Hantsmoths


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

2022 Annual Report for: Tortricidae / Olethreutinae

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taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species.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

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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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10343919492021
1138242619722021
1218120819802021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
1118263
12892

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Plaish, Carisbrooke*, one, 22 Jul (KRyl); Shanklin, one, 11 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 25 Jul (CTha); Ashley, one, 10 Aug; one, 11 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul; one, 12 Jul; three, 12 Jul; three, 12 Jul; two, 12 Jul; one, 12 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jul (CNB); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 12 Jul (KArb); Crawley, one, 08 Jul; one, 08 Jul (GCE); Old Winchester Hill*, one, male, det'd genitalia, 05 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Hengistbury Head, two, 11 Jul (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, one, 05 Aug; two, 25 Jul; two, 06 Aug (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, male, det'd genitalia, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW det. RJD);

VC12: Hurstbourne Priors, one, 21 Jul (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 14 Aug (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 19 Jul; one, 22 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 11 Jul (GJD); Blackwater, two, 12 Jul; one, 30 Jul (BGD)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105013619292021
1130443019712021
1215029319762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11142612
12551

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 14 Jun (JPuz); Woodlands, NF, one, 23 Jun (CJon); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 13 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 26 May; one, 27 May; one, 21 Jun; one, 23 Jun (SIng); West Walk, two, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Hurn, one, 26 May; one, 06 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 28 Jun; Hengistbury Head, one, 11 Jul; 12, 14 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 10 Aug (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, 17 Jun (MJN); Pamber Forest, one, 17 Jun (GJD); Ludshott Common, one, 27 Jul (KBW, HthRT det. KBW); Yateley Common, one, 27 May (BGD)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10253119742021
1156694319692021
1230979419762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10495
11143810
1215275

Records by year

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, two, 17 Jun; Osborne Wood, five, 23 Jun; one, field observation, gen. det. completed 16 August. Valvae relatively straight, not twisted, 13 Aug; one, 14 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 31 Aug (JPuz); Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul; three, 27 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, three, 09 Jul; one, 16 Jul; seven, 20 Aug (CNB); Allbrook, one, 28 Aug (SIng); Hurn, one, 23 Jul; one, 08 Aug; one, 13 Aug (MJef); Lower Sandy Down, East Boldre, six, 30 Aug; 10, 31 Aug (DMor); Pennington, one, 19 May; one, 23 Aug (RFC);

VC12: Longparish, one, 11 Aug (GCE); North Waltham, one, 09 Aug (AJon); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, one, 10 Aug (ACB det. MJW); Basingstoke, one, 28 Aug (MJW); Pamber Forest, five, 11 Jul; two, 26 Jul; four, 29 Jul; three, 15 Aug; three, 24 Aug (GJD); Broxhead Common, one, 04 Aug (KBW, HthRT det. KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 23 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 03 Aug (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 14 Aug (MHals); Blackwater, one, 09 Aug (BGD)

Basingstoke
28/08/2022
to MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10386019002021
1117720519732021
1210215119712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10232
11772
12122

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Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, two, 02 Jul; Osborne Wood, one, 23 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Avon Heath Country Park, one, 16 Aug (Rbis); Shirrell Heath, present, 20 Jun (LEdg); Hurn, one, 21 Aug; one, 25 Aug; one, 22 Sep; Hengistbury Head, one, 11 Jul; two, 11 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Pamber Forest, two, 10 Jul (GJD)

49.152 [B&F: 1095] Apotomis sororculana (Zetterstedt, 1839) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland and heathland throughout much of the British Isles, less numerous in the south. In Hampshire there have been very few records of this species, reported from Romsey, Roydon Woods, Pennington and Merritown Heath in the current decade. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 14-20 mm. Similar to A. turbidana but slightly smaller and with a narrower forewing; it differs further by the straighter and less strongly indented outer edge of the median fascia, the darker apex and cilia and by the lighter hindwing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Birch, living between leaves spun together with silk, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11121519842020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: New Vice-county Record: Cholderton*, one, 11 Sep (TJN)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10343618932017
1111512219722021
12444719712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
116137
12232

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Funtley, one, 20 Jun (TDC); Hengistbury Head, one, 14 Jun (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, two, 18 Jun; seven, 07 Jun (CNB); one, 16 Jun (NRJ); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, female, det'd genitalia, 10,354, 03 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Ecchinswell, one, 10 Aug (MJN); Pamber Forest, two, swept, 21 May (BGD)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10233619512021
1123228419832021
1212516619932021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11572
12232

Records by year

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Osborne Wood, one, 23 Jun; one, 18 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 02 Aug (LHan); Botley Wood, two, 01 Jul (DWal, KJW); Hurn, one, 15 Aug (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, one, 18 Jun (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, two, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW det. RJD);

VC12: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford*, two, 09 Jul (ACB det. MJW); Whitehill, one, 16 Jun (ASto)

Axmansford
08/07/2022
MV light
Andy Bolton & Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011114919002021
111135159719712021
1259489119712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1129354
1230446

Records by year

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Record Details

VC10: Alverstone, one, 18 Jun (DFai);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 21 Jul (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 02 Jun (RBW); Totton, two, 22 May; one, 14 Jun (LHan); Romsey, one, 06 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 07 Jul (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 17 Jun; Crawley, one, 22 Jun; one, 08 Jul (GCE); Blackfield, one, 16 Jun (SJJ); Chandlers Ford, one, 21 Jun (AMur); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 16 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 02 Jun; one, 15 Jun (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); one, field observation, 02 Jul (IHrg); Funtley, two, 02 Jun (TDC); Wickham, one, 26 May (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 09 Jun; four, 10 Jun (IRT); Hurn, one, 17 Jun (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, two, 14 Jun; two, 17 Jun; one, 21 Jun (JStw); Barton on Sea, one, field observation, 28 May; Sway, one, 19 Jun (SKee); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 03 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 01 Jul (TJN); Littleton, four, 10 Jun; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 23 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 23 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 05 Jul (GCE); Hinton Ampner, two, 17 Jun (ASD); Basingstoke, one, 23 Jun; one, 28 Jun (GAH); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, one, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW); Ecchinswell, one, 13 Jun; two, 17 Jun; two, 06 Jul (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 09 Jul (ACB det. MJW); Basingstoke, two, 02 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jun (MJW); Bramley, one, 08 Jul (REA); Pamber Forest, six, 17 Jun; two, 21 Jun; two, 23 Jun; one, 10 Jul; one, 26 Jul (GJD); Whitehill, one, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, indoors, 18 Jun; one, indoors, 20 Jun (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 16 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 27 Jun (BGD)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1030671919002021
111064155419712021
1242067719762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1026413
11559515
1224344

Records by year

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Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 27 May, 2 (RTer) Latest: Osborne Wood, 18 Jul, 3 (IOu) Max count: Totland, 01 Jun, 3 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Linwood, NF, 05 Jun, 1 (DMB) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 16 Jun, 1 (NRJ) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 18 Jun, 15 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 17 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 27 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Crabtree Plantation, Basingstoke, 21 May, 4 (BGD)

Basingstoke
02/06/2022
to actinic
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10101218502019
1110411519802021
12819219712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12551

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC12: Hawk Conservancy Trust, Weyhill, one, 20 Jun (MJhn); Ecchinswell, one, 13 Jun (MJN); Axmansford, one, 30 Jul; Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 14 May; one, 05 Aug (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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1031753818802021
114294755319702021
121706308519712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1042746
112413356
129917011

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No Larval records to show.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 2 (IOu) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: Haseley Manor, 10 Jun, 6 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Ogden's Purlieu, NF, 12 Jul, 1 (AMD) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 10 Jul, 1 (CNB) Max count: Horndean, 01 Jul, 6 (PHog)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 19 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Frogmore Community College, Yateley, 14 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Longparish, 21 Jul, 11 (GCE)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10171518802021
11818919722021
12292919932021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10694
117115
128114

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: West High Down quarries, one, 12 Jul (IOu); Totland, one, 29 Jul (RTer); Shanklin, one, 08 Aug; one, 14 Aug; Osborne Wood*, one, 18 Jul; four, 13 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, 21 Jul (NRJ); Broughton, one, 16 Jul (GCE); Portsmouth, one, 22 Jun; one, 13 Aug (IRT); Pennington, one, 13 Aug (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, five, 13 Aug (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges*, one, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal det. RJD);

VC12: Broughton, one, 18 Aug; one, 18 Aug; one, 18 Aug; one, 18 Aug; four, 18 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 16 Jun (GCE); Ecchinswell*, one, 17 Jun; one, 18 Jul (MJN)

Alton
06/07/2022
to actinic
Dave Owen
Photo © Mike Wall

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107419002021
11232019752018
12364919712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 09 Jul (IOu)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10943234018802021
1178451606719712021
1239951054919712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1011231010
1145877313
1224653113

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 5 (IOu) Latest: Morton, 29 Jun, 2 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 16 Jun, 10 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Fordingbridge, 10 Jun, 1 (SCT) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 08 Jul, 1 (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 18 Jun, 13 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 2 (TJN) Latest: Shepherd Meadows, Blackwater, 12 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Overton, 17 Aug, 13 (ACr)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11181219942021
12378819812021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12221

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Record Details

VC11: Portsmouth, one, 08 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 19 Jul (TJN); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jun (GAH)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10375618752021
1111919002021
121120202020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
11397

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest*, one, 02 Jul (IOu); Shide, Newport, one, 25 Jul (CViny det. JRB); Shanklin, one, 20 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, 17 Jun; one, 06 Jul (NRJ); Hengistbury Head, seven, 11 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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102119921994
113212219712021
1281119762015

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Ravensnest Inclosure, NF, one, field observation, 12 Jun (DAS); Romsey, one, 17 Jun (NRJ)

Ravens Nest Inclosure, NF
12/06/2022
Field observation
David Shute
Photo © David Shute

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10354319002021
1118919619722020
12566719802021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10683
11441

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, field observation, 16 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 18 Jul; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 19 Jul; Osborne Wood, one, 23 Jun; three, 18 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 17 Jul (LHan); Lee, one, 12 Aug (CTha); New Milton*, one, 08 Jul (RPH det. MJef); Sway*, one, 22 Jun (SKee)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10647519542021
1142366419722021
1213519119762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
107104
1114152
12882

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VC10: Totland, four, 28 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 1 x female gen. det, 02 Jul; one, male gen.det, 23 Jul; one, male gen.det, 26 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Woodley, one, 31 Aug (NBin); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 19 Jul (KArb); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Botley, one, 21 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 26 Aug (SLB); Horsea Island, one, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Portsmouth, one, 08 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 15 Jul (IRT); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 23 Jun (JStw); Sway, one, 09 Jul; one, 18 Jul (SKee); Browndown Coastal Ranges, two, males, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal det. RJD);

VC12: Cholderton, present, 19 Jul (TJN); Chilbolton, one, 18 Jul; Littleton, one, 23 Jul; Longparish, two, 21 Jul (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 11 Jul (GAH); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 09 Jul (ACB det. MJW); Blackwater, one, 12 Jul; one, 16 Jul (BGD)

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

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

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10293420092020
11928619722021
12353819712021

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10111
11441
127104

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VC10: Shanklin, one, field observation, 12 May (IOu);

VC11: Ravensnest Inclosure, NF, one, field observation, 12 Jun (DAS); Marchwood, one, 04 Jun (CTha); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 17 Jun (KArb); Botley Wood, one, field observation, 21 May (DPH);

VC12: Hammer Vale, Woolmer*, one, indoors, 22 Jun (ASwa); Yateley Common, four, swept, 07 Jun; one, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure; arrived at 16:25, 05 May; one, 27 May; one, field observation, 16 May; one, to pheromone lure, to TIP lure, 13 May; one, swept, 17 May (BGD)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10339518802021
1115420619732020
12223019932021

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10364
1110155

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VC10: Needles*, four, field observation, 15 Sep (PBar); Shanklin, one, 28 Aug; one, 02 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Dibden Purlieu*, one, 13 Aug (RAC); Portsmouth, one, 15 Jul (IRT); Barton on Sea, five, 26 Jul (RAC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 11 Aug; one, 14 Jul; one, 28 Jul; two, 06 Aug; one, 17 Jul; one, 29 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal det. RJD)

Dibden Purlieu
13/08/2022
to actinic
Robert Chapman
Photo © Robert Chapman

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

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

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106910918802021
11838919712021
126411319852021

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1012113
11452
127219

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VC10: Needles, larva, present, field observation, larvae in central core of Dipsacus fullonum or inside of stem immediately below head. Head colour brown to blackish/very dark brown. Legs light brown to whitish. No anal comb when examined under microscope. Several heads examined, 15 Sep (PBar); Tennyson Down, larva, one, field observation, in Teasel head, 25 Jan (IOu); larva, three, field observation, larvae in central core of Dipsacus fullonum or inside of stem immediately below head. Head colour blackish/very dark brown. Legs light brown to whitish. No anal comb when examined under microscope, 28 Sep; Yarmouth : Saltern Wood, larva, present, field observation, larvae in central core of Dipsacus fullonum or inside of stem immediately below head. Head colour brown to blackish/very dark brown. Legs light brown to whitish. No anal comb when examined under microscope. Several heads examined, 11 Sep (PBar); Brook Bay, larva, one, field observation, in Teasel head. No anal comb, 25 Feb; Walpen Chine, larva, one, field observation, in Teasel head, 02 Sep; Mottistone Down, larva, one, field observation, in Teasel head, 25 Feb; St. Lawrence Undercliff, larva, one, field observation, one teasel head checked and one larva found, 26 Sep; Arreton Down, larva, one, field observation, in Teasel head, 23 Feb; Whitefield Farm, larva, one, field observation, in stem of Wild Teasel, 09 Oct; New Bridge Pools, St Helens, larva, one, field observation, two Teasel heads checked one larva found, 21 Mar; Hersey NR, larva, present, field observation, inside stalk below head of Teasel. Specimen examined, anal comb absent, 01 Jan (IOu);

VC11: Ashley, one, 11 Jul (GCE); Hurn, one, 04 Sep (MJef); Pennington, one, 02 Sep (RFC); Browndown Coastal Ranges, two, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 03 Jul; Crawley, one, 09 Jul; Littleton, one, 23 Jul (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 11 Aug (MJW); Minley Wood, larva, nine, field observation, anal comb absent, 9/11 occupancy rate on Dipsacus fullonum, 30 Jan; larva, seven, field observation, found amongst seedheads of Dipsacus fullonum; anal comb absent, 02 May (BGD); Farnborough, one, 06 Jul (KBW)

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).

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120152015
11414419712021
12202519812021

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10221
11111
12111

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VC10: Bonchurch*, one, trapped by James Halsey on 12 August. Specimen passed to me at Osborne. Gen. det. completed 16 August, aedeagus without cornuti and uncus rounded without an indentation, 13 Aug; one, 12 Aug (JHa);

VC11: Hengistbury Head, one, 23 Aug (RPH det. MJef);

VC12: Broughton, one, 10 May (GCE)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10253419692021
1132646319712021
12515819922021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10991
1123325
129217

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VC10: West High Down quarries, one, hindwing extensively white, 12 Jul (IOu); Totland, one, male gen.det, 27 May; one, 23 Jul (RTer); Freshwater, pupa, one, field observation, pupa found inside Dipsacus fullonum seed head. Adult male emerged on 8th May 2022, gen.det, 23 Apr; Brook Down, one, gen Det, 12 Sep; Mottistone Down, one, gen Det, 12 Sep (PBar); Brighstone Down Chalk Pits, one, swept, hindwing conspicuously white, 24 Apr (IOu); Ventnor, , one, voucher retained. Dissected and hindwing examined. Hard to totally rule out oblongana, 26 Oct (MGT); Shanklin, one, 05 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Pig Bush, NF, one, 23 Aug (NRJ); Totton, one, 11 Sep (LHan); Broughton, one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, one, 03 Jul; one, 05 Jul; one, 07 Jul; two, 09 Jul; one, 27 Aug; one, 11 Sep (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); one, 29 Jul (MLO, DWal, KJW); Chilling cliffs, W of Brownwich cliffs, one, , 02 Sep; Brownwich cliffs, five, 02 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Lee-on-Solent, one, 08 Jul (IHrg); Botley, two, sorry - Didn't check hindwing, 18 Jul (SLB); Horsea Island, three, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Portsmouth, one, 10 Aug (IRT); Hurn, one, 02 Aug; Hengistbury Head, one, 11 Jul (MJef); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, female, 03 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW); two, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW); one, 26 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 08 Aug; Chilbolton, one, 07 Aug (GCE); Whitehill, one, 12 Aug (ASto); Minley Wood, larva, one, field observation, on Dipsacus fullonum, 30 Jan (BGD, Cdal det. BGD); larva, six, field observation, found amongst seedheads of Dipsacus fullonum; anal comb present, 02 May; seven, swept, 08 May (BGD); Fleet Pond, one, 14 Aug (MHals); Yateley Common, larva, two, field observation, anal comb present; on Dipsacus fullonum, 16 Jan; Blackwater, one, 16 Jul (BGD)

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

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

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102119002017
11454919762021
127720022016

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1113152
12111

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VC11: Totton, one, field observation, 31 May; one, 16 Jun; two, 17 Jun; one, field observation, 02 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 11 Aug; one, 12 Aug; two, 14 Aug; one, 20 Aug; one, 22 Aug (LHan); Romsey, one, 27 May (MJB); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul (GCE); Stubbington, one, 26 Aug (DPH);

VC12: Hammer Vale, Woolmer*, one, indoors, 20 Jun (ASwa)

Romsey, Hampshire VC11
27/05/2022
MV Light Trap
Mike Baker
Photo © Mike Baker

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1071019002018
11352719742021
12293019712021

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10441
11111
12331

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VC10: Freshwater, one, field observation, 04 Jun (DCk); Shanklin, one, 15 Jun; one, field observation, same place as yesterday, 16 Jun; one, unusual at light, 17 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Warsash*, one, field observation, 07 Jun (DPH);

VC12: Crawley, one, 26 May (GCE); Pamber Forest, one, swept, 21 May (BGD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer*, one, indoors, 17 Jun (ASwa det. MJW)

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

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

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109419002015
11606119822021
12242519892021

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10111
11672
12551

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VC10: Bonchurch*, one, 05 Sep (JHa);

VC11: Broughton, one, 02 Sep (GCE); Wildern LNR, Hedge End*, one, field observation, 16 Jul (TCrw); Brownwich cliffs, one, male, retained, genitalia 10,423 , 02 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Funtley, one, 23 Jul; two, 30 Jul; one, 03 Aug (TDC);

VC12: Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton*, one, 10 Aug (ACB det. MJW); Ecchinswell*, one, 10 Aug; one, 14 Aug (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford*, one, 05 Aug (ACB det. MJW); Whitehill, one, 05 Sep (ASto)

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

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

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108515319002021
11788132019712021
1219652919752021

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1010133
1142535
1221308

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VC10: Clamerkin Creek, two, swept, gen. det. 07 June, two males. Probably 10+ present, 03 Jun; Shanklin, one, 19 May; one, 23 May; one, 08 Jun; one, 19 Aug; Sandown, one, field observation, gen. det. completed 13 June. Large spines on rounded margin of sacculus, 22 May; Osborne Valley Walk, three, field observation, 09 May (IOu); Wootton Bridge, one, 17 May; one, 18 May; one, 19 May (BJon);

VC11: Pig Bush, NF, two, 23 Aug (NRJ); four, field observation, 15 Aug (RAC); Marchwood, one, 18 Aug (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 30 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 25 May; one, 16 Jun (LHan); Lee, two, 28 May; Marchwood, two, 13 Jun (CTha); Fishlake Meadows, one, 02 Aug; one, 15 Aug; one, 30 Aug (NRJ); Fishlake, one, 02 Aug (SIng); Broughton, one, 21 May (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 27 Jul (MEdg); Wildern LNR, Hedge End, present, field observation, 03 Aug (GgBak); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 22 Aug; one, 24 Aug (KArb); Allbrook, one, 26 May; one, 18 Aug (SIng); Botley Wood, five, 14 May; Funtley, one, 19 May; one, 04 Aug (TDC); Fareham, one, male gen det, 05 May (ADT det. RJD); Botley, one, 20 Jul (SLB); Portsmouth, two, 15 May; one, 16 May; one, 19 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 14 Aug (IRT); Hurn, one, 04 Jun; one, 06 Jul; one, 13 Aug; one, 15 Aug; one, 24 Aug; Hengistbury Head, one, 11 Jul (MJef); Rowbarrow, NF, two, field observation, 29 May; Sway, one, 11 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 16 Aug; one, 08 Sep (SKee); Hayling Island, The Kench, two, gen. det, 17 Jun (STho);

VC12: Crawley, one, 22 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, 09 May; two, 22 Aug; one, 22 Aug; Bullington, one, 22 Aug (GCE); Ecchinswell, two, 29 Jul (MJN); Crabtree Plantation, Basingstoke, one, 21 May (BGD); Pamber Forest, one, 12 May; one, 18 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 24 Aug (GJD); Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, present, field observation, 18 May (AMD); Castle Bottom NNR, one, at dusk, 04 Jul; Minley Wood, eight, swept, 15 Jun (BGD); Fleet Pond, one, 09 Jun (MHals); Yateley Common, one, 27 May; one, 14 May; Blackwater, one, 18 Jul; one, 24 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 26 May (KBW); Shepherd Meadows, Blackwater, two, swept, 19 May (BGD)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104319002018
115711719852021
126619942015

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11342

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VC11: Hengistbury Head, two, 11 Jul (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 12 Jul (JStw); Pennington, one, 27 Jul (RFC)

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

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

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106419512012
1113816819722021
121120082008

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11221

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VC11: Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Hengistbury Head, one, 01 Aug (MJef)

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

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

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105419002019
11434119762021
12112119762021

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11122

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VC11: Botley Wood, two, 20 May (RJD, MLO, DWal & KJW)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10161418562021
1124925619722021
12365219952021

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10221
1119212
12771

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VC10: Shanklin, one, 17 Jun; one, 09 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 04 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 14 Aug (CTha); Romsey, one, 08 Jun; one, 11 Jun (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 16 Jun (RAC); Fareham, one, 23 Aug (IMcP); one, 17 Jul (MLO); The Hangers, Bishops Waltham, one, 06 Aug (SIng); Shirrell Heath, one, 26 Jun (LEdg); Portchester, one, 02 Sep (DH-J); Bournemouth*, one, 05 Aug (WSoa, SMorr); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 10 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jul; one, 23 Aug; two, 26 Aug; two, 02 Sep (JStw); Hayling Island, one, 18 Jul (STho);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 11 Sep (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 22 May; one, 01 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul (MJW); Whitedown, Alton, one, 03 Jun (BCA); Blackwater, one, 14 Aug (BGD)

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

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

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120142014
11434119782021
12232719762021

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11221
1211132

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VC11: Pig Bush, NF, one, 09 Aug (NRJ); Totton, one, 11 Sep (LHan);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, swept, 21 May (BGD); Fleet Pond, one, 18 Jul (MHals); Yateley Common, one, 30 Apr; one, 27 May; one, swept, 07 Jun; one, 15 Apr; two, 30 Apr; one, 27 May; one, swept, 02 Jun; two, 14 May; one, 14 May (BGD)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101019001900
11495219762021
12284619742021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10232

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Haseley Manor*, one, field observation, gen. det. completed 04 July. 2nd VC record and the first since the 19th century, 10 Jun; Osborne Wood*, two, field observation, 18 Jul (IOu)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103119002004
11252419722021
12132119932018

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Botley Wood, one, 14 May; one, field observation, 18 May (DPH)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105310518562021
115611719712021
124920519712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
104103100
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Mottistone Down, 100, field observation, 01 Jul; one, swept, 28 Jul (IOu); Wheelers Bay, one, 16 Jul (ABut); Whitecliff Bay*, one, swept, 15 Apr (IOu);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 19 Jul (MJW)

49.209 [B&F: 1119a] Ancylis diminutana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in woodland throughout England and Wales. Extremely rare and local in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, where known from a handful of sites. Wingspan 13-15 mm. Very similar to, and formerly conspecific with, A. geminana and A. subarcuana, from which separated by small size and in the terminal part of the longitudinal streak which is not arched above the tornal area but is nearly straight to below the apex [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Eared Willow and Grey Willow, living between leaves spun together with silk, and over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103219002017
11131519732018
12101019762016

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10122
11122

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Osborne Wood*, two, specimens collected, 30 May (IOu);

VC11: Browndown Coastal Ranges*, two, male, genitalia 10,352. Female, retained, 03 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120152015
11464919742021
1217923719762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11452
1233466

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Record Details

VC11: Broughton, one, 07 Jul; one, 21 May; two, 21 May; Crawley, one, 29 Aug (GCE);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 28 Apr; one, 08 Aug; Broughton, one, 02 Jun; one, 16 Jul; one, 10 May; one, 16 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 18 Aug; one, 18 Aug; Wherwell, one, 04 Aug; Crawley, one, 22 Jul; Little Somborne, one, 22 Jul; Chilbolton, one, 06 May; one, 06 May; one, 06 May; Crawley, one, 01 Aug; Littleton, one, 26 May; one, 10 Jun; one, 15 Aug; one, 15 Aug; one, 23 Jul; six, 15 Aug; one, 10 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 02 May; one, 22 Apr; Longparish, two, 09 Jun; three, 11 Aug; five, 11 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 02 May; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 09 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 23 Aug (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, field observation, 03 May (DAS); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 13 Aug (CRB, DAS, PDF et al)

Magdalen Hill Down
03/05/2022
Field observation
David Shute
Photo © David Shute

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104420032003
11656019712021
1291019952020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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Record Details

VC12: Yateley Common, one, 14 May (BGD)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108819522018
1129636519722021
1216024219712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
1117151
1218212

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Record Details

VC10: Bonchurch Down, one, netted, 14 Apr; Osborne Wood*, one, 18 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, present, 11 Aug (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 18 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 17 Jul; one, 25 Jul (LHan); Romsey, one, 21 Jul (NRJ); Allbrook, one, 26 May; one, 26 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 09 Aug (SIng); Crawley, one, 30 Jul (GCE); Funtley, one, 03 Aug (TDC); Fareham, one, 30 Aug (MLO); Botley, one, 19 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul (SLB); Lower Sandy Down, East Boldre, one, 30 Aug (DMor); Pennington, one, 14 Sep (RFC);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 19 Jul (TJN); Chilbolton, one, 31 Jul; Crawley, one, 01 Aug; Longparish, one, 21 Jul; one, 21 Jul; Bullington, one, 09 May; one, 09 May; one, 22 Aug (GCE); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton*, one, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford*, one, 09 Jul (ACB det. MJW); Ropley, one, 19 May (LFom); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 12 May; one, 10 Jul; two, 18 Jul; two, 18 Jul (GJD); Whitehill, one, 31 Jul (ASto); Bentley Station Meadow, two, field observation, 03 Jun (BCA det. MJW)

Morn Hill
09/07/2022
MV light
Colin Beyer, Pete Thompson, Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10476119002021
111098151419752021
1248173819922021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1156867
1216235

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Record Details

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 17 Jun (SLoa); Marchwood, one, 12 Jul; two, 25 Jun (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 16 Jun (RBW); Totton, one, 22 Jun (CNB); one, 13 Jun; two, 14 Jun; one, 15 Jun; three, 17 Jun; four, 21 Jun; three, 22 Jun; two, 23 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 02 Jul; one, 03 Jul; two, 04 Jul; one, 05 Jul; one, 06 Jul; two, 08 Jul (LHan); Romsey, one, 17 Jun; one, 03 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 11 Jul (MJB); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul (GCE); Chandlers Ford, one, 21 Jun (AMur); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 17 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 16 Jun; one, 11 Jul (SIng); Crawley, one, 08 Jul (GCE); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 24 Jun (RJD, DWal & KJW det. RJD); Funtley, present, 15 Jun (TDC); Fareham, one, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun (ADT); one, 28 Jun (IMcP); two, 10 Jul; one, 12 Jul (MLO); Portsmouth, one, 05 Jul; one, 08 Jul (IRT); Hurn, one, 06 Jul (MJef); Sway, two, 22 Jun; two, 23 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 09 Jul; three, 11 Jul; three, 18 Jul (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 01 Jul; present, 08 Jul (DMui); Pennington, one, 23 Jun; one, 01 Jul (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, seven, 18 Jun; seven, 03 Jul; two, 05 Jul; three, 10 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Littleton, one, 04 Jul; Cole Henley, one, 05 Jul; one, 05 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, five, 09 Jul (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Overton, two, 30 Jun (ACr); North Waltham, one, 03 Jul (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, 18 Jul (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 22 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 19 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 11 Jul (GJD); Alton, one, to artificial light, 22 Jun; one, 06 Jul (DBO); Blackwater, three, 23 Jun (BGD); Farnborough, one, 03 Jul; one, 06 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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10192619002020
1118421919722021
12668419742021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
115105
12331

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Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, one, field observation, 26 May (IOu);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 09 May (SLoa); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul (GCE); Botley Wood, one, field observation, 22 May (DPH); West Walk, two, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); West Meon, five, , 06 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 14 May (ACB); Pamber Forest, one, 23 Jun (GJD); Yateley Common, one, 14 May (BGD)

49.219 [B&F: 1204] Thiodia citrana (Hübner, [1799]) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in dry pastures and waste ground throughout much of England and Wales. In southern Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, mainly coastal, but recorded once in northern Hampshire, in the Itchen Valley in 1968. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-21 mm. Readily distinguished by the distinctive lemon-yellow general coloration of the forewing and the strong apical streak [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Yarrow, Field Wormwood and Stinking Chamomile, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104019001959
11565319742020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
115135

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Hengistbury Head, two, 27 Jun; five, 03 Jul; three, 04 Jul; two, 11 Jul; one, 26 Jul (MJef)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108710919342021
1138045619722021
1211124219762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10551
1110101
1221263

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Record Details

VC10: Tennyson Down, one, field observation, 12 Jul (DCk det. MJW); West High Down quarries, one, field observation, mark Telfer collected the specimen and confirmed, 22 Sep (IOu); West High Down, one, dissected, 22 Sep (MGT); Shanklin, one, 05 Jul; one, 09 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 20 Jul (SLoa det. MJW); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 03 Aug; one, 13 Aug (KArb); Fareham, one, 25 Jul; one, 11 Sep (MLO); Wickham, one, 31 Aug (JRDS); Hurn, one, 11 Jul; one, 12 Jul (MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 22 Aug (RPH det. MJef); Sway, one, 16 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester*, one, 09 Jul (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, one, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 09 Jul (ACB det. MJW); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jun (MJW); Pamber Forest, two, 11 Jul (GJD); Whitehill, one, 12 Aug (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 02 Jul; one, 04 Jul; two, 09 Jul; two, 13 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 09 Aug; three, 11 Aug; one, 29 Aug (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 12 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 01 Aug (BGD)

Basingstoke
17/06/2022
to MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013623018562021
112065278219712021
1244162419752021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1013223
111281798
12406610

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 0 (IOu) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 3 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 12 Jul, 3 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 10 Jul, 1 (CTha) Latest: Hayling Island, 18 Jul, 3 (STho) Max count: Sway, 17 Jul, 8 (SKee)

VC12: Earliest: Morn Hill, Winchester, 09 Jul, 5 (CRB, DAS, PDF et al) Latest: Farnborough, 30 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Basingstoke, 18 Jul, 10 (MJW)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103320212021
11384419752020
12131420052021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11111
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, male gen.det, 25 Jul (RTer); Haseley Manor*, one, field observation, gen. det. completed 16 June. 2nd VC record following one taken by Rachel Terry last year, 10 Jun (IOu);

VC12: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, indoors, 19 Jun (ASwa)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10232819342020
1125833619712021
1216433019802021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1022725
11583
1243026

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Record Details

VC10: Osborne Wood, two, 23 Jun; 25, 13 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, 21 Jul (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, two, 09 Jul; three, 16 Jul (CNB); Allbrook, one, 29 Jul (SIng); Pennington, one, 24 Aug (RFC);

VC12: Pamber Forest, 26, 11 Jul; two, 18 Jul (GJD); Whitehill, one, 29 Jul (ASto); Yateley Common, larva, one, field observation, 30 Apr (BGD)

49.233 [B&F: 1156] Epinotia solandriana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland and scrubland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread and common, but with only scattered records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-21 mm. The nominate form of E. solandriana with the elongate-semiovate dorsal blotch on the forewing is distinctive, but forms with fasciate markings or with a white triangular blotch of ground colour dorsally can be confused with similar forms of E. brunnichana; in E. solandriana the dorsal blotch is triangular instead of subquadrate [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Birch, Hazel and Goat Willow, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109519092018
119110319722018
12385019762020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1015050

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Record Details

VC10: Osborne Wood, 50, 18 Jul (IOu)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10141019002021
1110919519752021
128919962017

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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Record Details

VC11: Fareham, one, 12 Jul (MLO)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10202320142021
11424119732020
125519872019

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10441
11232

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Record Details

VC10: Haseley Manor, one, 10 Jul; Shanklin, one, 11 Jul; Osborne Wood*, one, 23 Jun; Firestone Copse*, one, 21 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 22 Jun (LHan); Titchfield Haven NNR, two, female & male, genitalia checked. Female genitalia 10,363, 24 Jun (RJD, DWal & KJW det. RJD)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10134719792021
117710019722021
126719932020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11551
12111

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Record Details

VC11: Marchwood*, one, 16 Jun (CTha); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 24 Jun (RJD, DWal & KJW det. RJD); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 03 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW); one, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW det. RJD); one, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Fleet Pond, one, 06 Jul (MHals)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10458919002021
1167293819712021
1225551419762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
1129332
1225358

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Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 17 Jun; one, field observation, gen. det. completed 25 August, 21 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 27 May (SCT); Holidays Hill Inclosure, one, 13 May (AMD); Marchwood, one, 09 May; one, 26 May (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 09 May (RBW); Totton, two, 26 May (CNB); Romsey, one, 17 Jun (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 15 May; one, 27 Aug (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 16 Apr; one, 20 Apr; two, 24 Apr; two, 03 May; one, 07 May; one, 09 May; two, 12 May; one, 13 May; two, 26 May; one, 28 May (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 15 Apr (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Fareham, one, 25 May (ADT); Wickham, one, 10 May (JRDS); Hurn, one, 24 Apr; one, 26 May; one, 04 Jun; one, 12 Aug; one, 04 Sep; Hengistbury Head, one, 06 Jun (MJef); Pennington, one, 16 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Barton Stacey, one, 03 May (GCE); Overton, two, 26 May (ACr); Basingstoke, one, 19 Aug (GAH); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 15 Apr; one, 30 Apr (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 11 Apr (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 28 Mar; eight, 11 Apr; three, 03 May; one, 16 May (GJD); Whitehill, one, 03 May (ASto); Yateley Common, one, swept, 21 Apr; one, swept, 30 Apr; one, 27 May; one, swept, 07 Jun; one, swept, 18 May; one, swept, 13 May; one, 27 May; one, 14 May; Blackwater, one, swept, 09 May; one, 19 May; one, 22 May; one, 30 Jul; one, 12 Sep; one, 15 Sep (BGD)

Basingstoke
11/04/2022
MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102220202020
11242719832021
125520022017

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11771

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VC11: Totton, one, 07 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul (LHan); Botley Wood, one, field observation, 14 May (DPH)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107619002018
11657319732021
12202019842018

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12221

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VC12: Alton*, one, 22 Jul; one, 24 Jul (DBO)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11443819752021
12204419762020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12253

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VC12: Yateley Common, two, 27 May; three, 27 May (BGD)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106710219262021
1110910319802021
12605619802021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10115620
1114163
12221

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VC10: Shanklin, three, 06 Jul; three, 08 Jul; one, 04 Aug; two, gen. det. 08 August on a worn specimen, male tenerana, 05 Aug; three, 13 Aug; five, 30 Aug; 14, 31 Aug; two, 17 Sep; two, 25 Oct; Osborne Wood, 20, 13 Aug (IOu); Briddlesford Woods NR, Wootton, , one, field observation, 12 Sep (JRB);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 14 May (TDCh); Totton, one, 28 Jul; one, 14 Sep; one, 15 Sep (LHan); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 09 Sep (KArb); Allbrook, one, 11 Aug; one, 26 Aug (SIng); Alver Valley CP, one, field observation, 03 Jul (IHrg); Fareham, one, 09 Sep (MLO); Botley, one, 14 Aug; one, 14 Jul (SLB); Wickham, one, 03 Sep (JRDS); Hurn, one, 13 Aug (MJef); Hordle, three, field observation, 11 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 03 Sep (TJN); Basingstoke, one, 19 Jul (MJW)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10131119002020
1133654019692021
1214419419742021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10353
1116161

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VC10: Osborne Wood, three, 23 Jun; one, 13 Aug; one, 14 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 26 Aug (SDut); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 05 Jul; one, 18 Jul (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 12 Jul (SIng); Funtley, one, 28 Aug (TDC); Fareham, one, 23 Aug (MLO); Portchester, one, 02 Sep; one, 11 Sep (DH-J); Bournemouth, one, 05 Aug (WSoa, SMorr); Hurn, one, 08 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 23 Aug; one, 25 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 14 Jul; one, 23 Aug (SKee); Lower Sandy Down, East Boldre, one, 31 Aug (DMor)

49.251 [B&F: 1146] Epinotia rubiginosana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) - Local

Local in pine woodland throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire there are scattered records but it is far from common, although there has been an apparent increase from 2005 onwards. The larva makes distinctive spinnings, but all county records have been taken at light or beaten from foliage. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-15 mm. The orange-ferruginous coloration of the distal area of the forewing together with the rather conspicuous, subquadrate whitish dorsal blotch distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Scots Pine, living between needles spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106619682017
11191719862015
129819712018

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11100

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VC11: Swaythling, Southampton*, present, 31 May (MEdg)

Swaythling
31/05/2022
Light trapping
Mark Edgeller
Photo © Mark Edgeller

49.252 [B&F: 1142] Epinotia tedella (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in coniferous woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight XXXX. Wingspan 10-13 mm. In this species the fore- and hindwing coloration is brown compared with the grey-brown appearance of E. nemorivaga; E. tedella may be further distinguished by the cream-white labial palpus and head and the distinct basal and subbasal fasciae which do not form a basal patch as in E. nemorivaga [Bradley]. Larva mines needles of Norway Spruce, subsequently living within a spinning.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102219301978
118312119722020
12101019762020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11211
12122

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VC11: Romsey, present, 05 May; one, field observation, 05 May (NRJ);

VC12: Basingstoke*, two, 28 Jun (GAH)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10419419962021
1172899319712021
1230050419742021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1134353
129123

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VC10: Sandown, one, 23 May (D&NFea);

VC11: Linwood, NF, one, 03 Jun; one, 04 Jun (DMB); Marchwood, one, 16 Jun (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 06 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 26 May (CNB); one, 28 May; one, 17 Jun (LHan); Millbrook, one, field observation, 10 Jun (JWal); Woodley, one, 19 May; one, 03 Jun (NBin); Romsey, one, 02 Jun (MJB); one, 07 Jun (NRJ); Allbrook, one, 28 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 17 Jun (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 20 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Fareham, one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 16 Jun (ADT); one, 11 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, 02 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 20 Jun (JRDS); Portchester, one, 19 May (DH-J); Hurn, one, 26 May; one, 04 Jun (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 20 May; one, 05 Jun; three, 10 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 23 Jun (JStw); Sway, one, 15 Jun (SKee); Pennington, one, 15 May; one, 27 May (RFC);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 17 Jun (GAH); one, 19 May (MJW); Pamber Forest, two, 09 Jun (GJD); Fleet Pond, one, 09 Jun (MHals); Yateley Common, one, 27 May; Blackwater, three, 09 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 11 Jul (BGD)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10597219002021
1149661919692021
1234874919752021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10683
1135455
1214152

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VC10: Totland, one, 26 Jul (RTer); Lower Hamstead, one, 24 Jul (KRyl); Shanklin, one, 08 Jul; one, 09 Jul; three, 12 Aug; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 15 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, five, 14 Aug; one, 16 Aug; three, 18 Aug; one, 20 Aug; one, 27 Aug; one, 22 Sep; one, 21 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 08 Aug; one, 18 Aug (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 12 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 22 Aug (CNB); Lee, one, 16 Jul; two, 23 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 12 Aug (CTha); Kings Somborne, one, 31 Aug; one, 31 Aug (GCE); Romsey, two, 28 Sep (NRJ); Broughton, one, 02 Sep; Stockbridge Common Marsh SSSI, one, 28 Aug (GCE); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 12 Aug (KArb); Brownwich cliffs, one, 02 Sep; Botley Wood, two, 23 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Funtley, one, 31 Aug (TDC); Fareham, one, 01 Aug (MLO); Hen Wood, one, 19 Aug (KCok, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Hengistbury Head, three, 01 Aug (MJef); Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 20 Aug (PAB); Sway, one, 03 Sep; one, 12 Sep (SKee); Pennington, one, 06 Aug (RFC); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW det. RJD); one, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal det. RJD); one, 26 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 19 Jul (TJN); Chilbolton, one, 07 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 23 Aug (TJN); Barton Stacey, one, 22 Aug; one, 22 Aug; one, 22 Aug; Bullington, one, 22 Aug (GCE); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, two, 10 Aug (ACB det. MJW); Basingstoke, one, 28 Aug (MJW); Whitehill, one, 18 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 04 Sep; one, 02 Oct (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 18 Jul; one, 30 Jul (BGD)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013631918562021
1149852919722021
1214724119762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1016257
1115204
1210186

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VC10: West High Down quarries, one, 12 Jul (IOu); Totland, one, 30 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 02 Jul (RTer); Bonchurch, one, 19 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 30 Jun; one, 05 Jul; three, 06 Jul; two, 08 Jul; one, 09 Jul; seven, 11 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 05 Aug; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 22 Jun; Osborne Wood, one, 23 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 24 Jun; Needs Ore NNR, two, 09 Jul (CNB); Allbrook, one, 12 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 10 Aug (SIng); Alver Valley CP, one, field observation, 29 Jun (IHrg); Fareham, one, det gen , 22 Jun; one, 18 Jul (MLO); Hurn, one, 12 Jul; one, 21 Jul; Hengistbury Head, one, 26 Jul; four, 11 Jul (MJef); Pennington, one, 06 Jul (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, two, 21 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Basingstoke, two, 06 Jul (GAH); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 09 Jul (ACB det. MJW); Pamber Forest, six, 11 Jul; one, 18 Jul (GJD); Blacknest*, two, 02 Aug (MAng); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 15 Aug (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 27 Jun; two, 11 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 16 Jul (BGD)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013218419832021
11996207919832021
12171719962018

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1024434
116024924
12221

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VC10: Totland Bay, two, field observation, 15 Sep; Tennyson Down, one, gen. det, 20 Sep (PBar); Freshwater Bay, one, 19 Sep; two, 13 Nov (SDav); Newport*, one, 10 Sep (DPl); Ventnor, three, 27 Oct; one, 29 Oct; one, 12 Nov (MGT); Wheelers Bay, one, 22 Aug; one, 28 Oct (ABut); Bonchurch, two, 10 Sep; three, 12 Sep; two, 18 Sep; one, 19 Sep; two, 21 Sep; two, 09 Oct; four, 13 Oct; three, 15 Oct; three, 16 Oct; four, 27 Oct (JHa); Shanklin, one, 12 Nov; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 27 Oct; Sandown*, one, 29 Jul (IOu); Foreland*, larval feeding signs, present, field observation, on Lavatera arborea in the tips of the shoots. Frass present, 20 Sep (PBar);

VC11: Totton, one, 04 Oct; one, 24 Oct (LHan); Lee, one, 05 Nov (CTha); Stubbington, one, 26 Aug (DPH); Lee-on-Solent, one, 22 Aug (IHrg); Fareham, one, 25 Aug (ADT); one, 28 Oct (IMcP); Portchester, one, 24 Oct; one, 26 Oct; one, 30 Oct (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 30 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 09 Jul; one, 11 Jul; five, 12 Jul; five, 13 Jul; four, 15 Jul; four, 16 Jul; eight, 17 Jul; 18, 18 Jul; 24, 19 Jul; seven, 22 Jul; six, 23 Jul; three, 26 Jul; five, 29 Jul; 17, 30 Jul; three, 01 Aug; two, 03 Aug; four, 07 Aug; two, 10 Aug; four, 13 Aug; eight, 14 Aug; three, 21 Aug; 21, 23 Aug; 12, 04 Sep; three, 20 Sep; 11, 22 Sep; nine, 03 Oct; three, 17 Oct; three, 18 Oct; four, 24 Oct; five, 26 Oct; nine, 27 Oct; six, 30 Oct; two, 10 Nov (IRT); Hengistbury Head, one, 20 Oct; New Milton, one, 28 Oct; one, 29 Oct (RPH det. MJef); Sway, one, 20 Aug (MBar det. SKee); Milford on Sea, one, 02 Sep; one, 30 Oct (MMcM); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, female, 26 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW); Hayling Island, one, gen. Det, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 04 Aug (STho);

VC12: Alton, one, 10 Nov (DBO); Whitehill, one, 25 Oct (ASto)

49.263 [B&F: 1188] Pelochrista caecimaculana (Hübner, [1799]) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in dry pastures, downland and waste ground in parts of southern England and southern Wales. In Hampshire apparently always very rare, and the only place where it might be regarded as established is on Portsdown Hill. There is only one recent record from the Isle of Wight, at Shanklin in June 1995. Wingspan 14-20 mm. In general appearance reminiscent of certain Eucosma species, but distinguished by the poorly developed and inconspicuous ocellus which lacks metallic plumbeous edging [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Common Knapweed and Brown Knapweed.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101119951995
11214019862020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11122

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VC11: Horsea Island, two, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10183718802021
11616419752021
129612219962021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
1110112
129112

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VC10: West High Down quarries, one, trapped by James Halsey, 16 Aug (IOu); Totland, one, 1 x female gen. det, 29 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Marchwood*, one, 23 Jul (CTha); Broughton, one, 16 Jul; one, 16 Jul (GCE); Portsmouth, one, 11 Jul; two, 12 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 13 Aug (IRT); Hurn, one, 27 Jul (MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 08 Aug (RPH det. MJef); Needs Ore NNR, one, 29 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 08 Aug; Longstock, one, 18 Aug; Longparish, one, 21 Jul (GCE); North Waltham, one, 16 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jun (GAH); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, two, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW); two, 10 Aug (ACB det. MJW); Basingstoke, one, 12 Jul; one, 19 Jul (MJW)

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 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1022744119722021
111016145719712021
12816151119712021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10193410
1166804
1244543

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 10 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin Upper Chine, 19 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 10 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 12 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 08 Jul, 1 (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW) Max count: Lee, 09 Jul, 4 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 03 Jul, 1 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 12 Jul, 1 (BGD) Max count: Broughton, 16 Jul, 3 (GCE)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10628518802021
1161020152021
1242620132021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
108135
11353
12221

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VC10: Tennyson Down, one, field observation, 29 Jun (DCk); West High Down quarries, five, 12 Jul (IOu); Totland, two, 1x female dissected: specimen retained, 27 Jul (RTer); Bonchurch, one, 10 Jul; one, 15 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, 11 Aug; one, 14 Aug; Sandown, one, 29 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 06 Jun; one, 01 Jul; two, 02 Jul; one, 04 Jul; one, 05 Jul; two, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 20 Jul (LHan); Lee, one, 16 Jul (CTha); Broughton, one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul; Ashley, one, 11 Jul; one, 11 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul; two, 12 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, seven, 16 Jul (CNB); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 10 Jul (KArb); Abbey Meadows, Titchfield, one, 29 Jul (PAB); Funtley, three, 13 Jul (TDC); Fareham, one, det gen, 17 Jul (MLO det. RJD); Botley, one, 19 Jul (SLB); Upham, two, 01 Jul (PAB, KCok & RJD); Horsea Island, three, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Portsmouth, one, 07 Jul (IRT); Pennington, one, 17 Jul (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 17 Jul; two, 25 Jul; one, 28 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 03 Jul; Crawley, one, 09 Jul; Littleton, two, 23 Jul; Longparish, one, 09 Jun; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 09 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 05 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 09 Jul (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, two, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW); Ecchinswell, one, 18 Jul (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 09 Jul (ACB det. MJW); Ropley*, one, 27 Jun (LFom); Basingstoke, one, 10 Jul (MJW)

49.267 [B&F: 1200b] Eucosma fulvana (Stephens, 1834) - Local

Distribution poorly known owing to confusion with hohenwartiana, it is likely that it will be found in dry open areas wherever the foodplant grows. Formerly regarded as a large, fulvous (i.e. dull brownish yellow) form of E. hohenwartiana, and distinguishable from this species with certainty only on the basis of the larval foodplant (Common Knapweed in E. hohenwartiana and Greater Knapweed in E. fulvana). In Hampshire fairly widespread in the south-east, with few records in the north or south-west. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1900. Wingspan 19-25 mm. Distinguished by its large size and fulvous coloration, paler than hohenwartiana. No reliable distinguishing genitalic feature has been determined. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Greater Knapweed.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103018561900
11364919712019
127619852018

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11122

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VC11: Broughton Down, two, field observation, netted off Greater Knapweed, 27 Jun (NRJ)

49.268 [B&F: 1200a] Eucosma parvulana (Wilkinson, 1859) - Unknown

Distribution and status poorly known owing to confusion with hohenwartiana, it is likely that it will be found in dry open areas wherever the foodplant grows. Formerly regarded as a diminutive form of E. hohenwartiana, and distinguishable from this species with certainty only on the basis of the larval foodplant (Common Knapweed in E. hohenwartiana and Saw-wort in E. parvulana). In Hampshire known from Leckford and Botley Wood. One From Totland in 2022 was the first for the island since a (possibly dubious) record in the 19th century, and the first for our area as a whole for over a decade. Wingspan 14-19 mm. On average smaller (although small specimens of hohenwartiana also occur), and the forewings are more uniformly coloured - strongly contrasted specimens are more likely to be hohenwartiana. No reliable distinguishing genitalic feature has been determined. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Saw-wort.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101018801880
116520042012
1211119812003

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111

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VC10: Totland, one, 1 x female gen. det, 27 Jul (RTer)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011919319002021
1150560719752021
1213116019712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1011123
1136496
12331

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Record Details

VC10: Tennyson Down, one, field observation, 29 Jun (DCk); West High Down quarries, three, 12 Jul; one, trapped by James Halsey, 16 Aug (IOu); Cranmore, present, 31 Jul (CHic); Haseley Manor, one, 10 Jun; one, 10 Jul; Shanklin, one, field observation, 05 Jul; one, 06 Jul; one, 09 Jul (IOu); Alverstone, one, 17 Jun (DFai); Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 09 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Fennimore, NF*, present, 11 Jul (RBW); Lee, four, 09 Jul (CTha); Kings Somborne, two, 27 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 09 Jul (CNB); Chilling cliffs, W of Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Abbey Meadows, Titchfield, six, 29 Jul (PAB); Funtley, one, 09 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 04 Aug; three, 11 Aug; two, 27 Aug (TDC); Botley, one, 17 Jul; one, 05 Jul; one, 10 Jul; two, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 02 Aug (SLB); Wickham, one, 29 Jul (JRDS); Horsea Island, one, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Portsmouth, one, 17 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 08 Jul; two, 12 Jul; one, 16 Jul (IRT); Old Winchester Hill, one, , 05 Aug; two, 05 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Hurn, one, 21 Jun (MJef); Lymington, present, first date recorded , 20 Jul (PRD); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW det. RJD); one, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW); one, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal);

VC12: North Waltham, one, 05 Jul (AJon); Cheriton Wood, one, field observation, 03 Jul; Chawton, one, 04 Aug (DAS)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106118562017
11464819822021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1127170

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VC11: Hengistbury Head, 70, this is a minimum. Great colour and size variation, 01 Aug (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, one, det from photo FB, 25 Jul (CNB det. MJW)

Needs Ore
25/07/2022
to MV
Chris Button
Photo © Chris Button

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1081520042016
11708819952021
12121119942021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11661
12661

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VC11: Woodlands, NF, one, 18 Jul (CJon); Totton, one, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun (LHan); Portsmouth, one, genitalia checked, 12 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 17 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Hawk Conservancy Trust, Weyhill, one, 20 Jun (MJhn); St Giles Cemetery, Winchester, one, 23 Jul (PAB); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 09 Jul (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jun; one, 12 Jul; one, 18 Jul (MJW)

Basingstoke
17/06/2022
to MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104319002021
11888519002021
12131420062018

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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VC12: Cholderton*, one, 19 Jul (TJN)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011422419002021
1175280419582021
1231444919762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1016224
1151829
12285512

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VC10: Totland, one, 02 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 29 Jul (RTer); Freshwater, one, 20 Sep (PBar); Plaish, Carisbrooke, one, 20 Jul; one, 21 Jul (KRyl); Haseley Manor, one, 10 Jul; Shanklin, one, 17 Jun; two, 06 Jul; four, 08 Jul; two, 09 Jul; two, 20 Jul (IOu); Briddlesford, one, 16 Jun (JRB); Sandown, one, 29 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 12 Jul; one, 12 Jul (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 14 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun (LHan); Romsey, one, 15 Jun (MJB); one, 08 Jul; one, 11 Jul (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul; one, 12 Jul; Crawley, two, 22 Jun; one, 08 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, five, 09 Jul; two, 16 Jul (CNB); Woolston Road, Butlocks Heath, one, 09 Jul (PAB); Chandlers Ford, one, 12 Jun (AMur); Swaythling, Southampton, two, 11 Jul (MEdg); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, five, 12 Jul; three, 14 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 19 Jul (KArb); Allbrook, two, 07 Jul; one, 09 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 29 Jul (SIng); Crawley, two, 08 Jul (GCE); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); one, female, genitalia 10, 380, 29 Jul (MLO, DWal & KJW det. RJD); two, field observation, 02 Jul (IHrg); Funtley, two, 13 Jul (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 09 Jul (IHrg); Fareham, one, 12 Jul; one, 13 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, 21 Jul (SLB); Hurn, two, 12 Jul; one, 21 Jul; Hengistbury Head, one, 01 Aug; nine, 11 Jul; four, 11 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 22 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 17 Jul; three, 18 Jul (SKee); Pennington, one, 17 Jul (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 10 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 25 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW det. RJD); three, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 22 Jul (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jun (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, 13 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 29 Jul (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 09 Jul; one, 05 Aug (ACB det. MJW); Basingstoke, one, 21 Jun; one, 12 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, two, 17 Jun; five, 11 Jul; two, 10 Jul; two, 29 Jul; 12, 18 Jul (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 09 Jul; three, 13 Jul; one, 16 Jul; two, 19 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 07 Aug; two, 09 Aug; one, 20 Sep (ASwa); Minley Wood, two, field observation, 02 Jul; Blackwater, one, 11 Jul; three, 12 Jul; two, 18 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 13 Jul (KBW)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106620152021
11464419872021
12201919842021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221
12122

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VC11: Hurn, one, 13 Jul; Hengistbury Head, one, 11 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Hawley Meadows, larva, two, field observation, on Populus nigra var. italica, 10 Sep (BGD)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10161719002021
1115122019772021
1215134019842021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
1110316
12195727

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VC10: Totland, one, 04 Jun; one, 25 Jun (RTer); Lower Hamstead, one, 26 Jul (KRyl);

VC11: Ashley, one, 11 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, six, 12 Jul; six, 12 Jul; three, 12 Jul; five, 12 Jul; three, 12 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jul (CNB); Crawley, one, 30 Jul; two, 08 Jul (GCE); Sway, three, 14 Jul; two, 18 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 04 Aug; Little Somborne, one, 22 Jul; one, 22 Jul; Crawley, one, 22 Jul; Little Somborne, one, 22 Jul; Crawley, one, 22 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 09 Jul; Littleton, one, 23 Jul; Cole Henley, one, 28 Jul; one, 28 Jul (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 19 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, six, 17 Jun; seven, 11 Jul; one, 09 Jun; one, 29 Jul; 27, 18 Jul (GJD); Farnborough, one, 15 Jun (KBW)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107619002021
11697519762021
126419842018

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12331

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VC12: Cholderton*, one, 19 Jul (TJN); Basingstoke*, one, 12 Jul (MJW); Fleet Pond*, one, 18 Jul (MHals)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10509418802020
1110618019722021
12161519942020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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Record Details

VC11: Romsey*, one, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure at 20.00, 07 May (NRJ)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1091019692015
11342619752020
12283319762021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221
12111

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VC11: Twyford*, , one, field observation, female, genitalia 10,358. Determined on the length/breadth of the subgenital plate, 13 Jun (KJW det. RJD); Pennington*, one, 15 May (RFC);

VC12: Barton Stacey*, one, 09 May (GCE)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10182519002021
1126127919712021
1216120019902021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10441
1112132
1210112

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VC10: West High Down quarries, one, 12 Jul (IOu); Totland, one, 25 Jul (RTer); Plaish, Carisbrooke, one, 22 Jul (KRyl); Shanklin, one, 20 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, one, 18 Jul (CJon); Totton, one, 27 Jul (LHan); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 17 Jul (MEdg); Botley, one, 17 Jul (SLB); Fort Widley, Portsmouth, present, 19 Jul (KAnd); Portsmouth, one, 09 Jul; two, 12 Jul; two, 18 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 26 Jul (IRT); Lymington, one, 16 Jul (PRD); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW det. RJD);

VC12: Broughton, one, 16 Jul; Crawley, one, 09 Jul; Littleton, two, 23 Jul; one, 10 Jun; one, 23 Jul (GCE); Cheriton, one, 19 Jul (DAS); Hinton Ampner, one, 14 Jul (ASD); North Waltham, one, 01 Aug (AJon); Chatsworth Green*, one, 16 Jul (CWor); Broxhead Common, one, 04 Aug (KBW, HthRT det. KBW)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10151018562013
118410319712021
12354819712021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11221
12221

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VC10: Tennyson Down, one, field observation, seen along the path which runs along the northern edge of Tennyson Down , 21 May (DCk);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 12 Jul (CTha); Horsea Island, one, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD);

VC12: Barton Stacey, one, 09 May; Bullington, one, 09 May (GCE)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1022333319002021
111545201919722021
1258882719762021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1015162
1152775
1216203

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VC10: Totland, one, 04 Jun (RTer); Cranmore, present, 23 May (CHic); one, 19 May; two, 25 May (JMar, JRB et al); Ningwood Common, two, 25 May (IOu); Newport, one, 07 May; one, 22 May (DPl); Shanklin, one, 22 May; one, 23 May; one, 26 May; one, 27 May; one, 28 May (IOu); Alverstone, one, 24 May (DFai); Osborne Wood, one, 23 Jun (IOu); Wootton Bridge, one, 18 May (BJon);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 19 May (SLoa); Marchwood, one, 05 Jun (TDCh); one, 05 May (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 18 May (RBW); Totton, one, 04 May; two, 18 May (CNB); one, 24 Apr; two, 09 May; one, 10 May; one, 27 May (LHan); Romsey, one, 06 May; one, 13 May; one, 19 May; one, 25 May; three, 02 Jun (MJB); one, 09 May (NRJ); Broughton, one, 02 Jun (GCE); Bevois Valley, Southampton, one, field observation, 18 May (MCre); Swaythling, Southampton, four, 06 May; five, 09 May; one, 15 May; one, 21 May; four, 22 May; one, 28 May; one, 03 Jun; one, 10 Jun (MEdg); Southampton, one, 04 May (MGP); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 21 May (KArb); Allbrook, one, 09 May; one, 13 May; one, 14 May (SIng); Funtley, two, 19 May (TDC); Fareham, one, 06 May; one, 26 May (ADT); Botley, one, 26 May; one, 27 May (SLB); Portchester, one, 14 May; three, 16 May; four, 19 May; one, 06 Jun; one, 07 Jul (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 22 May; one, 02 Jun (IRT); Sway, five, 17 May; one, 22 May; one, 24 May (SKee); Milford on Sea, one, 22 May; one, 04 Jun (MMcM); Pennington, two, 17 May (RFC); Lymington, present, first date recorded , 22 May (PRD); Browndown Coastal Ranges, three, 03 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW); Hayling Island, one, 12 Jul (STho);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 17 May; Broughton, one, 02 Jun; Wherwell, one, 22 May; Littleton, two, 26 May (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, three, 21 May; one, 11 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Basingstoke, one, 19 May; one, 22 May (GAH); one, 07 May (MJW); Crabtree Plantation, Basingstoke, one, 21 May (BGD); Whitedown, Alton, two, 18 May (BCA); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 03 May (ASwa); Yateley Common, one, 27 May; one, 27 May (BGD); Farnborough, one, 09 May; one, 22 May (KBW)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1041070218802021
113173429919722021
1272497419712021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1031515
119714511
1227446

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 5 (IOu) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 4 (IOu) Max count: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 5 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 17 Jun, 1 (SLoa) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 08 Jul, 1 (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 18 Jun, 11 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 19 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Blackwater, 16 Jul, 3 (BGD) Max count: Pamber Forest, 11 Jul, 6 (GJD)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109818932018
1117720319732021
12474819712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11562

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 28 May (CTha); Ashley, one, 11 Jul (GCE); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, female, det'd genitalia 10.364, 24 Jun (RJD, DWal & KJW); Needs Ore NNR, one, 28 Jul; two, 17 Jul (CNB)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10475219002021
1141544419712021
129313219712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1111101
12672

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VC10: Briddlesford, one, 16 Jun (JRB);

VC11: Franchises Wood, NF, present, 26 May (RBW); Totton, one, 26 May; one, 11 Jun; one, 15 Jun (LHan); Woodley, one, 15 May; one, 23 May; one, 26 May (NBin); Allbrook, one, 26 May; one, 02 Jun (SIng); Portsmouth, one, 14 Jun; one, 15 Jun (IRT);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 22 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 11 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); North Waltham, one, 05 Jul (AJon); Alton, one, 06 Jul (DBO); Bentley Station Meadow*, one, field observation, 03 Jun (BCA det. MJW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer*, two, 13 Jul (ASwa)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014625019002021
1158984019642021
1218627219872021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1017274
1120222
12441

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VC10: Totland, one, 27 May; one, male gen.det, 04 Jun (RTer); Bonchurch, one, 19 Jun; one, 22 Jun; two, 02 Jul; one, 09 Jul (JHa); Haseley Manor, three, 10 Jun; Shanklin, one, 27 May; four, 06 Jun; two, gen. det. on one male, 11 Jun; two, 16 Jun; two, 17 Jun; two, 20 Jun; one, field observation, gen. det. 07 August. Cucullus lobe rounded. Aedeagus photographed in water, 20 Jul; Osborne Wood, one, 23 Jun (IOu); Wootton Bridge, one, 16 May; one, 17 May (BJon);

VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 03 Jun (SCT); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 15 Jun (RBW); Marchwood, two, 13 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 21 May; two, 09 Jun (MJB); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul (GCE); Chilling cliffs, W of Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Botley Wood, one, 20 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Fareham, one, 28 May; one, 16 Jun (ADT); Botley, one, 12 Jul; one, smaller than rosaecolana. Phot on shared drive, 08 Jul (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 22 Jun (IRT); West Walk, one, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Old Winchester Hill, two, 27 May (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal); Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jun (NRJ); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 03 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW det. RJD);

VC12: Hurstbourne Priors, one, 09 Jun; Longparish, one, 09 Jun (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 22 May (GAH); Crabtree Plantation, Basingstoke, one, 21 May (BGD)

49.303 [B&F: 1206] Clavigesta sylvestrana (Curtis, 1850) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in pine woodland and plantations in parts of southern England. In Hampshire very local along the south coast. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 12-15 mm. Superficially similar to Pseudococcyx posticana, but distinguished by the grey coloration of the labial palpi, head, thorax and tegulae which in P. posticana are tawny-brown [Bradley]. Larva feeds within buds, shoots and flowers of Scots Pine, Maritime Pine, European Silver-fir and Norway Spruce.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11293119782012
121120182018

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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VC12: Blackwater, one, 19 Jul (BGD)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10131119002021
1120527619722021
12313119832021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
118185

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VC11: Swaythling, Southampton, one, 27 Jul (MEdg); Lee-on-Solent, one, 23 Aug (IHrg); Sway, one, 13 Aug (SKee); Milford on Sea, five, 18 Aug; four, 02 Sep; three, 09 Sep; two, 17 Sep (MMcM); Hayling Island, one, 04 Aug (STho)

Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire
23/08/2022
to actinic
Ian Hargreaves
Photo © Ian Hargreaves

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104319292013
1111613219582021
12282619772021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12331

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VC11: Swaythling, Southampton, one, 28 May (MEdg);

VC12: Basingstoke*, one, 17 Jun (GAH); Blackwater, one, 12 Jul; one, 01 Aug (BGD)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10121018562020
1120321419722021
1215321319912021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
119175
12441

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VC11: Brockwood, one, 12 Jun; St Leonards, two, 30 Jul (SDut); Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 24 Jul (JPuz); Hasley, NF, one, 19 Jul (AMD); Woodlands, NF, one, 31 Jul (CJon); Totton, one, 30 Jul (LHan); Needs Ore NNR, five, 09 Jul; four, 16 Jul (CNB); Wickham, one, 22 Jul (JRDS);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul (MJW); Whitehill, one, 16 Jul; one, 12 Aug (ASto)

Basingstoke
17/07/2022
MV Light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10131319852021
1124225019752021
1213825019802021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
1111164
12551

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VC10: Shanklin, one, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, two, 12 Jun (SDut); Woodley, one, 09 Jun (NBin); Allbrook, one, 25 May (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 20 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Funtley, one, 19 May (TDC); Hurn, one, 04 Jun; one, 27 Jul; Hengistbury Head, four, 14 Jun (MJef); New Milton, one, 16 Jun (RPH det. MJef); Sway, two, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Whitehill, one, 26 May; one, 16 Jun (ASto); Fleet Pond, one, field observation, 16 Jun (MHals); Yateley Common, one, 27 May; Blackwater, one, 22 May (BGD)

49.309 [B&F: 1285] Dichrorampha plumbana (Scopoli, 1763) - Local

Local in rough meadows, dry grassland and waste ground throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread, but sparsely recorded away from the extreme south-east, and very infrequent on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-14 mm. Generally smaller than D. sedatana and distinguished by the absence of pale yellow irroration in the basal third of the forewing; D. plumbana is also generally smaller than D. aeratana but is similar in forewing pattern and markings [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Yarrow and Ox-eye Daisy.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109819002020
11353819832016
12191619712020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1021312

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VC10: Afton Chalk Pit, 12, field observation, 24 Apr; Ventnor, one, field observation, unidentified worn specimen collected. Gen. det. completed 08 June and identified as D. plumbana, 17 May (IOu)

Basingstoke
28/05/2022
netted
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10304818802021
1135840019862021
1213818619712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
1149553
1211101

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VC10: Totland, one, male gen.det, 03 Jun (RTer); Bonchurch, one, 28 Apr (JHa);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 09 May; one, 23 Aug; one, 29 Aug; present, 31 Aug; one, 05 May; one, 26 May; one, 04 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 12 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 29 Aug; one, 31 Aug (CTha); Totton, one, 19 May; one, field observation, 03 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 28 Aug; one, 09 Sep; one, 10 Sep; one, 11 Sep (LHan); Fishlake Meadows, three, 02 Aug; two, 15 Aug (NRJ); Fishlake, three, 02 Aug; one, 15 Aug (SIng); Romsey, one, 04 Sep (KPea); one, 09 Sep; two, 14 Sep (MJB); Blackfield, one, 29 Aug (SJJ); Southampton, one, 25 Jul (MGP); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 24 Aug (KArb); Allbrook, one, 30 Jul; one, 25 Aug; one, 03 Sep (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, one, 29 Jul (MLO, DWal, KJW); Funtley, one, 28 Aug (TDC); Fareham, one, 06 Sep; one, 16 Sep (IMcP); two, 24 Aug; one, 15 Sep (MLO); Botley, one, 01 Sep (SLB); Portchester, one, 24 May; one, 11 Sep (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 10 Jun (IRT); Horndean*, one, 14 Aug (PHog); Hurn, one, 17 Jun; one, 19 Sep (MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 14 Aug (RPH det. MJef);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 08 Aug; Broughton, one, 10 May; Wherwell, one, 22 May; Cole Henley, one, 28 Jul (GCE); North Waltham, one, 15 Aug (AJon); Basingstoke, one, field observation, 28 May (MJW); Whitehill, one, 30 Apr (ASto); Blacknest*, present, 03 Sep (MAng); Blackwater, one, 18 Jul; one, 30 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 22 Aug (KBW)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102018801900
11969719802021
12495819882021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11243
1215268

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VC10: Shanklin, one, first IW record since 1937, 28 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Ashley, one, 10 Aug; Crawley, three, 08 Jul (GCE);

VC12: Nether Wallop, two, 08 Aug; one, 08 Aug; Broughton, one, 18 Aug; Longstock, one, 18 Aug; Wherwell, one, 04 Aug; one, 04 Aug; one, 20 Aug; Littleton, three, 23 Jul; eight, 15 Aug; two, 23 Jul; one, 15 Aug; Longparish, one, 21 Jul; one, 11 Aug; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 21 Jul; one, 11 Aug (GCE)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104118802010
11438119752019
123615119712021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221
12111

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VC11: Allbrook*, one, field observation, 24 May (SIng); Milton Common, Portsmouth, one, 18 May (IRT);

VC12: Wolverton*, one, field observation, 02 Jun (ACB)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10121119772021
1111413319712021
12394519712021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11661
12221

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VC11: Allbrook*, one, 09 Jul; one, 13 Jul (SIng); Fareham, one, 18 Jul; one, det gen, 11 Aug (MLO det. RJD); Portsmouth, one, genitalia checked, 09 Jul; one, 23 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Blackwater, one, 18 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 18 Jul (KBW)

Basingstoke
18/07/2022
MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10141419962018
1114716119712021
12679219802021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11981
1271610

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VC11: Franchises Wood, NF, present, field observation, several around Shasta Daisy (foodplant), 08 Jun (RBW); Totton, one, 08 Jul (LHan); Allbrook, one, on vegetation, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 11 Jul (SIng); Milford on Sea, one, 15 Jul (MMcM);

VC12: Cholderton*, one, 19 Jul (TJN); Nether Wallop, one, 17 May (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jun; one, 14 Jul (MJW); Crabtree Plantation, Basingstoke, one, 21 May; 10, swept, 21 May (BGD); Farnborough, one, 06 Jul (KBW)

Basingstoke
17/06/2022
to MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10436918562021
11867919742021
127011319712020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11992
128143

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VC11: Franchises Wood, NF, present, 16 Jul (RBW); Nursling, one, 21 Jul (JClx); Millbrook, one, field observation, 19 Jul (JWal); Allbrook, two, field observation, 24 May; one, on vegetation, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun (SIng); Sway, one, field observation, 12 Jun (SKee); Needs Ore NNR, one, 14 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges*, one, female, genitalia 10,372, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 19 Jul (TJN); Cheriton, one, 12 Aug (DAS); Basingstoke, three, to pheromone lure, to Goat moth lure, 02 Aug; one, 05 Aug (GAH); one, 17 Jun; one, 16 Jul; three, 18 Jul (MJW); Minley Wood, three, field observation, 02 Jul (BGD)

49.322 [B&F: 1276] Dichrorampha plumbagana (Treitschke, 1830) - Local

Local on dry pastures, downland, waste ground and sand-dunes throughout the British Isles, predominantly coastal in the north of its range. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight frequent only in and around Portsea Island. Wingspan 10-15 mm. Flies in afternoon sunshine. The pronounced olive-grey general appearance of the forewing, the dense irroration, the silvery white ground colour, silvery plumbeous striae and obscure fasciate pattern are characteristic [Bradley]. Day-flying habits and preference for Yarrow are shared by the closely related D. sequana, which see. Larva feeds within roots of Yarrow.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10171219002020
11559019742019
12211819762020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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VC12: Basingstoke, one, field observation, 28 May (MJW)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109618562021
11738819752021
12293319902021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10155
11551
12253

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VC10: Shanklin, five, field observation, 20 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 02 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 09 Jul; one, 21 Jul (LHan); Botley Wood, one, field observation, fenced grazing meadow east of the substation, 03 Jul (DPH);

VC12: Hawley Meadows*, three, swept, 26 May; two, swept, 27 May (BGD)

Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire
31/05/2022
field observation
Ian Hargreaves
Photo © Ian Hargreaves

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10115240819722021
11489210319692021
12165130119712021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10920960
11244710
122714525

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Record Details

VC10: Headon Warren, present, field observation, 23 Apr (PBar); Bouldnor, , 30, field observation, 12 May; , 60, field observation, 14 May; , 53, field observation, 22 May; , 15, field observation, 27 May (JRB); Bonchurch, one, 16 Jun (JHa); Luccombe Down, 50, field observation, very common, 09 May; St. Helens Duver South*, present, field observation, common, 19 May; St. Helens Duver*, present, field observation, common, 19 May (IOu);

VC11: Beaulieu Heath, NF, four, field observation, adults flying around gorse, 05 Jun (WLan); Marchwood, one, 09 May (CTha); Totton, one, 05 Aug; one, 06 Aug (LHan); Lee, one, 09 Jul (CTha); Moonhills Copse, NF, one, field observation, 24 Apr (PGS); Needs Ore NNR, one, 20 Aug (CNB); Blackwell Common, NF, one, field observation, 23 Apr (PGS); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 19 Jul (KArb); West Walk, 10, in flight, c.10, seen by both of us, flying in areas with gorse, 25 Apr (RJD); Hengistbury Head, one, 08 Aug; one, 14 Aug; one, 22 Aug (RPH det. MJef); Needs Ore NNR, three, 05 Aug; one, 27 May; five, 25 Jul; one, 06 Aug; one, 09 Sep (CNB); Lepe CP, one, field observation, 08 May (PGS); Browndown Coastal Ranges, three, 03 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW det. RJD); four, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal det. RJD); two, one male det'd genitalia (10,411), 26 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW det. RJD); Hayling Island, one, field observation, flushed from gorse, 01 May (FHut); Sandy Point NR, Hayling Island, present, field observation, large quantity , 22 May (PAB);

VC12: West Down, Chilbolton, five, field observation, 18 May; five, field observation, 18 May (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jun (MJW); Silchester Common, present, field observation, numerous , 07 May (TWal); Hazeley Heath, Hartley Wintney, present, field observation, several flushed from Gorse, 21 Aug (FHut); Yateley Common, three, swept, 07 Jun; one, swept, 28 Apr (BGD); Fleet Pond, one, 10 Sep (MHals); Yateley Common, one, beaten, 15 Apr; one, beaten, 15 Apr; three, field observation, 13 May; two, 27 May; 25, field observation, 30 Apr; 13, field observation, 02 May; 24, swept, 03 May; 15, field observation, 04 May; 18, field observation, 05 May; four, field observation, 16 May; six, swept, 18 May (BGD); 10, field observation, 07 May (KBW); Blackwater, one, 19 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 15 Sep (BGD); Farnborough, one, 30 Jul (KBW); Shepherd Meadows, Blackwater, one, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure; arrived at 16:40, 06 May; one, swept, 09 May (BGD)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101119491949
11284119832021
12151119852018

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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VC12: Farnborough, one, 09 May (KBW)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1026144818562021
113847622419692021
12946147519882021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1041493
112022889
12761306

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 27 Jul, 1 (RTer) Latest: Shanklin Upper Chine, 22 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: Newport, 13 Aug, 3 (DPl)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 03 Aug, 1 (SLoa) Latest: Southsea, 18 Jul, 0 (KAnd) Max count: Totton, 17 Jul, 9 (LHan)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 02 Jul, 1 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 14 Aug, 2 (KBW) Max count: North Waltham, 13 Aug, 6 (AJon)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103219992015
11221419742021
129619712021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12122

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Record Details

VC11: Botley Wood, one, field observation, 18 May (DPH);

VC12: Hawley Meadows, two, swept, 26 May (BGD)

Woodlands, NF
30/05/2021
field observation
Russell Wynn
Photo © Russell Wynn

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10491308118932021
113215757219582021
121244358519802021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
104913021
1122840320
128519220

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 5 (IOu) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 5 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 28 Jul, 21 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 01 Aug, 2 (SLoa) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 26 Aug, 1 (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 20 Aug, 20 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 19 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 18 Aug, 1 (KBW) Max count: Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, 23 Jul, 20 (MJW, ACB)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105113219752021
11522102219752021
1234177319802021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
104125
1137576
12307630

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Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, five, 02 Jul; Shanklin, one, 22 Jun; Osborne Wood, one, 23 Jun; five, 18 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, two, 03 Sep (JPuz); Mark Ash Wood, NF, two, 11 Jun (STho); Totton, one, 26 May; one, 08 Jul; one, 21 Jul (LHan); Romsey, one, 05 Jul; one, 06 Jul; three, 07 Jul; five, 08 Jul; six, 21 Jul (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul; Broughton, three, 16 Jul; two, 16 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 09 Jul; one, 16 Jul (CNB); Woolston Road, Butlocks Heath, three, 09 Jul (PAB); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 09 May; one, 05 Jul; two, 11 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul (MEdg); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 23 Jul (KArb); Allbrook, one, 17 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 11 Aug (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Fareham, one, 16 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, 18 Jul; one, 21 Jul (SLB); The Hangers, Bishops Waltham, one, 06 Aug (SIng); Upham, one, 01 Jul (PAB, KCok & RJD det. RJD); Portchester, one, 07 Jul (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 22 Jul (IRT); West Walk, one, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 12 Jul; two, 22 Jul (JStw); Pennington, one, 12 Aug (RFC);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 01 Jul; present, 19 Jul; Anna Valley, Andover, one, 23 Jul (TJN); North Waltham, one, 03 Jul (AJon); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, four, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul; three, 16 Jul; eight, 17 Jul; 30, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 29 Jul (MJW); one, 10 Jul (IFS); Whitedown, Alton, one, 12 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 29 Jul (BCA); Alton, one, 28 Aug (DBO); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 29 Jul (CJP); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 25 Aug (ASwa); Blackwater, two, 09 Jun; two, 11 Jul; one, 12 Jul; five, 16 Jul; one, 24 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 15 Jun; one, 06 Jul (KBW)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109123019962021
11696124019972021
12658720082021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10662
1110927022
1212244

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Cranmore, 31 Jul, 0 (CHic) Latest: Shanklin, 23 Aug, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 02 Aug, 2 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 14 Aug, 3 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 26 Aug, 1 (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 20 Aug, 22 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 21 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Fleet Pond, 14 Aug, 1 (MHals) Max count: Whitehill, 03 Aug, 4 (ASto)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10212019772021
1157569219722021
1244275319712021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10871
1132403
1223335

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 28 May; one, 30 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 23 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 31 Aug (RTer); Cranmore, present, 22 Aug (CHic);

VC11: Marchwood*, one, 10 Jun; one, 29 Aug (CTha); Totton, one, 16 Jun; one, 07 Jul; three, 12 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 31 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 17 Aug; one, 22 Aug (LHan); Lee, one, 10 Jun; two, 12 Aug; two, 28 Aug; Marchwood, three, 13 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 21 May (MJB); Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul (GCE); Romsey, one, 17 Aug (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul; Ashley, one, 10 Aug; Crawley, one, 30 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, two, 16 Jul (CNB); Blackfield, one, 06 Aug (SJJ); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, field observation, 29 May; one, 01 Aug (KArb); Fareham, one, 09 Aug (ADT); Botley, one, 20 Jul (SLB); The Hangers, Bishops Waltham, one, 06 Aug (SIng); Portsmouth, one, 16 Jun; one, 29 Jul; two, 21 Aug (IRT); Old Winchester Hill, one, 05 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 26 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 04 Aug; Chilbolton, one, 07 Aug; Little Somborne, one, 22 Jul; Crawley, one, 22 Jul; Little Somborne, one, 22 Jul; Crawley, one, 01 Aug; Littleton, one, 23 Jul; one, 15 Aug; Longparish, one, 23 Jun; one, 23 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, four, 21 May (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); North Waltham, one, 01 Aug; one, 13 Aug (AJon); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, four, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW); Ecchinswell, one, 06 Jul; one, 14 Aug (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul (MJW); Crabtree Plantation, Basingstoke, five, swept, 21 May (BGD); Pamber Forest, one, 21 Jun; one, 23 Jun (GJD); Chawton, one, 04 Aug (DAS); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 23 Aug (ASwa)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1072020202021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10122

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VC10: Freshwater Bay, two, field observation, 15 Sep (PBar)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013618562021
1111014219722020
12183419762021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
12672

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VC10: Luccombe, one, field observation, 23 Jul; Shanklin*, one, 12 Jul (IOu);

VC12: Wolverton*, one, field observation, 02 Jun (ACB); Basingstoke, two, field observation, 21 May; one, 17 Jul; one, field observation, 28 Aug (MJW); Fleet Pond, one, 09 Aug (MHals); Yateley Common, one, field observation, nectaring on Sorbus aucupraria, 04 May (BGD)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106519922017
113127319802019
1281319712021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12221

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VC12: Blackbushe Airfield, one, field observation, 12 May (KBW); Yateley Common, one, swept, 05 May (BGD)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
118819922021
12105020102019

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
1246336

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VC11: Sway*, one, 18 Jul (SKee det. MJW);

VC12: Nether Wallop, 20, 17 May; five, 17 May; 36, 17 May; two, 06 Jun (GCE)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1019918562021
11709619722018
128045019712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11211
1262614

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VC11: Franchises Wood, NF, present, 24 Apr (RBW); Itchen Way, Hockley, one, netted, 09 May (RJD);

VC12: Bullington, 14, 09 May; one, 09 May (GCE); Angledown, one, field observation, 05 May (ACB); Ropley, one, field observation, 05 May (PDF); Noar Hill HIWWT NNR, three, swept, 21 Apr (BGD); Bentley Station Meadow, six, field observation, 07 May (BCA)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10151720112019
11535419962021
12435220102021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221
12693

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VC11: Romsey, one, 29 May; one, 01 Jul (MJB);

VC12: North Waltham, one, field observation, 02 Jul (AJon det. MGry); Basingstoke, one, 28 Jun; three, to pheromone lure, to box tree lure, 04 Jul; two, 06 Jul (GAH); Fleet Pond*, one, 09 Jun (MHals); Blackwater*, one, 16 Jun (BGD)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10101519802021
1114616219862021
12738119952021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10232
1118204
12672

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VC10: Totland, one, 28 Jul (RTer); Sandown*, two, gen. det. completed 01 August, 29 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 09 May; one, 14 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 16 Jul; one, 27 Aug (CTha); Totton, one, 30 Jun (CNB); Romsey, one, to pheromone lure, to MOL lure at 10.00, 06 May; one, to pheromone lure, to TAB at 09.30, 22 Jul; four, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure at 12.00, 30 Aug (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 27 Jun; present, 14 Aug (MEdg); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 24 Aug (KArb); Titchfield Common, one, male, det'd genitalia, 10,370, 01 Jul (DWal det. RJD); Portsmouth, one, genitalia checked, 07 Jul (IRT); Needs Ore NNR*, one, 19 Aug (CNB); Hayling Island*, one, gen. det, 23 Jun; one, gen. Det, 18 Jul; one, 22 Jul (STho);

VC12: Cholderton*, one, 11 Sep (TJN); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 09 Jul (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Ecchinswell*, two, 13 Jul; one, 18 Jul (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jun; one, 18 Jul (MJW)

Hayling Island
18/07/2022
to MV
Sam Thomas
Photo © Sam Thomas

49.358 [B&F: 1246] Grapholita tenebrosana Duponchel, [1843] - Local

Local in woodland, gardens, orchards, parks and scrub throughout much of Britain and southern Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded in small numbers from all three vice-counties, but recently only in southern Hampshire; it appears to be very local. Wingspan 10-14 mm. Distinguished from G. funebrana by the greyish white labial palpi and frons and the comparatively uniform purplish fuscous general coloration of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within fruit of Dog-rose and Cultivated Rose, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102019001929
118619802013

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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VC12: New Vice-county Record: Yateley Common*, one, to pheromone lure, to VES lure, 08 Jun (BGD)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10171919002021
1121625319842021
12788919962021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1120222
1224295

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VC10: Shanklin, one, 06 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 21 Jul; one, 27 Jul (CTha); Totton, one, 31 Jul; one, 02 Aug (CNB); one, 09 Jul; one, 13 Jul (LHan); Romsey, one, 09 Sep (MJB); one, to pheromone lure, to ABS lure at 12.30, 26 Jul; one, to pheromone lure, to ABS lure at 09.00, 05 Aug (NRJ); Bevois Valley, Southampton, present, 19 Jul (MCre); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul (KArb); Stubbington, two, 12 Aug (DPH); Funtley, two, 13 Jul; one, 18 Jul (TDC); Fareham, one, 17 Jul; two, det gen, 11 Aug (MLO det. RJD); Botley, one, 21 Jul; one, 12 Jul (SLB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Cole Henley, one, 28 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 09 Jul (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Basingstoke, one, 19 May; one, 07 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul (MJW); one, 12 Jul; one, 17 Jul (IFS); Whitedown, Alton, one, 19 Jul (BCA); Alton, one, 06 Jul; one, 08 Jul; five, 13 Jul (DBO); Hammer Vale, Woolmer*, one, indoors, 30 Jun; one, indoors, 07 Jul; one, indoors, 18 Jul (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 11 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 30 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 03 Jul; one, 11 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 18 Aug (KBW)

49.360 [B&F: 1223] Pammene splendidulana (Guenée, 1845) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in oak woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there are just a few records from all three vice-counties. Wingspan 10-12 mm. Characterised by the extensive cream-white irroration of the forewing and the presence of a small black spot in the lower part of the discal area with usually a smaller spot below [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101119801980
116619802014
125519972007

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: Minley Wood, one, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure; arrived at 15:55, 18 Apr (BGD)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102119331967
11104019762021
12101519762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1175422
12573

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Record Details

VC11: Matley Wood, NF*, six, to pheromone lure, attracted to FUN lure within 1 min , 27 Mar (MBot); Stanbrige Earls, one, to pheromone lure, fUN lure, 20 Mar (JRM); Romsey, 22, to pheromone lure, to SKI lure by 12.00, 17 Mar; two, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure at 14.30, 02 Apr; 17, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure at 16.45, 05 Apr (NRJ); Chandlers Ford*, two, to pheromone lure, 18 Mar (KArb); Leigh Park*, four, to pheromone lure, as a tribute to Dr John Langmaid, after his funeral, David Lees and others suspended a pheromone trap in the woods at the back of The Oaks crematorium, 23 Mar (IRT det. DaLee);

VC12: Crawley, one, 26 Mar (GCE); Basingstoke*, one, 07 May (MJW); Alton, three, to pheromone lure, mOL Lure, 17 Mar (BCA); Yateley Common, one, gen det, 28 Mar; one, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure; arrived at 16:00, 10 Mar (BGD)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104619782020
11617419762021
12161819762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221
12782

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Record Details

VC11: Romsey*, one, to pheromone lure, to SAL lure at 10.00, 17 Apr (NRJ); Botley Wood, one, female, 15 Apr (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 11 Apr (GJD); Minley Wood, one, field observation, 18 Apr; one, swept, 18 Apr; Yateley Common, two, 15 Apr; one, 30 Apr; one, 14 May; Shepherd Meadows, Blackwater*, one, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure, 09 May (BGD)

49.364 [B&F: 1230] Pammene suspectana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) - pRDB2

Formerly known only from East Anglia, but in recent years numbers have increased with individuals reported from a number of counties in the south and east of the country, principally attracted to pheromone lures, principally that for funebrana. However two, new for Hampshire, were taken at MOL (molesta) in Romsey in April that year. Wingspan 11-13 mm. Similar to obscurely marked forms of P. albuginana, and requires dissection to separate from obscurana and albuginana. Larva feeds within bark of Ash.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11452

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Record Details

VC11: New Vice-county Record: Romsey*, two, to pheromone lure, to MOL lure. One at 09.00 other at 18.00. Gen Det by Ben Dale. LR: 2243541, 20 Apr; two, to pheromone lure, to MOL lure. One at 09.00 other at 18.00. Gen Det by Ben Dale, 24 Apr; one, to pheromone lure, to MOL lure. Gen Det, 26 Apr; one, to pheromone lure, to MOL lure. Gen Det, 29 Apr; one, to pheromone lure, to CUL lure. Gen Det, 09 May (NRJ det. BGD)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104520162021
11566119832021
12152019802021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11331

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VC10: Shanklin, one, specimen, gen. det. completed 24 May. Specimen damaged but confirmed. Photo in water, 13 May; one, field observation, specimen collected. Gen. det. completed 08 June, 01 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 14 Jun (CTha); Totton, one, 03 Jun (CNB); Brownwich cliffs, one, male, genitalia 10,359, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014132019502021
111176201119712021
1225746319802021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1010225
1161916
1214205

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 01 Jul (RTer); Parkhurst Forest, two, 02 Jul (IOu); Bonchurch, three, 06 Jul; five, 09 Jul; two, 15 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, 17 Jun; five, 08 Jul; one, 10 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 29 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 14 Jul; two, 19 Jul; two, 23 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 29 Jul (CTha); Totton, one, 08 Jul (CNB); one, 04 Jul; one, 12 Jul (LHan); Romsey, one, 11 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 17 Jul (MJB); one, 07 Jul; one, 08 Jul (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul; Crawley, one, 08 Jul; one, 08 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, three, 09 Jul; four, 16 Jul (CNB); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 18 Jul (MEdg); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 12 Jul (KArb); Allbrook, one, 12 Jul; two, 13 Jul; two, 17 Jul (SIng); Crawley, one, 08 Jul (GCE); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Funtley, one, 11 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 18 Jul (TDC); Fareham, one, 28 Jun; two, 07 Jul (IMcP); one, 10 Jul; one, 12 Jul; two, 17 Jul; three, 18 Jul; one, 25 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, 20 Jul; one, 19 Jul (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 29 Jul (IRT); Hurn, one, 01 Aug; Hengistbury Head, two, 01 Aug; two, 11 Jul; three, 11 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 19 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun; four, 09 Jul; six, 11 Jul; two, 12 Jul; one, 17 Jul; five, 18 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 03 Aug; one, 10 Aug (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 22 Jul (DMui); Pennington, one, 23 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 17 Jul (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 25 Jun; one, 14 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, two, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW det. RJD);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 17 May; Little Somborne, one, 22 Jul; Crawley, one, 22 Jul (GCE); Basingstoke, two, 06 Jul; one, 11 Jul (GAH); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, five, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW); Basingstoke, two, 17 Jun; one, 12 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 11 Jul (GJD); Fleet Pond, one, 18 Jul (MHals); Blackwater, one, 11 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 27 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 18 Jul (KBW)

49.369 [B&F: 1226] Pammene agnotana Rebel, 1914 - pRDB1

Endangered (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) and known from a solitary male taken in woodland at Newlands Corner, Surrey on 15 April 1961, with further specimens taken in Dorset in 2007 and Norfolk in 2011. In our area, a female was taken by day at Hilsea Lines, Portsmouth on 18 May 2013 (John Langmaid, Mark and Jenny Young). Wingspan 10-11 mm. Smaller than P. obscurana and further distinguished by the dorsal blotch of ground colour on the forewing being situated slightly before the middle, the more obscure plumbeous striae and the obsolescent ocellus [Bradley]. Larva feeds within damaged bark of Hawthorn.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
111120132013

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1262616

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Record Details

VC12: New Vice-county Record: Minley Wood*, five, field observation, 18 Apr; 16, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure; arrived at 16:10, 18 Apr; two, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure; arrived at 16:05, 18 Apr; one, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure; arrived at 15:55, 18 Apr; one, beaten, 08 May; Hawley Meadows*, one, swept, 17 Apr (BGD)

49.371 [B&F: 1239] Fruitlet Mining Tortrix Pammene rhediella (Clerck, 1759) - Local

Local in hedgerows, orchards and scrub throughout much of the British Isles, less numerous in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight most likely to be encountered in the south-east, with very few recent records in the north of the county or on the Island. Wingspan 9-12 mm. The coppery red general appearance of the forewing with the dark purplish brown coloration of the basal two-thirds and the well-demarcated ferruginous-orange distal area are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within unripe fruit of Hawthorn, Midland Hawthorn, Rowan, Apple and Crab Apple, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104218802011
11484319722016
127619762018

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12221

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Record Details

VC12: Minley Wood, one, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure; arrived at 16:05, 18 Apr; one, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure; arrived at 15:55, 18 Apr (BGD)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107010419842021
1118321219712021
12626819942021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
1113205
12771

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Record Details

VC10: West High Down quarries, one, 12 Jul (IOu); Wheelers Bay, one, 22 Jun; one, 12 Jul (ABut);

VC11: Bevois Valley, Southampton, one, field observation, 23 Apr; present, 18 Jul (MCre); Swaythling, Southampton, one, field observation, 07 Jun; one, 10 Jun (MEdg); Southampton, one, 27 May; five, 17 Jun; two, 22 Jun; two, 11 Jul; two, 16 Jul; two, 18 Jul (MGP); Fareham, one, det gen, 17 Jul (MLO det. RJD); Botley, one, 18 Jul (SLB); Sway, one, field observation, 24 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 02 Jul (CMap); Crawley*, one, 09 Jul; Hurstbourne Priors*, one, 23 Jun (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jul (DJJ det. GJD); Whitehill, one, 20 Jul (ASto); Blackwater, one, 19 May; one, 16 Jun (BGD)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107511519772021
1122735319782021
128410919942021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10441
1111143
1213142

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 02 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 1 x female gen. det, 03 Sep (RTer); Osborne Wood*, one, 18 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Kings Somborne, two, 27 Jul (GCE); Bevois Valley, Southampton, present, 09 Jul (MCre); Southampton, two, 18 Jul; three, 28 Jul (MGP); Fareham, one, 18 Jul; one, det gen, 03 Aug; one, 11 Aug (MLO); Upham, one, female. Genitalia 10,365, 01 Jul (PAB, KCok & RJD); Hurn, one, 02 Aug (MJef); Needs Ore NNR*, one, 11 Aug (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges*, one, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 04 Aug (GCE); St Giles Cemetery, Winchester, one, 23 Jul (PAB); Crawley, one, 01 Aug; one, 01 Aug; one, 01 Aug; one, 01 Aug; Longparish, one, 21 Jul (GCE); Alton, one, 01 Sep (DBO); Blackwater, one, 11 Jul; one, 12 Jul; two, 18 Jul; one, 01 Aug (BGD); Farnborough, one, field observation, 25 Jul (KBW)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1091720122016
11615919742021
12455719932021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12111

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Record Details

VC11: Broughton, one, 02 Jun (GCE);

VC12: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, indoors, 15 Jun (ASwa)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10171819092020
1111431219732021
12698719752021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10332
11431
129113

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Record Details

VC10: Mottistone, present, field observation, 01 Jun (TFor); Monks Bay, Bonchurch, one, field observation, 23 May (ABut); Lake, two, to pheromone lure, came to TIP lure, 12 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Franchises Wood, NF, present, 06 Jul (RBW); Nursling, one, field observation, 22 Jun (JClx); Ashley, one, 11 Jul; Crawley, one, 08 Jul; one, 08 Jul (GCE);

VC12: Cole Henley, one, 15 Jun (GCE); Cheriton, one, 04 Jun; one, 04 Jul (DAS); Ecchinswell, three, field observation, 21 Jun (MJN); Cheriton Wood, one, field observation, 29 Jun; one, field observation, 03 Jul (DAS); Hawley Meadows*, one, field observation, 02 Jul; one, field observation, 29 Jul (BGD)

Cheriton
04/06/2022
field observation
David Shute
Photo © David Shute

49.380 [B&F: 1271] Pammene gallicana (Guenée, 1845) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on dry pastures, downland and sand-dunes throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire locally common in and around Portsmouth, elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight very uncommon and erratic in appearance. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Reminiscent of G. janthinana in general appearance but usually larger and recognised by the extensive and pronounced violet-plumbeous suffusion of the forewing which in G. janthinana is pinkish or purplish ochreous; the male of G. janthinana is distinguished by the presence of the blackish scales and hair-like cilia in the tornal area of the hindwing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on seeds of Wild Carrot, Wild Parsnip, Hogweed, Wild Angelica, Milk-parsley and similar, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105118501976
11233219742018
123519752005

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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Record Details

VC11: Ports Down, one, swept, 30 Jul (STho)

Portsdown
30/07/2022
swept
Sam Thomas
Photo © Sam Thomas

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10234419772021
1112319019752021
12436119762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11782
12221

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VC10: Lake, one, swept, check specimen, 12 Jun; Osborne Wood, one, 30 May (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, 23 May; one, 07 Jun (NRJ); Upham, one, 01 Jul (PAB, KCok & RJD det. RJD); West Walk, one, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); West Meon, one, , 06 May; two, checked by RJD, 06 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Hen Wood, one, a very worn male suspected from its size and behaviour, and det'd genitalia, 19 Aug (KCok, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 02 Jun; Littleton, one, 10 Jun (GCE)

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

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

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120132013
11192119772021
12122520032015

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221
12111

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Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 07 Jun; one, 25 Jun (NRJ);

VC12: Fleet Pond*, one, 09 Jun (MHals)

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