interspaces between the costal strigulae, while the hindwing is paler and has greyish instead of white cilia [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Black Poplar, White Poplar and Aspen, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103219002018
11868419002019
12131420062018

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11211

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VC10: Totland, one, 21 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 21 Jul (RBW); Winchester, one, 25 Jul (THW)

49.279 [B&F: 1169] Gypsonoma dealbana (Frölich, 1828) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 11-15 mm. The nominate form, in which the forewing markings contrast with the ground colour, is reminiscent of G. sociana but can be distinguished by the cream-white frons and vertex of the head, which in G. sociana are clear white; the coloration of the head also distinguishes G. dealbana from other British Gypsonoma species [Bradley]. Larva feeds within buds and young shoots of Hazel, Hawthorn, Poplar and Sallow, subsequently living within a leaf-fold.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010620719002020
1170274019582020
1229141619762020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
108178
1131425
1222334

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 18 Jul (DCoo); Plaish, Carisbrooke, one, 24 Jul (KRyl); Parkhurst Forest, one, 13 Jul (TJN, IMer, LFom); Haseley Manor, three, 19 Jul; Shanklin, eight, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 20 Jul; Osborne Valley Walk, one, 22 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Marchwood, three, 07 Jul; one, 26 Jul (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 19 Jul (RBW); Totton, two, 30 Jun; one, 14 Aug; one, 15 Aug (LHan); Romsey, one, 01 Jul; one, 03 Jul; one, 16 Jul (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 19 Jul; two, 11 Aug; three, 11 Aug; one, 19 Jul; one, 19 Jul; two, 11 Aug; two, 11 Aug; one, 19 Jul; five, 11 Aug; Crawley, one, 28 Jun (GCE); Bursledon, one, 10 Jul (PAB); Allbrook, one, 19 Jul; two, 21 Jul (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 30 Jul (RJD, DWal, KJW); Fareham, one, 13 Jul (MLO); Wickham, one, to light, gen det, 09 Jul (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, KJW det. RJD); Botley, one, 21 Jul (SLB); Great Salterns NR, Portsmouth, larva, present, field observation, 30 Sep (MRY, JRL); West Meon, one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Hurn, one, 19 Jul; one, 20 Jul (MJef); Pennington, one, 06 Aug (RFC);

VC12: Crawley, one, 12 Jul; two, 04 Aug; Goodworth Clatford, one, 21 Jul; Little Somborne, two, 13 Aug; Crawley, two, 13 Aug; Little Somborne, two, 13 Aug; Crawley, one, 04 Aug; one, 17 Jul (GCE); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 08 Jul (ACB, GJD); Basingstoke, one, 01 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, two, 16 Jul (GJD); Alton, one, 28 Jun; one, to artificial light, 01 Jul; one, to artificial light, 17 Jul (DBO); Minley Wood, four, beaten, 29 Jun; one, beaten, 30 Jun; three, field observation, 06 Jul; one, field observation, 03 Aug; Blackwater, one, 13 Jul; one, 27 Jul (BDal); Farnborough, two, 01 Jul (KBW)

49.280 [B&F: 1170] Gypsonoma oppressana (Treitschke, 1835) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland edges, parks and gardens throughout England and Wales. Occurs very irregularly in Hampshire: the first Isle of Wight record was in 2015. Wingspan 12-15 mm. The diffuse, coarsely irrorate and farinose appearance of the forewing markings and ground colour are characteristic; and the termen is not sinuate as in other Gypsonoma species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on buds of Black and White Poplar.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105520152019
11403919872020
12191819842020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11431
12111

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 23 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 14 Jul (RBW); Fareham, one, gen det, 18 Jul (MLO det. ); Botley, one, 19 Jul (SLB); Pennington, one, 15 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Farnborough, one, 15 Jul (KBW)

49.281 [B&F: 1168] Gypsonoma sociana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in woodland, gardens, orchards, parks and on freshwater margins throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire widespread but rather local in all but the east central area, where apparently absent. On the Isle of Wight, there are recent records only from Shanklin and Totland. Wingspan 12-15 mm. Distinguished from other Gypsonoma species by the clear white frons and vertex of the head; the strongly contrasting, plumbeous strigulate with black forewing markings and the white ground colour are also characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within catkins of Black Poplar, Aspen and Sallow, subsequently burrowing into and feeding on leaf buds.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10151619002018
1114321319772020
1213831419842020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11761
1211153

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, gen det, 30 Jun (PBar);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 19 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 17 Aug (CTha); Southampton, one, 14 Jun (MGP); Valley Park, Chandlers Ford, one, 19 Jul (KArb); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, field observation, 08 Oct (DDex det. DDex); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo);

VC12: Crawley, one, 12 Jul; one, 28 Jun; one, 28 Jun; two, 13 Jul; Bullington, two, 16 Jul (GCE); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 08 Jul (ACB, GJD); Basingstoke, one, 19 Jul (MJW); one, 18 Jul (RHil); Pamber Forest, three, 05 Jul (GJD); Farnborough, one, 30 May (MThop)

49.283 [B&F: 1167] Gypsonoma aceriana (Duponchel, [1843]) - Local

Local in woodland, gardens, orchards and parks throughout much of southern Britain. In Hampshire locally common amongst large poplars, mostly in the south-east, with only occasional scattered records elsewhere, and none on the Isle of Wight in recent years. Wingspan 13-15 mm. Distinguished from G. dealbana by the stronger and more extensive ochreous suffusion of the ground colour, the less angulated, straighter-edged basal patch and the black-centred ochreous apical spot of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva mines leaves and petioles of Poplar, living between leaves and petioles spun together with silk, subsequently burrowing into and feeding on stems.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105019001997
11677319762020
125319842010

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10265
11221

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Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Totland, five, 21 Jul; one, 25 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Winchester, one, 16 Jul (THW); Portsmouth, one, 22 Jul (IRT)

49.285 [B&F: 1184] Epiblema scutulana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in waste ground and rough meadows throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and reasonably common, although true status remains uncertain owing to confusion with E. cirsiana, with which formerly treated as conspecific. Wingspan 18-23 mm. The male is very distinctive, but the female may be confused with E. cnicicolana; larger than E. cirsiana with the male characteristically larger and lighter in coloration than the female [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots and lower stems of Musk Thistle and Spear Thistle.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10509418802020
1110217519722018
12161519942020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11352

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Luccombe, one, field observation, 08 Jul (ABut);

VC11: Twyford, one, field observation, 07 Jun (RJD); Needs Ore NNR, two, 19 Aug (PCra); two, 18 Aug (CNB)

49.286 [B&F: 1184a] Epiblema cirsiana (Zeller, 1843) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common, although true status remains uncertain owing to confusion with E. scutulana, with which formerly treated as conspecific. Wingspan 12-20 mm. This species was until recently considered to be just a small form of E. scutulana, which see. Larva feeds within stems of Marsh Thistle and Common Knapweed.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1091019692015
11342619752020
12252619762020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, field observation, 27 May (GJD)

49.288 [B&F: 1183] Epiblema foenella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in rough and waste ground throughout England and Wales. Locally frequent in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight on waste ground amongst its foodplant, with a marked increase in the number of records in recent years. Wingspan 17-26 mm. The shining white, falcate medio-dorsal blotch on the forewing is characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems and roots of Mugwort.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10152219002020
1124626119712020
1215319119902020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
1113163
12882

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 30 Jun (PBar); Bonchurch, one, 13 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, 20 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Broughton, one, 25 Jul; one, 25 Jul (GCE); Fareham, one, 11 Jul (KJW); Botley, two, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; three, 21 Jul (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 16 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 22 Jul (IRT); Hurn, one, 19 Jul (MJef); Tuckton, Christchurch, one, 24 Jul (APar); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 04 Aug (JStw);

VC12: Crawley, two, 12 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 04 Aug (GCE); Harestock, one, conf. MJW, late date, 08 Sep (GRog); Kempshott, one, 21 Jul (GAH); Chawton, present, 26 Jul (DAS); Alton, one, 17 Jul (NDP); Whitehill, one, 11 Jul (ASto)

49.289 [B&F: 1187] Epiblema costipunctana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in rough meadows and on waste ground throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire locally frequent, mainly on chalk downland and coastal sandhills; very rare on the Isle of Wight, where recorded at Cranmore in July 1997. Wingspan 13-18 mm. Similar in size and general appearance to E. cnicicolana but distinguished by the better-defined and ferruginous-brown fasciate markings of the forewing, the more sharply defined costal strigulae and the subquadrate medio-dorsal blotch which is weakly strigulate and sometimes connected to the costa by whitish striae [Bradley]. Larva feeds within lower stems and roots of Common Ragwort, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10151018562013
118210119712020
12344719712020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Allbrook, one, 21 Jul (SIng);

VC12: Noar Hill, one, field observation, 04 Aug (BDal)

49.292 [B&F: 1174] Notocelia cynosbatella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in gardens and hedgerows throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-22 mm. Readily distinguished from other Epiblema species by its yellow labial palpus and characteristic forewing pattern [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various wild and cultivated species of rose, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1021231119002020
111447189519722020
1255077319762020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1011225
1160795
1222377

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, three, 31 May; two, 06 Jun; two, 09 Jun; one, 15 Jun (DCoo); Bonchurch, one, 05 Jun; two, 11 Jun; two, 21 Jun (JHa); Rookley, five, 05 Jun (JRB); Shanklin, one, 02 Jun; two, 13 Jun; Bembridge Marsh, one, by torchlight, seen whilst listening for crakes, 31 May (IOut);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, field observation, 06 Jun (SLoa); Frogham, one, 31 May (NTO); Broughton Down, one, 12 Jun; one, 12 Jun (MBot); Marchwood, one, 05 Jun (TDCh); Woodlands, NF, present, 28 May (RBW); Ashurst, NF, one, 30 May; two, 01 Jun (SAB); Totton, two, 28 May; one, 01 Jun; two, 03 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 08 Jun (LHan); Woodley, one, 03 Jun (NBin); Romsey, one, 27 May; one, 29 May; two, 02 Jun; three, 06 Jun (MBak); Ashley, one, 06 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 02 Jun; one, 02 Jun (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 15 May; five, 28 May; four, 01 Jun; two, 04 Jun; one, 05 Jun; two, 06 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 13 Jun (MEdg); Southampton, one, 26 May; one, 28 May; one, 01 Jun (MGP); Barn Piece, Eastleigh, one, 31 May; two, 05 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, field observation, 01 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 14 Jun (SIng); Winchester, one, 11 Jun (THW); Crawley, one, 05 Jun; one, 05 Jun (GCE); Fareham, two, 01 Jun; one, 08 Jun (IMcP); one, 01 Jun (MLO); Botley, one, 02 Jun; one, 02 Jun; one, 16 Jun (SLB); Bishop's Waltham, one, field observation, 28 May (DTru); Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Portsmouth, one, 08 Jun; one, 10 Jun (IRT); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 01 Jun (MJef); Tuckton, Christchurch, two, 12 Jun; two, 14 Jun (APar); Christchurch, two, 13 Jun (PHug); Burton, nr Christchurch, two, 09 Jun; one, 11 Jun (JStw); Sway, one, 12 Jun (DMui); Pennington, one, field observation, 19 May; one, 06 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Crawley, one, 05 Jun; two, 14 Jun (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 09 Jun; four, 14 Jun (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, 02 Jun; one, 13 Jun (MJN); Basingstoke, seven, 01 Jun; three, 12 Jun (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 28 May; two, 02 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 16 Jun (GJD); Alton, one, 06 Jun (DBO); Whitehill, two, 02 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 16 Jun (ASto); Blackwater, two, 03 Jun; one, 05 Jun; one, 09 Jun (BDal); Farnborough, one, 31 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 07 Jun (KBW)

49.294 [B&F: 1175] Bramble Shoot Moth Notocelia uddmanniana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in hedgerows, gardens and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and often fairly common throughout Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-20 mm. Distinguished by the large and conspicuous red-brown or chocolate-brown pre-tornal marking [Bradley]. Larva makes a ragged spinning in shoots of Bramble, Dewberry and Raspberry, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1034558318802020
112974402619722020
1267490319712020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10621155
1112118220
1244565

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 19 Jun, 2 (RTer) Latest: Osborne Valley Walk, 22 Jul, 5 (IOut) Max count: Totland, 26 Jun, 5 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 30 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 20 Aug, 2 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW) Max count: Boscombe, 21 Aug, 20 (GBro)

VC12: Earliest: Little Somborne, 12 Jul, 2 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 13 Jul, 1 (BDal) Max count: Pamber Forest, 24 Jun, 5 (GJD)

49.295 [B&F: 1178] Notocelia roborana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in gardens and hedgerows throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread and fairly common. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-22 mm. This is one of three closely related and difficult to separate species (see E. trimaculana and E. rosaecolana). Differs from E. rosaecolana by the heavier basal patch which is darker and has the outer edge sharply defined and parallel with the termen [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Wild Rose and Cultivated Rose, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109818932018
1117420119732020
12464719712015

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12111

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Record Details

VC11: Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 25 Jun (RJD, DWal, KJW, RCar, DHun);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 14 Jun (GAH)

49.297 [B&F: 1177] Notocelia rosaecolana (Doubleday, 1850) - Common

Common in gardens and hedgerows throughout much of Britain and western Ireland. In Hampshire widespread and fairly common. There have been very few recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-20 mm. This is one of three closely related and difficult to separate species (see E. trimaculana and E. roborana). A generally larger species than E. trimaculana with the forewing somewhat broader and the costa more strongly curved; the general coloration of the forewing is lighter while the costal strigulae are finer and more oblique [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Wild Rose and Cultivated Rose, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10424619002017
1140143019712020
128412219712020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10562
11991
12892

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 19 Jun; one, 24 Jun (RTer); Stroud to Easton Lane Footpath, Freshwater, one, field observation, 09 Jun (DCoo); Freshwater, one, gen det, 29 Jun; two, gen det, 30 Jun (PBar);

VC11: Totton, one, 10 Jun (LHan); Romsey, one, 08 Jun; one, 12 Jun (MBak); one, 23 Jun (NRJ); Southampton, one, 10 Jun (MGP); Botley, one, 18 Jul (SLB); Hurn, one, 01 Jul (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 23 Jun; one, 25 Jun (JStw);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 27 Jun; one, 28 Jun (GAH); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 10 Jun (ACB det. ); Pamber Forest, one, 24 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 15 Jul (GJD); Whitehill, one, 24 Jun; two, 02 Jul (ASto)

49.298 [B&F: 1176] Notocelia trimaculana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in hedgerows, gardens and woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread but nowhere common, although the larva feeds on hawthorn, most records are at light. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-18 mm. This is one of three closely related and difficult to separate species (see E. rosaecolana and E. roborana). Differs from E. rosaecolana by its generally smaller size and comparatively narrow forewing which is somewhat darker in general coloration and has thicker, less oblique costal strigulae [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Hawthorn, living between leaves and shoots spun together with silk, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013122419002020
1154178219642020
1218226819872020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1014258
1136473
12562

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 22 Jun; two, 24 Jun; one, 26 Jun (RTer); Freshwater, one, 29 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 27 Jun; Brook Down, two, 07 Jul (PBar); Shanklin, one, 16 Jun; eight, 29 Jun; two, 02 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 17 Jul; Osborne Valley Walk, one, 01 Jun; two, 15 Jun (IOut);

VC11: Broughton Down, three, 12 Jun (MBot, DTay det. MBot); Marchwood, one, 20 Jun (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 13 Jun (RBW); Romsey, one, 14 Jun (MBak); Ashley, one, 26 Jun (GCE); Southampton, one, 23 Jun (MGP); Barn Piece, Eastleigh, one, 16 Jun; Valley Park, Chandlers Ford, two, 19 Jul; one, 22 Jul (KArb); Allbrook, one, 14 Jun (SIng); Winchester, one, indoors, 18 Jun (THW); Fareham, two, 29 Jun (ADT); one, 16 Jun (IMcP); one, 05 Jun; one, 13 Jun; two, 14 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 01 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, 09 Jun (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, three, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Portsmouth, one, 05 Jun; one, 10 Jun; two, 12 Jun; two, 16 Jun (IRT); West Meon, one, 02 Jul; one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Old Winchester Hill, one, 11 Jun; one, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Tuckton, Christchurch, one, 24 Jun (APar); Pennington, one, 14 Jun; three, 21 Jul; three, 24 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 30 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul; Crawley, two, 28 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 10 Jun (GCE); Alton, one, 09 Jun (BCA); Whitehill, one, 11 Jun (ASto)

49.304 [B&F: 1207] Pine Leaf-mining Moth Clavigesta purdeyi (Durrant, 1911) - Local

Local in pine woodland and plantations throughout much of England and Wales, spreading into southern Scotland. In Hampshire widely distributed, but local and usually uncommon. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 10-12 mm. The smallest of this group of pine-feeding species, C. purdeyi differs from the allied C. sylvestrana by the pronounced ferruginous-ochreous coloration of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within needles of Scots Pine, Lodgepole Pine and Corsican Pine.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010619002019
1118725519722020
12303019832020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10352
1113153
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 28 Aug (RTer); Freshwater, two, 31 Aug; two, 03 Sep (DCoo);

VC11: Swaythling, Southampton, one, 09 Aug (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 25 Aug; one, 28 Aug (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 30 Jul (RJD, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Lee-on-Solent, one, 01 Sep (IHrg det. JHH); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 03 Sep (JStw); Milford on Sea, one, 17 Aug; one, 27 Aug; one, 30 Aug; one, 03 Sep; three, 11 Sep; one, 24 Sep (MMcM); Pennington, one, 03 Sep (RFC);

VC12: Blackwater, one, 14 Aug (BDal)

49.305 [B&F: 1210] Pine Shoot Moth Rhyacionia buoliana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in pine woodland, plantations and nurseries throughout much of England and Wales, rare elsewhere. In Hampshire common in Scots Pine woodland, especially in young plantations. Recorded on the Isle of Wight for the first time since 1948 at Cranmore in 2004. Wingspan 16-24 mm. Distinguished from R. pinicolana by the straighter costa, the distinctly orange markings and the triangular pre-tornal marking of the forewing, and the generally darker hindwings [Bradley]. Larva feeds within needles and young shoots of Scots Pine, Lodgepole Pine and Corsican Pine, subsequently burrowing into and feeding on developing buds, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104319292013
1111112719582020
12272519772020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12111

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Record Details

VC11: Swaythling, Southampton, one, 20 Jul (MEdg);

VC12: Blackwater, one, 14 Aug (BDal)

49.306 [B&F: 1211] Rhyacionia pinicolana (Doubleday, 1850) - Common

Common in pine woodland and areas with scattered pine trees throughout England. In Hampshire locally common in woodland of Scots Pine, especially in the New Forest, and on the heaths in the north-east of the county; very rarely recorded on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-23 mm. Differs from Pine Shoot Moth R. buoliana by the more strongly marked costa, the ferruginous-chestnut coloration of the markings and the rounded apex of the pre-tornal marking of the forewing, and the paler hindwing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within needles and young shoots of Scots Pine, but is less likely than R. buoliana to cause the tree serious damage.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10121018562020
1118519319722020
1214420219912020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
119133
12782

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Ashley Heath, one, 30 Jun; two, 12 Aug; one, 21 Aug (SDut); Totton, one, 13 Jul; one, 16 Jul (LHan); Woodley, one, 17 Aug (NBin); Romsey, one, 17 Jul (NRJ); Botley Wood, two, 30 Jul (RJD, DWal, KJW det. RJD); three, 13 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Alton, one, 22 Aug (DBO); Whitehill, one, 17 Jul; one, 19 Jul; two, 26 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, one, 28 Jul (ASwa); Minley Wood, one, field observation, 21 Jul; Blackwater, one, 14 Aug (BDal)

49.307 [B&F: 1212] Spotted Shoot Moth Rhyacionia pinivorana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) - Common

Common in pine woodland and areas with scattered pines throughout the British Isles, more numerous in Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire. Recorded on the Isle of Wight for the first, and so far only, time at Freshwater in 1985. Wingspan 15-19 mm. The main confusion species is Pine Resin-gall Moth Retinia resinella, which differs in the ferruginous-brown general coloration of the forewing and the lighter hindwings with grey cilia [Bradley], but note that R. resinella is largely absent from southern England. Larva feeds within needles and young shoots of Scots Pine, subsequently burrowing into and feeding on developing buds.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109919852020
1121923019752020
1212823919852020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10441
1117162
129112

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 20 Jun; one, 26 Jun (RTer); Shanklin, one, 13 Jun; one, 29 Jun (IOut);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 15 Aug (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 07 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 30 May (TRac det. MJW); one, 11 Jun (LHan); Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun (GCE); Southampton, one, 10 Jun; one, 12 Jun (MGP); Allbrook, one, 13 Jun; Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Portsmouth, one, 05 Jun (IRT); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 10 Jun; one, 02 Jul (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 09 Jun; two, 11 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 29 Jun (JStw);

VC12: Basingstoke, two, 27 Jun (GAH); one, 02 Jun (MJW); one, 12 Jun (RHil); Alton, one, 10 Jun (DBO); Whitehill, one, 31 May; one, 04 Jul (ASto); Farnborough, one, 23 Jun (MThop); Blackwater, two, 11 Jun; one, 24 Jun (BDal)

49.313 [B&F: 1279] Dichrorampha acuminatana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) - Local

Local on meadows and waste ground throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread but local amongst similar but commoner species which fly with it over the foodplants on sunny afternoons during the summer. Wingspan 10-15 mm. The attenuate shape of the forewing and its dark purplish brown coloration and the sharply demarcated dark grey apices of the cilia are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Ox-eye Daisy and Tansy.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10223818802020
1131835419862020
1212917419712020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
108102
1132395
127103

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, two, 28 Aug; one, 30 Aug; one, 01 Sep (RTer); Freshwater, one, 31 May; one, 25 Aug; one, 31 Aug; two, 03 Sep (DCoo); Seaview, one, 18 Sep (J&SMas);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 04 Sep; one, 06 Sep (CTha); Totton, one, 29 May; one, 09 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 04 Aug; one, 23 Aug; five, 01 Sep; two, 02 Sep; two, 05 Sep; two, 06 Sep; one, 19 Sep (LHan); Romsey, one, 10 Jun (MBak); one, swept, 26 Jun (NRJ); Broughton, one, 15 Aug; Ashley, one, 20 Aug; one, 20 Aug (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 29 Aug (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 20 Aug (SIng); Fareham, one, 22 Aug (MLO det. ); Botley, one, 08 Aug; one, 10 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 17 Aug; one, 21 Aug; one, 02 Sep (SLB); Wickham Common, one, gen det, 28 May (KCok, RJD, MLO, DWal det. RJD); West Meon, one, 03 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Hurn, one, 11 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 15 Aug; one, 06 Sep (MJef);

VC12: Goodworth Clatford, two, 09 Aug (JMor); Harestock, one, 17 Aug; one, 18 Aug; one, 07 Sep; one, 08 Sep (GRog); Alton, one, 24 Aug (DBO); Noar Hill, three, field observation, 04 Aug (BDal)

49.315 [B&F: 1281] Dichrorampha simpliciana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local on waste ground and roadside verges throughout England and Wales, most numerous in the south, and local in Scotland. Probably under-recorded due to its similarity to other related species - and examination of a specimen in new areas is generally required for acceptance - it is known from a number of localities generally on the chalk. One in 2022 on the Island was the first since the 1930s. Wingspan 12-17 mm. One of the largest of the British species of Dichrorampha and distinguished by its comparatively broad wings and grey-brown appearance of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Mugwort.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102018801900
11949519802020
12465519882020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12331

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VC11: Ashley, one, 20 Aug (GCE);

VC12: Goodworth Clatford*, one, 18 Sep; Wherwell: SU3440: Westover Farm: S of Flint Farm*, one, 18 Sep (GCE); Andover*, one, field observation, 19 Aug (GSD)

49.316 [B&F: 1278] Dichrorampha sequana (Hübner, [1799]) - Local

Local in dry pastures, gardens, orchards, parks and waste ground throughout southern England and south Wales. In Hampshire fairly widespread, and perhaps under-recorded due to its day-flying habits, but not recorded on the Isle of Wight for many years; apparently readily colonises areas where Yarrow is allowed to thrive. Wingspan 9-11 mm. Day-flying in afternoon sunshine. Recognised by the conspicuous, vertical, cream-white rectangular medio-dorsal blotch of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Tansy and Yarrow.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104118802010
11438119752019
123515019712020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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VC12: Headley Gravel Pit, one, field observation, 22 Jun (GJD)

49.318 [B&F: 1284] Dichrorampha vancouverana McDunnough, 1935 - Local

Local in dry grassland, rough meadows, downland and scrub throughout much of Britain, more numerous in the south. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight appears to be one of the species which is benefiting from the increase in average summer temperatures in recent years, with a marked increase apparent in the last ten years. Wingspan 10-16 mm. Often found during the afternoon and warm evenings flying around the foodplants. Distinguished from D. alpinana and D. flavidorsana by the sombre general coloration of the forewing, which is suffused with comparatively dull ochreous-orange and has a dull and inconspicuous medio-dorsal blotch [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Yarrow and Tansy.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10111019772013
1110511519712020
12384019712020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1171610
12155

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 13 Jul (DCoo);

VC11: Romsey, one, 13 Jul (MBak); Portsmouth, one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul (IRT); Horndean, 10, 11 Jul (PHog); Tuckton, Christchurch, one, swept, 15 Jul; Highcliffe, Christchurch, one, field observation, 04 Jul (PAB); New Milton, one, 31 Jul (RPH);

VC12: Cholderton, five, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm)

49.320 [B&F: 1274] Dichrorampha alpinana (Treitschke, 1830) - Local

Local in gardens, meadows and rough grassland in southern England and southern Wales. In Hampshire apparently extending its range in recent years, now widespread and generally common, and recorded for the first time on the Isle of Wight at Shanklin in 1996. Wingspan 13-15 mm. The moth flies over the foodplant in late afternoon and evening. Differs from D. flavidorsana by the comparatively broad medio-dorsal blotch of the forewing and the fuscous hindwing which is light basally; in the male the costal fold of the forewing is longer and extends to the median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Ox-eye Daisy.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10141419962018
1113414919712020
12567419802019

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11981
129123

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 09 Jul; one, 15 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 26 Jul (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 02 Jul (RBW); Fareham, one, 30 Jul (ADT); one, 21 Jul (IMcP); one, gen det, 28 Jun (MLO det. ); Wickham Common, one, gen det, 28 May (KCok, RJD, MLO, DWal det. RJD);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 28 May (GCE); Overton, one, field observation, 04 Jul (PEH); Headley Gravel Pit, three, field observation, 22 Jun (GJD); Axmansford, one, field observation, 14 Jun (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 12 Jun (RHil); Ron Ward's Meadow, Tadley, two, field observation, 08 Jun (GJD); Alton, one, 09 Jun (BCA det. ); one, 18 Jul; one, 25 Jul (DBO)

49.321 [B&F: 1273] Dichrorampha petiverella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in rough grassland, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally common, and often found during the late afternoon and evening flying around the foodplants. Wingspan 10-14 mm. The curved, narrow, pale or whitish yellow medio-dorsal blotch of the forewing is characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Yarrow, Sneezewort and Tansy.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10426818562017
11847719742020
126911219712020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11221

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VC10: Chale, one, field observation, 12 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Allbrook, one, 14 Jun (SIng); Old Winchester Hill, one, field observation, one flying amongst grass and yarrow by day, 05 Jul (RJD)

49.324 [B&F: 1257] Pea Moth Cydia nigricana (Fabricius, 1794) - Common

Common in allotments, market gardens, farmland and rough ground throughout much of Britain, more numerous in the south; rare in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight until recently a familiar sight in garden peas but now quite rare in some areas. Wingspan 12-16 mm. Distinguished by the overall uniform brown or grey-brown appearance of the forewing, which is finely irrorate with pale ochreous distally and has a poorly developed ocellus and usually conspicuous costal strigulae and interspaces; in the hindwing the white or cream-white cilia are characteristic and contrast strongly with the dark fuscous coloration of the wing; the male is further distinguished by the presence of a dorsal fold along the inner margin [Bradley]. Larva feeds within pods of Pea, Sweet Pea and Common Vetch, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas, over-wintering in a silken chamber.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108518562017
11668119752020
12273019902018

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10111
11771
12232

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VC10: Bembridge Marsh, one, field observation, 11 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Totton, one, 19 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 03 Aug; one, 07 Aug; one, 10 Aug; one, 14 Aug; one, 16 Aug (LHan);

VC12: Cheriton Wood, one, field observation, 05 Jul (DAS); Pamber Forest, two, 24 Jun (GJD)

49.325 [B&F: 1255] Cydia ulicetana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common on heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles, becoming established even on isolated gorse bushes. Common and widespread in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-16 mm. Reminiscent of C. splendana in general appearance but differs in its smaller size and the weaker ocellus of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedpods of Gorse and, less frequently, Dyer's Greenweed, Petty Whin, Broom and Bird's-foot Trefoil, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10113232819722020
11475208319692020
1210988119712020

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1028050
1110177
1252420100

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VC10: Farringford, 30, field observation, 25 May; Brook Down, 50, field observation, 05 Jun (DCoo);

VC11: Goatspen, NF, present, field observation, 15 May (JNew); Hawkhill Enclosure, New Forest, seven, field observation, 20 Aug (GSD); Lee-on-Solent, one, 19 Aug; one, 20 Aug (IHrg); Old Winchester Hill, one, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 03 Jul; one, 20 Jul (MJef); Browndown Coastal Ranges, four, 20 Aug (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); one, 27 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Burnt Common, present, field observation, 09 May (PEH, JEH); Blackbushe Airfield, 100, field observation, 02 Jun (KBW); Minley Wood, one, field observation, 08 Jun; two, field observation, 10 Jun; one, field observation, 26 Jul; one, field observation, 10 Aug; Yateley Common, three, field observation, 19 Apr; one, field observation, 26 Apr; Ancells Farm NR, Fleet, nine, field observation, 29 May; Yateley Common, six, field observation, 18 Apr; one, field observation, 08 May; four, field observation, 13 May; one, field observation, 17 May; 13, field observation, 18 May; 43, field observation, 19 May; seven, field observation, 20 May; 17, field observation, 22 May; six, field observation, 23 May; five, field observation, 24 May; one, field observation, 25 May; six, field observation, 26 May; 19, field observation, 27 May; two, field observation, 04 Jun; four, at dusk, 05 Jun; one, field observation, 25 Jun; one, field observation, 24 Jul; one, field observation, 25 Jul; one, field observation, 28 Jul; one, field observation, 30 Jul; three, field observation, 31 Jul; one, field observation, 01 Aug; two, field observation, 02 Aug; four, field observation, 08 Aug; one, field observation, 15 Aug; one, field observation, 20 Aug; three, field observation, 14 Sep; 39, field observation, 01 Jun; one, field observation, 27 Jun; one, field observation, 05 Jun; 26, field observation, 06 Jun; 32, field observation, 07 Jun; one, field observation, 26 Jun; two, field observation, 05 Jul; two, field observation, 10 Jul; three, field observation, 11 Jul; five, field observation, 27 Jul; two, field observation, 04 Aug; 26, field observation, 20 Aug; one, field observation, 13 Sep; Hawley Woods, three, field observation, 30 Aug; Blackwater, one, 31 Jul; two, 14 Aug (BDal)

49.330 [B&F: 1269] Cydia conicolana (Heylaerts, 1874) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in pine woodland and areas with scattered pine trees throughout southern England and southern Wales. There are scattered records from Hampshire with, on average, two records annually in recent years. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1949. Wingspan 10-12 mm. Distinguished from the much rarer C. coniferana by the narrow, transverse, metallic bluish plumbeous antemedian band and the lack of a medio-dorsal blotch [Bradley]. Larva feeds within cones of Scots Pine and Corsican Pine.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101119491949
11263919832020
12151119852018

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11111

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VC11: Southampton, one, 12 Jun (MGP)

49.332 [B&F: 1268] Cydia coniferana (Saxesen, 1840) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in pine woodland in parts of Britain and southern Ireland. In Hampshire widespread in the New Forest and north-eastern heaths, perhaps under-recorded in recent years as there are very few recent records. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 10-14 mm. Differs from C. conicolana by the presence of a distinct medio-dorsal blotch on the forewing and the better defined black dashes in the ocellus [Bradley]. Larva feeds within damaged bark of Scots Pine.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105520152019
116419802016
123320102020

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12221

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VC12: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 08 Jul (ACB, GJD)

49.335 [B&F: 1254] Spruce Seed Moth Cydia strobilella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in coniferous woodland and plantations throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire local amongst spruce in both vice-counties and, although not often seen, may be bred in abundance from fallen cones collected in early spring. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 10-15 mm. Reminiscent of C. conicolana but differs in having golden yellow irroration on the distal three-quarters of the forewing, a transverse medio-dorsal stria extending to the costa and a weakly marked ocellus [Bradley]. Larva feeds within cones of Norway Spruce, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1031120162016
11141619842019
121120162016

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11111

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VC11: Ashurst, one, 01 Jul (RFC)

49.338 [B&F: 1261] Codling Moth Cydia pomonella (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in gardens, orchards and hedgerows throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-22 mm. Dark specimens of C. splendana are reminiscent of C. pomonella, but the latter is distinguished by the more pronounced, transverse, dark brown strigulation and the large, distinctly coppery ocellus of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within fruit of Apple, Quince, Pear, Plum, Walnut and Whitebeam, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1023639118562020
113579583619692020
12861131519882020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1023559
111682488
127313510

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 23 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Briddlesford, 07 Sep, 1 (JRB) Max count: Freshwater, 13 Jul, 9 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Burley, 27 Jul, 1 (PBry) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 18 Aug, 1 (CNB) Max count: New Milton, 18 Jul, 8 (RPH)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 26 Jun, 1 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 26 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Blackwater, 14 Jun, 10 (BDal)

49.339 [B&F: 1256] Cydia servillana (Duponchel, 1836) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in damp woodland in parts of England and southern Wales. In Hampshire locally common in locations such as Botley Wood and Havant Thicket in the south, and occasional in the north and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-15 mm. A distinctive species among the Olethreutines, C. servillana is reminiscent of the Cochylid species Hysterophora maculosana in general appearance, but is readily distinguished by the presence of an ocellus on the forewing [Bradley]. Imago seldom encountered at light, and more likely to be recorded in the larval stage, when galls are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva feeds within young shoots of Goat Willow and Grey Willow, forming slender, fusiform galls, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103219992015
11201319742017
127419712010

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11100
12221

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VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 30 May (RBW);

VC12: Minley Wood, one, field observation, 09 Jun; one, field observation, 14 Jun (BDal)

49.341 [B&F: 1260] Cydia splendana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common in oak and other deciduous woodland throughout Britain, most frequent in the south-east. Relatively frequent in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, wherever there are oak trees. Wingspan 14-22 mm. The well-developed and conspicuous pre-tornal marking and the purplish ocellus distinguish C. splendana from C. fagiglandana. Larva feeds within fruit of Oak and Sweet Chestnut, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10432283218932020
112823682719582020
121109325819802020

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105924944
1126853530
1211026916

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 20 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Seaview, 31 Jul, 1 (J&SMas) Max count: Parkhurst Forest, 03 Aug, 44 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 02 Aug, 6 (SLoa) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 27 Aug, 1 (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW) Max count: West Walk, 23 Jul, 30 (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 02 Jul, 1 (TJN, LFom, HEdm) Latest: Farnborough, 26 Aug, 1 (KBW) Max count: Alton, 01 Aug, 16 (DBO)

49.342 [B&F: 1259] Cydia fagiglandana (Zeller, 1841) - Common

Common in beech and other deciduous woodland throughout much of south-east England. In Hampshire fairly widespread across much of the county, but remains distinctly uncommon on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-19 mm. Similar to C. splendana but differs by the more uniformly grey general appearance of the forewing, the ocellus being comparatively obscure and lacking the dark purplish coloration [Bradley]. Larva feeds within nuts of Beech, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10429619752020
1149298319752020
1231774419802020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1093618
1122323
1223284

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VC10: Totland, one, 22 Jul (RTer); Freshwater, one, 26 Jun; three, 18 Jul; two, 22 Jul (DCoo); Brighstone Down, one, 09 Jun; Parkhurst Forest, six, 03 Aug (IOut); Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 13 Jul (PBar); Osborne Valley Walk, three, 15 Jun; 18, 22 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Broughton Down, three, 12 Jun (MBot); Totton, one, 07 Jul; one, 21 Aug; one, 05 Sep (LHan); Kings Somborne, two, 09 Jun; one, 29 Jun (GCE); Romsey, three, 24 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, 04 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 28 Jul; three, 29 Jul (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun; three, 09 Jun (GCE); Southampton, one, 30 Jun (MGP); Allbrook, one, 18 Jul (SIng); Winchester, one, 30 Jun; two, 25 Jul (THW); West Meon, one, 02 Jul; one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Pennington, one, 21 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Cholderton, four, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 11 Aug (TJN, LFom); Crawley, one, 13 Jul (GCE); Harestock, one, 30 Jun (GRog); Barton Stacey, one, 29 Aug (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 14 Jun (GAH); one, 19 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 10 Aug (MJW); one, 12 Jun; one, 14 Jul; three, 18 Jul (RHil); Alton, one, 26 Jul (BCA); one, 03 Aug; one, 09 Aug (DBO); Whitehill, one, 21 Jul (ASto); Blackwater, one, 13 Jul; one, 14 Aug; one, 22 Aug; one, 11 Sep (BDal); Farnborough, one, 01 Jul (KBW)

49.343 [B&F: 1262] Cydia amplana (Hübner, [1799]) - Migrant

Rare immigrant, appearing in increasing numbers in the West Country, notably at Portland, Dorset. The first authenticated record was from South Devon in 1990. In Hampshire since the first record at Fareham in 1997, recorded increasingly along much of the south coast, appearing in northern Hampshire for the first time in 2008 at Shortheath Common and on the Isle of Wight at Freshwater in 1996. Wingspan 16-20 mm. A highly distinctive and unmistakable species. Larva feeds within nuts of Oak, Hazel, Beech and Walnut.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106919019962020
1142868219972020
12252920082020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1022405
1122245123
1237534

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 27 Aug, 1 (RTer) Latest: Briddlesford, 07 Sep, 2 (JRB) Max count: Freshwater, 03 Sep, 5 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 03 Sep, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 08 Oct, 1 (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW) Max count: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 20 Aug, 23 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Anna Valley, Andover, 14 Aug, 1 (TJN, LFom) Latest: Yateley, 09 Sep, 1 (JHH) Max count: Whitehill, 20 Aug, 4 (ASto)

49.344 [B&F: 1263] Cydia inquinatana (Hübner, [1799]) - Migrant

Formerly regarded as a very rare immigrant from mainland Europe, this species has been recorded in increasing numbers since the first authenticated British record was made at Minsmere, Suffolk, in 2009 with two further reports from the same county in Bawdsey, June 2010. It has established a breeding population in East Anglia and appears to be spreading. Discovered in north Hampshire in 2020 for the first time. Wingspan 12-16 mm. Larva feeds within fruit of Norway Maple, Field Maple and Sycamore.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
121120202020

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12111

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VC12: Blackwater*, one, 24 Jun (BDal)

49.345 [B&F: 1219] Lathronympha strigana (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common in open woodland and dry pastures throughout the British Isles, most numerous in southern England. Widespread and common in Hampshire except in the New Forest, where apparently absent. Recorded on the Isle of Wight on only a handful of occasions since the first record in 1977. Wingspan 13-17 mm. A distinctive species, recognised by the orange-ferruginous coloration of the forewing and the absence of fasciate markings [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various species of St John's-wort, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10121019772019
1153464819722020
1241071419712020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
109102
1132353
1229343

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VC10: Totland, one, 30 May; one, 21 Jun; one, 22 Jul; one, 30 Jul; two, 27 Aug; one, 30 Aug; one, 31 Aug; one, 02 Sep; one, 03 Sep (RTer);

VC11: Broughton Down, two, 12 Jun (MBot, DTay det. MBot); Totton, one, 04 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 12 Aug; one, 17 Aug; one, 31 Aug (LHan); Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun; one, 29 Jun; three, 12 Aug; Broughton, one, 15 Aug; three, 15 Aug; one, 06 Sep; one, 15 Aug; one, 15 Aug; Ashley, one, 04 Sep; one, 20 Aug; one, 20 Aug; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 11 Aug; one, 11 Aug (GCE); Southampton, one, 30 Jun; one, 01 Jul (MGP); Lee-on-Solent, one, 01 Sep (IHrg det. MJW); Botley, one, 17 Aug (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Portsmouth, one, 16 Jul (IRT); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Needs Ore NNR, one, 19 Aug (PCra); one, 18 Aug (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 27 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Stockbridge Down NT, one, field observation, 02 Jul (MDuf det. PEH); Little Somborne, one, 03 Sep; one, 13 Aug; one, 03 Sep; Crawley, one, 27 Aug; one, 28 Jun (GCE); Andover, two, field observation, 19 Aug (GSD); Harewood Forest, one, 01 Jun; Little Somborne, one, 13 Aug; Crawley, one, 28 Jun; Little Somborne, one, 13 Aug; Crawley, one, 28 Jun; one, 25 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 29 Aug; one, 29 Aug; two, 02 Sep; one, 02 Sep (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, present, field observation, 29 Jul (DAS); three, 27 Aug (MJW, DAS, PDF); Basingstoke, one, 12 Jun (GAH); Headley Gravel Pit, two, field observation, 22 Jun (GJD); Basingstoke, one, 19 Jul; one, 25 Jul (MJW); Basing Forest, one, field observation, 22 Jun (MDuf); Mapledurwell Fen HIWWT, two, field observation, 22 Jun; Pamber Forest, one, 11 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 04 Sep (GJD)

49.346 [B&F: 1218] Selania leplastriana (Curtis, 1831) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) on sea cliffs in parts of southern England. First discovered in our area in 2020, when found to be common on the foodplant at a site near Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, and therefore possibly an undiscovered colony. Wingspan 12-14 mm. The large and relatively conspicuous, strigulate medio-dorsal blotch of white ground colour is reminiscent of Cydia jungiella which has similar forewing coloration; S. leplastriana may be distinguished by the distinctly triangular pre-tornal marking which reaches the middle of the wing, and in the male by the darker hindwings which in C. jungiella are white [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Wild Cabbage.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1051520202020

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10253

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VC10: Freshwater Bay*, two, field observation, disturbed from the same small area as last year from Brassica oleracea plants, 26 Jun; three, field observation, in the main patch of Brassica oleracea, 01 Jul (PBar)

49.347 [B&F: 1241] Grapholita compositella (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common in dry grassland and flower meadows throughout much of the British Isles, most frequently in the south. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded from all three vice-counties in open country amongst clovers, usually in small numbers but sometimes commonly, chiefly in south-eastern parts of the county, flying late in the afternoon sunshine. Wingspan 8-10 mm. Readily distinguished by its characteristic dorsal blotch which is divided into four white striae [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of White Clover and Red Clover, subsequently living within a leaf-fold.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1012518562014
1111014219722020
12142919762016

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
12232

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VC10: Ventnor: St Boniface/Nansen Hill, one, field observation, 16 Jul (PBar);

VC12: Basingstoke, two, field observation, 02 Sep (MJW); Minley Wood, one, field observation, 20 Jun (BDal)

49.349 [B&F: 1242] Grapholita internana (Guenée, 1845) - Local

Local on heathland and moorland throughout much of Britain, more frequently in the south, and in southern Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight very locally common to abundant amongst gorse, but only recorded for the first time on the Island in 1992. Wingspan 9-10 mm. In both sexes the forewing markings are similar to those of G. pallifrontana, but the black subbasal line in the cilia is interrupted subapically and the general coloration of the wing is lighter than in G. pallifrontana and is irrorate with yellow distally; the male of G. internana is readily distinguished by its white hindwings [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedpods of Gorse.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106519922017
113127319802019
125419712020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12395

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VC12: Yateley Common, one, field observation, 16 May; five, field observation, 19 May; three, field observation, 27 May (BDal)

49.350 [B&F: 1240] Grapholita caecana Schläger, 1847 - pRDB3

Rare (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) on chalk downland in parts of southern England. In Hampshire recorded just twice to date, at Leaden Hall in June 2004, and Southsea in June 2005. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 12-16 mm. Distinguished from G. gemmiferana by its comparatively narrow wings and the generally greyer coloration and poorly developed ocellus of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Sainfoin, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
116619922020
12105020102019

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221

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VC11: Broughton Down, one, 12 Jun (DTay det. MBot); Barn Piece, Eastleigh, one, 12 Jun (KArb)

49.354 [B&F: 1251] Grapholita jungiella (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in woodland, downland and scrub throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and relatively common, although on the Island, restricted to the extreme western end. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Distinguished from G. internana and G. compositella by the paler general coloration of the forewing, the narrow, larger and more strongly curved medio-dorsal blotch and the well-developed ocellus [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedpods of Bitter Vetchling, Bush Vetch and similar, living between leaves spun together with silk, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1018818562014
11709619722018
127743819712020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1211010

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VC10: Mount Joy Cemetery, Carisbrooke, one, 11 May (GShe det. JRB);

VC12: Ropley, 10, field observation, 11 May (TJN, LFom)

49.356 [B&F: 1249] Grapholita lobarzewskii (Nowicki, 1860) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in orchards in south-eastern England, where formerly known from only a few sites in Kent. In Hampshire first recorded from Waterlooville in 2003, with further records in the south-eastern corner of the county since. Recorded on the Isle of Wight for the first time at Freshwater in 2011. Wingspan 13-14 mm. Reminiscent of G. janthinana in general appearance but larger, with longer and relatively narrower forewings and darker fuscous-brown hindwings with white cilia. The male of G. lobarzewskii lacks the specialised scales present in the tornal area of the hindwing of G. janthinana [Bradley]. Larva feeds within fruit of Apple and Plum.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10151720112019
11444319962020
12415020102020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11794
12221

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VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 03 Jul (RBW); Romsey, one, 10 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 30 Jun (MBak); four, to pheromone lure, 25 Jun; one, 05 Jul (NRJ); Titchfield Common, one, 03 Jun (DWal det. RJD);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 14 Jun; Kempshott, one, 18 Jul (GAH)

49.357 [B&F: 1247] Plum Fruit Moth Grapholita funebrana Treitschke, 1835 - Local

Local in gardens, orchards and hedgerows throughout much of southern England, southern Wales and southern Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly widespread and not uncommon in gardens where there are plum trees, but apparently largely absent from the New Forest, and on the Island confined to the extreme west. Wingspan 10-15 mm. Similar to G. molesta but generally larger; distinguished from G. tenebrosana by the darker, greyish fuscous labial palpi and frons and the whitish irroration in the distal and medio-dorsal areas of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within fruit of Plum, Blackthorn, Wild Cherry and similar, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107719802019
1113515019862020
12717919952020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10385
11782
12221

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VC10: Totland, five, 23 Jul (RTer); Freshwater, two, 18 Jul (DCoo); Rew Down, Ventnor, one, gen det, 13 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 05 Aug; one, 09 Aug (CTha); Romsey, one, to pheromone lure, 22 May (NRJ); Brownwich cliffs, one, gen det, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW det. RJD); Tuckton, Christchurch, two, 24 Jul; one, 29 Aug (APar); New Milton, one, 25 Aug (RPH);

VC12: Crawley, one, 07 Sep (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 14 Jun (GAH)

49.359 [B&F: 1245] Grapholita janthinana (Duponchel, 1835) - Common

Common in hedgerows, gardens and woodland edges throughout much of England, Wales and southern Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight perhaps under-recorded away from the south-east of the county. Wingspan 9-11 mm. The comparatively small size, the relatively broad forewing with purplish or pinkish ochreous general coloration and ochreous-yellow admixture along the termen, and in the male the blackish scales and hair-like cilia in the tornal area of the hindwing, are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within berries of Hawthorn, living between berries spun together with silk, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10161519002020
1119422419842020
12707819962020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10144
1117233
128112

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VC10: Totland Bay, four, field observation, 24 Jul (DCoo);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 09 Aug (CTha); Totton, one, 15 Jun; one, 18 Jul (LHan); Broughton, one, 13 Jun; one, 15 Aug (GCE); Southampton, one, 20 Jul (MGP); Brownwich cliffs, two, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW); Fareham, one, gen det, 14 Jul; one, 19 Jul; two, 20 Jul; three, 21 Jul; three, 22 Jul; one, 25 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, 24 Jul; one, 17 Jun (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 18 Jul; one, 20 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Kempshott, one, 10 Aug (GAH); Basingstoke, one, 12 Jun; two, 22 Jul; one, 25 Jul (MJW); Alton, two, 18 Jul; one, 20 Jul; two, 22 Jul (DBO); Blackwater, one, 21 Jul (BDal)

49.362 [B&F: 1227] Pammene giganteana (Peyerimhoff, 1863) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland and on heaths throughout much of Britain, except in northern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded in small numbers from all three vice-counties, but flies early in the year and is easily overlooked. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-16 mm. The comparatively long and narrow forewings are characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds within bark of Oak, forming galls, over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102119331967
117719762014
126619762012

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1123124
12496

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VC11: Romsey, seven, to pheromone lure, 26 Mar; 24, to pheromone lure, 27 Mar (NRJ);

VC12: Alton, one, to pheromone lure, 09 Apr (BCA); Whitehill, one, 30 Mar (ASto); Yateley Common, six, to pheromone lure, to SKI , 01 Apr; Yateley, one, to pheromone lure, to SKI , 23 Mar (JHH)

49.363 [B&F: 1228] Pammene argyrana (Hübner, [1799]) - Local

Local in oak woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In south Hampshire, reasonably common in the New Forest and at Botley Wood, with scattered records elsewhere and in the north of the county, where its stronghold is in Pamber Forest; very rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Distinguished from P. giganteana by its smaller size, the broader and subquadrate medio-dorsal blotch and in the male by the heavy, sharply demarcated blackish brown border of the hindwing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within the bark of Oak, forming galls.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104619782020
11587119762018
12141619762019

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221
12221

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VC11: Fareham, one, gen det, 13 May (MLO det. ); Milford-on-sea Nature Reserve, one, 12 May (GBro);

VC12: Crawley, one, 14 Jun (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 16 Jun (GAH)

49.365 [B&F: 1229] Pammene albuginana (Guenée, 1845) - Local

Local in oak woodland, broad-leaved woodland and orchards throughout southern England. Widely, but very sparsely, distributed in south Hampshire; very rare in north Hampshire and not recorded in the Isle of Wight until 2016. Wingspan 11-14 mm. Differs from P. argyrana in the darker general coloration and the usually more obscure medio-dorsal blotch of the forewing, and in the male by the more uniformly infuscate hindwing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within bark of Oak, forming galls, and over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103320162019
11454219832020
1210919802016

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10122
1111195
125113

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VC10: Shanklin, two, field observation, gen det, 23 Jun (IOut);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 06 Jun (CTha); Kings Somborne*, one, 09 Jun (GCE); Romsey*, one, 23 Jun (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, two, 02 Jun; five, 02 Jun; two, 02 Jun; two, 02 Jun; one, 02 Jun; one, 09 May; two, 02 Jun (GCE); Fareham, one, gen det, 14 Jun (MLO det. );

VC12: Crawley, one, 05 Jun; Goodworth Clatford, three, 01 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 10 Jun (GCE); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, three, 10 Jun (ACB det. ); Pamber Forest, three, 09 Jun (GJD)

49.366 [B&F: 1225] Pammene obscurana (Stephens, 1834) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) on damp heathland and mosses in parts of England and southern and central Scotland. In Hampshire a rare and local species, single specimens have been recorded in the past from Emer Bog, Botley Wood, Woolmer Forest and Oxenbourne MR. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 12-14 mm. The dark purplish brown general coloration and the usually obscure medio-dorsal blotch of ground colour of the forewing, and in the male the black patch of scales along the costa of the hindwing, are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within catkins of Birch.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
113319742012

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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VC11: West Walk, one, gen det, 04 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

49.367 [B&F: 1236] Pammene fasciana (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common

Local in deciduous, especially oak, woodland, and parkland throughout much of England and Wales, where more widely distributed in the south. In Hampshire common in oak and sweet chestnut woods throughout, but perhaps under-recorded on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-17 mm. The large, subfalcate medio-dorsal blotch, the presence of two or three sometimes contiguous black spots above the pre-tornal marking and the usually extensive series of black dashes in the ocellus are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within fruit of Sweet Chestnut and Oak, forming spongy galls, and over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011425319502020
111005171619712020
1221840119802020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1027679
1114424810
1237584

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 21 Jul, 3 (RTer) Latest: Briddlesford, 07 Sep, 2 (JRB) Max count: Shanklin, 02 Jul, 9 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 16 Jun, 1 (TDCh) Latest: Pennington, 27 Jul, 2 (RFC) Max count: Fareham, 14 Jul, 10 (IMcP)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 15 Jul, 1 (SLE) Latest: Farnborough, 26 Jul, 2 (KBW) Max count: Crawley, 28 Jun, 4 (GCE)

49.372 [B&F: 1232] Pammene populana (Fabricius, 1787) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland, marshes, river-banks, fens and sand-dunes in parts of England and Wales. In Hampshire there are recent records only from Lower Test Marsh, Botley Wood and Wickham Common. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Differs from P. spiniana by the pale yellow, falcate medio-dorsal blotch of the forewing. Larva feeds on shoots of Goat Willow, Creeping Willow, Osier and Sallow.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103218802011
119720002018
121119911991

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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VC12: Goodworth Clatford, one, 12 Aug (JMor)

49.374 [B&F: 1235] Pammene trauniana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in woodland and scrub in parts of south-eastern England. In Hampshire very rare in the county, having been reported in the past from Botley Wood, and more recently from Hurn in 2000, St Catherine's Hill in 2003 and Magdalen Hill Down in 2008. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Differs from P. regiana in having the medio-dorsal blotch of the forewing pale yellow and subquadrate, its outer edge nearly straight to dorsum near the tornus, and the costal strigulae interspersed with thick wedges of pale yellow ground colour [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seeds of Field Maple, over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
117719762019
122220082015

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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VC12: Crawley, one, 15 May (GCE)

49.375 [B&F: 1234] Pammene regiana (Zeller, 1849) - Common

Common in parks, gardens and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, but rarely numerous, although cocoons may be found under the bark of old sycamores in numbers during the winter. Wingspan 13-16 mm. Differs from P. trauniana in having the medio-dorsal blotch of the forewing orange-yellow and subfalcate, its outer edge curving to meet the dorsum well before the tornus, the costal strigulae less widely separated by wedges of orange-yellow ground colour and the distinctly metallic bluish striae [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seeds of Sycamore and Norway Maple, over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106710119842020
1114816119712020
12484919942020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
1111257
1212174

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VC10: Freshwater, one, gen det, 26 Jun; one, 05 Jul (PBar); Wheelers Bay, one, 14 Jun (ABut);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 07 Jul (CTha); #N/ASouthampton, two, 01 Jun; two, 11 Jun; two, 12 Jun; seven, 14 Jun; one, 30 Jun; two, 01 Jul; five, 16 Jul (MGP); Botley, one, 19 Jul (SLB); Tuckton, Christchurch, one, 24 Jun (APar);

VC12: Harewood Forest, two, 21 Jul (GCE); Overton, one, field observation, 01 Jun (PEH); Basingstoke, one, 09 Jun (GAH); Selborne, one, 27 Jul (CJP); Blackwater, one, 12 May; one, 14 Jun; one, 03 Jul; two, 13 Jul; one, 15 Jul; four, 21 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 11 Aug (BDal)

49.376 [B&F: 1233] Pammene aurita Razowski, 1991 - Local

Local in parks, gardens and woodland throughout much of England and Wales, spreading into southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight first reported in the county in 1957, this species is now widespread but local. Wingspan 14-15 mm. The ferruginous-orange general coloration and the large pale medio-dorsal blotch are characteristic [Bradley]. The moth comes readily to light. Larva feeds within seeds of Sycamore.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107311319772020
1118526419782020
12698719942020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
1111133
1214204

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VC10: Totland, one, 23 Jul (RTer); Bonchurch, one, 08 Jul (JHa);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 26 Jul (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 21 Jul (RBW); Stockbridge, one, 23 Aug (SCla); Southampton, one, field observation, 31 Jul (MGP); Peartree Green LNR, Southampton, two, 14 Aug (PAB); Southampton, one, 01 Jul; one, 10 Jul; one, 13 Jul; three, 16 Jul; one, 31 Jul; one, 14 Aug (MGP);

VC12: Harewood Forest, two, 21 Jul; Crawley, one, 10 Aug (GCE); Winchester, one, field observation, 18 Aug (GSD det. AWre); Liphook, Hampshire, one, 19 Jul (RForr); Blackwater, one, field observation, 06 Jul; one, 13 Jul; four, 21 Jul; two, 23 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 14 Aug; two, 20 Aug; one, 25 Aug; one, 09 Sep (BDal)

49.377 [B&F: 1237] Pammene germmana (Hübner, [1799]) - Local

Local in hedgerows and open woodland throughout much of England, in recent years seldom found north of the Midlands. In Hampshire recorded in numbers only in Botley Wood and Pamber Forest, otherwise an uncommon and obscure species. First recorded from the Isle of Wight in 2012. Wingspan 10-14 mm. Day-flying. The satiny black-brown general coloration of the forewing, contrasting with the cream-white ground colour between the costal strigulae, and the bluish metallic striae are characteristic, however confusion with Strophedra weirana is possible [Bradley]. Larva feeds on shoots of Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Oak.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1091720122016
11565219742017
12435119932020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11573
12265

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VC11: Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, three, 02 Jun; one, 02 Jun; one, 02 Jun; one, 02 Jun (GCE); Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH);

VC12: Crawley, one, 05 Jun (GCE); Pamber Forest, five, 09 Jun (GJD)

49.379 [B&F: 1272] Pammene aurana (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common in hedgerows, rough ground and woodland edges throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded in most years, but not in numbers since the mid 1970s, when numerous in Botley Wood. Wingspan 9-13 mm. Often found resting on flowers of Hogweed on sunny afternoons. The unique forewing pattern readily distinguishes this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on seeds of Hogweed, living between seeds spun together with silk, and over-wintering in a cocoon.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10171819092020
1111330219732020
12627419752020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1111010
126123

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VC11: Old Winchester Hill, 10, attracted to blossom, on hogweed blossom, 05 Jul (KJW);

VC12: Ecchinswell*, three, field observation, 28 Jun; one, field observation, 07 Jul (MJN); Cheriton Wood, two, field observation, 05 Jul; three, field observation, 14 Jul; two, field observation, 12 Jul; Chawton*, one, field observation, 08 Jul (DAS)

49.381 [B&F: 1221] Strophedra weirana (Douglas, 1850) - Local

Local in beech woodland across much of southern England. Fairly widely, but sparsely distributed across much of Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-12 mm. The relatively slender and attenuate forewing and the obscure and poorly defined fasciate markings and costal strigulae distinguish this species from S. nitidana [Bradley]; confusion with Pammene germmana is also possible. Larva feeds on Beech, living between leaves spun together with silk, and over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10204119772019
1111217419752020
12426019762020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
1111165
12111

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VC10: Mottistone Down, one, gen det, 07 Jul (PBar); Brighstone Down, one, field observation, 09 Jun; Osborne Valley Walk, one, 15 Jun (IOut);

VC11: Broughton Down, one, 12 Jun (MBot); Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, 29 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 24 Jun (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 29 Jun; two, 29 Jun; one, 29 Jun (GCE); Fareham, one, 25 Jul (MLO); West Walk, five, 23 Jul; West Meon, one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Crawley, one, 14 Jun (GCE)

49.382 [B&F: 1222] Strophedra nitidana (Fabricius, 1794) - Local

Local in oak woodland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire recorded annually, but in small numbers and from widely scattered localities; first recorded fromthe Isle of Wight in 2013. Wingspan 9-10 mm. Flies in afternoon sunshine. Smaller than S. weirana with a shorter and less attenuated forewing and comparatively well-defined fasciate markings and costal strigulae [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, living between leaves spun together with silk, and over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120132013
11182019772011
12122520032015

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11111

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VC11: Romsey, one, 27 Jun (NRJ)