For species seen in 2023 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is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species.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.
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Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, hedgerows, parkland and woodland throughout England and southern Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 34-42 mm. The females much darker than the males. Larva feeds on Stinging Nettle, Honeysuckle, Hop and Wild Plum, over-wintering as a pupa.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
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10 | 1792 | 4647 | 1951 | 2022 |
11 | 14597 | 32802 | 1949 | 2022 |
12 | 4385 | 12680 | 1951 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
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11 | 230 | 318 | 8 |
12 | 108 | 193 | 16 |
VC11: Earliest: Southsea, 11 May, 1 (JGdr) Latest: Sway, 26 Sep, 1 (SKee) Max count: Fareham, 26 Jun, 8 (ADT)
VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 20 May, 1 (TJN) Latest: Whitehill, 25 Sep, 1 (ASto) Max count: Pamber Forest, 13 Jun, 16 (GJD)
Common in gardens, hedgerows, grassland, heathland, moorland and woodland throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 34-48 mm. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, especially Stinging Nettle and several species of dock, over-wintering as a pupa.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
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10 | 990 | 2274 | 1981 | 2022 |
11 | 8104 | 16884 | 1947 | 2022 |
12 | 2734 | 8424 | 1951 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
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11 | 202 | 287 | 8 |
12 | 72 | 126 | 6 |
VC11: Earliest: Butser Hill, 11 May, 1 (TDCh) Latest: Langstone, 25 Aug, 1 (RPic) Max count: Southsea, 21 Jun, 8 (JGdr)
VC12: Earliest: Chawton House, Alton, 04 May, 1 (DAS) Latest: Chilbolton, 14 Aug, 1 (GCE) Max count: Hinton Ampner, 11 Jun, 6 (ASD)
Common in open woodland, gardens and hedgerows, and on downland and sand-dunes throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but has declined recently. Wingspan male 30-35 mm, female 36-43 mm. The males are sometimes common at light, the females fly infrequently but are sometimes seen during the day. Male unmistakable, female is similar to White Ermine and Water Ermine, but smaller. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Dock and Dead-nettle, over-wintering as a pupa.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
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10 | 507 | 914 | 1943 | 2022 |
11 | 3699 | 5516 | 1948 | 2022 |
12 | 1248 | 2032 | 1951 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
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11 | 72 | 74 | 3 |
12 | 31 | 47 | 5 |
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 15 Apr, 1 (SDut) Latest: Horndean, 23 Jun, 1 (PHog) Max count: Hurn, 11 May, 3 (MJef)
VC12: Earliest: Alton, 26 Apr, 1 (DBO) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 21 May, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Cholderton, 20 May, 5 (TJN)
Local on heathland, moorland and calcareous grassland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight once locally frequent on the dry chalk, nowadays it is found only on the damp heaths of the New Forest and the north-east, with occasional wanderers appearing elsewhere. Wingspan male 40-50 mm, female 35-45 mm. Unmistakable. Larva polyphagous on various heathland plants, including Heather, Bell Heather, Sheep's Sorrel, Devil's-bit Scabious, Common Dog-violet, Ribwort Plantain and Greater Plantain.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
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10 | 25 | 7 | 1856 | 2010 |
11 | 352 | 348 | 1800 | 2022 |
12 | 129 | 150 | 1951 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
---|---|---|---|
11 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
12 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
VC11: Great Bottom, NF, one, field observation, 22 Jun; Rockford Common, NF, two, field observation, 21 Jun (RWT); Claypits Bottom, NF, one, field observation, 17 Jun (EDav); Roydon Woods HIWWT NR, NF, one, field observation, 06 Jun (PWic); one, field observation, 12 Jun (CBoy); Sopley Common, one, field observation, 12 Jun (MKD);
VC12: Broxhead Common, Bordon, one, field observation, 17 Jun (AGre); Fleet Pond, one, 14 Jun (MHals)
Common on downland, heathland and sand-dunes, and in woodland clearings, farmland and gardens throughout England. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-38 mm. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Common Ragwort, Ribwort Plantain and Greater Plantain.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
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10 | 608 | 1227 | 1951 | 2022 |
11 | 6329 | 13817 | 1951 | 2022 |
12 | 2762 | 8347 | 1949 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
---|---|---|---|
11 | 212 | 377 | 10 |
12 | 142 | 319 | 16 |
VC11: Earliest: Botley, 28 Apr, 1 (SLB) Latest: Portsdown Hill, 14 Oct, 1 (NBur) Max count: Botley, 25 Jul, 10 (SLB)
VC12: Earliest: Liphook, 07 May, 1 (SEP) Latest: Barton Stacey, 16 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 28 Jul, 16 (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur)
Local on heathland and downland throughout much of the British Isles, but has disappeared from many localities, especially in southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a species that has decreased dramatically through loss of habitat. It is still present on the remaining areas of unspoilt downland. Wingspan 33-42 mm. Sufficiently distinctive not be confused with other more common species of tiger-moth. Larva polyphagous on plants such as Bell Heather, Ribwort Plantain, Greater Plantain, Common Rock-rose, Salad Burnet and Groundsel.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 73 | 167 | 1800 | 2022 |
11 | 76 | 345 | 1940 | 2021 |
12 | 99 | 204 | 1949 | 2021 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
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12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
VC12: Beacon Hill, Burghclere, one, field observation, 10 Jun (JHas)
Reasonably common, but has declined drastically in recent years, in gardens, water meadows, marshes, fens, sand-dunes and open woodland throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight still widespread, but present only in small numbers. Wingspan 50-78 mm. Variable, but generally unmistakable. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Stinging Nettle, Broad-leaved Dock, Greater Burdock and Lesser Burdock.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
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10 | 390 | 635 | 1951 | 2022 |
11 | 4019 | 9368 | 1951 | 2022 |
12 | 527 | 697 | 1948 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
---|---|---|---|
11 | 48 | 80 | 9 |
12 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
VC11: Swaythling, one, indoors, 11 Aug (MHarn); Itchen Valley CP, two, 29 Jul (CTha); Highbridge, Eastleigh, two, 28 Jul (SIng); three, 19 Aug (SIng, PPir); Stubbington, one, 10 Aug (DPH); Fareham, one, 07 Aug; one, 08 Aug; three, 11 Aug; one, 12 Aug; one, 14 Aug; one, 15 Aug; one, 19 Aug; two, 20 Aug; one, 24 Aug; two, 25 Aug; one, 26 Aug (ADT); three, 21 Aug (IMcP); one, 10 Aug; two, 17 Aug; one, 18 Aug (KJW); Botley, one, 13 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 08 Aug (SLB); Portchester, present, field observation, 02 Aug (iNat); Gosport, larva, one, field observation, 29 May (KIls); Portchester, larva, present, field observation, 22 Jun (Unkn.); one, 29 Jul; one, 09 Aug (CEH, JGS); Portsmouth, one, 08 Aug; one, 10 Aug; four, 20 Aug; three, 21 Aug; two, 24 Aug (IRT); Lovedean, one, 31 Jul (ARJa); Langstone, one, 24 Aug; one, 25 Aug; one, 27 Aug (RPic); Hengistbury Head, one, 25 Jul; one, 09 Aug (MJef); Bransgore, NF, one, field observation, 28 Aug (JLevs); Pennington, one, 25 Jul (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 24 Jul (CNB); Southsea, one, 28 Jul; nine, 06 Aug; six, 17 Aug (JGdr); present, 07 Aug; seven, 11 Aug (KAnd); Eastney, present, field observation, 30 Jun (NBle);
VC12: Cholderton, one, 29 Jul (TJN); Forton, two, 24 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jul (AMD); North Waltham, one, 16 Aug (AJon); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 20 Jul (ASwa)
Local on clifftops, undercliffs, saltmarshes and sand-dunes in southern England and South Wales, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight more or less confined to the coasts of vice-counties 10 and 11, where it is locally fairly common. Wingspan 50-66 mm. Could be confused with the occasional Scarlet Tiger Callimorpha dominula which has yellow hindwing. Larva feeds on White Dead-nettle, Black Horehound, Common Ragwort and Common Cow-wheat.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
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10 | 436 | 897 | 1800 | 2022 |
11 | 560 | 950 | 1948 | 2022 |
12 | 3 | 0 | 1951 | 1951 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
---|---|---|---|
11 | 17 | 30 | 4 |
VC11: Portsmouth, one, 04 Jun; one, 12 Jun (IRT); Hengistbury Head, two, 29 May (FM-S); two, 30 May; one, 31 May (BKin); two, 05 Jun (FM-S); two, 05 Jun; three, 12 Jun; four, 13 Jun; one, 14 Jun (MJef); larva, one, field observation, 22 Apr (RPH); Hengistbury, Bournemouth, present, field observation, 31 May (MGou); Hengistbury Head, larva, four, field observation, 26 Apr (RPH); two, 23 May; one, 23 May; two, 23 May (MJef); The Kench, Hayling Island, one, field observation, 02 Jun (LPry)
Local on river-banks, and in fens, marshes and damp meadows throughout south-western England and south Wales. In Hampshire still common in the Avon, Test, Itchen and Wey valleys and occasionally wanders elsewhere. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 52-58 mm. Day-flying, but fairly frequent at over-night light traps. Usually, the bright red underwing precludes confusion with other tiger moths, however it occasionally has a yellow underwing, when it superficially resembles Cream-spot Tiger Arctia villica, but Cream-spot Tiger has a large white basal patch and is a more slender moth. Larva feeds on Common Comfrey, Hemp-agrimony, Stinging Nettle, Bramble, Honeysuckle and Meadowsweet.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
---|---|---|---|---|
11 | 620 | 1011 | 1800 | 2022 |
12 | 977 | 2272 | 1940 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
---|---|---|---|
11 | 32 | 33 | 3 |
12 | 55 | 71 | 6 |
VC11: Earliest: Rollesbrook Valley, Southampton, 03 May, 0 (iNat) Latest: Warsash, 24 Jul, 1 (RAC) Max count: Fishlake Meadows, Romsey, 24 Jun, 3 (SMart)
VC12: Earliest: Overton, 06 Apr, 3 (PEH) Latest: King's Hogsty Copse, Pamber Forest, 16 Aug, 1 (GJD) Max count: Greywell, 07 Jul, 6 (KBW)
Locally common on sea cliffs, undercliffs, gardens, rough ground and hedgerows, mainly in south-western England. Predominantly coastal, it is probably most common in Devon but the 21st century has seen an increase in range along the coast to Dorset and the Isle of Wight, and increasingly on mainland Hampshire, and it continues to extend its range eastwards. There are also populations in London and Somerset, both of which may be as the result of accidental (or in the case of Somerset, deliberate) introduction.
First recorded on the Isle of Wight as a migrant in 1935, there were no further sightings in our area until one in Fareham, Hampshire on 12 August 1987. Low level residence was first suspected in the early 1990s, since when it has increased year on year on the island and is now locally frequent there (light traps in Ventnor have turned up 50-100 individuals on one night). With this, it was to be expected that frequency of sightings would increase on the mainland across the Solent, and it appears now to be resident (supplemented by dispersal from Wight) across the south Hampshire coast. It is making inroads inland and is increasingly reported across the county: it is very common in Surrey and East Berkshire, where populations have been expanding west from the London area, which may have originated from captive breeding releases, and the influx into north-east Hampshire more than likely originates from that source.
Wingspan 52-65 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on herbaceous plants such as Stinging Nettle, Hemp-agrimony, White Dead-nettle, Ribwort Plantain, Greater Plantain, Ground-ivy and Bramble.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
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10 | 1063 | 4771 | 1877 | 2022 |
11 | 1644 | 3414 | 820 | 2022 |
12 | 53 | 57 | 2011 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
---|---|---|---|
11 | 736 | 1483 | 40 |
12 | 46 | 58 | 6 |
VC11: Earliest: Holbury, Southampton, 19 May, 0 (KPhi) Latest: Northbrook, Bishop's Waltham, 09 Sep, 1 (JBoo) Max count: Stubbington, 20 Aug, 40 (WMay)
VC12: Earliest: Grateley, 02 Jul, 1 (Unkn.) Latest: Barton Stacey, 06 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Chilbolton, 14 Aug, 6 (GCE)
Common on grassland, sand-dunes, heathland, gardens and woodland rides throughout much of England and Wales, rare in Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and usually common, especially in the larval stage, on dunes, downs, open woodland and other places where the foodplant grows. Wingspan 35-45 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Common Ragwort, occasionally also on Oxford Ragwort, over-wintering as a pupa.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 698 | 2083 | 1951 | 2022 |
11 | 5245 | 11875 | 1945 | 2022 |
12 | 2725 | 10306 | 1951 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
---|---|---|---|
11 | 191 | 539 | 50 |
12 | 112 | 478 | 55 |
VC11: Earliest: Fordingbridge, 10 May, 1 (PBat) Latest: Botley, 17 Aug, 1 (SLB) Max count: Gatewood, 23 Jun, 50 (PGS)
VC12: Earliest: Whitchurch, 03 May, 1 (SuBro) Latest: Overton Lagoons, 21 Aug, 2 (PEH) Max count: Overton Lagoons, 11 Jul, 55 (PEH)
Local in broad-leaved woodland, heathland and mature hedgerows throughout southern England, but rare elsewhere; widely distributed and relatively common throughout Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 25-33 mm. A beautiful and unmistakable moth. Larva feeds on various lichens.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 1343 | 6356 | 1951 | 2022 |
11 | 8018 | 21730 | 1949 | 2022 |
12 | 2087 | 6941 | 1951 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
---|---|---|---|
11 | 300 | 660 | 33 |
12 | 98 | 149 | 8 |
VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 17 Jun, 1 (CTha) Latest: Tiptoe, Sway, 01 Oct, 1 (S&SLan) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 23 Jul, 33 (CNB)
VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 23 Jun, 2 (GCE) Latest: Morn Hill, Winchester, 02 Sep, 1 (CRB, PDF, DAS) Max count: Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, 27 Jul, 8 (AWan)
Local in dry-stone walls and rocky areas throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight very local and uncommon in the area. There are very scattered records from all three vice-counties. Wingspan 19-23 mm. The most likely confusion species is Round-winged Muslin Thumatha senex, which see for differences. Larva feeds on various lichens, often on walls.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 143 | 265 | 1856 | 2022 |
11 | 27 | 22 | 1951 | 2022 |
12 | 36 | 45 | 1951 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
---|---|---|---|
11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
12 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
VC11: East Tytherley, one, 11 Jul; Broughton, one, 22 Jun (GCE);
VC12: Wonston, two, 13 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 13 Jul (GCE)
Local in fens, bogs, moorland, damp grassland and marshes throughout much of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there are scattered colonies in bogs and marshes in all three vice-counties, with occasionally wanderers elsewhere. Wingspan 20-22 mm. The most likely confusion species is Muslin Footman Nudaria mundana, which differs in having two rather poorly-defined zigzag fasciae running across the less-rounded forewing, and fewer spots than Round-winged Muslin. Larva feeds on various lichens and various mosses.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
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10 | 74 | 118 | 1900 | 2022 |
11 | 544 | 700 | 1800 | 2022 |
12 | 364 | 1177 | 1940 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
---|---|---|---|
11 | 14 | 54 | 20 |
12 | 8 | 12 | 3 |
VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 08 Jul (PWhtk); Lee, one, 23 Jun; two, 08 Jul (CTha); Fishlake Meadows, 20, 15 Jun; 10, 13 Jul; 10, 25 Jul (NRJ); Winchester, one, 07 Jul (THW); Botley, one, 11 Jun (SLB); Hurn, one, 23 Jun; one, 28 Jul; Hengistbury Head, one, 12 Jun (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, two, 16 Jun; two, 24 Jul (CNB); one, 24 Jul (PCra);
VC12: Wherwell, one, 18 Jul; one, 18 Jul; Forton, three, 24 Jul (GCE); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 10 Jun (MBot); Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, one, 21 Aug (DAS); Fleet Pond, two, 03 Aug; two, 10 Aug; one, 27 Jun (MHals)
Local on heathland, moorland, damp grassland, fens and open woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-34 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on lichens growing on various woody plants, including Heather and Sallow.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 96 | 94 | 1981 | 2022 |
11 | 1267 | 1587 | 1951 | 2022 |
12 | 810 | 1254 | 1951 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
---|---|---|---|
11 | 26 | 169 | 51 |
12 | 24 | 30 | 3 |
VC11: Ogden's Purlieu, NF, two, 29 Jun (AMD); East Tytherley, one, 21 Jun; one, 21 Jun; two, 21 Jun (GCE); Stanbridge Earls, one, 13 Jun (JRM); Broughton, two, 22 Jun (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, three, 01 Jul; one, 02 Jul; 51, 23 Jul (PCra); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 15 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 22 Jun (RAC); Hurn, one, 14 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 12 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 13 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 28 Jun (SKee); Lymington, one, 22 Jun (PRD); Needs Ore NNR, one, 30 Jun; seven, 10 Jun; three, 16 Jun; four, 01 Jul (CNB); 30, 23 Jul (PCra);
VC12: Bentley Wood, one, field observation, 23 Jul (PEH); Nether Wallop, one, 22 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 19 Jul (GCE); The Hawk Conservancy, Weyhill, present, field observation, 10 Jun (iNat); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 10 Jun; Goodworth Clatford, three, 01 Jul (TJN); Whitchurch, one, 22 Jun (SuBro); Cole Henley, one, 17 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 10 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); two, 10 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Overton, one, 14 Jun; one, 17 Jun (ACr); Cheriton Wood, one, 27 Jul (DAS); Pamber Heath, one, 10 Jun (WLan); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, three, 10 Jun (MBot); Silchester Common, one, 10 Jun (WLan); Pamber Forest, one, 13 Jun (GJD); Ludshott Common, three, 11 Jul (KBW, HthRT det. KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun (ASwa); Farnham, present, 19 Jun (Bird); Fleet Pond, one, 07 Jul (MHals)
A vulnerable Red Data Book species, in reed-beds, in East Anglia. It was first recorded in the Norfolk Broads in 1961 with the existence of a colony at Hickling being confirmed by a number of sightings in the 1980s. Although it is now known from four 10km squares, the occupied sites are not large and are rather close together (MBGBI Vol 9). One was taken at light in Ashurst, New Forest, in 2023, presumed to have originated from the continent, but dispersal within the UK cannot be ruled out. Wingspan 25-30 mm. The most likely confusion species is Dotted Footman P. muscerda, which see for differences. Larva feeds on various lichens.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
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Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
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11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
VC11: New Vice-county Record: Woodlands, NF*, one, 08 Jul (CyJon)
Local in broad-leaved woodland in southern England and western Wales, sporadically as far north as Ross-shire and the Isle of Man. It is probable that the population is from time to time reinforced by immigration. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight resident at low density in the New Forest and an uncommon, presumed, immigrant elsewhere. The individual pictured here was taken in the Isles of Scilly, where it is much more frequent. Wingspan male 35-40 mm, female 40-55 mm. Although only the female has spots, the large size precludes confusion with other Lithosiinae. The unspotted male is much more common to light then the female. Larva feeds on lichens growing on oak trees.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 1154 | 7153 | 1856 | 2022 |
11 | 994 | 1739 | 1904 | 2022 |
12 | 259 | 548 | 1951 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
---|---|---|---|
11 | 60 | 221 | 86 |
12 | 23 | 41 | 6 |
VC11: West Wellow, one, 08 Aug (CNB); East Tytherley*, one, 09 Aug (GCE); Marchwood, one, 18 Jul; one, 24 Jul (TDCh); one, 20 Jul; one, 13 Sep (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 27 Jul (RWPas); East Tytherley, one, 11 Jul (GCE); Stanbridge Earls, one, 20 Jul (JRM); Romsey, one, 15 Sep (MJB); one, 07 Jul; six, 25 Jul (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 31 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, 86, 23 Jul (CNB); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 12 Jul (RAC); Allbrook, one, male, 20 Jun; one, 10 Aug (SIng); Winchester, one, 21 Jul (THW); Botley Wood, two, 04 Aug (AMD); Fareham, one, trap on 2100 to 2300 only, 17 Aug (MLO); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 12 Aug (CMor); Wickham, one, 12 Jul; one, 09 Aug; one, 20 Aug; one, 08 Oct (JRDS); Portchester, one, 16 Aug (CEH, JGS); Horsea Island, one, male. , 16 Jun (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 16 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 09 Aug; one, 11 Aug (DWhe); Hurn, one, 18 Jun; nine, 11 Jul; 12, 12 Jul; five, 13 Jul; four, 21 Jul; six, 22 Jul; five, 28 Jul; eight, 29 Jul; three, 15 Aug; 14, 18 Aug; three, 19 Aug; two, 23 Aug; one, 24 Sep; Hengistbury Head, three, 23 Jul; seven, 23 Jul (MJef); Bransgore, one, 25 Jun (SPMC); Tiptoe, Sway, one, 20 Jul (S&SLan); Sway, one, 25 Jun; one, 23 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 09 Aug; one, 10 Aug (SKee); Pennington, two, 09 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 22 Aug; two, 23 Aug; one, 08 Sep; one, 30 Sep (RFC); Pilley, NF, one, 17 Aug (GGri); Needs Ore NNR, one, 24 Jul; one, 09 Aug (CNB);
VC12: Cholderton, two, 29 Jul; three, 04 Sep (TJN); Leckford Abbas, six, 03 Aug (KaHer); Chilbolton, five, 23 Jul; two, 30 Jul; one, 14 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul; two, 09 Jul; Littleton, one, 27 Jun; Wonston, one, 07 Aug (GCE); Forest Edge, Andover Down, three, 06 Aug (TJN); Barton Stacey, one, 08 Aug; Cole Henley, one, 27 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jul (AMD); Cheriton, one, 24 Sep (DAS); Pamber Heath, one, 07 Jul; Silchester Common, one, 07 Jul (WLan); Chawton House, Alton, two, 03 Aug (DAS); Selborne, three, 17 Aug (CJP); Odiham Common, one, field observation, 29 Jun (ABai); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 10 Aug; one, 18 Aug (ASwa); Farnham, present, 29 Jul (iNat)
Local in broad-leaved woodland and plantations throughout much of southern England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight has increased from the mid 1980s onwards; after failing to appear in the county between 1971 and 1985, the species is now widespread across much of the county and on the Island. Wingspan 28-36 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on lichens growing on Oak, Birch, Beech, European Larch, Norway Spruce and various trees, over-wintering as a pupa.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 60 | 67 | 1800 | 2022 |
11 | 298 | 405 | 1800 | 2022 |
12 | 89 | 119 | 1800 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
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11 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
12 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
VC11: Botley Wood, two, 09 Jun (F.M.G.); Horndean, one, 17 Jun (PHog); Hurn, one, 10 Jun; one, 15 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 09 Jun; one, 13 Jun (SKee);
VC12: North Waltham, one, 14 Jun (AJon); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 10 Jun (MBot)
Local in broad-leaved woodland, mixed woodland, scrubby downland, scrubby heathland and fens throughout much of southern England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and not uncommon, having increased in range over the last 20 years. Wingspan 28-36 mm. Distinctive once known, the relatively broad, plain wings give the species a characteristic appearance. The most likely confusion species is the pale straw-yellow form (ab. stramineola) of Dingy Footman E. griseola. Larva feeds on lichens growing on various deciduous and coniferous trees, including Oak, Birch, Hawthorn and Yew.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 639 | 2060 | 1930 | 2022 |
11 | 2577 | 5713 | 1951 | 2022 |
12 | 1234 | 4089 | 1951 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
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11 | 49 | 173 | 21 |
12 | 26 | 33 | 4 |
VC11: Brockwood, 11, 01 Jul (SDut); East Tytherley, one, 09 Aug (GCE); Marchwood, one, 18 Jun; one, 27 Jul (CTha); Romsey, two, 15 Aug (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 02 Jul (CNB); one, 02 Jul (PCra); 19, 23 Jul (CNB); five, 23 Jul (PCra); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 18 Jul; one, 11 Sep (RAC); Highbridge, Eastleigh, two, 19 Aug (SIng, PPir); Winchester, one, 14 Jul; two, 25 Jul; one, 28 Jul; two, 11 Aug; one, 19 Aug (THW); Fareham, one, 25 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, 28 Jul; two, 11 Aug; one, 17 Aug; one, 28 Jul; one, 08 Aug (SLB); Wickham, one, 23 Jun (F.M.G.); one, 26 Jun; one, 20 Jul; two, 29 Jul (JRDS); Waterlooville, one, 18 Jul; three, 24 Jul (DWhe); Horndean, one, 23 Jun (PHog); Stroud, Petersfield*, one, 28 Jul (RAll); Hurn, one, 14 Jul; one, 21 Jul; 11, 22 Jul; seven, 28 Jul; eight, 15 Aug; 21, 18 Aug; seven, 23 Aug; Hengistbury Head, three, 16 Aug; two, 08 Aug; 18, 23 Jul; 15, 23 Jul; two, 27 Jun (MJef); Pennington, one, 09 Aug (RFC); Boldre, NF, present, 13 Jul (JWar); Needs Ore NNR, two, 09 Aug; one, 16 Aug (CNB);
VC12: Cholderton, present, 29 Jul; present, 04 Sep (TJN); Chilbolton, two, 14 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 07 Aug; one, 17 Aug (TJN); Newton Stacey, one, 16 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 15 Aug; two, 15 Aug; one, 15 Aug; two, 15 Aug; one, 08 Aug; one, 08 Aug; one, 08 Aug; Longparish, one, 11 Aug; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 11 Aug (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, three, 23 Jul (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 08 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, four, 27 Jul; one, 04 Aug; one, 15 Aug; one, 22 Aug (AWan); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 11 Aug; one, 01 Sep (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Bentley Station Meadow, three, 08 Aug (NDP, KBW det. KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 04 Aug (ASwa); Farnham, present, field observation, 27 Jul (iNat)
Common in fens, water meadows, damp grassland and rural gardens throughout southern England and Wales, north to Yorkshire. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-40 mm. Either plain straw yellow (ab. stramineola) or grey with yellow costal streak, both forms best distinguished from Common Footman E. lurideola and Buff Footman E. depressa by characteristic wing-shape. Larva feeds on various lichens growing on deciduous trees and bushes.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
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10 | 1239 | 6019 | 1951 | 2022 |
11 | 7839 | 21472 | 1949 | 2022 |
12 | 2805 | 12939 | 1951 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
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11 | 247 | 617 | 39 |
12 | 157 | 297 | 10 |
VC11: Earliest: Sway, 21 Jun, 1 (SKee) Latest: Crawley, 04 Oct, 1 (GCE) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 09 Aug, 39 (CNB)
VC12: Earliest: Fleet Pond, 07 Jul, 1 (MHals) Latest: Chilbolton, 09 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Sherborne St John, 16 Aug, 10 (MJW)
Common wherever there are lichens, in gardens, farmland, marshes and woodland throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-38 mm. Wing-shape and posture of live specimens is a far more reliable way of separating the various Eilema species than examination of prepared specimens, and familiarity with E. lurideola is the key to the identification of the other Eilema species; the most likely confusion species is Dingy Footman E. griseola, which see. Larva feeds mainly on various lichens, perhaps also on the foliage of various trees and bushes, including Hawthorn and Dogwood.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
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10 | 1315 | 8946 | 1922 | 2022 |
11 | 10988 | 49796 | 1948 | 2022 |
12 | 4024 | 21788 | 1949 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
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11 | 505 | 1812 | 52 |
12 | 198 | 999 | 32 |
VC11: Earliest: Pennington, 09 Jun, 1 (RFC) Latest: Portsmouth, 06 Sep, 1 (IRT) Max count: Hurn, 13 Jul, 52 (MJef)
VC12: Earliest: Cheriton, 16 Jun, 1 (DAS) Latest: Cholderton, 04 Sep, 1 (TJN) Max count: Chilbolton, 01 Jul, 32 (GCE)
Local in heathland, moorland, woodland, gardens and sand-dunes throughout England and Wales; widespread and common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 30-36 mm. Has been confused in the past with Common Footman E. lurideola, however wing-shape and posture of live specimens completely different; very similar to Hoary Footman E. caniola, which see. Virtually impossible to separate from Northern Footman E. sericea, now known only from Whixall Moss, Shropshire, and with which it is perhaps best treated as conspecific. Larva feeds on various lichens.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
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10 | 534 | 1750 | 1981 | 2022 |
11 | 5793 | 13666 | 1951 | 2022 |
12 | 1870 | 4533 | 1949 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
---|---|---|---|
11 | 244 | 714 | 45 |
12 | 136 | 317 | 18 |
VC11: Earliest: Swaythling, Southampton, 18 Jun, 1 (MEdg) Latest: Fareham, 09 Sep, 2 (MLO) Max count: Hengistbury Head, 17 Jul, 45 (MJef)
VC12: Earliest: North Waltham, 16 Jun, 2 (AJon) Latest: Whitehill, 31 Aug, 1 (ASto) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 08 Jul, 18 (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur)
Nationally scarce (Nb) on sea cliffs and shingle beaches, and inland on quarries, from Kent to Anglesey. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight first recorded on the Island in 1992 and, on the mainland, in 1997, now increasingly seen in the north-east of the county where it is spreading from the east. Wingspan 28-35 mm. Very similar to Scarce Footman E. complana, but hindwing very pale yellowish grey (ochreous yellow in Scarce Footman), a feature which is difficult to see on live specimens. Larva feeds on various lichens, often on rocks.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
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10 | 33 | 37 | 1981 | 2022 |
11 | 65 | 73 | 1993 | 2022 |
12 | 76 | 150 | 2003 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
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11 | 13 | 16 | 3 |
12 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
VC11: Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 08 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 03 Aug (RAC); Allbrook, one, 12 Aug (SIng); Funtley, two, 19 Jul (TDC); Waterlooville*, three, 12 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 27 Jul (DWhe); Hurn*, one, 18 Aug; Hengistbury Head*, one, 22 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 29 Jul (SKee);
VC12: Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 10 Jun (MBot); Whitehill, one, 23 Jun; one, 13 Jul; one, hindwing checked. , 11 Aug (ASto); Bentley Station Meadow, one, 08 Aug (NDP, KBW det. KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 18 Aug; one, 08 Sep (ASwa); Farnborough, one, 23 Aug (KBW)
Local in deciduous, especially oak and beech, woodland throughout much of southern England, chiefly in the south-west. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight still common in areas of oak woodland, and may even be extending its range. Wingspan 27-30 mm. Could be confused with ab. stramineola of Dingy Footman E. griseola, which is larger, has the costa more strongly arched, and the thorax and abdomen yellow (MBGBI Vol 9). Larva feeds on lichens growing on Oak, Beech and Blackthorn, over-wintering as a pupa.
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
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10 | 835 | 2958 | 1800 | 2022 |
11 | 3393 | 7996 | 1800 | 2022 |
12 | 1536 | 5908 | 1951 | 2022 |
Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
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11 | 123 | 292 | 15 |
12 | 52 | 79 | 4 |
VC11: Earliest: Allbrook, 07 May, 1 (SIng) Latest: Hurn, 22 Jul, 1 (MJef) Max count: Culverley, NF, 30 May, 15 (CLew)
VC12: Earliest: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, 12 May, 3 (ACB) Latest: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, 12 Jul, 1 (ACB) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 10 Jun, 4 (CRB, DAS, PDF et al)