Hantsmoths


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

2022 Annual Report for: Tortricidae / Tortricinae

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is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species.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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49.003 [B&F: 1012] Sparganothis pilleriana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in saltmarshes and damp heathland throughout southern England and southern Wales. In Hampshire mainly confined to the New Forest, and extremely scarce elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 15-20 mm, female 17-22 mm. This species is readily recognised by its long, porrect labial palpi [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105118501996
118234019782021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11211

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Hasley, NF, present, 19 Jul (AMD); Sway, one, 20 Jul (SKee)

49.004 [B&F: 1010] Red-barred Tortrix Ditula angustiorana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in woodland, parks and gardens throughout much of the British Isles, less numerous in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common to very common. Wingspan 13-18 mm. The dark coloration of the fore- and hindwings, and the strongly pectinate antennae, are characteristic of the male; in the female the forewing is attenuated and the markings contrast with the greyish white ground colour [Bradley]. The larva is polyphagous on many plants, including yew and rhododendron - species that otherwise have few predators. It sometimes does superficial damage to ripening fruits in orchards.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1025339518932021
112055282119582021
12906185019762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1047938
111662095
1256764

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 02 Jul, 1 (RTer) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 2 (IOu) Max count: Osborne Wood, 18 Jul, 8 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 14 Jul, 2 (CTha) Latest: Hayling Island, 18 Jul, 1 (STho) Max count: Hurn, 06 Jul, 5 (MJef)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 2 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 02 Aug, 1 (KBW) Max count: Blackwater, 11 Jul, 4 (BGD)

49.005 [B&F: 1006] Epagoge grotiana (Fabricius, 1781) - Common

Common in woodland and on sand-dunes throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread in woodland, probably under-recorded on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-17 mm. The bright ochreous-yellow ground colour of the forewing and the ferruginous-brown markings are characteristic. Flies at dawn and dusk. Larva feeds on Oak, Hawthorn and Bramble, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103410218932021
1135254319732021
1216735619762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
11174514
12484

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

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

VC11: Franchises Wood, NF, present, 08 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 02 Aug (LHan); Long Down, Shootash, one, 08 Jul (PHog); Ashley, one, 11 Jul (GCE); Romsey, one, 10 Jul; one, 21 Jul (NRJ); Ashley, one, 11 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 17 Jun (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, 14, 09 Jul; 13, 16 Jul (CNB); Allbrook, one, 19 Jun (SIng); Fareham, one, det gen, 03 Aug (MLO det. RJD); Wickham, one, 21 Jun (JRDS); Hurn, one, 06 Jul; Hengistbury Head, four, 11 Jul; two, 11 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 17 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 09 Jul (ACB det. MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 17 Jun; four, 11 Jul; two, 10 Jul (GJD)

49.009 [B&F: 1007] Capua vulgana (Frölich, 1828) - Common

Common in woodland, downland and acid grassland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed but not particularly common. Wingspan 13-19 mm. The male may be distinguished by the paler basal area of the forewing and the pale buff head and labial palpi, the female somewhat resembles an obscurely marked Cnephasia but differs in having the forewing distinctly buff-coloured [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Hornbeam, Alder, Rowan, Raspberry and Bilberry, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10123519782021
1112115919732021
12405619742021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
114106
12331

Records by year

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Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 03 May; one, 07 May; two, 09 May (NRJ); West Meon, six, , 06 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW);

VC12: North Waltham, one, 16 May (AJon); Whitehill, one, 17 May (ASto); Yateley Common*, one, 27 May (BGD)

49.013 [B&F: 0977] Large Fruit-tree Tortrix Archips podana (Scopoli, 1763) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, orchards, hedgerows and woodland, throughout England and Wales. Well distributed across much of Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 19-23 mm, female 20-28 mm. The male lacks the purple-brown ground colour of the forewing of A. oporana; the female is more similar to A. betulana but readily distinguished by the orange coloration in the apical half of the hindwing [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on a wide variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, even occasionally on conifers, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and sometimes a pest on Apple trees.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1039183518562021
112176300419642021
121103220619712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
104911013
1110314714
124612771

Records by year

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Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 5 (IOu) Latest: Briddlesford, 16 Jun, 4 (JRB) Max count: Shanklin, 16 Jun, 13 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 17 Jun, 1 (SLoa) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 07 Jun, 2 (CNB) Max count: Hengistbury Head, 14 Jun, 14 (MJef)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 19 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 12 Sep, 1 (KBW) Max count: Pamber Forest, 17 Jun, 71 (GJD)

49.014 [B&F: 0979] Brown Oak Tortrix Archips crataegana (Hübner, [1799]) - Local

Local in woodland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight scarce and barely annual in scattered localities. Wingspan male 19-22 mm, female 23-28 mm. Usually larger than Variegated Golden Tortrix A. xylosteana and differing in the broader forewing which in general appearance is browner and less variegated. The male is further separated by the median fascia which is obsolete on the costa; the female by the fuscous reticulation and the more prominent apex of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on deciduous trees and bushes, including Oak, Elm, Ash, Lime and Sallow, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10356419002021
11373519802021
12367619962021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1072313
12111

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, two, 02 Jul; Shanklin, one, 17 Jun; two, 20 Jun; one, 05 Jul; Osborne Wood, two, 23 Jun (IOu); Briddlesford, 13, 16 Jun (JRB); Firestone Copse, two, 21 Jun (IOu);

VC12: Blackwater*, one, 16 Jun (BGD)

49.015 [B&F: 0980] Variegated Golden Tortrix Archips xylosteana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common in woodland throughout. Wingspan male 15-21 mm, female 16-24 mm. Most similar to A. crataegana, but differing in the more variegated appearance and smaller size [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and bushes, including Oak, Elm, Lime, Hazel, Field Maple, Sycamore and Ash, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1017569018932021
111410475119722021
12682424819712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1014262101
11429521
123112448

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Ningwood Common, one, field observation, 06 Jun (NKow det. JRB); Cranmore, present, 22 Jun (CHic); one, 14 Jun; two, 21 Jun (JMar, JRB et al); Newport, one, 22 Jun (DPl); Parkhurst Forest, 29, 02 Jul; Shanklin, two, 17 Jun; two, 20 Jun; two, 22 Jun; Osborne Wood, 89, 23 Jun (IOu); Briddlesford Woods NR, Wootton, , one, field observation, 13 Jun; Briddlesford, 23, 16 Jun (JRB); Firestone Copse, 101, 21 Jun; eight, 21 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 16 Jun; one, 22 Jun; two, 14 Jun; one, 25 Jun (CTha); Totton, one, 08 Jun (CNB); Marchwood, one, 13 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 09 Jun (MJB); one, 06 Jun; two, 07 Jun; two, 08 Jun; one, 25 Jun (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, six, 17 Jun; one, 12 Jul; seven, 17 Jun; eight, 17 Jun; four, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun; three, 17 Jun; Crawley, one, 22 Jun; one, 22 Jun; two, 22 Jun (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jul (CNB); Woolston Road, Butlocks Heath, one, 09 Jul (PAB); Allbrook, one, 16 Jun; two, 17 Jun; two, 22 Jun; one, 02 Jul (SIng); Crawley, one, 22 Jun; two, 08 Jul (GCE); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Botley Wood, one, female, 01 Jul (DWal, KJW det. RJD); Funtley, three, 15 Jun (TDC); Wickham, one, 10 Jun (JRDS); Portchester, one, 22 Jun (DH-J); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 17 Jun (RAll); Hurn, two, 17 Jun; one, 28 Jun (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 17 Jun (JStw); Hengistbury Head, two, 11 Jul; 21, 14 Jun (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, one, 25 Jun (CNB);

VC12: Hawk Conservancy Trust, Weyhill, one, 17 Jun (MJhn); Littleton, four, 12 Sep; Longparish, one, 23 Jun; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 23 Jun (GCE); North Waltham, one, 19 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke, five, 17 Jun; one, 21 Jun; two, 23 Jun (GAH); Ecchinswell, three, 17 Jun; one, field observation, 25 Jun; two, 06 Jul; one, 18 Jul (MJN); Basingstoke, five, 17 Jun; two, 21 Jun; three, 22 Jun; one, 19 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, 48, 17 Jun; five, 11 Jul; 17, 21 Jun; seven, 23 Jun; one, 10 Jul (GJD); Whitedown, Alton, one, 15 Jun (BCA); Alton, one, 14 Jun (DBO); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 22 Jun (ASwa); Farnborough, one, 14 Jun (MThmp); Blackwater, one, 09 Jun; one, 11 Jun; four, 16 Jun; two, 23 Jun; two, 12 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 06 Jun (KBW)

49.018 [B&F: 0983] Choristoneura hebenstreitella (Müller, 1764) - Local

Local in woodland throughout the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight found in mature woodland and widely distributed in such habitat. Wingspan male 19-25 mm, female 24-30 mm. The large size and distinctive olive-brown markings are characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102611019512021
11758119782021
126110819822021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12342

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 17 Jun (GCE);

VC12: Pamber Forest, two, 17 Jun; one, 06 Jun (GJD); Yateley Common, one, 27 May (BGD)

49.020 [B&F: 0974] Argyrotaenia ljungiana (Thunberg, 1797) - Common

Common on heathland and moorland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire found on heathland in the New Forest and north-east of the county. On the Isle of Wight, there has been only one recent record, at Freshwater in 1995. Wingspan 12-16 mm. The silver-white ground coloration of the forewing is characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on various herbaceous plants, including Bog-myrtle, Heather and Bilberry, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102118801995
119935019722021
12343219762018

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1111104

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Record Details

VC11: Ogden's Purlieu, NF, present, several, 18 Jul; present, several, 18 Jul; present, several, 12 Jul (AMD); Pig Bush, NF, four, field observation, 25 Apr (NRJ); Marchwood, one, 25 Jul (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 21 Jul (RBW); Woodlands, NF, one, 18 Jul (CJon); Romsey, one, 01 Aug (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 23 Jul (MEdg); Sway, one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul (SKee)

49.021 [B&F: 0987] Ptycholomoides aeriferana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of south-eastern England, where it was first recorded in 1951. In Hampshire first recorded in 1960 and now fairly widespread in occurrence across much of the county. First recorded from the Isle of Wight in 1982, there have been sporadic records since. Wingspan 17-21 mm. The yellowish ground colour of the forewing and the dark hindwing are characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on European Larch, living between needles spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107819822021
11443619712021
12394319802021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

Records by year

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: Blackwater, one, 12 Jul (BGD)

49.022 [B&F: 1000] Ptycholoma lecheana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland and orchards throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common in woodland throughout the county, but less common on the Island. Wingspan 16-22 mm. Distinguished by the generally dark coloration of the fore- and hindwings, the shining metallic edging of the median fascia and the metallic scaling in the apical area of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10221919692021
1112014719722021
12719719762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11352
12221

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Marchwood, two, 18 May (CTha); Totton, two, 20 May (CNB); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 17 Jun (GCE);

VC12: Longparish, one, 25 May (GCE); Minley Wood, larva, one, field observation, observed hanging on silk thread from foodplant, 05 Aug (BGD)

49.023 [B&F: 0971] Pandemis cinnamomeana (Treitschke, 1830) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire widespread but rarely common, although frequent in Botley Wood. Probably under-recorded elsewhere, none more so than on the Isle of Wight, where it was not recorded until 2013. Wingspan 18-24 mm. Weakly marked specimens, especially those with drab coloration, may be confused with forms of Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix P. heparana, from which the male may be distinguished by the white head and the female by the presence of reddish ochreous suffusion in the apical area of the hindwing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103220132020
1123341119712021
1211028319942021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10122
1111154
12595

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Record Details

VC10: Brook Down, two, 12 Sep (PBar);

VC11: Romsey, one, 13 Aug (MJB); Kings Somborne, two, 31 Aug; Ashley, one, 11 Jul; Kings Somborne, one, 31 Aug; one, 31 Aug; one, 31 Aug; four, 31 Aug; Ashley, one, 11 Jul (GCE); Brownwich cliffs, one, 29 Jul (MLO, DWal, KJW); Hen Wood, one, male, 19 Aug (KCok, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Hurn, one, 17 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Cholderton, five, 11 Sep (TJN); Nether Wallop, one, 02 Sep; Littleton, one, 10 Jun (GCE); Teg Down, Winchester, one, 14 Aug (CKni); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton*, one, 10 Aug (ACB det. MJW)

49.024 [B&F: 0969] Chequered Fruit-tree Tortrix Pandemis corylana (Fabricius, 1794) - Common

Common in woodland and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire fairly common to common in suitable habitat, with rather few recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-24 mm. Similar to Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix P. cerasana, but distinguished by the characteristic reticulate forewing pattern and the more strongly oblique outer margin of the basal fasciae, which are parallel with the median fascia, and the paler apex of the hindwing [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1023443118562021
11167425122002021
12739144219712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
104610210
111101406
1238484

Records by year

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Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 22 Sep, 2 (IOu) Latest: Osborne Wood, 14 Sep, 4 (IOu) Max count: Osborne Wood, 13 Aug, 10 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 19 Aug, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 26 Aug, 1 (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW) Max count: Totton, 22 Aug, 6 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 08 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 30 Aug, 1 (KBW) Max count: Cole Henley, 23 Aug, 4 (GCE)

49.025 [B&F: 0970] Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix Pandemis cerasana (Hübner, 1786) - Common

Common in gardens, orchards and woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire common and widespread, but rather infrequently recorded on the Isle of Wight in recent years. Wingspan 16-24 mm. Similar to Chequered Fruit-tree Tortrix P. corylana but differing in the smoother general appearance and the reduced reticulation, the usually strongly divergent margins of the basal and median fasciae, and the uniformly greyish brown hindwing [Bradley]. Larva is polyphagous on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, including fruit trees, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg or small larva.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10439133719002021
112163383619692021
121049267619712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
104010719
118912812
12539623

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Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 5 (IOu) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 16 Jun, 19 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Hale Purlieu, NF, 01 Jul, 1 (JPuz) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 12 Aug, 1 (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal) Max count: Hengistbury Head, 14 Jun, 12 (MJef)

VC12: Earliest: Littleton, 10 Jun, 1 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 27 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Pamber Forest, 17 Jun, 23 (GJD)

49.026 [B&F: 0972] Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix Pandemis heparana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in oak woodland, orchards and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-24 mm. Similar in general coloration to P. cinnamomeana but lacking the white scaling on the frons in the male and the reddish suffusion in the apical area of the hindwing in the female. The angular projection of the median fascia distinguishes P. heparana from P. cinnamomeana and from brownish forms of P. cerasana [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on various trees and shrubs, including several species of fruit tree, on which it occasionally causes much damage, attacking flowers of crops such as apple, pear, plum and currant, otherwise often living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1020226419002021
111438258219692021
12794113319762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
107155
1158714
1238454

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 3 (IOu) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 3 (IOu) Max count: Haseley Manor, 10 Jul, 5 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 21 Jul, 1 (CTha) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 23 Jul, 2 (CNB) Max count: Titchfield Haven NNR, 24 Jun, 4 (RJD, DWal & KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 19 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Blackwater, 24 Jul, 1 (BGD) Max count: Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, 23 Jul, 4 (MJW, ACB)

49.028 [B&F: 0986] Syndemis musculana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common in open woodland, mature hedgerows and high moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-22 mm. The greyish white or white ground colour and the contrasting median fascia are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Bramble, Oak and Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014021719002021
1170890519712021
1237051919712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1015244
11325214
1239565

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Record Details

VC10: Newport, one, 09 May (DPl); Bonchurch, one, 30 Apr; two, 09 May; two, 15 May; one, 21 May; two, 22 May; one, 16 Jun; two, 17 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 07 May; one, 16 May; one, 23 May; Osborne Valley Walk, four, 09 May (IOu); Wootton Bridge, one, 17 May; one, 18 May (BJon); Sandpit Copse, three, 20 May (IOu);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 03 May (SLoa); Marchwood, one, 18 May; one, 03 May; one, 05 May; one, 09 May; one, 16 May (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 14 May (RBW); Totton, one, 11 May; one, 16 May (CNB); one, 28 Apr; one, 05 May; one, 06 May; one, 09 May; one, 15 Jul (LHan); Stanbrige Earls, one, 02 May (JRM); Broughton, one, 10 May (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 06 May; two, 09 May; one, 15 May (MEdg); Southampton, one, 04 May (MGP); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 27 May (KArb); Botley Wood, two, , 29 Apr; two, 20 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Fareham, one, field observation, 28 Apr; two, 10 May; one, 12 May (ADT); Botley, one, 03 May (SLB); West Walk, two, 22 Apr (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); two, 13 May; West Meon, four, , 06 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Hengistbury Head, 14, 18 May (MJef); Sway, NF, present, 07 May (DMui);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 17 May; one, 17 May; two, 17 May; Broughton, one, 10 May; Longstock, one, 10 May; Chilbolton, one, 06 May; one, 06 May; five, 06 May; Crawley, one, 26 May; Barton Stacey, three, 02 May; Littleton, one, 26 May; one, 26 May; Barton Stacey, two, 02 May; one, 02 May; two, 09 May; one, 09 May; four, 03 May; Longparish, one, 16 May; Bullington, one, 09 May; one, 09 May; Barton Stacey, one, 03 May; one, 03 May; one, 03 May; one, 02 May; Bullington, one, 09 May (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 16 May (GAH); Ropley, two, field observation, 05 May (PDF); Pamber Forest, three, 03 May; two, 12 May (GJD); Noar Hill HIWWT NNR, one, swept, 21 Apr (BGD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 16 May (ASwa); Minley Wood, one, beaten, 08 May; Yateley Common, one, swept, 28 Apr; two, 27 May; one, 27 May; one, 14 May; Blackwater, one, 09 May (BGD); Farnborough, one, 09 May (KBW); Frogmore Community College, Yateley, one, field observation, 13 May (BGD)

49.029 [B&F: 1002] Lozotaenia forsterana (Fabricius, 1781) - Common

Common in wooded gardens, hedgerows and woodland edges throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread, but not very common; decidedly uncommon on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 20-29 mm. Distinguished by its relatively large size and the reticulate greyish brown forewing with strong costal markings [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on the foliage of Ivy and a number of deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs, and various herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013917518562021
111078155619712021
1227734219772021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10792
1136352
12892

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VC10: Totland, one, 26 Jun (RTer); Freshwater, one, 21 Sep; one, 26 Sep (PBar); Bonchurch, one, 10 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, two, 17 Jun; two, 20 Jun; Osborne Wood, one, 23 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 16 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 10 Jun (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 15 Jun (RBW); Woodlands, NF, one, 22 Jun (CJon); Totton, one, 03 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 30 Jun (CNB); one, 27 May; one, 28 May; one, 29 May; one, 02 Jun (LHan); Marchwood, one, 13 Jun (CTha); Millbrook, one, field observation, 10 Jun (JWal); Woodley, one, 11 Jun (NBin); Romsey, one, 15 Jun (MJB); Chandlers Ford, one, 29 May (AMur); Swaythling, Southampton, two, 29 May; one, 03 Jun (MEdg); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 07 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jun (SIng); Fareham, one, 10 Jun; one, 15 Jun (ADT); Portchester, one, 18 Jun (CEH, JGS); Portsmouth, one, 17 Jun (IRT); Lovedean, one, 06 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 15 Jun (ARJ); Hurn, one, 16 Jun (MJef); New Milton, one, 04 Jul; one, 08 Jul (MBar); Sway, NF, present, 17 Jun (DMui); Needs Ore NNR, one, 18 Jun (CNB);

VC12: Overton, one, 16 Jun (ACr); North Waltham, one, 16 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 21 Jun; one, 22 Jun; two, 24 Jul (MJW); Alton, one, 06 Jul (DBO); one, 01 Jul (CJP); Blackwater, one, 16 Jun (BGD)

49.030 [B&F: 0985] Carnation Tortrix Cacoecimorpha pronubana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common throughout much of Britain and southern Ireland. An adventive species, naturalised through accidental introduction in garden plants in southern England in the early 20th Century. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight it is now widespread, mainly in suburban areas. Wingspan male 15-17 mm, female 18-22 mm. Often seen flying by day in the vicinity of its foodplants. The bright orange coloration of the hindwing is characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Cultivated Privet, Sea Buckthorn, Evergreen Spindle and other deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10458219502021
11791103019712021
1215415419952021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
1135403
12111

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VC10: Castle Cove, one, field observation, 09 May (IOu); Wroxall, one, 02 Sep (JRB);

VC11: Totton, one, 05 May; one, field observation, 22 May; one, field observation, 03 Jun; one, field observation, 12 Jun; two, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 19 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, 09 Jul; two, 12 Jul; two, 02 Aug; one, 08 Aug; one, 09 Aug; one, 12 Aug; one, field observation, 17 Aug; one, 02 Sep; one, 03 Sep; one, 14 Sep (LHan); Romsey, one, 19 Sep (KPea); Dibden Purlieu, one, 28 Jul; one, 12 Sep (RAC); Allbrook, one, 17 Jun; one, 23 Aug; one, 31 Aug; three, 01 Sep (SIng); Lee-on-Solent, one, 26 Aug (IHrg); Fareham, one, 16 Jul; one, 12 Sep; one, 03 Oct (MLO); Botley, one, 21 Aug (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 08 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 04 Sep (IRT);

VC12: Farnborough, one, field observation, 07 May (KBW)

49.031 [B&F: 0989] Timothy Tortrix Zelotherses paleana (Hübner, 1793) - Common

Common on rough grassland and coastal sandhills throughout the British Isles, scarcer in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a local and uncommon species, but widely distributed, with no apparent population centre. Wingspan 17-24 mm. Whitish or greyish ochreous forms of this species can be confused with A. unitana, but may usually be distinguished by the darker cilia of the forewing in both sexes, and by the orange-yellow suffusion on the head and thoracic region and on the basal area of the forewing, especially in the male [Bradley]; see also Bilberry Tortrix A. viburnana. Larva feeds on various grasses and herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1095819252019
11829619792021
121120172017

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11551
12562

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VC11: Romsey, one, 15 Jul (MJB); Dibden Purlieu, one, 17 Jul (RAC); Pennington, one, 11 Aug; one, 12 Aug (RFC); Sinah Common, Hayling, one, 07 Jul (DAS);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 17 Jun; two, 03 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 18 Jul (MJW); Minley Wood, larva, one, swept, 05 Aug (BGD)

49.037 [B&F: 0993] Cyclamen Tortrix Clepsis spectrana (Treitschke, 1830) - Common

Common in damp woodland, fens, marshes and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire, but there are no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 15-22 mm, female 17-24 mm. Yellowish forms of this species may be distinguished from C. rurinana by the stronger markings on the costa of the forewing and the more uniform whitish grey hindwing. Larva feeds on many different herbaceous plants, including Willowherb, Meadowsweet, Sea Wormwood and Sea Lavender, and, in gardens, on Cyclamen, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106913518562021
1133450319712021
1217127419832021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
119102
12661

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VC10: Shide, Newport, one, 24 Aug (CViny); Haseley Manor, one, 10 Jul; Sandown, one, 29 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Fishlake Meadows, one, 30 Aug (NRJ); Stockbridge Down NT, one, 12 Jun (GCE); Brownwich cliffs, two, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Portsmouth, one, 22 May (IRT); Hurn, one, 28 May; one, 04 Jun; one, 22 Aug (MJef); Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 20 Aug (PAB); Milford on Sea, one, 12 Aug (MMcM);

VC12: Longparish, one, 09 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 21 Jul; Bullington, one, 16 Jun; one, 22 Aug (GCE); Overton, one, 17 Aug (ACr)

49.038 [B&F: 0994] Clepsis consimilana (Hübner, [1817]) - Common

Common in gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan male 13-17 mm, female 15-19 mm. Distinguished by its small size, indistinct forewing markings and the two small fuscous spots on the dorsum. Larva feeds on Wild Privet, Garden Privet, Ash, Lilac and Ivy, preferring dead leaves, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1029148918502021
112386392919692021
12811149519872021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1029383
111391896
12477510

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 2 (IOu) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 2 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 06 Jul, 3 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Hale Purlieu, NF, 21 Jun, 1 (JPuz) Latest: Hayling Island, 29 Jul, 1 (STho) Max count: Totton, 22 Jun, 6 (LHan)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 19 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 24 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Basingstoke, 19 Jul, 10 (MJW)

49.039 [B&F: 0998] Light Brown Apple Moth Epiphyas postvittana (Walker, 1863) - Common

Common in gardens throughout much of the country. Thoroughly naturalised, through accidental introduction in garden plants, this native of Australia was first reported in Britain from Cornwall in 1936, it has since expanded its range across most of the country, and can be abundant where it occurs. Shows a marked preference for urban gardens, remaining relatively rare away from towns, and despite its common name, is neither light brown, nor particularly fond of apple! Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 16-21 mm, female 17-25 mm. The male is usually distinguished by the abrupt division of the forewing medially into a pale basal area and darker apical area, and the female by its large size and relatively elongate forewing, often with greatly reduced markings [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on a wide range of plants, including Evergreen Spindle, causing sufficient damage to fruit trees to be a serious pest in some areas.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102357910819912021
112686311589819002021
1255802511519932021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10367107614
111753601431
12478164741

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VC10: Earliest: West High Down, 22 Sep, 2 (MGT) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 5 (IOu) Max count: Bonchurch, 07 May, 14 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 19 Aug, 1 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 01 Sep, 1 (STho) Max count: Totton, 12 Aug, 31 (LHan)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 11 Sep, 1 (TJN) Latest: Shepherd Meadows, Blackwater, 16 Jul, 1 (BGD) Max count: Basingstoke, 13 Aug, 41 (MJW)

49.040 [B&F: 1001] Lozotaeniodes formosana (Frölich, 1830) - Common

Common in pine woodland throughout much of southern England and Wales. First recorded in north-west Surrey in 1945, near the Hampshire border, this species is now widespread in southern Britain. In Hampshire increasingly common, but remaining very rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 20-26 mm. The bold reticulate forewing pattern is very characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Scots Pine.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108711719502021
11963113219732021
1229635219812021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10672
1128366
1211111

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, 21 Sep (PBar); Newport, two, 21 Jun; one, 22 Jun (DPl); Osborne Wood, one, 23 Jun; one, 18 Jul; Firestone Copse, one, 21 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, two, 12 Jun (SDut); Ogden's Purlieu, NF, one, 12 Jul (AMD); Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 15 Jun; one, 21 Jun (JPuz); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 06 Jul (RBW); Stanbrige Earls, one, 11 Jun (JRM); Romsey, one, 11 Jul (MJB); Needs Ore NNR, six, 09 Jul (CNB); Dibden Purlieu, one, 28 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 20 Jul (RAC); Funtley, one, 07 Jul (TDC); Botley, one, 19 Jun (SLB); Shirrell Heath, one, 16 Jun; four, 17 Jun; one, 07 Jul (LEdg); Hurn, one, 20 Jun; one, 30 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 07 Jul (S&SLan); one, 16 Jun; one, 09 Jul; one, 11 Jul (SKee); Milford on Sea, one, 27 Jun; one, 01 Jul (MMcM); Pennington, one, 16 Jun; one, 12 Aug (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 18 Jun (CNB); Hayling Island, one, 22 Jul (STho);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 01 Jul (TJN); Cole Henley*, one, 05 Jul (GCE); Ecchinswell*, one, 24 Jun (MTay, CSul); North Waltham, one, 07 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jul (MJW); Bramley, one, 08 Jul (REA); Alton, one, 06 Jul; one, 08 Jul (DBO); Whitehill, one, 16 Jun (ASto); Fleet Pond, one, 01 Aug (MHals)

49.042 [B&F: 1027] Neosphaleroptera nubilana (Hübner, [1799]) - Local

Local in hedgerows and scrubland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight found mainly around Portsmouth and Romsey with occasional records elsewhere. Wingspan 12-15 mm. The small size and dark fuscous-brown coloration of both fore- and hindwings are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on shoots of Hawthorn and Blackthorn, living between shoots spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1041019002019
11161819002014
121120142014

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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VC12: Fleet Pond*, one, the specimen has been lost. I recall it, and was hoping to capture again in 2023, but haven't. Understand if this record isn't included, 18 Jul (MHals)

49.044 [B&F: 1025] Tortricodes alternella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common, in deciduous woodland, especially of oak, throughout Britain. In Hampshire, widely distributed and relatively common in oak woodland, appearing in 2009 in considerable numbers, including in many gardens well away from oak woodland. Likely to be under-recorded on the Isle of Wight with few recent records. Wingspan 19-23mm. One of the earliest Tortricids to emerge in Spring and unlikely to be confused with hibernating Tortricids which may be on the wing in early spring [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, Hornbeam, Hazel, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Lime and Birch, 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
104912519002021
11657314319702021
12310148219762021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10442
113213026
12339421

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VC10: Cranmore, present, 08 Feb (CHic); Wheelers Bay*, one, field observation, 04 Mar (ABut); Shanklin, one, 03 Feb; two, 09 Feb (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 03 Mar; one, 10 Mar (TDCh); Kings Somborne, one, 07 Feb (GCE); Romsey, eight, 05 Feb; eight, 19 Feb; 26, 23 Feb; 15, 27 Feb; 10, 03 Mar; 20, 09 Mar (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 07 Feb; two, 07 Feb; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, five, 28 Jan; two, 28 Jan; two, 28 Jan; one, 28 Jan; Crawley, two, 01 Feb; six, 01 Feb; 21, 03 Mar; one, 03 Mar (GCE); Allbrook, one, 01 Feb; two, 07 Feb (SIng); Crawley, three, 03 Mar; one, 01 Feb; one, 03 Mar; two, 01 Feb (GCE); Botley Wood, one, female. (4 lamps), 18 Mar (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Marwell Zoological Park, one, field observation, 16 Feb (AJB, LB); Lovedean, one, 09 Feb; one, 23 Feb (ARJ); Hurn, one, 03 Feb; four, 08 Feb; one, 13 Feb; two, 01 Mar; one, 03 Mar; two, 06 Mar; one, 10 Mar (MJef);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 08 Feb (GCE); two, 27 Feb (SLE); Basingstoke, one, 23 Feb (GAH); Pamber Forest, five, 28 Feb; one, 10 Mar (GJD); Odiham Common, one, to artificial light, 06 Mar (BGD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 09 Feb (ASwa det. AMD); Yateley Common, larva, one, field observation, observed hanging on silk thread, 30 Apr; three, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure; arrived at 16:15, 10 Mar; one, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure; arrived at 13:00, 12 Mar; two, field observation, 10 Mar; one, at dusk, 21 Mar; 10, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure 4 at 15:55, 6 at 16:00, 10 Mar; one, to pheromone lure, to FUN lure; arrived at 13:30, 12 Mar; two, at dusk, 03 Mar; four, at dusk, 03 Mar; one, at dusk, 03 Mar; one, at dusk, 09 Mar; five, at dusk, 03 Mar; two, at dusk, 03 Mar; one, at dusk, 03 Mar; five, at dusk, 03 Mar; one, at dusk, 09 Mar; two, at dusk, 03 Mar; six, at dusk, 03 Mar; one, at dusk, 03 Mar; Blackwater, one, 08 Feb; one, 23 Feb (BGD); Farnborough, one, 03 Mar (KBW)

49.045 [B&F: 1029] Eana osseana (Scopoli, 1763) - Local

Local on grassland, downland and moorland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight very local in all three vice-counties, an increase in the number of records received in the first decade of the century may be due to increased observer coverage. Wingspan 16-23 mm. Distinguished from other British Eana species by the general coloration of the forewing, it may, however, be confused with Cnephasia longana, which it resembles in size and general coloration, but may be separated by the comparatively narrow forewing with the apex more produced, and the characteristic obscure markings [Bradley]. Larva feeds on herbaceous plants, various grasses and various mosses, living within a silken tube or tent.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108719742013
11202119842017
12222519932021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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VC11: Swaythling, Southampton*, one, 05 Jul (MEdg)

49.047 [B&F: 1030] Eana incanana (Stephens, 1852) - Local

Local in woodland throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire fairly widespread, but not particularly common, in most areas, except for the New Forest. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 17-22 mm. The rounded forewing and conspicuous curved subbasal fascia are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on flowers of Bluebell and Ox-eye Daisy, living within a silken tube or tent.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106619332021
118312119902021
129512019942021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11342
12661

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VC10: Totland, one, 28 Jun (RTer);

VC11: Romsey, one, 29 Jun (NRJ); Horndean, two, 01 Jul; one, 10 Jul (PHog);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 04 Jul (GAH); one, 12 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul (MJW); Alton, one, 08 Jul; one, to artificial light, 18 Jul (DBO)

49.049 [B&F: 1024] Light Grey Tortrix Cnephasia incertana (Treitschke, 1835) - Common

Common in woodland edges and hedgerows throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 14-18 mm. Another small Cnephasia about the size of C. asseclana, from which distinguished by the weaker irroration in the forewing (not as pale as C. genitalana). Can be determined with certainty only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Greater Plantain, Ribwort Plantain, Common Sorrel, Sheep's Sorrel and similar, living within a spinning.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10221618562020
1130941919712021
126413919962021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111

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VC10: Totland, one, 1 x female gen. det, 02 Jun (RTer)

49.050 [B&F: 1020] Grey Tortrix Cnephasia stephensiana (Doubleday, [1849]) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and generally the commonest of the Cnephasia which occur in the county. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The largest of the British Cnephasia with relatively broad forewings having a dark ground colour and dark grey fascia; small specimens may be confused with C. asseclana but in that species the costal spot of the forewing is stronger and usually extends to the termen. Often readily identified on size alone, but can be determined with certainty only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva polyphagous on various herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10444318502021
11726197319642021
1245196419712021

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107215
11673
127206

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VC10: Totland, one, male gen.det, 25 Jun; five, two males & one female dissected, 26 Jun; two, 27 Jun; three, 28 Jun; four, one male & one female dissected, 29 Jun; two, male gen.det, 30 Jun; four, 02 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Franchises Wood, NF, present, 03 Jun (RBW); Crawley, one, 08 Jul (GCE); Fareham, three, det gen , 25 Jun (MLO det. RJD); Portchester, one, 05 Jul; one, 07 Jul (DH-J); Horsea Island, one, female, det'd genitalia, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD);

VC12: Overton, one, 30 Jun; six, 17 Jul (ACr); Basingstoke, three, 28 Jun; five, 06 Jul (GAH); Blackwater, two, gen det, 23 Jun; two, gen det, 11 Jul; one, gen det, 18 Jul (BGD)

49.051 [B&F: 1021] Flax Tortrix Cnephasia asseclana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in gardens, farmland and other open areas throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Distinguished from C. pasiuana by the usually stronger and more variegated forewing pattern with a relatively narrow median fascia. Smaller than C. stephensiana but with similar dark markings so could quite easily be confused with small specimens of that species. Can be determined with certainty only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva polyphagous on various herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1015819002021
1140854919722021
126413919762021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11221
12792

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VC10: Totland, one, 1 x female gen. det, 28 Jun (RTer);

VC11: Fareham, one, det gen , 23 Jun (MLO det. RJD);

VC12: Blackwater, two, gen det, 07 Jun; one, gen det, 16 Jun; one, gen det, 23 Jun; one, gen det, 27 Jun; two, gen det, 01 Jul; one, gen det, 11 Jul; one, gen det, 18 Jul (BGD)

49.054 [B&F: 1023] Cnephasia genitalana Pierce & Metcalfe, 1922 - Local

Local in gardens, woodland edges and other open areas in parts of south-eastern England and Wales. In Hampshire there has been an increase in the number of records received in the first decade of the century, and the species has been found to favour certain gardens in Waterlooville, Basingstoke and Southsea, amongst others. Recorded on the Isle of Wight for the first time at Totland in 2009. Wingspan 15-18 mm. The whitish slate-grey general coloration and usually obsolescent markings are characteristic of this species. Can be determined with certainty only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various Ranunculaceae and Compositae, living between flowers spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104420092021
11759119912019
12365020042021

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10122
11111
12111

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

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

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 19 Jul (MJW)

49.055 [B&F: 1018] Cnephasia communana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) - Local

Local with a preference for dry pastures, downland and fens throughout England and Wales. The earliest Cnephasia to emerge and the only one on the wing during most of May, about the size of Grey Tortrix C. stephensiana and usually with a paler ground colour and paler brownish fascia, but like all Cnephasia, identification can only be confirmed by dissection of genitalia. Like its congeners, undoubtedly under-recorded. Reported from Totland, Isle of Wight in 2021 (and again in 2022), the first report from the island since the mid-20th century. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104119002021
11526119762021
12223119942013

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
12221

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VC10: Totland, one, 27 Jun (RTer);

VC12: Fleet Pond, one, 06 Jul (MHals); Yateley Common, one, gen det, 27 May (BGD)

49.057 [B&F: 1016] Cnephasia longana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common on downland and rough ground throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire fairly well distributed in the east of the county. Recorded on the Isle of Wight for the first time since 1850 at Compton Down and Brook in 2011. Wingspan 15-22 mm. One of the more easily identifiable Cnephasia species, the male differs from other species in the unicolorous ochreous forewing; in the female the characteristic markings are ochreous-brown. Larva feeds within flowerheads of various Umbelliferae, living between flowers spun together with silk, and over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10121018502019
11115139819742021
12293519982019

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11122

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VC11: Brownwich cliffs, two, females, genitalia 10,378 to 10,379, 29 Jul (MLO, DWal & KJW det. RJD)

49.058 [B&F: 1034] Spatalistis bifasciana (Hübner, [1787]) - Local

Local in woodland edges in parts of southern England and southern Wales. In Hampshire a rare or, more probably, overlooked species, with notable populations in Pamber Forest and Botley Wood. On the Isle of Wight, first recorded in 1972 in Parkhurst Forest, with no other records received until 2009, when one was at Freshwater. Wingspan 12-14 mm. The small size of this species and the dark coloration and ochreous-yellow apical area of the forewing are characteristic [Bradley], although it does bear a superficial resemblance to the far more common Pseudargyrotoza conwagana. Larva feeds within berries of Buckthorn, Alder Buckthorn and Dogwood.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10152219722019
11567019742021
12366519952017

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10232
11111

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VC10: West High Down quarries, one, 12 Jul; Parkhurst Forest, two, 02 Jul (IOu);

VC11: West Walk, one, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW)

49.059 [B&F: 1033] Green Oak Tortrix Tortrix viridana Linnaeus, 1758 - Common

Common in oak woodland, woodland, parks, gardens and areas with scattered trees throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight formerly abundant in oak woods, though prone to annual fluctuations. At times, larvae would reach pest proportions and form the staple diet for insectivorous birds and their young, but this phenomenon is rarely noted nowadays. Wingspan 17-24 mm. This species is unique amongst the British Tortricids in having a light green, almost unicolorous forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak and deciduous trees, living within a spun or rolled leaf, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10297150619722021
112008750519582021
128971246119712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10207420
117431236
1231285165

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 03 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: Briddlesford, 16 Jun, 20 (JRB)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 08 Jul, 2 (SLoa) Latest: Hayling Island, 15 Jun, 2 (STho) Max count: Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, 17 Jun, 36 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 06 Jun, 1 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 16 Jun, 5 (BGD) Max count: Pamber Forest, 17 Jun, 165 (GJD)

49.060 [B&F: 1032] Aleimma loeflingiana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in oak woodland, areas with scattered trees, parkland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-21 mm. The angular shape of the forewing and the characteristic almost reticulate pattern distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109919718562021
111255335419582021
12626499619712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1018459
117635974
1227315255

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 5 (IOu) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 17 Jun, 9 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 18 Jun, 1 (TDCh) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 16 Jun, 1 (NRJ) Max count: Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, 17 Jun, 74 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 19 Jun, 2 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 23 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Pamber Forest, 17 Jun, 255 (GJD)

49.061 [B&F: 1037] Acleris holmiana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows and woodland throughout much of the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight scattered records of individuals or small groups indicate a low population density. Wingspan 10-15 mm. Immediately recognised by the conspicuous white costal marking on the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Apple, Plum, Blackthorn, Cotoneaster, Pear, Rowan and similar, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10252218932021
118513019742021
12617319932020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11441
12111

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Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 17 Jun (MJB); Funtley, one, 30 Jul (TDC); Horsea Island, one, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Needs Ore NNR, one, 10 Jul (CNB);

VC12: North Waltham, one, 18 Jul (AJon)

49.062 [B&F: 1036] Acleris forsskaleana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland and gardens throughout England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-19 mm. The pale yellow ground colour and strongly reticulate pattern of the forewing distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Field Maple and Sycamore, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as a small larva.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014122318932021
111056137719722021
12833132119762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1082913
1171987
126912510

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Cranmore, 06 Aug, 0 (CHic) Latest: Bonchurch, 09 Jul, 1 (JHa) Max count: Plaish, Carisbrooke, 20 Jul, 13 (KRyl)

VC11: Earliest: St Leonards, 30 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 17 Jul, 1 (RFC) Max count: Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, 12 Jul, 7 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 19 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 20 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Cole Henley, 28 Jul, 10 (GCE)

49.066 [B&F: 1038] Acleris laterana (Fabricius, 1794) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common, perhaps under-recorded in some areas. Wingspan 15-20 mm. Certain forms of this species closely resemble forms of A. comariana, from which reliably separated by dissection of the genitalia. The brownish f. perplexana may be confused with f. castaneana of A. schalleriana, but may be distinguished by the comparatively smooth costa of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Willow, Bilberry, Raspberry, Blackthorn, Rowan and similar, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105915319762021
1125235019702021
1210916619762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10593
118133
12353

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Totland, two, 26 Jul; two, 27 Jul; one, 31 Aug (RTer); Chessell Down*, one, gen Det, 25 Sep (PBar); Shanklin, three, field observation, gen. det. 08 August confirmed three male specimens. Aedeagi with two long and several short cornuti, 05 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Fareham, one, 16 Jul; one, 02 Aug (ADT); Old Winchester Hill, three, 3+ seen, 1 male det'd genitalia, 05 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Hurn, one, 21 Jul; two, 10 Aug; Hengistbury Head, three, 01 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 18 Jul; one, 03 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Axmansford, three, 30 Jul (ACB); Alton, one, to artificial light, 30 Jul (DBO); Fleet Pond, one, 01 Aug (MHals)

49.069 [B&F: 1041] Acleris sparsana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, gardens and hedgerows throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 11-18 mm, female 11-14 mm. The relatively broad forewing and predominately grey coloration are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Beech and Sycamore, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1015219518932021
1146855819712021
1224629619962021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1018222
1132413
1226312

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Record Details

VC10: Tennyson Down, one, 28 Sep (PBar); West High Down quarries, one, 12 Jul (IOu); Totland, one, 26 Jul (RTer); Freshwater, one, 19 Sep; two, 22 Sep; Chessell Down, one, 25 Sep (PBar); Ventnor, one, 20 Oct; one, rather worn, 27 Oct; two, 28 Oct; two, 13 Nov (MGT); Haseley Manor, one, 12 Nov; Shanklin, one, 20 Jul; one, 21 Oct; one, 25 Oct; one, 26 Oct; two, 27 Oct; one, 29 Oct; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 27 Oct (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, 20 Sep; two, 13 Nov (MJB); one, 24 Sep; two, 28 Sep; one, 14 Oct; two, 18 Oct (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 31 Aug (GCE); Allbrook, one, 18 Oct (SIng); Stubbington, one, 27 Oct (DPH); Fareham, one, 04 Oct (IMcP); one, 27 Oct; one, 30 Oct; one, 13 Nov; two, 14 Nov; one, 28 Nov (MLO); Botley, one, 20 Oct; one, 21 Oct (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 07 Jul; one, 17 Jul (IRT); Old Winchester Hill, two, 11 Nov (RJD, MLO & KJW); one, 25 Nov (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Hen Wood, one, 19 Aug (KCok, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Hurn, one, 23 Jun; two, 07 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 13 Oct; three, 27 Oct; one, 02 Nov; one, 05 Nov; two, 13 Nov (MJef); Pennington, one, 20 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, to a lighted window, 17 Sep; Crawley, one, 06 Oct; Littleton, one, 12 Sep; Cole Henley, two, 26 Oct; one, 26 Oct (GCE); Cheriton, one, 26 Oct (DAS); North Waltham, two, 19 Oct; one, 27 Oct (AJon); Basingstoke, two, 11 Sep; two, 16 Oct (GAH); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 29 Oct (ACB); Basingstoke, two, 19 Sep; one, 21 Sep; one, 28 Oct (MJW); Whitedown, Alton, one, 25 Oct (BCA); Alton, one, 13 Oct; one, 18 Oct; one, 27 Oct (DBO); Fleet Pond, larva, one, field observation, em 7 Oct, larva Sycamore, 17 Sep (MHals); Blackwater, one, 14 Aug; one, 22 Sep; one, 22 Oct (BGD); Farnborough, one, 03 Oct; one, 06 Oct; one, 29 Oct; one, 10 Nov (KBW)

49.070 [B&F: 1042] Rhomboid Tortrix Acleris rhombana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in hedgerows, gardens and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-21 mm. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Apple, Dog Rose, Hazel and Oak, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10271618562020
1118220119712019
12749519942021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10232
11111
12221

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Record Details

VC10: Cranmore, one, 11 Oct (NKow det. JRB); St. Catherine's Point, two, by torchlight, 11 Oct (IOu);

VC11: Pennington, one, 17 Jul (RFC);

VC12: North Waltham, one, 19 Oct (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 03 Sep (GAH)

49.071 [B&F: 1062] Acleris emargana (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, gardens and hedgerows throughout the British Isles, less numerous in the north. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-22 mm. The pronounced emargination on the costa of the forewing is distinctive of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Sallow, Poplar and Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10646918562021
1134047019712021
1215821819752021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
109142100
11993
12452

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Record Details

VC10: Newtown, two, gen. det, 13 Sep (PBar); Parkhurst Forest, one, 03 Oct; Shanklin, one, 11 Aug; one, 13 Aug; two, 22 Sep; one, 27 Oct; Osborne Wood, 30, 18 Jul; 100, 13 Aug; four, 14 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 21 Jul; one, 27 Aug; one, 29 Aug (CTha); Romsey, three, 12 Aug; one, 04 Sep (NRJ); Botley Wood, one, field observation, 14 Aug (DPH); Stroud, Petersfield*, present, 13 Aug; present, 14 Sep (RAll); Needs Ore NNR, one, 29 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Teg Down, Winchester, one, 14 Aug (CKni); Bullington, one, 22 Aug (GCE); Pamber Forest, two, 15 Aug (GJD); Fleet Pond, one, 01 Aug (MHals)

49.073 [B&F: 1047] Acleris schalleriana (Linnaeus, 1761) - Local

Local in gardens and woodland throughout much of England and Wales, rare in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local on the chalk, where the the larva is found mainly on Wayfaring-tree, and in the New Forest and elsewhere, where it occurs on Guelder-rose; also occurs in gardens where either (or both) species is planted. Wingspan 15-20 mm. The moderately rough-scaled anterior margin of the forewing and the enlarged costal blotch, which extends to near the apex, distinguish this species from A. laterana and A. comariana [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Guelder-rose and Wayfaring-tree, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10351618932021
1124027319762021
1218020819912021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1115152
1210145

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Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 08 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Franchises Wood, NF, present, 06 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 02 Feb; one, 10 Jun; one, 15 Jun; two, 17 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 03 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 21 Aug (LHan); Fareham, one, 13 Oct (MLO); Sway, one, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun (SKee); Needs Ore NNR, one, 29 Jul (CNB); Hayling Island*, one, gen. Det, 12 Jul (STho);

VC12: Longparish, one, 21 Mar (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 31 May; five, 19 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 23 Jun (GJD); Whitedown, Alton, one, to a lighted window, 05 Apr; one, to a lighted window, 14 Apr (BCA det. BGD); Whitehill, one, 02 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 05 Aug (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 12 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 22 Sep (KBW)

Hayling Island
12/07/2022
to MV
Sam Thomas
Photo © Sam Thomas

49.075 [B&F: 1052] Acleris umbrana (Hübner, [1799]) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in woodland, fens and marshes in parts of England and Wales. In Hampshire this scarce and elusive species has been knocked out of old hawthorns in the New Forest in the past, but nothing has been heard of it since the 1930s, until there was an aberrant migration event in early January 2013, when a number were trapped across southern England, during which an individual turned up in Pennington. In subsequent years the species has become increasingly frequent and appearances in the two counties are now expected annually (reported new for North Hampshire in 2022). Wingspan 18-23 mm. This species is similar to certain forms of A. hastiana; it may be distinguished by differences in the shape of the costa of the forewing, which in both sexes of A. hastiana appears shallowly concave beyond the middle; also, the two small but well-developed scale-tufts present in the tornal area of the forewing in A. umbrana, are not found in A. hastiana [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Bird Cherry and Rowan, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10242520142021
11475319002021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10153010
1120222
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: West High Down quarries, 10, 12 Jul; Rocken End*, one, swept, 04 Apr (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 09 Jul; one, 10 Jul; two, 11 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, 30 Jun; one, 03 Jul; one, 06 Jul; two, 08 Jul; three, 09 Jul; two, 10 Jul; one, 11 Jul; one, 12 Jul; two, 18 Jul; one, 20 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Furzehill, NF*, one, 28 Mar (SLoa det. MJW); Marchwood, one, 10 Jul; one, 16 Jul (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, two, 21 Jul; one, 26 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 09 Feb (CNB); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne*, one, 28 Jan (GCE); Needs Ore NNR*, one, 09 Jul (CNB); Dibden Purlieu*, one, 12 Nov (RAC); Itchen Valley CP*, one, 01 Jul (CTha); Brownwich cliffs, two, 29 Jul (MLO, DWal, KJW); Botley Wood, one, 28 Jan (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW); Funtley, one, 18 Jul; one, 21 Jul (TDC); Fareham, one, 12 Oct (KJW); Portsmouth, one, 03 Jul (IRT); Lovedean, one, 02 Feb (ARJ); Pennington, one, 06 Jul; two, 08 Jul (RFC); Southsea*, present, 05 Jul (KAnd);

VC12: New Vice-county Record: Hammer Vale, Woolmer*, one, 27 Mar (ASwa det. BGD)

49.076 [B&F: 1054] Acleris cristana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of southern England. Reasonably well distributed across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The very large coarse-scaled tuft situated towards the end of the discal cell on the forewing is peculiar to A. cristana, and is present in most forms, readily distinguishing this species from others in the genus Acleris [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various herbaceous trees and shrubs, including Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Beech, Oak, Birch, Hazel, Lime and Elm, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10545219002021
1127427919702021
1214615519932021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1072415
1122295
1217203

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Record Details

VC10: Newport, one, 23 Jul (DPl); Shanklin, one, 03 Mar; one, 28 Mar; three, 11 Apr; two, 13 Aug; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 04 Aug; Osborne Wood*, 15, 13 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 12 Jun (SDut); Romsey, one, 09 Jun; one, 29 Jul (MJB); Kings Somborne, one, 07 Feb (GCE); Romsey, one, 23 Feb; one, 11 Apr; two, 30 Apr; one, 21 Jul; five, 12 Aug; three, 13 Aug; one, 05 Nov (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 04 Apr; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 28 Mar; one, 28 Mar; Crawley, one, 03 Mar (GCE); Botley Wood, one, 18 Mar (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Fareham, one, 08 Aug; one, 13 Aug (MLO); Wickham, one, 13 Aug (JRDS); Portchester, one, 24 Jul; one, 13 Aug (DH-J); Sway, one, 14 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 19 Jul (TJN); Nether Wallop, one, 28 Apr; Chilbolton, one, 24 Jul; three, 14 Aug; Crawley, one, 26 Mar; Goodworth Clatford, one, 24 Apr; Wherwell, one, 08 Mar (GCE); Goodworth Clatford, one, 26 Mar (WLid, TJN); Crawley, one, 29 Mar; Barton Stacey, one, 22 Apr; two, 22 Apr; Longparish, one, 11 Aug; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 11 Aug (GCE); North Waltham, one, 13 Aug (AJon); Alton, one, field observation, 18 Mar; Whitedown, Alton, one, 11 Apr (BCA); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 27 Mar (ASwa)

Basingstoke
10/08/2022
to MV light
Glyn Henwood
Photo © Mike Wall

49.077 [B&F: 1048] Garden Rose Tortrix Acleris variegana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in gardens and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire, distribution on the Isle of Wight apparently restricted to the south and west. Wingspan 14-19 mm. The form f. brunneana resembles the closely related species A. permutana in general appearance [Bradley]. Larva has been recorded on many species of Rosaceceae favouring Wild and Cultivated Rose, and Blackthorn, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1042376018562021
112585380719692021
12960132019762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1050744
111191433
1261814

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 22 Sep, 1 (IOu) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 4 (IOu) Max count: Sandown, 29 Jul, 4 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 24 Aug, 1 (SLoa) Latest: Hayling Island, 01 Sep, 1 (STho) Max count: Lee, 16 Jul, 3 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Broughton, 18 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 19 Jul, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Chilbolton, 19 Sep, 4 (GCE)

49.078 [B&F: 1043] Acleris aspersana (Hübner, [1817]) - Common

Common on grassland, downland, heaths and other open areas throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight mainly associated with chalk downland, but also found in other habitats such as marshes. Wingspan male 11-17 mm, female 11-14 mm. The small size of this species and the bright orange-yellow general coloration of the forewing are distinguishing features [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Wild Strawberry, Marsh Cinquefoil, Meadowsweet and other Rosaceae, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106119018562021
1124329019712020
1221536919712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10693
11672
12232

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VC10: Totland, one, male gen.det, 23 Jul (RTer); Plaish, Carisbrooke, two, 20 Jul; three, 21 Jul; one, 22 Jul; Lower Hamstead, one, 25 Jul; one, 26 Jul (KRyl);

VC11: Romsey, one, 31 Jul; one, 07 Aug (MJB); Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul; Broughton, one, 16 Jul (GCE); Abbey Meadows, Titchfield, two, 29 Jul (PAB); Horndean, one, 12 Jul (PHog);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 17 Jul (GAH); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton*, two, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW)

49.079 [B&F: 1046] Acleris shepherdana (Stephens, 1852) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in fens, marshes, river-banks and other damp areas in parts of England. In Hampshire very local in marshes and water meadows on sites such as Titchfield Haven, Winnall Moors, Bransbury Common and Leckford. There have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-16 mm. The distinctive cinnamon-brown coloration together with the reticulate pattern and the blackish plumbeous outer margin of the costal blotch of the forewing is characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Meadowsweet, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104319261947
114419712013
12243319882021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12122

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VC12: Bullington, two, 22 Aug (GCE)

49.080 [B&F: 1053] Acleris hastiana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, hedgerows, fens and freshwater margins throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 17-24 mm. A number of forms of this highly polymorphic species resemble certain forms of A. cristana, but A. hastiana can usually be distinguished by the relatively straight costa of the forewing and the presence of numerous small scale-tufts; other forms resemble A. umbrana and A. abietana, which see. Larva feeds on various species of Salix, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10606718802021
1145552518802021
12717219902021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10452
1127261
12221

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Record Details

VC10: Shide, Newport, two, 25 Jul (CViny); Shanklin, one, 27 Feb; one, 05 Jul; one, 06 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 06 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 26 Mar; one, 04 Jun; one, 08 Jul (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 07 Feb (RBW); Totton, one, 30 Jun; one, 31 Jul (CNB); one, 20 Jun; one, 12 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 23 Sep (LHan); Romsey, one, 01 Aug (KPea); one, 06 Jul (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 09 Jul (CNB); Chandlers Ford, one, 21 Jun (AMur); Itchen Valley CP, one, 01 Jul (CTha); Funtley, one, 13 Jul (TDC); Wickham, one, 22 Jul (JRDS); Hurn, one, 03 Feb; one, 13 Feb; Hengistbury Head, one, 11 Jul; one, 11 Jul; one, 14 Jun (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, one, 18 Jun; one, 25 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, female, det'd genitalia 10,373, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW det. RJD);

VC12: Goodworth Clatford, one, 26 Mar (WLid, TJN); Yateley Common, one, 30 Apr (BGD)

49.082 [B&F: 1055] Acleris hyemana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local on heathland and moorland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire most frequent in the New Forest; there is one record from the Isle of Wight and a few from outside the New Forest, which suggest the species may, on occasion, adapt to cultivated heathers. Wingspan 14-20 mm. The narrow forewings with prominent apex, especially in the female, and the purplish brown and silver-white coloration are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Heather and Bilberry, living between shoots spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102219842009
11494119712021
124419942015

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11211
12331

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Brockenhurst, one, 04 Apr (TBla); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 10 Nov (RBW);

VC12: Yateley Common, one, 30 Apr; one, 28 Mar; one, 05 Apr (BGD)

49.083 [B&F: 1044] Acleris ferrugana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in oak woodland, woodland and heaths throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight well distributed and reasonably common throughout. Wingspan 14-18 mm. A species associated with deciduous oak woodland, while the very similar A. notana feeds on birch. Fresh males of A. ferrugana can be distinguished by the presence of distinct scale tufts, a feature lacking on A. notana, but otherwise dissection is generally required to fully establish identity. Larva feeds on Oak and Goat Willow, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10131119002021
1119422919722021
12363519762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10991
11221
12991

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VC10: Totland, one, 01 Feb; one, 05 Feb; one, 1 x female gen. det, 26 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 05 Dec (RTer); Shanklin, one, gen. det. completed 04 February. Aedeagus with pre-apical spine, 30 Jan; one, gen. det. completed 07 March, 03 Mar; one, 28 Mar (IOu);

VC11: Chandlers Ford, one, 01 Feb (KArb); Hayling Island, one, gen. Det, 18 Jul (STho);

VC12: Hazeley Heath, Hartley Wintney, one, field observation, flushed from vegetation on heathland. Gen det FH, 16 Jan (FHut); Castle Bottom NNR, one, gen det, 04 Jul (BGD); Fleet Pond, one, 18 Jul (MHals); Minley Wood, one, swept, gen det, 15 Jun; Yateley Common, one, at dusk, gen det, BGD, 21 Mar; one, 15 Apr; Blackwater, one, gen det, BGD, 08 Feb; one, gen det, BGD, 10 Mar; one, gen det, 12 Jul (BGD)

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

49.084 [B&F: 1045] Acleris notana (Donovan, 1806) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight well distributed and reasonably common throughout. Wingspan 14-18 mm. A species associated with birch woodland, while the very similar A. ferrugana feeds on oak. Fresh males of A. ferrugana can be distinguished by the presence of distinct scale tufts, a feature lacking on A. notana, but otherwise dissection is generally required to fully establish identity. Larva feeds on Silver Birch and Downy Birch, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102119972013
1120122119712020
12546319902020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12254

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Record Details

VC12: Castle Bottom NNR, one, gen det, 04 Jul; four, at dusk, gen det, 04 Jul (BGD)

49.085 [B&F: 1050] Acleris kochiella (Goeze, 1783) - Local

Local in hedgerows, gardens, orchards and parks throughout southern England, north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, but not particularly common, and most frequent on the coast east of Southampton, where the larval spinnings are recorded in small numbers in most years. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Specimens of the autumn generation of this species resemble A. logiana, but are usually greyer in general coloration [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Elm, living within a spun or rolled leaf; larvae of the summer brood are much more common than those of the spring generation.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10434019002021
11763819782021
12222019962021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1010145
11441
12221

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VC10: Freshwater, one, field observation, 14 Jul (DCk); Bonchurch, one, field observation, 10 Mar (IOu); one, 08 Mar; one, 13 Mar; one, 15 Mar; one, 06 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, 26 Jul; one, 02 Aug; Osborne Wood, one, 23 Jun; five, 18 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Kings Somborne, one, 04 Apr (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 09 Jul (CNB); Portsmouth, one, 21 Jun; one, 22 Jun (IRT);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 19 Jul (TJN); Crawley, one, 09 Jul (GCE)

49.086 [B&F: 1051] Acleris logiana (Clerck, 1759) - Local

Local in birch woodland in parts of the Scottish Highlands, appearing in recent years as a migrant in southern England, where temporarily established. In Hampshire this species was first recorded in the county from larvae collected in Botley Wood in vice-county 11 by John Langmaid in 1991; a remarkable discovery, given that previously it was known only from the Highlands of Scotland. Subsequent discoveries elsewhere in birch woodland in vice-county 11 indicate that it is most likely a new arrival which is spreading; the individual shown here was the first for the north of the county, and was followed closely by another found on a tree trunk during a trapping session on Hook Common in 2003. On the Isle of Wight recorded for the first time in 1997, with another in 2012 at Cranmore. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The nominate form and f. tripunctana of this species resemble specimens of the autumn generation of A. kochiella. Larva feeds on Silver Birch and Downy Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106619972020
11525119802021
12333720032021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11562
12111

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VC11: Romsey, one, 11 Jul (NRJ); Kings Somborne, two, 07 Feb (GCE); Chandlers Ford, one, 12 Jun (AMur); Botley Wood, one, male, det'd genitalia 10,341. (4 lamps), 18 Mar (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Old Winchester Hill*, one, male, det'd genitalia 10,448, 11 Nov (RJD, MLO & KJW det. RJD);

VC12: Blackwater, one, 11 Jul (BGD)

49.087 [B&F: 1061] Acleris literana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in oak woodland throughout much of Britain, rare in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight reasonably well distributed in suitable habitat throughout; perhaps benefitting from a reduction in the amount of collecting of this highly variable and attractive species. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Although an extremely variable species, readily distinguished by the light green or olive-green ground colour and black markings of the forewing, and the presence of characteristic fulvous or ferruginous markings in some of the forms [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10435018562021
1123024519732021
12687019762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1011112
1128282
1214172

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 13 Mar (RTer); Freshwater, one, 21 Mar (DCk); one, 22 Sep (PBar); Cranmore, present, 30 Jan (CHic); Lower Hamstead, one, 24 Jul (KRyl); Walter's Copse, Newtown, two, 24 Apr (PBar); Bonchurch, one, 09 Mar; one, 10 Mar (JHa); Shanklin, one, 27 Feb; one, 28 Mar; one, 04 Apr (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 28 Mar (CTha); Totton, one, 25 Apr (LHan); Romsey, two, 30 Mar (MJB); one, 03 Mar; two, 09 Mar; one, 26 Mar; one, 04 Apr; one, 19 Apr; one, 12 Aug (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 28 Mar; one, 28 Mar (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 13 Aug (RAC); Allbrook, one, 21 Mar; one, 11 Aug (SIng); Funtley Meadow, one, 20 Apr (TDC); Fareham, one, 24 Apr; one, 20 Jul (ADT); one, 28 Aug (MLO); one, 28 Mar; one, 15 Aug (KJW); Botley, one, 12 Aug (SLB); Wickham, one, 13 Aug (JRDS); Lovedean, one, 08 Mar; one, 28 Mar (ARJ); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 16 Apr; present, 18 Apr; present, 20 Apr; two, 06 May (RAll);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 26 Mar; one, 26 Mar; Crawley, one, 02 Mar; Longparish, one, 30 Apr; Hurstbourne Priors, two, 30 Apr (GCE); North Waltham, one, 09 May (AJon); Pamber Forest, one, 11 Apr; one, 03 May (GJD); Whitehill, two, 28 Mar (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 29 Apr (ASwa); Blackwater, two, 10 Mar; one, 03 May; one, 09 May (BGD); Farnborough, one, 09 Mar (KBW)

49.090 [B&F: 1015] Eulia ministrana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, damp heathland and mosses throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, but not particularly common. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The moderately large size and the whitish yellow ground colour of the forewing with obscure ferruginous-brown markings are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, including Hazel, Ash, Buckthorn, Rowan, Birch and Bilberry, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10121419292021
1122326719002021
127710519742021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11431
121091

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VC10: Osborne Valley Walk, one, 09 May (IOu); Wootton Bridge, one, 17 May (BJon);

VC11: Franchises Wood, NF, present, 18 May (RBW); Wickham, one, 26 May (JRDS); West Meon, one, , 06 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 06 May (JStw);

VC12: Cholderton, present, 19 Jul (TJN); Nether Wallop, one, 17 May (GCE); Stockbridge Down, one, field observation, 11 May (CKni); Chilbolton, one, 06 May; Crawley, one, 26 May; one, 26 May (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 09 May (MJW); Minley Wood, one, field observation, 08 May; Yateley Common, one, 27 May; Shepherd Meadows, Blackwater, one, swept, 19 May (BGD)

Basingstoke
09/05/2022
to MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

49.091 [B&F: 1011] Pseudargyrotoza conwagana (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-24 mm. The general yellowish coloration and metallic irroration of the forewing and the usually conspicuous pale yellow dorsal blotch readily distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds within fruits and berries of Wild and Garden Privet, and Ash, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1027784718562021
111398350719712021
12757201219712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
107125
1118203
1224303

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VC10: West High Down quarries, five, 12 Jul (IOu); Freshwater Bay, one, 11 Sep (PBar); Wheelers Bay, one, 15 Aug (ABut); Bonchurch, one, 16 Jun; two, 17 Jun; two, 29 Jun (JHa); Newport Cemetery, mine, present, several mined samara of Fraxinus excelsior, 05 Nov (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 06 Jul; one, 09 May; one, 18 May; one, 04 Jun; three, 04 Jun; one, 16 Jun (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 14 May (RBW); Lee, one, 19 Jun (CTha); Crawley, one, 08 Jul (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 22 Jul (MEdg); West End, Southampton, one, 24 Jun (PAB); Itchen Valley CP, one, 01 Jul (CTha); Brownwich cliffs, two, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Fareham, one, 12 Jul; one, 12 Aug (IMcP); one, 13 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, 16 Jun (SLB); Portchester, one, 07 Jul (DH-J);

VC12: Cholderton, present, 19 Jul; Anna Valley, Andover, one, 22 Sep (TJN); Crawley, one, 01 Aug; Longparish, one, 21 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 11 Jun; one, 13 Aug; two, 27 Aug (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Overton, two, 23 Jun; three, 08 Jul (ACr); North Waltham, one, 11 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 06 Jul (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, 06 Jul (MJN); Basingstoke, two, 21 Jun; one, 18 Jul; two, 19 Jul; one, 28 Jul; two, 11 Aug (MJW); Alton, one, 06 Jun (DBO); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 18 Jul; Selborne, one, 11 Jun (CJP); Minley Wood, one, field observation, 02 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 16 Jun (MThmp); Blackwater, one, 16 Jun; one, 11 Jul (BGD)

49.092 [B&F: 0921] Phtheochroa inopiana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in dry pastures, fens and marshes, and on river-banks and other damp areas throughout England and Wales. Reasonably common in Hampshire, with the south-east quarter of the county responsible for more than two thirds of the total records on the county database, and with no indication of any significant decline in numbers, but very rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 17-22 mm. The relatively large size of this species and the obscure markings and drab coloration of the forewing are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Common Fleabane and Field Wormwood, living within a silken tube or tent.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013825919002021
11627135719712021
1211624119872021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1015245
1126426
12363

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VC10: Parkhurst Forest, three, 26 May; one, 02 Jul; Shanklin, one, 17 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 02 Jul; two, 11 Jul; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 22 Jun; Osborne Valley Walk, one, 09 May; Osborne Wood, two, 23 Jun; Sandpit Copse, one, 20 May; Firestone Copse, five, 21 Jun; one, 21 Jun; Sandown, two, 29 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 06 Jul; one, 23 Jul (CTha); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 09 Jul (RBW); Lee, one, 30 Jul; Marchwood, one, 13 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 01 Aug (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, three, 09 Jul; one, 16 Jul (CNB); Funtley, one, 23 Jun; three, 07 Jul; four, 09 Jul; six, 13 Jul; two, 16 Jul; one, 18 Jul; four, 21 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 04 Aug (TDC); The Hangers, Bishops Waltham, one, 06 Aug (SIng); Portsmouth, one, 08 Jul (IRT); West Walk, one, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Sway, one, 14 Jul (SKee); Pennington, one, 11 Jul (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 18 Jun; two, 10 Jul; one, 11 Aug; one, 14 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Bullington, two, 16 Jun; three, 16 Jun (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 22 Jun (MJW)

49.095 [B&F: 0925] Phtheochroa rugosana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common in hedgerows and open woodland throughout England. Locally common on the chalk in Hampshire, but remaining extremely scarce on the Isle of Wight, where it was reported for the first time in 30 years in 2022. Wingspan 16-20 mm. A distinctive species with a characteristic roughened texture and variegated pattern of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds in berries and stems of White Bryony.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101119921992
1122226219722021
1218924419942021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11551
12441

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

VC11: Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 05 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 21 Jun (JStw); Hayling Island, one, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun (STho);

VC12: Barton Stacey, one, 02 May; one, 03 May; Longparish, one, 23 Jun (GCE); Hinton Ampner, one, 22 May (ASD)

49.096 [B&F: 0924] Hysterophora maculosana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in woodland throughout much of the British Isles, south of Inverness-shire. In Hampshire recorded less than annually from scattered localities across the county, and still rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-14 mm. Distinguished from Phtheochroa sodaliana by its smaller size, the generally darker coloration of the forewing, and the relatively whiter hindwing of the male and dark greyish fuscous hindwing of the female [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Bluebell.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104119002017
11161419742018
124819662020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11100
12221

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VC11: Franchises Wood, NF, present, field observation, 04 May (RBW);

VC12: Norn's Copse, nr.Woodmancott*, one, field observation, 17 May (ACB det. MJW); Yateley Common*, one, swept, 16 May (BGD)

Woodlands, Ashurst
04/05/2022
Field observation
Russell Wynn
Photo © Russell Wynn

49.097 [B&F: 0936] Cochylimorpha straminea (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and rather common in localities where the foodplant occurs, mainly on the chalk and along the coast. Wingspan 13-21 mm. Large specimens with the markings well developed may resemble small C. alternana but may be recognised by the comparatively unmarked basal and terminal areas of the forewing and the absence of scale-tufts in the median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Common Knapweed, living within the developing seeds.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10487518562021
1146959419712021
1224737519882021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10551
11507310
1234465

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 30 May; one, 1 x female gen. det, 02 Sep (RTer); Freshwater Bay, one, 10 Sep; Brook Down, one, 12 Sep (PBar); Lower Hamstead, one, 25 Jul (KRyl);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 24 Aug (SLoa); Franchises Wood, NF, present, 14 May (RBW); Woodlands, NF, one, 14 Aug; one, 21 Aug (CJon); Totton, one, 04 Aug (CNB); Lee, one, 02 Sep (CTha); Kings Somborne, three, 31 Aug; Ashley, one, 28 May; one, 10 Aug; one, 28 May; one, 10 Aug; two, 10 Aug (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, 10, 16 Jul; one, 20 Aug (CNB); Dibden Purlieu, present, 10 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 27 Aug; one, 19 Sep (RAC); Southampton, one, 06 Aug (MGP); Crawley, one, 30 Jul (GCE); Abbey Meadows, Titchfield, five, 29 Jul (PAB); Funtley, one, 04 Aug (TDC); Fareham, two, 31 Jul (ADT); Botley, one, 05 Aug (SLB); Portchester, one, 18 Aug; one, 21 Aug; one, 23 Aug (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; three, 26 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 03 Aug; three, 07 Aug; one, 10 Aug; one, 13 Aug; two, 22 Sep (IRT); Old Winchester Hill, one, 27 May (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal det. RJD); one, , 05 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); two, 27 May (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal); Horndean, one, 04 Aug (PHog); Jumpers Common, Christchurch, one, field observation, 01 Jun (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 26 Jul (JStw); Sway, one, 08 Aug (SKee); Milford on Sea, one, 21 Jul; Keyhaven, two, 30 Aug (MMcM); Needs Ore NNR, one, 11 Aug; one, 19 Aug; two, 02 Sep (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 03 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW); one, 26 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW det. RJD);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 02 Sep; one, 06 Jun; two, 17 May; one, 06 Jun; two, 17 May; one, 17 May; one, 08 Aug; Chilbolton, one, 07 Aug; two, 14 Aug; one, 21 Aug; Goodworth Clatford, one, 22 May; four, 20 Aug; Crawley, one, 01 Aug; one, 26 May; Littleton, one, 15 Aug; Longparish, one, 25 May; two, 09 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 21 Jul; one, 11 Aug (GCE); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, one, 10 Aug (ACB det. MJW); Ecchinswell*, one, 10 Aug; one, 14 Aug (MJN); Basingstoke, two, 02 Jun; one, 01 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 13 Aug (MJW); Crabtree Plantation, Basingstoke, one, 21 May (BGD); Alton, one, field observation, 28 Jul (DBO); Blacknest, five, 02 Aug; one, 03 Sep (MAng); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 19 Aug (ASwa); Farnborough, one, 30 Jul (KBW); Shepherd Meadows, Blackwater, one, swept, 12 Jun (BGD)

Basingstoke
02/06/2022
MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall
Basingstoke
13/08/2022
MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall
Basingstoke
02/06/2022
to MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

49.098 [B&F: 0935] Cochylimorpha alternana (Stephens, 1834) - pRDB3

Primarily restricted to chalk downland in parts of Kent, there have been three reports from Hampshire, in 2007, 2020 and 2022. Wingspan 18-24 mm. A larger species than C. straminea, and further distinguished by the presence of scale-tufts in the comparatively broad median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Greater Knapweed.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
112220072020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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VC11: Sway*, one, 01 Aug (SKee det. MJW)

49.101 [B&F: 0926] Phalonidia manniana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839) - Local

Local in marshes, river-banks and other freshwater margins, predominately in southern England, but also in north Wales eastwards to Yorkshire. In Hampshire mainly restricted to coastal sites such as Lower Test Marsh and Titchfield Haven, inland there are records from Botley Wood and Winnall Moors, Winchester, but it is very rare elsewhere, and there are no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Larva feeds within stems of Water Mint and Gypsywort.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10124919002021
118310819922021
12516219872021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11971
12221

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VC10: Clamerkin Creek*, one, swept, gen. det. completed 07 June, 03 Jun; Osborne Valley Walk*, one, 09 May (IOu);

VC11: Fennimore, NF, present, 11 Jul; Franchises Wood, NF, present, 14 Jul (RBW); Fishlake Meadows, one, 02 Aug (NRJ); Fishlake, one, 02 Aug (SIng); Botley, one, 02 Aug (SLB); Hurn, one, 28 Jun; one, 05 Jul; one, 12 Jul (MJef); Sway*, one, 23 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 29 Jul (GAH); Pamber Forest, one, 10 Jul (GJD)

49.103 [B&F: 0932] Phalonidia affinitana (Douglas, 1846) - Local

Local in saltmarshes throughout much of England, Wales and Ireland, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire locally common in salt-marshes, from Hurst Castle to Sandy Point, with a few inland records in the south. Under-recorded in the Isle of Wight, but recent years have seen reports from Newtown, Freshwater and Norton Spit. Wingspan 13-16 mm. Distinguished from other species of Phalonidia and from species of Gynnidomorpha by the median fascia being strongly developed in the dorsal half of the wing and obsolescent costally [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Sea Aster.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10156418502021
11333719742019

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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VC11: Hythe Spartina Marsh NR, one, swept, swept. Gen. det, 30 Apr (STho)

49.104 [B&F: 0931] Gynnidomorpha luridana (Gregson, 1870) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) on dry pastures, farmland and downland in northern and southern counties of England, but absent from much of central England. In Hampshire an uncommon species, found mainly on the chalk around Winchester, with records south to the New Forest and north to Basingstoke. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 11-13 mm. Larva feeds on Scented Mayweed, Red Bartsia and Eyebright.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120162016
11223519772021
12476019942021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11551
12463

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VC11: Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul; Ashley, one, 11 Jul; one, 11 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul; Crawley, one, 08 Jul (GCE);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 19 Jul (TJN); Longparish, three, 21 Jul; one, 21 Jul; Cole Henley, one, 05 Jul (GCE)

49.105 [B&F: 0929] Gynnidomorpha vectisana (Humphreys & Westwood, 1845) - Local

Local in saltmarshes, fens, wet heathland and freshwater marshes throughout much of England, Wales and southern Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight predominantly a species of coastal salt-marshes, and locally common in the south of the county and along the north coast of the Island. Wingspan 9-12 mm. Although extremely variable in wing pattern, the small size of this species and the olive-brown general coloration of the forewing and the reticulation in the distal area are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Sea Arrowgrass and Marsh Arrowgrass.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1018818562014
11217519742021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221

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VC11: Hayling, one, swept, gen. det, 30 Jul (STho); Hurn, one, 01 Aug (MJef det. PHS)

49.109 [B&F: 0937] Agapeta hamana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in rough meadows and on waste ground throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and often abundant in rough grassland, especially on the chalk and amongst thistles. Wingspan 17-24 mm. This species is readily distinguished by the pale yellow ground coloration and the reduced, ferruginous-brown markings of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of various species of thistle.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1045476418562021
112381396219712021
121763408519712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1029476
1112720710
121362309

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Tennyson Down, 18 Jun, 1 (DCk) Latest: Osborne Wood, 18 Jul, 3 (IOu) Max count: Alverstone, 13 Jul, 6 (DFai)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 08 Jul, 3 (SLoa) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 21 Jul, 1 (CNB) Max count: Broughton, 16 Jul, 10 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 08 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 06 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Little Somborne, 22 Jul, 9 (GCE)

49.110 [B&F: 0938] Agapeta zoegana (Linnaeus, 1767) - Common

Common in dry pastures, downland, scrub and waste ground throughout much of the British Isles, less numerous in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread but considerably more local and generally less common than the closely related A. hamana. Wingspan 15-24 mm. A distinctive species readily recognised by the bright yellow coloration and characteristic pattern of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Common Knapweed and Small Scabious.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1012022118802021
1142581419652021
1234479119762021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10203812
1130395
123815760

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VC10: Tennyson Down, one, field observation, 12 Jul (DCk); West High Down quarries, 12, field observation, 12 Jul (IOu); Plaish, Carisbrooke, three, 20 Jul; one, 21 Jul (KRyl); Newport, one, 02 Jun; one, 19 Jun; two, 22 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, 06 Jul; one, 17 Jul; two, 18 Jul; two, 22 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 29 Jul (DPl); Lower Hamstead, two, 25 Jul (KRyl); Shide, Newport, one, 18 Jul (CViny); Shanklin, one, 16 Jun; one, 22 Jun; two, 10 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, two, 03 Aug (SLoa); Hasley, NF, present, 19 Jul (AMD); Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul; Ashley, one, 10 Aug; Kings Somborne, one, 27 Jul; Broughton, one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul; Ashley, one, 10 Aug; Crawley, two, 30 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, five, 16 Jul (CNB); Dibden Purlieu, one, 16 Jun; one, 20 Jul (RAC); Blackfield, one, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun (SJJ); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 08 Jul (PGS); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 05 Jul (MEdg); Crawley, one, 08 Jul (GCE); Horsea Island, two, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Portsmouth, one, 13 Jul; one, 13 Aug (IRT); Old Winchester Hill, three, 05 Aug; two, includes one in 8 watt actinc portable trap, 05 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); New Milton, one, 04 Jul (MBar); Sway, one, 01 Aug (SKee); Needs Ore NNR, one, 23 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 03 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW); one, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW); Hayling Island, one, to a lighted window, 17 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 04 Aug (STho);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 01 Jul; present, 19 Jul (TJN); Nether Wallop, one, 08 Aug; one, 03 Jul; two, 08 Aug; Broughton, one, 21 Jun; Longstock, two, 18 Aug (GCE); Stockbridge, present, field observation, 21 Aug (GSD); Chilbolton, two, 24 Jul (GCE); Hawk Conservancy Trust, Weyhill, three, 17 Jun (MJhn); one, 09 Aug (FBro); Goodworth Clatford, three, 20 Aug; Crawley, one, 01 Aug; one, 09 Jul; Longparish, four, 21 Jul; two, 11 Aug; one, 21 Jul; Hurstbourne Priors, four, 21 Jul; Longparish, one, 21 Jul; Cole Henley, one, 28 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, 30, 09 Jul; three, 13 Aug (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Hinton Ampner, one, 24 Jul (ASD); Basingstoke, one, 26 Jul (GAH); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, 60, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW); 12, 10 Aug (ACB det. MJW); Ecchinswell, one, 29 Jul (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 09 Jul (ACB det. MJW); Ropley, two, 27 Jun (LFom); Pamber Forest, one, 15 Aug (GJD); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 08 Jul; one, 09 Jul (IBla); Empshott, six, 06 Jul (CJP); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 19 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 19 Aug (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 14 Aug (MHals); Farnborough, one, 17 Jul (MThmp)

49.111 [B&F: 0954] Eupoecilia angustana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common on woodland edges, mountains and heathland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire but still scarce on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-15 mm. Apart from the somewhat confusing Shetland and Orkney subspecies, most closely resembles Vine Moth E. ambiguella, from which distinguished by the narrower and relatively diffuse median fascia of the forewing and the presence of a terminal fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowers of Greater Plantain, Ribwort Plantain, Yarrow and Heather.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10354118932020
1127740519712021
1210113819712021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
107133
11562
1211133

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VC10: West High Down quarries, two, 12 Jul (IOu); Wroxall, one, 09 Oct (JRB); Shanklin, one, field observation, 17 Jun; one, field observation, 11 Aug; three, 12 Aug; Shanklin Upper Chine, three, 15 Aug; Osborne Wood, two, 13 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Pig Bush, NF, one, 09 Aug; two, 23 Aug (NRJ); Totton, one, 07 Aug (LHan); Sway, one, 10 Aug (SKee); Pennington, one, 03 Sep (RFC);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 19 Jul (TJN); Nether Wallop, one, 08 Aug (GCE); Hawk Conservancy Trust, Weyhill, one, 17 Jun; one, 29 Jun (MJhn); Longparish*, one, 21 Jul (GCE); North Waltham, one, 22 Jun (AJon); Whitehill, one, 14 Aug (ASto); Broxhead Common, three, 04 Aug (KBW, HthRT det. KBW); Fleet Pond, one, 14 Aug (MHals); Farnborough, one, 13 Jul; one, 12 Aug (KBW)

49.112 [B&F: 0955] Vine Moth Eupoecilia ambiguella (Hübner, 1796) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on heathland and woodland in parts of southern England. In Hampshire very local in the New Forest and Emer Bog in the south, and discovered in 1987 on Newtown Common in the north. On the Isle of Wight, recorded from a few sites in the far west. A distinctive species, readily recognised by the pale ochreous general coloration of the forewing and the contrasting heavy median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowers of Alder Buckthorn, Honeysuckle and Grape-vine, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in vineyards in some areas, over-wintering in a case made from leaf fragments.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106619972020
11282919852021
123119872011

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111

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VC10: West High Down quarries, one, trapped by James Halsey, 16 Aug (IOu)

49.113 [B&F: 0952] Commophila aeneana (Hübner, [1800]) - Nationally Scarce B

Scarce on rough meadows and waste ground in scattered localities throughout southern England. An attractive, but very local and elusive, species in our counties, it is never found in numbers and appears most common around the Basingstoke area in north Hampshire; re-found on the Isle of Wight in 2014. Wingspan 13-17 mm. Day-flying. The bright orange-yellow ground colour and submetallic markings of the forewing are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Common Ragwort.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102119002014
114319762019
128819942020

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11100
12111

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VC11: West Wood, nr Sparsholt*, present, field observation, 19 May (IMci);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, field observation, 19 Jun (ATW)

Farley Mount
19/05/2022
Field observation
Iain McIntosh
Photo © Iain McIntosh

49.120 [B&F: 0947] Aethes smeathmanniana (Fabricius, 1781) - Common

Common in waste ground, shingle beaches and chalk downland throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire widespread and common but probably under-recorded, the extent of known records correlating with those areas in which the recording effort is concentrated. On the Isle of Wight, seemingly rather uncommon. Wingspan 12-17 mm. Readily distinguished from A. cnicana and A. rubigana by the narrower and more elongate forewing and the narrower median fascia which is more outward-oblique from the dorsum; in general appearance it somewhat resembles Cochylimorpha straminea but is distinguished by the presence of the well-developed fasciate pre-tornal marking [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Yarrow and Common Knapweed.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10181818502021
1157275619712021
1215118019922021

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10771
1131499
1214173

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VC10: Freshwater, one, gen. det, 19 Sep (PBar); Cranmore, one, 25 May (JMar, JRB et al); Ningwood Common, one, field observation, 25 May; Shanklin, one, 26 May; one, 20 Jul; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 19 Jul (IOu); Wootton Bridge, one, 18 May (BJon);

VC11: Franchises Wood, NF, present, 14 May (RBW); Lee, one, 23 Jul (CTha); Stanbrige Earls, one, 07 May; one, 21 May; one, 30 Jul (JRM); Broughton, one, 21 May (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 21 Jul (MEdg); Crawley, one, 30 Jul (GCE); Funtley, one, 13 Jul (TDC); Fareham, one, 10 Aug (ADT det. RJD); Botley, one, 17 Jul; four, 21 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 12 Aug; one, 20 Aug; one, 26 Aug; one, 08 Jul; one, 12 Jul; nine, 17 Jul; two, 18 Jul; two, 19 Jul; three, 21 Jul; two, 31 Jul; two, 09 Aug; two, 12 Aug; one, 16 Aug; one, 25 Aug (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 10 Aug; two, 13 Aug; one, 14 Aug (IRT); Needs Ore NNR*, one, 11 Aug (CNB);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 08 Aug; one, 17 May; one, 17 May; Broughton, one, 10 May; Nether Wallop, one, 02 Jun; Wherwell, one, 04 Aug; Wherwell: SU3440: Westover Farm: S of Flint Farm, one, 22 May; Littleton, one, 15 Aug (GCE); Hinton Ampner, one, 23 May (ASD); Ecchinswell, one, 10 Aug (MJN); Alton, one, 09 Aug (DBO); Blacknest, two, 03 Sep (MAng); Minley Wood, three, swept, 08 May (BGD); Farnborough, one, 09 May (KBW)

49.121 [B&F: 0939] Aethes tesserana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in a wide range of habitats throughout much of southern England, with records north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight it seems to prefer xerothermic conditions such as dry, close-cropped chalk downland and coastal shingle, and largely absent from the New Forest and northern half of the county. Wingspan 12-17 mm. The bold chequered pattern formed by the markings and contrasting ground colour of the forewing are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Ploughman's-spikenard, Bristly Oxtongue and Hawkweed Oxtongue.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103910818562021
11233419742017
126419712020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221

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VC10: Tennyson Down, one, swept, 17 Jun (IOu); one, field observation, 18 Jun (DCk)

49.122 [B&F: 0949] Aethes dilucidana (Stephens, 1852) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on downland and waste ground in southern England, with records north to Lancashire and Yorkshire. In Hampshire scattered records on the chalk from Cholderton and Martin in the west to Selborne and Oxenbourne Down in the east, and on the chalk north of Portsmouth. On the Isle of Wight, there have been a few records in recent years. Wingspan 12-15 mm. Distinguished from A. francillana and A. beatricella by having the median fascia of the forewing obsolescent in the costal half [Bradley]. Larva feeds on seeds of Wild Parsnip and Hogweed, living between seeds spun together with silk.

Updated: July 2019

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010418802020
11312819742018
12181719712017

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12111

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VC11: Portsmouth, one, genitalia checked, 17 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 19 Jul (TJN)

49.123 [B&F: 0951] Aethes beatricella (Walsingham, 1898) - Local

Local on waste ground, in woodland edges and hedgerows throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire infrequently recorded and nowhere common, but has been recorded several times from Southsea; first recorded from the Isle of Wight in 2015. Wingspan 14-17 mm. Distinguished from A. francillana by the broader and less oblique median and postmedian fasciae of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Hemlock.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10121620152021
11322719822021
12171719962020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11111
12111

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VC10: Wheelers Bay, one, 17 Jun; one, 18 Jun (ABut);

VC11: Portsmouth, one, genitalia checked, 09 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Broughton*, one, 21 Jun (GCE)

49.124 [B&F: 0950] Aethes francillana (Fabricius, 1794) - Local

Local in dry pastures, downland and waste ground throughout much of the British Isles, predominantly coastal in the north of its range. In Hampshire largely absent from the New Forest and uncommon in the north, but fairly widely distributed in the south-east and along the chalk. On the Isle of Wight, there are no recent records, but it has occurred in the past. Wingspan 13-18 mm. Differs from A. dilucidana in having the median fascia of the forewing complete; compared with A. beatricella the median and postmedian fasciae are narrower and more oblique, the costal end of the median fascia extending beyond the dorsal end of the postmedian [Bradley]. Larva feeds on seeds of Wild Carrot, living between flower heads spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10221918562020
11828719642021
1210819962012

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11232

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VC10: Plaish, Carisbrooke*, one, 22 Jul (KRyl); Shanklin, one, 17 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Portsmouth, two, 18 Jul; one, genitalia checked, 29 Jul (IRT)

49.127 [B&F: 0945] Aethes cnicana (Westwood, 1854) - Common

Common in rough grassland, waste ground and damp woodland edges throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight reasonably well-distributed, with a significant population in Botley Wood. Wingspan 14-17 mm. Very similar to A. rubigana, but differing in the slightly smaller size and the comparatively narrow, less oblique and usually uninterrupted median fascia of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seeds of various species of thistle, especially Spear Thistle and Marsh Thistle.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10293319002020
1114518419732021
12789819712021

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10452
11441
12221

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VC10: Cranmore, two, 14 Jun (JMar, JRB et al); Bonchurch, one, 09 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, field observation, gen. det. completed 10 November, 16 Jun; Firestone Copse*, one, field observation, 21 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Lee, one, 30 Jul (CTha); Romsey, one, 21 Jul (NRJ); Allbrook, one, 15 Jun (SIng); Old Winchester Hill, one, 27 May (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 19 Jul (TJN); Minley Wood, one, swept, 15 Jun (BGD)

49.128 [B&F: 0946] Aethes rubigana (Treitschke, 1830) - Common

Common on waste ground and dry open areas throughout the British Isles. In our area reasonably well-distributed, including the Isle of Wight in recent years. Wingspan 15-19 mm. Distinguished from A. cnicana by its usually larger size and the broader, more oblique and almost invariably clearly interrupted, median fascia of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Greater and Lesser Burdock.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107512918802021
1115817019772021
1213716619932021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10144
119102
1241815

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VC10: West High Down quarries, four, 12 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Broughton, one, 16 Jul; Ashley, one, 11 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, one, 13 Jul; one, 17 Jul (SIng); Horndean, one, 22 Jul (PHog); Hurn, two, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 05 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Broughton, one, 18 Aug (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, 15, 09 Jul (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); North Waltham, one, 11 Jul (AJon); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 19 Jul (ASwa)

49.129 [B&F: 0959] Cochylidia rupicola (Curtis, 1834) - Local

Local in woodland, downland, marshes, river-banks and ditches throughout much of England and southern Ireland, predominantly coastal in the north of its range. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight distinctly uncommon, with records restricted to those locations where the recording effort is concentrated: Botley Wood, Leckford, Fareham, Portsmouth and, on the Island, Ventnor. Wingspan 12-14 mm. The comparatively broad forewing and the rounded apex are rather characteristic of this species. Distinguished from C. subroseana by the broader median fascia and the well-developed postmedian and subapical markings [Bradley]. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of Hemp-agrimony, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10111318802021
11232920002019
128519772011

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
11221

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VC10: Tennyson Down, one, field observation, 12 Jul; Farringford/Tennyson Down, one, field observation, 01 Aug (DCk); Bonchurch, one, 15 Jul (JHa);

VC11: Horndean, one, 18 Jul; one, 22 Jul (PHog)

49.132 [B&F: 0956] Cochylidia implicitana (Wocke, 1856) - Local

Local on waste ground throughout much of southern England, north to Lancashire. In Hampshire an elusive, uncommon species, with scattered records mainly concentrated in North Hampshire and the south-east. Rarely encountered elsewhere, including the New Forest and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-14 mm. Slightly larger than C. heydeniana, and usually readily distinguished by the presence of a weak pinkish flush to the forewing and the relatively slender median fascia; similar to forms of Falseuncaria degreyana, which lack the pink flush to the forewing, but which are readily recognised by the conspicuous line in the cilia [Bradley]. Larva feeds on flowers of Scented Mayweed, Sea Mayweed, Stinking Chamomile and Goldenrod, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107818502021
1111111919712021
12414319932020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1112121
1262620

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VC11: Totton, one, 24 May; one, 31 May; one, 17 Jun; one, 04 Aug; one, 06 Aug; one, 09 Aug; one, 26 Aug (LHan); Fishlake Meadows, one, 30 Aug (NRJ); Ashley, one, 11 Jul (GCE); Catisfield, one, rD was interested as he's rarely known it at suburban moth traps , 14 Aug (ALR det. RJD); Needs Ore NNR, one, 29 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 26 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW det. RJD);

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester, 20, 09 Jul (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Overton, one, 17 Jul (ACr det. MJW); North Waltham, one, 09 Aug; one, 11 Aug; two, 17 Aug; one, 04 Sep (AJon)

49.133 [B&F: 0968] Thyraylia nana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in birch woodland and on heathland throughout much of Britain. Frequent in Hampshire, but only one old record from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 9-12 mm. A distinctive species, at once recognised by its small size and characteristic grey and ochreous general coloration, and the broad median fascia of the forewing with its outer margin outward-oblique from the costa and the inner margin diffuse and often confluent with the ill-defined basal fasciae [Bradley]. Larva feeds within catkins of Downy Birch and Silver Birch, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103219002017
1113314519752021
12576919762021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11761
12661

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VC11: Franchises Wood, NF, present, 18 May (RBW); Chandlers Ford, one, 14 May (AMur); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 16 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 26 May; one, 27 May; one, 06 Jun; one, 09 Jun (SIng);

VC12: Alton, one, 01 Jun (DBO); Yateley Common, one, swept, 07 Jun; one, swept, 02 Jun; one, 14 May; Blackwater, one, 11 Jun; one, 16 Jun (BGD)

49.134 [B&F: 0962] Cochylis roseana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in rough ground throughout much of southern England, with records north to Cheshire. Under-recorded in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, where the extent of known records correlate with those areas in which the recording effort is concentrated, and probably present wherever the foodplants occurs regularly. Wingspan 10-17 mm. Distinguished from C. flaviciliana by the darker median fascia of the forewing and the presence of a subapical line in the cilia; the presence of the subapical line also separates this species from Falseuncaria degreyana [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Wild Teasel.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10468418562021
117015819742020
12191719932018

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
11111
12111

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VC10: West High Down quarries, one, 12 Jul; Haseley Manor, one, field observation, 10 Jul; Sandown, one, 29 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Lee*, one, 30 Jul (CTha);

VC12: Hurstbourne Priors*, one, 21 Jul (GCE)

49.136 [B&F: 0965] Neocochylis hybridella (Hübner, [1813]) - Local

Local on chalk downland, woodland on chalky soils and sand-dunes throughout much of southern England and southern Wales, with records north to Cheshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight taken occasionally at light, mostly in a band from Romsey in the west to Southsea in the east, perhaps overlooked elsewhere. Wingspan 12-16 mm. Distinguished from C. dubitana and C. atricapitana by the white thorax [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Bristly Oxtongue, Hawkweed Oxtongue, several species of Hawk's-beard, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10384518562021
1114214919712021
12283719952021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10462
1119191
12111

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VC10: Totland, one, 30 Jul; two, 31 Aug; one, 02 Sep (RTer); Osborne Wood, two, 30 May (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood*, one, 29 Aug (CTha); Totton, one, 05 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 02 Aug; one, 10 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 14 Aug (LHan); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 22 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 12 Aug (MEdg); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Fareham, one, 09 Jul; one, 14 Aug (MLO); Botley, one, 16 Aug (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 05 Jul; one, 07 Aug (IRT);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 22 Jul (GCE)

Botley, Hampshire VC11
16/08/2022
Actinic
Sue Bailey
Photo © Sue Bailey

49.137 [B&F: 0964] Neocochylis dubitana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common on dry pastures and waste ground throughout southern England and southern Wales, north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire the species is widely distributed, but not particularly common. Recorded on the Isle of Wight for the first time since 1900 at Freshwater in 2010. Wingspan 11-16 mm. Similar to C. atricapitana, in which the head and labial palpus are blackish grey, and C. hybridella, in which the thorax is white (blackish in C. dubitana). Larva feeds within flowers of Common Ragwort, Rough Hawk's-beard, Smooth Hawk's-beard and Goldenrod, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10142119002019
1112814619762021
128310419712021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10232
11441
1213142

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VC10: Totland, two, 03 Jun; one, 04 Jun (RTer);

VC11: Broughton, one, 07 Jul (GCE); The Hangers, Bishops Waltham, one, 06 Aug (SIng); Wickham, one, 09 Aug (JRDS); Old Winchester Hill, one, 05 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 08 Aug; Chilbolton, one, 31 Jul; one, 07 Aug (GCE); North Waltham, one, 27 Jul (AJon); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton*, one, 10 Aug (ACB det. MJW); Basingstoke, one, 30 Jul; one, 01 Aug (MJW); Whitedown, Alton, present, neocochylis dubitana - confirmed on HM Facebook , 29 Jul (BCA); Alton, one, 22 Jul (DBO); Whitehill, one, 20 Jul (ASto); Minley Wood, two, swept, 15 Jun (BGD); Farnborough, one, 29 Jul (MThmp det. MJW); Blackwater, two, 01 Aug (BGD)

49.138 [B&F: 0964a] Neocochylis molliculana Zeller, 1847 - Local

Local on rough ground in southern England. First recorded in Britain at Portland in 1993, this species has rapidly colonised the south coast of England. Frequent in Hampshire in the south-east corner of the county, but very rare inland. On the Isle of Wight first appeared in Parkhurst Forest in 2006 since when reported at several sites on the Island. Larva feeds within seedheads of Bristly Oxtongue.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010014120062021
111024202819932021
12426319962021

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1025405
11761289
129112

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 5 (IOu) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 4 (IOu) Max count: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 5 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Pig Bush, NF, 23 Aug, 1 (NRJ) Latest: Hayling Island, The Kench, 17 Jun, 1 (STho) Max count: Portsmouth, 03 Aug, 9 (IRT)

VC12: Earliest: Littleton, 12 Sep, 1 (GCE) Latest: Fleet Pond, 14 Aug, 1 (MHals) Max count: Pamber Forest, 06 Jun, 2 (GJD)

49.139 [B&F: 0966] Cochylichroa atricapitana (Stephens, 1852) - Common

Common on chalk downland and rough ground throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common on chalk downland and along the coast, and increasingly common wherever the larval foodplant is allowed to prosper. Wingspan 12-16 mm. The dark coloration of the head and thorax distinguish this species from C. dubitana and C. hybridella [Bradley]. Larva feeds on the flowers, stems and roots of Common Ragwort, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1035147618502021
111943248819722021
1244353919932021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1042543
112192935
12631036

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 29 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Sandown, 29 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: Totland, 02 Sep, 3 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 14 Aug, 1 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 18 Jul, 1 (STho) Max count: Portsmouth, 12 Jun, 5 (IRT)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 08 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Whitehill, 25 Jul, 1 (ASto) Max count: Barton Stacey, 03 May, 6 (GCE)

49.142 [B&F: 0960] Falseuncaria ruficiliana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local on downland, heathland and mosses throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire mainly restricted to downland sites such as Martin Down and Portsdown in the south, and Noar Hill in the north. On the Isle of Wight, has been recorded in the past, but there has been no recent records. Wingspan 12-15 mm. The lack of rose coloration in the forewing and the comparatively broad whitish-edged median fascia distinguish this species from F. degreyana [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Cowslip and Lousewort, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102018561880
11203419662020
12252719502021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12122

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Record Details

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 09 Jul (CRB, DAS, PDF et al)

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