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
10	30	28	1949	2020
11	362	399	1972	2020
12	154	179	1980	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	4	11	8
11	16	19	2
12	23	24	2

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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)

Basingstoke
18/08/2021
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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
10	49	135	1929	2016
11	289	410	1971	2020
12	142	285	1976	2020

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

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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
10	21	21	1974	2020
11	546	901	1969	2020
12	287	753	1976	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	4	10	5
11	16	36	7
12	14	19	2

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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
10	37	59	1900	2020
11	159	181	1973	2020
12	93	140	1971	2020

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10	1	1	1
11	7	12	6
12	5	5	1

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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
10	34	36	1893	2017
11	109	117	1972	2020
12	40	43	1971	2020

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

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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
10	21	32	1951	2019
11	220	273	1983	2020
12	119	159	1993	2020

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10	2	4	3
11	2	2	1
12	5	6	2

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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
10	101	122	1900	2020
11	1094	1543	1971	2020
12	570	844	1971	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	10	27	20
11	34	45	4
12	24	48	8

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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
10	271	655	1900	2020
11	1006	1478	1971	2020
12	396	619	1976	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	35	64	8
11	35	47	10
12	21	47	7

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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
10	10	12	1850	2019
11	100	111	1980	2020
12	77	87	1971	2020

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11	4	4	1
12	3	4	2

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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
10	280	433	1880	2020
11	4011	7117	1970	2020
12	1616	2965	1971	2020

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10	32	98	9
11	161	273	11
12	78	108	4

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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.

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	16	14	1880	2020
11	79	87	1972	2020
12	28	28	1993	2020

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10	1	1	1
11	2	2	1
12	1	1	1

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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
10	6	3	1900	2017
11	23	20	1975	2018
12	35	48	1971	2020

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10	1	1	1
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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.

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	846	2102	1880	2020
11	7353	15277	1971	2020
12	3733	9990	1971	2020

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10	88	220	15
11	334	556	20
12	226	432	12

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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.

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	17	11	1994	2016
12	36	87	1981	2019

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11	1	1	1
12	1	1	1

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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.

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	33	52	1875	2020
11	8	6	1900	2020
12	1	1	2020	2020

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10	4	4	1
11	3	3	1

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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
10	2	1	1992	1994
11	27	117	1971	2019
12	8	11	1976	2015

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11	3	3	1
12	1	1	1

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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
10	30	37	1900	2020
11	179	180	1972	2020
12	52	64	1993	2020

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10	5	6	2
12	3	3	1

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	58	59	1954	2020
11	418	657	1972	2020
12	130	182	1976	2020

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10	6	16	6
11	4	6	3
12	5	9	4

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	29	34	2009	2020
11	85	79	1972	2020
12	31	35	1971	2020

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11	6	6	2
12	2	2	1

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	28	84	1880	2020
11	153	205	1973	2020
12	21	29	1993	2018

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10	5	11	5

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	68	108	1880	2020
11	80	86	1971	2020
12	56	80	1985	2020

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10	1	1	1
11	2	2	1
12	2	2	1

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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
10	1	1	2015	2015
11	40	43	1971	2016
12	17	22	1981	2020

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11	1	1	1
12	3	3	1

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	18	27	1969	2020
11	313	439	1971	2020
12	49	56	1992	2020

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10	7	7	1
11	8	19	11
12	2	2	1

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	2	1	1900	2017
11	39	43	1976	2020
12	7	7	2002	2016

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11	6	6	1

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	7	10	1900	2018
11	34	26	1974	2020
12	27	28	1971	2019

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11	1	1	1
12	2	2	1

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	4	2	1880	2006
11	18	18	1975	2019
12	9	13	1980	2017

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11	1	1	1

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	9	4	1900	2015
11	53	54	1982	2020
12	23	24	1989	2020

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11	5	5	1
12	1	1	1

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	76	104	1900	2020
11	765	1292	1971	2020
12	181	517	1975	2020

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10	9	49	25
11	14	14	1
12	10	10	1

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	4	3	1900	2018
11	56	116	1985	2020
12	6	6	1994	2015

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11	1	1	1

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	6	4	1951	2012
11	134	163	1972	2020
12	1	1	2008	2008

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11	3	4	2

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	5	4	1900	2019
11	41	38	1976	2020
12	9	19	1976	2018

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11	2	3	2
12	2	2	1

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	12	10	1856	2020
11	228	231	1972	2020
12	34	33	1995	2020

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10	3	3	1
11	15	18	3
12	1	1	1

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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)

Basingstoke
21/08/2021
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1	1	2014	2014
11	42	39	1978	2019
12	21	25	1976	2018

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11	1	2	2
12	1	1	1

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1	0	1900	1900
11	47	51	1976	2020
12	26	44	1974	2020

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11	2	1	1
12	2	2	1

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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)

Alton
13/06/2021
to light
Dave Owen
Photo © Dave Owen

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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	3	1	1900	2004
11	24	23	1972	2018
12	11	19	1993	2018

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	38	82	1856	2020
11	45	103	1971	2020
12	43	200	1971	2020

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10	15	23	3
11	11	14	3
12	4	4	1

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	20	23	1980	2018
12	3	3	1996	2020

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

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	7	18	1973	2019

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11	1	2	2

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1	1	2015	2015
11	29	23	1974	2020
12	162	217	1976	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	16	24	5
12	11	13	2

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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
10	4	4	2003	2003
11	62	56	1971	2020
12	7	7	1995	2009

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11	3	4	2

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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
10	8	8	1952	2018
11	288	357	1972	2020
12	154	236	1971	2020

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11	5	5	1
12	7	7	1

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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
10	39	53	1900	2020
11	1031	1428	1975	2020
12	454	704	1992	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	8	8	1
11	39	47	2
12	23	30	5

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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
10	19	26	1900	2020
11	178	216	1972	2020
12	64	82	1974	2020

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

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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
10	19	22	1856	2018
11	21	22	1986	2020
12	5	7	1976	2015

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11	1	1	1
12	2	3	2

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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
10	76	95	1934	2020
11	368	442	1972	2020
12	101	231	1976	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	11	14	4
11	10	11	2
12	10	11	2

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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
10	117	191	1856	2020
11	1952	2629	1971	2020
12	401	575	1975	2020

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10	17	37	7
11	81	118	7
12	38	46	4

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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
11	35	41	1975	2019
12	11	12	2005	2020

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10	3	3	1

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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
10	23	28	1934	2020
11	252	330	1971	2020
12	157	317	1980	2020

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11	1	1	1
12	2	2	1

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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
10	9	3	1900	2010
11	102	186	1975	2020
12	8	9	1996	2017

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	5	7	2
11	6	8	3

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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
10	18	21	2014	2020
11	42	41	1973	2020
12	5	5	1987	2019

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

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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
10	12	46	1979	2018
11	75	98	1972	2020
12	6	7	1993	2020

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10	1	1	1
11	2	2	1

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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
10	34	35	1900	2020
11	636	896	1971	2020
12	221	441	1976	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	20	77	16
11	23	28	7
12	31	69	17

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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
10	2	2	2020	2020
11	17	19	1983	2020
12	5	5	2002	2017

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	5	6	2

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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
11	72	81	1973	2018
12	58	75	1971	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	9	16	5
12	3	5	3

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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
10	7	6	1900	2018
11	63	71	1973	2020
12	20	20	1984	2018

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

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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
11	42	36	1975	2018
12	20	44	1976	2020

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

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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.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	57	86	1926	2020
11	101	95	1980	2020
12	51	47	1980	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	10	16	7
11	6	6	1
12	8	8	1

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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
10	13	11	1900	2020
11	307	499	1969	2020
12	126	171	1974	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	17	25	4
12	12	14	2

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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
10	31	73	1996	2020
11	666	920	1971	2020
12	276	471	1974	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	10	21	7
11	46	57	5
12	21	30	5

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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
10	52	59	1900	2020
11	443	546	1969	2020
12	321	705	1975	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	7	13	5
11	46	67	10
12	21	37	14

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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)

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

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
10	2	2	2013	2018
11	13	12	1988	2014
12	8	9	1994	2019

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

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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
10	117	294	1856	2020
11	476	508	1972	2020
12	136	225	1976	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	19	25	3
11	14	14	2
12	11	16	3

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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
10	101	136	1983	2020
11	973	2040	1983	2020
12	17	17	1996	2018

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	31	48	6
11	22	38	5

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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
10	15	33	1880	2018
11	58	61	1975	2020
12	94	120	1996	2020

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

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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
10	200	398	1972	2020
11	958	1390	1971	2020
12	790	1477	1971	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	27	43	5
11	37	46	4
12	22	28	3

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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.