2022 Annual Report for: Noctuidae / Pantheinae

For species seen in 2022 that had less than or equal to 100 records, full details are included; for more common species, the earliest, latest and highest count by vice-county are shown. The narrative for each species is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species. The tables in each species account summarise the previous status, and that for the current year.

For the maps, all records prior to 2022 are shown by a blue dot (the larger the dot, the more recent), with the current year's records shown in red. As previous records are superimposed on any report for 2022, new sites have greater emphasis (i.e. will show as 'more red').

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

73.032 [B&F: 2425] Nut-tree Tussock Colocasia coryli (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a common species in the vicinity of deciduous woodland throughout. Wingspan 31-39 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on a range of deciduous trees and shrubs including Hazel, Birch and Beech, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10946202719092021
1178981324419492021
123264644119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1016644219
11523105449
1225949510

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Headon Warren, 23 Apr, 3 (PBar) Latest: Nettlestone, 24 Apr, 0 (MBri) Max count: Osborne Valley Walk, 09 May, 19 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 04 Apr, 1 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 22 Jul, 1 (STho) Max count: West Meon, 06 May, 49 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 30 Apr, 2 (SBly) Max count: Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, 23 Jul, 10 (MJW, ACB)