2023 Annual Report for: Geometridae / Ennominae
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is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species.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.
For the maps, all records prior to 2023 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 2023, 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.
70.205 [B&F: 1884] Magpie Abraxas grossulariata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common on moorland, in gardens and allotments throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but far less common than in the past - it used to be a common garden moth throughout the region. Wingspan 42-48 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Heather, Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Hazel, Black Currant, Red Currant, Gooseberry and Spindle.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 586 | 850 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1903 | 2214 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 734 | 982 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 27 | 51 | 7 |
| 12 | 36 | 40 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: East Tytherley, one, 27 Aug (GCE); King's Copse Inclosure, NF, one, field observation, 29 Jul (SKei); Winchester, one, 21 Jul (THW); Warsash, one, field observation, 19 Jul (TFar); Fareham, one, 11 Jul (ADT); one, 18 Jun (KJW); Wickham, one, field observation, 31 May (DdS); Waterlooville, one, 24 Jun (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 19 Jun (ARJa); Old Winchester Hill NNR, one, field observation, 06 Aug (PAB); Hurn, one, 16 Jun; one, 19 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 28 Jul; Hengistbury Head, two, 12 Jun (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, five, 24 Jul (CNB); six, 24 Jul (PCra); seven, 09 Aug; five, 16 Aug (CNB); one, 24 Jul (PCra); Warren Farm, North Solent NNR, one, field observation, 12 Aug (LStr); North Solent NNR, three, field observation, 10 Aug (RAC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 24 Jul (PCra); Needs Ore, one, field observation, 20 Jul (LStr); three, field observation, 10 Aug (RAC); one, field observation, 27 Aug (AOrm);
VC12: Stockbridge Down, one, 08 Jul (MEdg); Chilbolton, one, 21 Aug (GCE); The Hawk Conservancy, Weyhill, present, field observation, 10 Aug; present, field observation, 13 Jul (iNat); Vernham Dean, two, 25 Jun (JHale); Newton Stacey, one, 16 Aug; Littleton, one, 10 Aug; one, 10 Aug; two, 03 Sep; one, 10 Aug; one, 03 Sep; one, 10 Aug; Wonston, one, 13 Jul; three, 07 Aug; one, 13 Jul; one, 07 Aug (GCE); Abbotts Barton, one, field observation, 10 Jul (BBis); Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, 01 Sep; Longparish, one, 11 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul; one, 09 Jul; two, 09 Jul; Cole Henley, one, 24 Aug; one, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul (GCE); Old Burghclere, one, field observation, 03 Aug (GJD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 11 Aug (CRB, DAS); The Grange Estate, Abbotstone, one, field observation, 15 Aug (MHyd); Overton, one, 19 Jul; one, 31 Jul (ACr); Medstead, one, indoors, 01 Aug (NKri); Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, two, 27 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 16 Aug (AWan); Upper Farringdon, one, 20 Aug (CJP); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 11 Aug (AMD, FHay det. AMD)
70.207 [B&F: 1887] Clouded Border Lomaspilis marginata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in woodland, marshes, river-banks and heathland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 24-28 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Aspen, Poplar, Sallow, Willow and Hazel, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1125 | 3571 | 1972 | 2022 |
| 11 | 7967 | 14100 | 1900 | 2022 |
| 12 | 2838 | 6712 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 247 | 444 | 12 |
| 12 | 101 | 141 | 6 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 01 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 24 Jul, 1 (PCra) Max count: Wickham, 26 Jun, 12 (JRDS)
VC12: Earliest: Wherwell, 18 Jul, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 27 Jun, 1 (KBW) Max count: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, 24 Jun, 6 (ACB)
70.208 [B&F: 1888] Scorched Carpet Ligdia adustata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local
Local in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout much of southern England, especially where there are calcareous soils. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, mainly on the chalk but also in the New Forest, and in gardens. Wingspan 25-30 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Spindle, and on Evergreen Spindle in gardens, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 465 | 600 | 1977 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1906 | 2101 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1189 | 1281 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 104 | 113 | 6 |
| 12 | 92 | 112 | 7 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 12 May, 1 (SDut) Latest: Bowling Green, Lymington, NF, 09 Aug, 1 (MFus) Max count: Old Winchester Hill, 28 Apr, 6 (F.M.G.)
VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 20 May, 1 (TJN) Latest: Fleet Pond, 14 May, 1 (MHals) Max count: Wonston, 16 Apr, 7 (GCE)
70.209 [B&F: 1888b] Ringed Border Stegania cararia (Hübner, 1790) - Vagrant/Accidental
A rare but increasing immigrant from continental Europe (a local species with a wide distribution from France eastwards across Russia), which first appeared on Jersey in 1981. First recorded in mainland Britain in Somerset in July 2009, and the first record in our area was of one in Southsea, Hampshire in July 2010. Breeding was confirmed in Kent in 2017, and it is now known to be resident in at least three broad localities in that county, particularly in the Folkestone/Hythe area. With multiple individuals reported from the Osborne area of the Isle of Wight in 2022, a local colony must now be established in our area, and there is no reason to suspect that the range of this species will not increase.
Wingspan 20-23mm. Difficult to mistake with any other species. The larval foodplant is Populus sp.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 14 | 2021 | 2022 |
| 11 | 4 | 4 | 2010 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Woodlands, NF*, present, 17 Jun (CyJon)
70.211 [B&F: 1889] Peacock Moth Macaria notata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local
Local in broad-leaved woodland and scrubby heathland throughout much of southern England, north-western England and western Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common throughout, and often very common in birch woodland. Wingspan 28-32 mm. The main confusion species is Sharp-angled Peacock M. alternata, which see. Larva feeds on Birch and Sallow, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 74 | 62 | 1978 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1168 | 1391 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 530 | 795 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 28 | 43 | 6 |
| 12 | 21 | 33 | 6 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Brockwood, one, 11 Aug (SDut); Little Linford Inclosure, NF, one, field observation, 28 May (AMD); Hale Purlieu, NF, one, field observation, 09 Aug (JPuz); Culverley, NF, six, 30 May (CLew); Marchwood, one, 23 Jul (CTha); Totton, one, 29 Jul (CNB); Romsey, one, 15 Aug (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, six, 23 Jul (CNB); three, 23 Jul (PCra); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 23 Aug (RAC); Chandler's Ford, one, 27 Aug (KArb); Allbrook, one, 28 May; one, 27 Jul (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 09 Jun; two, 28 Jul (F.M.G.); Stubbington, one, 16 Jun (DPH); Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, one, 11 Aug (F.M.G.); Wickham, one, 08 Jun; one, 09 Jun (JRDS); Upham, one, 02 Jun (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 09 Aug; one, 19 Aug (DWhe); Hurn, one, 13 Jul; one, 29 Jul; Hengistbury Head, three, 23 Jul (MJef); Boldre, NF, present, 13 Jul (JWar);
VC12: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, six, 12 Aug (ACB); Basingstoke, one, field observation, 20 Jul (MJW); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 10 Jun (MBot); Pamber Forest, one, 25 Jul; two, 10 Aug; five, 21 Aug; one, 04 Sep (GJD); Alton, one, 08 Aug (DBO); Empshott, one, 10 Aug (CJP); Whitehill, one, 17 Aug (ASto); Blacknest, Binstead, one, field observation, 09 Jun (MAng); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 08 Aug; one, 16 Aug (ASwa); Fleet Pond, three, field observation, 03 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Aug (MHals); Yateley Common, one, 26 Aug; one, 26 Aug (BGD); Southwood Woodlands, Rushmoor, one, field observation, 10 Aug (MThmp); Blackwater, one, 17 Jun (BGD); Farnborough, one, 16 Aug (KBW)
70.212 [B&F: 1890] Sharp-angled Peacock Macaria alternata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local
Local in broad-leaved woodland, scrubby heathland and sand-dunes throughout much of England, more commonly in the south. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common throughout, being the rather more common of the two similar Macaria species. Wingspan 27-32 mm. The main confusion species is Peacock Moth M. notata, but in M. alternata there is usually an indistinct grey band running through the blotch in the centre of the forewing, across both forewing and hindwing, and the apical markings are bolder, accentuating the more pointed apex and deeper notch in the termen. Larva feeds on Sallow, Blackthorn, Sea Buckthorn and Alder, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 645 | 1033 | 1943 | 2022 |
| 11 | 5127 | 7886 | 713 | 2022 |
| 12 | 813 | 1292 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 174 | 251 | 10 |
| 12 | 63 | 94 | 5 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 21 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 24 Jul, 1 (PCra) Max count: Wickham, 09 Aug, 10 (JRDS)
VC12: Earliest: Wherwell, 18 Jul, 3 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 16 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Pamber Forest, 10 Aug, 5 (GJD)
70.214 [B&F: 1893] Tawny-barred Angle Macaria liturata (Clerck, 1759) - Common
Common in coniferous woodland, plantations and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-34 mm. Worn specimens could be misidentified as Dusky Peacock M. signaria, an extremely rare immigrant, which see. Larva feeds on various coniferous trees, including Scots Pine and Norway Spruce, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 111 | 103 | 1856 | 2022 |
| 11 | 2898 | 3332 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 978 | 1643 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 134 | 258 | 20 |
| 12 | 84 | 189 | 10 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 07 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Sway, 05 Sep, 1 (SKee) Max count: Waterlooville, 19 Aug, 20 (DWhe)
VC12: Earliest: Grayshott, 28 Apr, 1 (THard) Latest: Farnborough, 16 Aug, 1 (KBW) Max count: Whitehill, 11 Aug, 10 (ASto)
70.217 [B&F: 1896] Rannoch Looper Macaria brunneata (Thunberg, 1784) - Nationally Scarce
Nationally scarce (Na) breeding in long-established birch and coniferous woodland in parts of eastern Scotland; also appearing as a migrant on the southern coasts of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight at least four were recorded in the county in 2009, the first since 1997, part of a large influx to the country from the continent (back tracking indicates an origin in the Alps) with more than twenty-five records across the southern half of the country and in the Channel Islands - more than half the past total seen in England. Wingspan 25-30 mm. Habitually holds its wings at rest in a closed position reminiscent of (and therefore mistakable for) Dingy Shell Euchoeca nebulata. Larva feeds on Bilberry and Cowberry.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 8 | 1997 | 2011 |
| 11 | 29 | 39 | 1988 | 2011 |
| 12 | 19 | 24 | 1960 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Whitehill, one, 19 Jun (ASto)
70.218 [B&F: 1894] Latticed Heath Chiasmia clathrata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Ireland only
Common in farmland, gardens, calcareous grassland, acid heathland and moorland throughout most of the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight quite common on the chalk and in waste places with clover, and also found in clover crops. Wingspan 26-32 mm. Flies both by day, in warm sunshine, and at night. Although distinctive, it has been confused with Common Heath Ematurga atomaria, but only Latticed Heath has such conspicuous, black veins; there is a confusing black form alboguttata, which is best distinguished by the chequered fringes. Larva feeds on Hare's-foot Clover, White Clover, Red Clover, Bird's-foot Trefoil and Lucerne, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 30 | 15 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 11 | 157 | 149 | 1945 | 2022 |
| 12 | 136 | 114 | 1951 | 2021 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Hatchet Moor, NF, one, field observation, 06 Jun; one, field observation, 06 Jun (DHan); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 11 Jul (JStw);
VC12: Shortheath, Oakhanger, one, 09 Jun (CJP)
70.221 [B&F: 1901] Little Thorn Cepphis advenaria (Hübner, 1790) - Nationally Scarce
Nationally scarce (Nb) in open woodland, woodland rides and scrub in southern England (Hampshire and adjoining counties) and from north Somerset up through Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire into Herefordshire, with a few isolated populations elsewhere in England and southern Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local but quite frequent in many woodland localities. Wingspan 27-30 mm. Small size renders this 'thorn' fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Bramble, in neutral or basic habitats, or Bilberry in those which are acid, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 195 | 229 | 1800 | 2022 |
| 11 | 462 | 483 | 1800 | 2022 |
| 12 | 109 | 187 | 1900 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Canadian Memorial, NF, one, field observation, 01 Jun (AMD); Hamble Common, present, field observation, 20 May (KWri); Chandler's Ford, one, 14 May (KArb); Allbrook, one, 09 Jun (SIng); Botley Wood, one, male. , 09 Jun (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 01 Jun (DWhe); Hurn, one, 16 May; one, 18 May; Hengistbury Head, one, 23 May (MJef)
70.222 [B&F: 1902] Brown Silver-line Petrophora chlorosata (Scopoli, 1763) - Common
Common wherever there is bracken, in woodland, heathland and moorland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight extremely common amongst bracken everywhere - in fact one of the few species of insect that feeds on this plant. Well-recorded as it is easily disturbed by day. Wingspan 31-37 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Bracken, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 248 | 311 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 11 | 4495 | 10124 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 972 | 2730 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 262 | 463 | 20 |
| 12 | 44 | 89 | 10 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 03 May, 1 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 17 Jun, 1 (RFC) Max count: Culverley, NF, 30 May, 20 (CLew)
VC12: Earliest: Anna Valley, Andover, 10 Jun, 1 (TJN) Latest: Blackwater, 11 Jun, 3 (BGD) Max count: Fleet Pond, 14 May, 10 (MHals)
70.224 [B&F: 1904] Scorched Wing Plagodis dolabraria (Linnaeus, 1767) - Local
Local in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles; widespread and common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 34-38 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Oak, and a number of other deciduous trees, including Downy and Silver Birch, Sallow and Beech, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 585 | 1037 | 1979 | 2022 |
| 11 | 3437 | 5660 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1192 | 2549 | 1940 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 94 | 180 | 12 |
| 12 | 36 | 53 | 5 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 27 May, 1 (PWhtk) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 16 Jun, 1 (CNB) Max count: Culverley, NF, 30 May, 12 (CLew)
VC12: Earliest: Anna Valley, Andover, 10 Jun, 1 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 07 May, 1 (MThmp) Max count: Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, 10 Jun, 5 (MBot)
70.225 [B&F: 1905] Horse Chestnut Pachycnemia hippocastanaria (Hübner, [1799]) - Nationally Scarce
Nationally scarce (Nb) in heathland in southern England (Hampshire and adjoining counties). In Hampshire a characteristic species of the heathlands of the New Forest and north-east Hampshire, and occasionally recorded elsewhere in the county and along the north-western coast of the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-32 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Heather and Cross-leaved Heath, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 14 | 10 | 1930 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1134 | 1632 | 1800 | 2022 |
| 12 | 170 | 236 | 1900 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 19 | 24 | 10 |
| 12 | 11 | 13 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Frogham, one, iD by Mike Wall from photo. , 14 Feb (NTO); Ogden's Purlieu, NF, present, frequent, 29 Jun; present, several, 17 Jun (AMD); Hale, Fordingbridge, one, 18 Mar; Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 18 Mar (JPuz); Ocknell Plain, NF, larva, one, swept, 16 Aug (AMD); Pig Bush, NF, 10, 06 Jul (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 02 Jul (CNB); one, 24 Jul (PCra); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 26 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 12 Aug; one, 18 Aug; one, 19 Aug (RAC); Hurn, one, 18 Feb (MJef); Sopley Common, present, 28 Jun (RFox); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Oct (MJef);
VC12: Alton, one, 05 Sep (DBO); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 07 Jul; one, 05 Sep (CJP); Whitehill, one, 10 Jul (ASto); Ludshott Common, three, 11 Jul (KBW, HthRT det. KBW); one, 02 Aug (NDP, KBW det. KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 07 Jul; one, 18 Jul (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 23 Aug; one, 20 Apr (MHals); Farnborough, one, 04 Sep (KBW)
70.226 [B&F: 1906] Brimstone Moth Opisthograptis luteolata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in hedgerows, gardens, woodland, calcareous grassland and acid heathland throughout the British Isles; abundant throughout Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 33-46 mm. Unmistakable, one of the commonest and most well-recorded geometers in the country. Larva feeds on Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Midland Hawthorn, Rowan and Wayfaring-tree, over-wintering as a pupa or small larva.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2957 | 9531 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 11 | 27078 | 64868 | 200 | 2022 |
| 12 | 8462 | 21963 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1053 | 2921 | 36 |
| 12 | 477 | 1447 | 30 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 05 Aug, 2 (SDut) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 12 Aug, 3 (STho) Max count: Allbrook, 06 Sep, 36 (SIng)
VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 29 Apr, 2 (TJN) Latest: Yateley, 07 Sep, 0 (DBes) Max count: Basingstoke, 05 Sep, 30 (MJW)
70.227 [B&F: 1907] Bordered Beauty Epione repandaria (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common
Common in damp woodland rides and clearings, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there have been relatively few recent records of this inhabitant of damp sallow thickets. Wingspan 28-31 mm. The main confusion species is Dark Bordered Beauty E. vespertaria, which differs chiefly in the distal edge of the subterminal fascia, which is parallel with the dorsum in E. vespertaria, but which meets the apex in E. repandaria. Larva feeds on Sallow, Black Poplar, Alder and Hazel, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 149 | 189 | 1955 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1426 | 1411 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 219 | 184 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 33 | 35 | 2 |
| 12 | 17 | 20 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 24 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 12 Aug (PWhtk); one, field observation, 02 Jul (RSpi); North Poulner, Ringwood, present, field observation, 08 Jul (TSho); Marchwood, one, 11 Sep (CTha); Romsey, one, 05 Sep; two, 09 Sep (MJB); Needs Ore NNR, one, 02 Jul (CNB); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 21 Aug (RAC); Blackfield, one, 29 Jun (SJJ); Chandler's Ford, one, 15 Aug (KArb); Allbrook, one, 07 Jul (SIng); Titchfield, one, field observation, 03 Jul (IHrg); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, on Hemp Agrimony, 19 Aug; two, attracted to blossom, on hemp agrimony flowers by torchlight. , 19 Aug; Botley Wood, one, 08 Sep; one, 08 Sep (F.M.G.); Funtley, one, 21 Jun (TDC); Lymington, one, 28 Jun (IHrg); Wickham, two, 23 Jun (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 27 Jul (IRT); Lovedean, one, 01 Jul; one, 02 Jul (ARJa); Hurn, one, 18 Jun; one, 29 Jul; one, 18 Aug; one, 10 Sep; one, 12 Sep (MJef); Bransgore, one, 06 Sep (SPMC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jun (CNB); one, 23 Jul (PCra);
VC12: Chilbolton, one, 14 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 02 Sep (TJN); Overton, one, 10 Aug (ACr); Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, two, 16 Aug (AWan); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 07 Jul (WLan); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 04 Sep (ASwa); Farnham, present, field observation, 28 Jul; present, field observation, 10 Aug (iNat); Fleet Pond, one, netted, 24 Jun; two, 07 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 03 Aug; two, 10 Aug; one, 17 Aug; two, 16 Sep; two, 22 Aug; one, 23 Aug (MHals)
70.229 [B&F: 1909] Speckled Yellow Pseudopanthera macularia (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in open woodland, scrubland and grassland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight especially common away from the chalk in such areas as the New Forest, Harewood Forest, Pamber Forest, Odiham Common Broxhead Common Botley Wood and Ampfield Wood. Wingspan 28-30 mm. An unmistakable day-flying moth. Larva feeds on Wood Sage, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 227 | 328 | 1900 | 2022 |
| 11 | 942 | 3123 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1137 | 2898 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 53 | 220 | 28 |
| 12 | 65 | 171 | 25 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Great Linford Inclosure, NF, 13 May, 1 (TRea) Latest: Milford on Sea, 26 Jun, 1 (RWT) Max count: Queen Elizabeth CP, 24 May, 28 (SJDa)
VC12: Earliest: Harewood Forest, 30 May, 0 (CLew) Latest: Bramshott Common, 10 May, 1 (AGre) Max count: Pamber Forest, 27 May, 25 (GJD)
70.230 [B&F: 1924] Orange Moth Angerona prunaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local
Local in broad-leaved woodland, scrubby heathland and mature hedgerows, throughout southern England; although still quite common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in a few mature woodlands, it is has disappeared from a number of former haunts. Wingspan 42-56 mm. Unmistakable, although somewhat variable. Larva feeds on various woody plants, including Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Birch, Heather, Broom and Traveller's-joy.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 46 | 114 | 1800 | 2022 |
| 11 | 376 | 762 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 87 | 176 | 1900 | 2021 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 10 | 46 | 33 |
| 12 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Romsey, one, 11 Jun (NRJ); Winchester, one, 16 Jun (THW); Botley Wood, 33, 09 Jun; Wickham, two, 23 Jun (F.M.G.); one, 12 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 21 Jun; four, 22 Jun (JRDS); Waterlooville*, one, 17 Jun (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 22 Jun (ARJa);
VC12: Wonston, one, 16 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, one of form corylaria, 24 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS)
70.231 [B&F: 1910] Lilac Beauty Apeira syringaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local
Local in broad-leaved woodland, scrub and gardens throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and not uncommon throughout, but thinly distributed and occurring only in small numbers. Wingspan 38-42 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Honeysuckle, Ash, Wild Privet and Garden Privet.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 82 | 58 | 1930 | 2022 |
| 11 | 527 | 411 | 1945 | 2022 |
| 12 | 235 | 183 | 1940 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 12 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Romsey, one, 09 Sep (NRJ); Broughton, one, 22 Jun (GCE); Stubbington, one, 06 Sep (DPH); Hurn, one, 10 Jun (MJef); Lymington, one, 05 Sep (PRD); Needs Ore NNR, one, 10 Jun; one, 16 Jun (CNB);
VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 07 Sep; Andover, one, field observation, 19 Jul; Goodworth Clatford, one, 01 Jul (TJN); Longparish, one, 13 Sep (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 09 Sep (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Overton, one, 17 Jun (ACr); Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun (MJW)
70.232 [B&F: 1911] Large Thorn Ennomos autumnaria (Werneburg, 1859) - Nb
Nationally scarce (Nb) in broad-leaved woodland, scrub and gardens in parts of south-eastern England. In Hampshire largely confined to the extreme south-east corner of the county, on Hayling and Portsea Islands, with occasional wanderers elsewhere in the south of the county and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 49-64 mm. Speckled appearance and large size should preclude confusion with other 'thorns'. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Birch, Alder, Hazel, Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Poplar, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 4 | 1908 | 2021 |
| 11 | 236 | 272 | 1800 | 2021 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Portsmouth, two, 05 Sep; one, 06 Sep; two, 08 Sep; one, 11 Sep (IRT)
70.233 [B&F: 1912] August Thorn Ennomos quercinaria (Hufnagel, 1767) - Local
Local in woodland, parks, hedgerows, scrubby downland and gardens throughout England and Wales, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widely distributed, but perhaps decreasing, in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 42-50 mm. Probably easier to confuse with Dusky Thorn E. fuscantaria than September Thorn E. erosaria, which see, since a good proportion of August Thorn show dark shading between outer cross-line and outer edge of wing, the stated diagnostic feature for Dusky Thorn; the three species all show subtle differences in the way the outer cross-line meets the costa. Larva feeds on Pedunculate and Sessile Oak, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 145 | 198 | 1856 | 2022 |
| 11 | 705 | 781 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 351 | 383 | 1940 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 30 | 37 | 3 |
| 12 | 21 | 28 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, two, 26 Jul (JPuz); East Tytherley, one, 27 Aug (GCE); Stanbridge Earls, one, 10 Sep; one, 25 Sep (JRM); Romsey, one, 26 Jun (NRJ); Broughton, one, 22 Aug; Crawley, one, 20 Aug (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 23 Jul (PCra); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 24 Jul (MEdg); Winchester, one, 14 Jul; one, 28 Jul (THW); Fareham, two, 08 Jul (ADT); one, 12 Jul (MLO); Portchester, two, 20 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 31 Jul (CEH, JGS); one, 07 Jul; three, 13 Jul; two, 17 Jul; one, 16 Aug (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jul; two, 02 Aug (IRT); Muscliffe, two, 27 Jul (KingB); Sway, one, 23 Jul (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 29 Jul (DMui); Pennington, one, 23 Aug (RFC); Southsea, one, 19 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 21 Jul (JGdr);
VC12: Cholderton, one, 04 Sep; Anna Valley, Andover, one, 17 Aug; Andover, one, field observation, 19 Jul (TJN); Littleton, one, 20 Jul; one, 20 Jul; Wonston, one, 28 Aug; one, 07 Aug; two, 13 Jul; two, 07 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 15 Aug (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jul; one, 14 Aug (AMD); Overton, one, field observation, 29 Jul (PEH); North Waltham, two, 27 Jul (AJon); Monk Sherborne, one, field observation, 21 Jul (PEH); Basingstoke, one, 12 Jul; Sherborne St John, three, 16 Aug (MJW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 10 Jul; three, 12 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 23 Sep (ASwa)
70.234 [B&F: 1913] Canary-shouldered Thorn Ennomos alniaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in woodland, scrub, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 38-42 mm. Larva feeds on Downy and Silver Birch, Alder and Goat Willow.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 375 | 493 | 1977 | 2022 |
| 11 | 4370 | 5535 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1070 | 1396 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 157 | 234 | 12 |
| 12 | 75 | 109 | 6 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 10 Jul, 2 (SDut) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 12 Aug, 1 (STho) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 16 Aug, 12 (CNB)
VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 04 Sep, 1 (TJN) Latest: Blackwater, 16 Aug, 1 (BGD) Max count: Overton, 10 Aug, 6 (ACr)
70.235 [B&F: 1914] Dusky Thorn Ennomos fuscantaria (Haworth, 1809) - Common
Common in woodland, hedgerows and gardens throughout much of England, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight although described as 'common and widespread' in the 2001 county history, this species was identified by a well-publicised long-term Rothamsted survey as having undergone a 98 decline between 1970 and 2005. Looking at the population graph shown below, it would be true to say that the position of Dusky Thorn mirrored the national picture towards the end of the 1990s, but since then, the population seems to have exploded, and it is now found at higher numbers than at any time in the past four decades.
The reason for this increase remains unclear, and although it may perhaps be at least partially explained by greater recording effort since it's plight was revealed, this cannot be the whole story. Wingspan 38-42 mm. The most likely confusion species is August Thorn E. quercinaria, which also often has discal third of forewing darker, but in Dusky Thorn the two median fasciae converge at the dorsum more noticeable than they do in August Thorn, and the postmedian fascia is smoother and less kinked towards the costa in Dusky Thorn. Larva feeds on Ash, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 739 | 2213 | 1957 | 2022 |
| 11 | 6009 | 11147 | 200 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1701 | 3849 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 354 | 822 | 13 |
| 12 | 146 | 389 | 18 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 02 Sep, 3 (SDut) Latest: Southsea, 09 Sep, 1 (JGdr) Max count: Allbrook, 06 Sep, 13 (SIng)
VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 29 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Fleet Pond, 23 Aug, 2 (MHals) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 09 Sep, 18 (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur)
70.236 [B&F: 1915] September Thorn Ennomos erosaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in woodland, parks and gardens throughout much of England, spreading into Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight Common and widespread. Although the flight-time histogram shows a smooth curve of emergence, in most years there are two peaks, one in July and another, usually smaller, in September. Wingspan 38-42 mm. The most likely confusion species is August Thorn E. quercinaria, which has the antemedian fascia (the line nearest the base of the wing) acutely angled at the costa (almost straight in September Thorn). Larva feeds on Oak, Lime, Birch and Beech, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 99 | 108 | 1900 | 2022 |
| 11 | 3948 | 7397 | 1949 | 2022 |
| 12 | 752 | 1380 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 411 | 997 | 24 |
| 12 | 71 | 126 | 10 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 10 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 09 Sep, 1 (STho) Max count: Allbrook, 23 Jul, 24 (SIng)
VC12: Earliest: Littleton, 10 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 12 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Pamber Forest, 26 Jul, 10 (GJD)
70.237 [B&F: 1917] Early Thorn Selenia dentaria (Fabricius, 1775) - Common
Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens, throughout the British Isles. Wingspan 40-51 mm. The second, summer generation smaller and brighter than the spring generation. Larva feeds on various woody plants, including Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Hazel, Downy and Silver Birch, Alder, Sallow, Honeysuckle and Bog-myrtle, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 968 | 1638 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 11 | 6366 | 8366 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1876 | 2614 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 78 | 85 | 3 |
| 12 | 39 | 48 | 5 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 11 Aug, 1 (SDut) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 09 Sep, 1 (STho) Max count: Botley Wood, 07 Apr, 3 (F.M.G.)
VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 23 Jul, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 01 Apr, 1 (KBW) Max count: Pamber Forest, 18 Jul, 5 (GJD)
70.239 [B&F: 1919] Purple Thorn Selenia tetralunaria (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common
Common in woodland, scrub, gardens and a wide range of other habitats throughout much of England, spreading into Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight Fairly common and widespread in all three vice-counties. Emerges in two well defined broods, peaking in April and July. Records before 1975 are few, so the graphs shown below are taken from this point forwards. Wingspan 46-52 mm. The most likely confusion species is Lunar Thorn Selenia lunularia, both share the same posture at rest, but Lunar Thorn has the postmedian line straighter, joining the costa closer to the base of the forewing, and lacks the dark spot near the dorsum on the hindwing of Purple Thorn. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees, including Hazel, Birch, Alder, Hawthorn and Oak, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 216 | 254 | 1856 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1745 | 2033 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 822 | 1087 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 19 | 20 | 2 |
| 12 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Marchwood, one, 25 Jul (CTha); Totton, one, 16 Jul (CNB); Romsey, one, 06 Jul (MJB); one, 18 Apr; one, 26 Apr (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 02 Jul; one, 23 Jul (PCra); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 16 Apr; one, 19 Jul; one, 20 Jul (RAC); Allbrook, one, 30 Apr (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 07 Apr (F.M.G.); Botley, one, 09 Apr (SLB); Bishop's Waltham, one, 28 Apr (HGil); Wickham, one, 02 Jul (JRDS); Waterlooville, two, 12 Jul (DWhe); Old Winchester Hill, one, 28 Apr; one, 28 Apr (F.M.G.); Horndean, one, 01 May (PHog);
VC12: Littleton, one, 20 Jul; Wonston, one, 13 Jul (GCE); Overton, one, 31 Jul (ACr); Alton, one, 16 Aug (DBO); Whitehill, one, 19 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 02 Aug; one, 08 Aug (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 20 Apr (MHals)
70.240 [B&F: 1920] Scalloped Hazel Odontopera bidentata (Clerck, 1759) - Common
Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, plantations, parks and gardens, throughout the British Isles. Wingspan 46-50 mm. Larva feeds on various woody plants, including Hazel, Silver and Downy Birch, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Oak and some coniferous trees, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 319 | 381 | 1943 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1740 | 2531 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 730 | 926 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 21 | 27 | 5 |
| 12 | 18 | 17 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Frogham, one, 20 May (NTO); Frogham, NF, one, 07 May (DBra); Culverley, NF, two, 30 May (CLew); Marchwood, one, 14 May; one, 01 Aug (TDCh); Totton, one, 04 Jun (CNB); North Baddesley, one, 07 Jun (RWPas); Romsey, one, 24 May (MJB); five, 24 May; two, 28 May (NRJ); Chandler's Ford, one, 20 May (KArb); Fareham, one, 17 Jun (MLO); Wickham, one, 16 May; one, 04 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 13 Jun (JRDS); Waterlooville, one, 14 Jun (DWhe); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 23 May (RAll); Muscliffe, one, 26 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 05 Jun (KingB);
VC12: Vernham Dean, one, 10 Jun (JHale); Grayshott, one, 13 May; one, 28 May; two, 03 Jun (THard); Wonston, one, 25 May; Cole Henley, one, 24 May (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, one, 27 May (KArb, SIng, PPea, MEdg); Ecchinswell, one, 24 May (MJN); Liss Forest, present, field observation, 28 May (iNat); Alton, one, 28 May (DBO); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, one, 14 May; one, 22 May (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 25 May; one, 30 May; one, 07 Jun (ASwa); Farnham, present, 09 May (Bird); Fleet Pond, one, 03 Aug (MHals)
70.241 [B&F: 1921] Scalloped Oak Crocallis elinguaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens, throughout the British Isles. Wingspan 40-46 mm. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Downy and Silver Birch, Oak, Honeysuckle and Bilberry.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 716 | 1109 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 11 | 8990 | 15146 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1857 | 2917 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 220 | 319 | 14 |
| 12 | 72 | 103 | 4 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 10 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 24 Jul, 2 (PCra) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 09 Aug, 14 (CNB)
VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 29 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 15 Aug, 1 (MThmp) Max count: Rushfield Road, Liss, 29 Jul, 4 (KBW)
70.243 [B&F: 1922] Swallow-tailed Moth Ourapteryx sambucaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens, throughout the British Isles. Wingspan 50-62 mm. One of the largest and most spectacular geometers. Larva feeds on woody plants such as Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Goat Willow, Black Currant, Elder, Horse Chestnut and Ivy.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 569 | 1071 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 11 | 4549 | 6354 | 1949 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1764 | 3040 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 108 | 135 | 4 |
| 12 | 46 | 78 | 6 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 21 Jun, 1 (JMed) Latest: Southsea, 27 Jun, 1 (JGdr) Max count: Wickham, 23 Jun, 4 (F.M.G.)
VC12: Earliest: Goodworth Clatford, 01 Jul, 5 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 12 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Grayshott, 07 Jul, 6 (THard)
70.244 [B&F: 1923] Feathered Thorn Colotois pennaria (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common
Common in broad-leaved woodland, areas with scattered trees, parks and gardens, throughout the British Isles, but under-recorded due to its late flight season; well distributed and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 46-50 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees, including Oak, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Apple, Dog-rose, Birch, Hazel, Willow and Poplar, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 431 | 1140 | 1978 | 2022 |
| 11 | 2348 | 3923 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1057 | 2255 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 72 | 118 | 7 |
| 12 | 41 | 97 | 35 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 10 Nov, 1 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 20 Nov, 1 (RFC) Max count: Waterlooville, 17 Nov, 7 (DWhe)
VC12: Earliest: Grayshott, 07 Nov, 1 (THard) Latest: Yateley Common, 17 May, 1 (BGD) Max count: Fleet Pond, 18 Nov, 35 (MHals)
70.245 [B&F: 1663] March Moth Alsophila aescularia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in open woodland, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 34-38 mm, female wingless. Male has a distinctive resting posture and shape, with narrow, overlapping forewings and straight costa, giving the appearance of an arrow-head, and the forewing shows a distinct dentate subterminal fascia; the flightless female is very easy to overlook, but can be distinguished from other flightless females by the brown anal tuft and complete absence of wings. Larva feeds on numerous broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Oak, Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Crab Apple, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 360 | 668 | 1981 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1283 | 1898 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 849 | 1669 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 23 | 42 | 8 |
| 12 | 8 | 19 | 6 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Frogham, two, iD by Mike Wall from photo. , 14 Feb; one, 07 Apr (NTO); Hale, Fordingbridge, four, 25 Mar; Hale Purlieu, NF, present, 25 Mar; four, 25 Mar; one, 09 Apr; one, 16 Apr (JPuz); Marchwood, one, 22 Mar (TDCh); Copythorne Common, NF, one, 01 Apr (JAda); Stanbridge Earls, one, 25 Mar (JRM); Romsey, one, 15 Apr (MJB); four, 11 Mar; eight, 17 Mar (NRJ); Allbrook, three, 16 Mar; one, 01 Apr (SIng); Botley Wood, two, 07 Apr (F.M.G.); Botley, one, 19 Feb (SLB); Bishop's Waltham, one, 07 Apr (HGil); West Walk, one, 17 Mar (F.M.G.); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 27 Mar (RAll); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 01 Apr; one, 28 Apr (JStw); Pennington, one, 27 Mar (RFC);
VC12: North Waltham, one, 08 Apr (AJon); Ecchinswell, three, 20 Feb (MJN); Pamber Forest, three, 20 Feb (GJD); Alton, one, 27 Mar (DBO); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 19 Feb; three, 11 Mar; six, 16 Mar (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 16 Apr (BGD)
70.246 [B&F: 1925] Small Brindled Beauty Apocheima hispidaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local
Local in oak woodland and mature hedgerows throughout much of England and Wales, less frequently in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread, but with a very short flight season, the date of which is subject to the prevailing early spring weather, it may go under-recorded in some years. Wingspan male 35-37 mm, female wingless. For females, the main confusion species is Pale Brindled Beauty Phigalia pilosaria, for males, Brindled Beauty Lycia hirtaria, which see. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees, including Oak, Hawthorn, Silver Birch, Hazel, Elm, Hornbeam and Sweet Chestnut, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 94 | 273 | 1964 | 2022 |
| 11 | 865 | 2097 | 1946 | 2022 |
| 12 | 297 | 550 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 12 | 6 | 16 | 8 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Brockwood, one, 18 Feb (SDut); Stanbridge Earls, one, 12 Feb; one, 16 Apr (JRM); Botley Wood, two, 03 Mar (F.M.G.);
VC12: Ecchinswell, two, 20 Feb (MJN); Pamber Forest, eight, 20 Feb (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 29 Jan; one, 03 Feb; three, 17 Feb (ASwa); Blackwater, one, to artificial light, 21 Feb (BGD)
70.247 [B&F: 1926] Pale Brindled Beauty Phigalia pilosaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in broad-leaved woodland, gardens, and areas with scattered trees throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 45-50 mm, female wingless. Males somewhat similar to Brindled Beauty Lycia hirtaria, but smaller and paler, and lacking the thick, black cross-lines of Brindled Beauty. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Downy and Silver Birch, Alder, Hazel, Goat Willow, Alder Buckthorn, Buckthorn and Lime.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 176 | 375 | 1976 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1226 | 2765 | 1946 | 2022 |
| 12 | 478 | 677 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 50 | 90 | 8 |
| 12 | 24 | 35 | 5 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Brockwood, two, 18 Feb (SDut); Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 15 Feb (PWhtk); two, 01 Mar (CWri); Frogham, two, 14 Feb (NTO); Hale, Fordingbridge, present, 05 Feb; eight, 11 Feb; two, 14 Mar; Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 05 Feb; seven, 11 Feb; three, 14 Feb; seven, 17 Feb; two, 14 Mar (JPuz); Long Beech Inclosure, NF, present, field observation, 15 Feb (SHol); Marchwood, two, 11 Feb; one, 17 Feb; one, 19 Feb (TDCh); one, indoors, found dead. , 21 Feb (CTha); Paultons Park, Romsey, present, field observation, 18 Feb (iNat); Stanbridge Earls, three, 12 Feb; three, 14 Feb; two, 15 Feb; two, 16 Feb (JRM); Woodley, one, 19 Feb (NBin); Romsey, one, 02 Feb (NRJ); Chandler's Ford, one, 16 Feb; one, 17 Feb (KArb); Allbrook, three, 11 Feb; three, 17 Feb; one, 18 Feb; one, 20 Feb (SIng); Botley Wood, two, at dusk, 16 Feb (AMD); one, 03 Feb; four, 10 Feb; one, 03 Mar (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, 04 Feb; one, 11 Feb; one, 19 Feb (MLO); Botley, one, 16 Feb; one, 02 Apr (SLB); Portchester, one, 19 Feb (DH-J); Waterlooville, one, 15 Feb (DWhe); West Walk, two, 17 Feb (F.M.G.); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 11 Feb; one, 18 Feb; one, 21 Feb (RAll); Hurn, one, 17 Feb; two, 20 Feb (MJef); Pennington, one, 11 Feb; one, 19 Feb (RFC);
VC12: Grayshott, one, to artificial light, 28 Dec (THard); Harewood Forest, larva, five, field observation, 07 May (BGD); North Waltham, one, 02 Feb (AJon); Ecchinswell, two, 20 Feb (MJN); Axmansford, present, to a lighted window, 16 Feb (ACB); Alton, one, 12 Feb (DBO); Whitehill, four, 11 Feb; three, 16 Feb; one, 17 Feb; one, 20 Feb (ASto); Liphook, one, 14 Feb (SEP); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, four, 11 Feb; one, 16 Feb; three, 17 Feb; one, 19 Feb (ASwa); Alice Holt, present, field observation, 14 Mar (iNat); Farnham, present, 20 Feb; present, 10 Mar (Bird); Fleet Pond, one, field observation, 13 Feb (MHals); Farnborough, one, 16 Mar (MThmp); Blackwater, one, to artificial light, 20 Feb; one, to artificial light, 22 Feb; one, 17 Feb (BGD); Farnborough, one, 10 Feb (KBW)
70.248 [B&F: 1927] Brindled Beauty Lycia hirtaria (Clerck, 1759) - Common
Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but only found in numbers in mature oak woodland, and much less numerously than in the past. Wingspan 42-52 mm. The male is most likely to be confused with Pale Brindled Beauty Phigalia pilosaria, from which readily distinguished by the prominent black cross-lines of Brindled Beauty. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Birch, Hawthorn, Alder, Sallow, Oak, Elm and Lime, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 66 | 80 | 1930 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1534 | 2661 | 1948 | 2022 |
| 12 | 822 | 1825 | 1949 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 107 | 214 | 20 |
| 12 | 33 | 59 | 8 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 12 May, 1 (SDut) Latest: Pennington, 01 May, 1 (RFC) Max count: Romsey, 16 Apr, 20 (NRJ)
VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 29 Apr, 8 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 09 Apr, 1 (KBW) Max count: Cholderton, 29 Apr, 8 (TJN)
70.251 [B&F: 1930] Oak Beauty Biston strataria (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common
Common in oak woodland, gardens, and areas with scattered trees throughout England and southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 51-56 mm. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Oak, Hazel, Aspen, Alder and Elm.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 316 | 560 | 1856 | 2022 |
| 11 | 3201 | 6084 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 975 | 2018 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 64 | 96 | 11 |
| 12 | 15 | 17 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Brockwood, one, 02 Mar; two, 18 Mar; one, 02 Apr; two, 07 Apr; one, 15 Apr (SDut); Fordingbridge, one, 07 Apr (SCT); Hale, Fordingbridge, present, 14 Mar; Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 14 Mar (JPuz); Marchwood, one, 02 Mar; one, 19 Mar; one, 20 Apr (TDCh); three, 18 Mar; one, 09 Apr (CTha); Totton, one, 12 Feb (SSto); North Baddesley, two, 17 Mar (RWPas); Stanbridge Earls, one, 13 Mar; one, 25 Mar (JRM); Romsey, one, 17 Feb; one, 19 Feb (MJB); two, 11 Mar; three, 17 Mar (NRJ); Holbury, Southampton, present, field observation, 17 Mar (KPhi); Swaythling, Southampton, two, 16 Mar; four, 17 Mar; two, 18 Mar; one, 27 Mar; one, 28 Mar (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 18 Feb; one, 16 Mar; two, 18 Mar (SIng); Botley Wood, one, female. , 03 Mar; one, male. , 07 Apr (F.M.G.); Stubbington, one, 18 Mar (WMay); Funtley, two, 17 Mar (TDC); Fareham, one, male. , 19 Mar (ADT); one, 18 Feb; two, 19 Feb; one, 20 Feb; one, 18 Mar; one, 21 Mar; two, 08 Apr (MLO); one, 09 Mar; two, 16 Mar; one, 30 Mar; one, 09 Apr (KJW); Botley, one, 14 Mar; one, 21 Mar; one, 24 Mar; one, 12 Mar; one, 16 Mar; one, 21 Mar; one, 11 Apr (SLB); Portchester, one, 18 Mar (CEH, JGS); Portsmouth, three, 16 Mar (IRT); Waterlooville, one, to artificial light, 18 Mar (DWhe); West Walk, 11, 10 males, 1 female. , 17 Mar (F.M.G.); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 21 Feb; three, 15 Mar; three, 17 Mar; two, 22 Mar (RAll); Hurn, one, 17 Feb (MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 05 Mar (RPH); Pennington, one, 27 Mar (RFC);
VC12: North Waltham, one, 20 Feb; one, 11 Mar; one, 23 Mar; one, 28 Mar (AJon); Pamber Forest, one, 20 Feb (GJD); Whitehill, two, 16 Mar; one, 28 Mar (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 11 Feb; two, 16 Mar; one, 18 Mar; one, 20 Mar; one, 09 Apr; two, 16 Apr (ASwa); Farnham, present, field observation, 25 Mar (iNat); Frogmore, one, to artificial light, 20 Mar (BGD)
70.252 [B&F: 1931] Peppered Moth Biston betularia (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 45-62 mm. In the past, dark forms predominated in urban areas. Larva feeds on many different types of tree and shrub, including Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Birch and Lime, and some herbaceous plants, including Mugwort and Goldenrod, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1274 | 2842 | 1900 | 2022 |
| 11 | 10112 | 16703 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 3184 | 6695 | 1948 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 234 | 354 | 6 |
| 12 | 77 | 129 | 8 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 13 May, 1 (PWhtk) Latest: Southsea, 14 Jun, 1 (JGdr) Max count: Sway, 27 Jun, 6 (SKee)
VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 20 May, 1 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 27 Jun, 1 (KBW) Max count: Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, 10 Jun, 8 (MBot)
70.253 [B&F: 1932] Spring Usher Agriopis leucophaearia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in deciduous, especially oak, woodland, mature hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and reasonably common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 31-37 mm, female wingless. Much more delicate than the superficially similar Mottled Umber Erannis defoliaria. Larva feeds on Pedunculate and Sessile Oak, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 116 | 700 | 1903 | 2022 |
| 11 | 940 | 2045 | 1946 | 2022 |
| 12 | 286 | 514 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 43 | 91 | 9 |
| 12 | 23 | 39 | 7 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 15 Feb (PWhtk); Frogham, eight, 14 Feb (NTO); Hale, Fordingbridge, one, 14 Feb; Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 11 Feb; one, 14 Feb; two, 17 Feb (JPuz); Marchwood, one, 11 Feb; one, 19 Feb (TDCh); Totton, one, 12 Feb (SSto); Stanbridge Earls, three, 14 Feb; one, 16 Feb (JRM); Woodley, one, 21 Feb (NBin); Romsey, one, 15 Feb; two, 17 Feb; three, 19 Feb (MJB); eight, 29 Jan; three, 02 Feb (NRJ); Chandler's Ford, one, 11 Feb; one, 16 Feb (KArb); Allbrook, one, 02 Feb; one, 11 Feb; five, 17 Feb; three, 18 Feb; one, 20 Feb (SIng); Botley Wood, three, 03 Feb; nine, 10 Feb; four, 03 Mar (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, 11 Feb (KJW); Botley, one, 17 Feb (SLB); Portchester, one, 20 Feb (CEH, JGS); one, 16 Feb; one, 19 Feb (DH-J); West Walk, six, 17 Feb (F.M.G.); Stroud, Petersfield*, present, 02 Feb; one, 11 Feb; one, 13 Feb; one, 19 Feb (RAll); Hurn, three, 16 Feb; one, 17 Feb; one, 18 Feb; two, 20 Feb (MJef); Pennington, two, 11 Feb (RFC);
VC12: Grayshott, one, 03 Mar (THard); North Waltham, one, 03 Feb; one, 10 Feb; one, 20 Feb (AJon); Ecchinswell, two, 20 Feb (MJN); Pamber Forest, seven, 20 Feb (GJD); Whitehill, one, 11 Feb; two, 16 Feb; two, 17 Feb (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 04 Jan; two, 03 Feb; four, 11 Feb; one, 16 Feb; three, 17 Feb; two, 19 Feb (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, field observation, 05 Feb (MHals); Farnborough, one, 12 Feb (MThmp); Blackwater, one, to artificial light, 15 Feb; one, 17 Feb (BGD); Farnborough, one, 10 Feb; one, 16 Feb; one, 20 Feb (KBW); Frogmore, one, to artificial light, 22 Feb (BGD)
70.254 [B&F: 1933] Scarce Umber Agriopis aurantiaria (Hübner, [1799]) - Common
Common despite its name, in broad-leaved woodland, scrub and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common, although no doubt under-recorded due to its late season. Wingspan male 40-44 mm, female wingless. The main confusion species is Mottled Umber Erannis defoliaria, from which male Scarce Umber is perhaps most reliably separated by its rounded termen and more open apical angle, but in most cases the uniformly orange-yellow forewing of Scarce Umber distinguishes from the very much more variable Mottled Umber; female Scarce Umber has short wing stumps, absent in Mottled Umber. Larva feeds on numerous broad-leaved trees and shrubs, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 101 | 363 | 1924 | 2021 |
| 11 | 302 | 337 | 1951 | 2021 |
| 12 | 160 | 195 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Grayshott, one, 23 Nov (THard); Middle Copse, Farleigh Wallop, present, field observation, 05 Dec (BRos); Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, larva, one, field observation, 25 May (DAS); Fleet Pond, two, 31 Oct; one, 18 Nov (MHals)
70.255 [B&F: 1934] Dotted Border Agriopis marginaria (Fabricius, [1777]) - Common
Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, gardens, heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 36-42 mm, female flightless; principal confusion species are Mottled Umber Erannis defoliaria, which lacks row of dark spots on termen, and Scarce Umber A. aurantiaria, which differs in wing shape and is always golden yellow; Dotted Border ab. fuscata is plain brown. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Pedunculate and Sessile Oak, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Downy and Silver Birch, Hazel, Willow, Elm, Sycamore, Apple, Plum and Heather, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 330 | 543 | 1981 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1402 | 1850 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 595 | 816 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 48 | 70 | 7 |
| 12 | 16 | 12 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Brockwood, one, 18 Mar (SDut); Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 22 Feb (PWhtk); Fordingbridge, one, 03 Mar (SCT); Frogham, one, 14 Feb (NTO); Hale, Fordingbridge, one, 20 Feb; Hale Purlieu, NF, present, 22 Feb; one, 20 Feb (JPuz); Paultons Park, Romsey, present, field observation, 24 Feb (iNat); Woodley, one, 23 Feb; one, 28 Feb; one, 11 Mar (NBin); Romsey, one, 17 Feb (MJB); four, 11 Mar; two, 17 Mar (NRJ); Blackfied, one, to a lighted window, 23 Feb (PGS); Botley Wood, three, at dusk, 16 Feb (AMD); one, 10 Feb; six, 03 Mar (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, 26 Mar (MLO); Botley, one, 16 Mar; one, 24 Feb (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 16 Mar (IRT); Waterlooville, one, to artificial light, 23 Feb (DWhe); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 18 Feb; one, 22 Feb; two, 01 Mar; one, 15 Mar (RAll); Hurn, one, 18 Feb; one, 20 Feb (MJef); Hengistbury Head, two, 14 Feb; one, 16 Feb; one, 18 Feb (PWet); two, 19 Feb (RPH); one, 20 Feb; one, 22 Feb; two, 24 Feb (HengistH); one, 02 Mar (PWet); one, 10 Mar (BKin); seven, 26 Mar (RPH); two, 01 Apr; one, 03 Apr; two, 04 Apr (BKin); three, 08 Apr (FM-S); one, 16 Apr; one, 24 Apr (HengistH); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 03 Mar; one, 17 Mar (JStw); Bransgore, one, to artificial light, 06 Mar (SPMC);
VC12: Andover, one, field observation, 12 Feb (TJN); North Waltham, one, 20 Feb; one, 01 Mar (AJon); Pamber Forest, two, 20 Feb (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 11 Feb; two, 16 Feb; one, 17 Feb; one, 19 Feb; one, 03 Mar; one, 16 Mar (ASwa); Farnham, present, 13 Feb; present, 10 Feb (Bird); present, field observation, 11 Feb; present, field observation, 12 Feb; present, field observation, 19 Mar (iNat); present, 13 Feb (Bird)
70.256 [B&F: 1935] Mottled Umber Erannis defoliaria (Clerck, 1759) - Common
Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, grassland, heathland, moorland and gardens throughout the British Isles, at low altitudes in the north. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 40-45 mm, female wingless. Somewhat similar to Scarce Umber Agriopis aurantiaria and Dotted Border A. marginaria, which see for differences. Larva, formerly considered a pest, feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Oak, Birch, Hazel, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Apple, Dog-rose, Sycamore, Hornbeam and Elm, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 379 | 1203 | 1977 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1523 | 3910 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 641 | 1317 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 43 | 56 | 4 |
| 12 | 26 | 39 | 8 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 11 Nov; one, 29 Nov (PWhtk); Blissford, NF, larva, present, field observation, 03 Jun (SHol); Hale, Fordingbridge, two, 01 Jan; present, 02 Jan; Hale Purlieu, NF, two, 01 Jan; two, 21 Oct; one, 18 Nov; one, 11 Dec; one, 16 Dec (JPuz); Marchwood, two, 20 Nov; two, 22 Nov; one, 20 Dec (CTha); Stanbridge Earls, one, 22 Nov (JRM); Woodley, one, 13 Nov (NBin); Romsey, four, 04 Jan; two, 19 Oct; two, 25 Oct (NRJ); Chandler's Ford, one, 03 Feb (KArb); Sparsholt College, Winchester, present, field observation, 04 Dec (iNat); Botley Wood, one, 10 Nov (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, 11 Nov (KJW); Botley, one, 03 Dec; one, 14 Dec; one, 05 Dec; one, 17 Dec; one, 22 Dec; one, 26 Dec; one, 29 Dec (SLB); Portchester, one, 22 Nov (CEH, JGS); Portsmouth, one, 03 Feb (IRT); Waterlooville, one, to artificial light, 06 Jan; two, 11 Nov; one, 17 Nov; one, 19 Nov; two, 03 Dec; three, 08 Dec; two, 14 Dec; one, 16 Dec; one, 21 Dec; one, 24 Dec (DWhe); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 26 Nov (RAll); Hurn, two, 09 Dec (MJef);
VC12: Harewood Forest, larva, three, field observation, 07 May (BGD); North Waltham, two, 11 Dec (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, 22 Oct (MJN); Whitehill, one, 23 Oct; one, 22 Nov; two, 08 Dec; one, 11 Dec (ASto); Rye Common, Crookham, present, field observation, 21 Dec (iNat); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 25 Oct; one, 12 Nov; one, 14 Nov; one, 22 Nov; one, 08 Dec; one, 11 Dec; one, 16 Dec (ASwa); Farnham, present, field observation, 27 Dec; present, field observation, 28 Nov; present, field observation, 07 Dec; present, field observation, 20 Dec (iNat); Fleet Pond, one, 29 Oct; eight, 31 Oct; five, 08 Nov; four, 18 Nov (MHals); Yateley Common, larva, one, field observation, 07 May; larva, one, field observation, 17 May (BGD); Yateley CP, one, field observation, 21 Dec (DJew)
70.257 [B&F: 1936] Waved Umber Menophra abruptaria (Thunberg, 1792) - Common
Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout England, less commonly in the north. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 36-42 mm. Larva feeds on Privet and Ash, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 274 | 315 | 1943 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1866 | 2025 | 1950 | 2022 |
| 12 | 684 | 767 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 44 | 58 | 9 |
| 12 | 21 | 24 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Frogham, one, 06 May (NTO); Frogham, NF, one, 07 May (DBra); Marchwood, one, 10 May (TDCh); one, 30 Apr; one, 17 May; one, 28 May (CTha); Romsey, one, 16 May; one, 18 May; one, 20 May; one, 22 May; one, 11 Aug (MJB); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 22 May (RAC); Chandler's Ford, one, 14 May; one, 09 Jun; one, 17 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 07 May; one, 10 May; one, 18 May; one, 22 May; one, 03 Jun (SIng); Fareham, one, 27 May; one, 04 Jun (ADT); one, 30 May (KJW); Botley, one, 07 May (SLB); Wickham, one, 18 May (JRDS); Upham, three, 02 Jun (F.M.G.); Portchester, one, 03 Jun (CEH, JGS); one, 27 May (DH-J); Horsea Island, one, 12 May; nine, 19 May (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, two, 11 May (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 07 May (ARJa); Old Winchester Hill, five, 28 Apr (F.M.G.); Horndean, one, 05 May (PHog); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 01 May (RAll); Hengistbury Head, one, 08 May (MoTay); Bransgore, one, 01 May (SPMC); Sway, one, 07 May; two, 10 May; one, 09 Aug (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 07 May (DMui); Pennington, NF, one, 30 Apr (MHay); Pennington, one, 14 May (RFC); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 05 May (F.M.G.);
VC12: Cholderton, three, 20 May (TJN); Longstock, one, 07 May (KArb); Vernham Dean, one, 22 May (JHale); Grayshott, one, 28 Apr (THard); Hurstbourne Priors, one, 11 Aug (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 30 Apr (AMD); North Waltham, two, 17 May (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 28 Apr (MJW); South Ham, Basingstoke, one, 01 May (MHak); Oakridge, Basingstoke, one, 03 May (IFS); Alton, one, 28 Apr; one, 30 Apr (DBO); Chawton House, Alton, one, 04 May (DAS); Whitehill, one, 04 May; one, 07 May (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 13 May (ASwa); Alice Holt, present, 30 Apr (Bird); Blackwater, two, 10 Jun (BGD); Farnborough, one, 30 Apr; one, 07 May; one, 14 May (KBW)
70.258 [B&F: 1937] Willow Beauty Peribatodes rhomboidaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 40-48 mm. One of a number of confusingly similar species, including Feathered Beauty P. secundaria, Mottled Beauty Alcis repandata, Great Oak Beauty Hypomecis roboraria and Satin Beauty Deileptenia ribeata, which can be separated with care by their forewing markings. Larva feeds on Hawthorn, Plum, Privet, Silver and Downy Birch, Alder Buckthorn, Honeysuckle, Traveller's-joy and Ivy.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3112 | 8499 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 11 | 31378 | 87484 | 200 | 2022 |
| 12 | 6853 | 17366 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1530 | 5997 | 52 |
| 12 | 551 | 2001 | 56 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 21 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 09 Sep, 1 (STho) Max count: Swaythling, Southampton, 07 Sep, 52 (MEdg)
VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 29 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 03 Jun, 3 (SBly) Max count: Farnborough, 23 Aug, 56 (KBW)
70.262 [B&F: 1938] Bordered Grey Selidosema brunnearia (Villers, 1789) - Ireland only
Nationally scarce, on heathland, moorland and sand-dunes in southern England (Hampshire and adjoining counties), with isolated populations in north-western England and western Scotland. Also occurs in Ireland (ssp. tyronensis). In Hampshire locally common on the heaths of the New Forest, and also on sand-dunes in south Hayling, with occasional wanderers elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 37-43 mm. Larva feeds on Heather and Common Bird's-foot Trefoil.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 2 | 1909 | 2001 |
| 11 | 288 | 282 | 1800 | 2022 |
| 12 | 8 | 5 | 1900 | 2005 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, present, 11 Aug; one, 10 Aug (JPuz); Matley Wood, NF, present, field observation, 16 Aug (ASho); Yew Hill NR, Winchester, one, field observation, 06 Aug (PGS); Flash Pond, NF, present, field observation, 09 Aug; Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 08 Aug; one, 10 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 14 Aug (RAC);
VC12: Long Valley, Fleet, four, field observation, 06 Aug (MHals)
70.263 [B&F: 1939] Ringed Carpet Cleora cinctaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce
Nationally scarce (Na) on damp heathland in southern England (Hampshire and adjoining counties), and in bogs and mosses in Scotland and northern England (ssp. bowesi). In Hampshire a speciality of the New Forest, where the moth can be found resting on the small pines on the heaths during May. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 36-42 mm. Fairly distinctive, with very straight costa and, often, a small pale elongated discal spot. Larva feeds on Silver Birch, Downy Birch, Bilberry, Bell Heather and Cross-leaved Heath, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 436 | 491 | 1800 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1961 | 1961 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 29 Apr; one, 06 May (RAC); Hurn, one, 07 May (MJef)
70.264 [B&F: 1940] Satin Beauty Deileptenia ribeata (Clerck, 1759) - Common
Common in coniferous woodland and plantations throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread in woodland, but usually very uncommon. Wingspan 42-48 mm. The most likely confusion species is Mottled Beauty Alcis repandata. Larva feeds on Scots Pine, Yew, Norway Spruce, European Larch and Douglas Fir.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 48 | 92 | 1972 | 2022 |
| 11 | 248 | 412 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 125 | 177 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Wickham, one, 20 Jun (JRDS)
70.265 [B&F: 1941] Mottled Beauty Alcis repandata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Unconfirmed
Common in woodland and hedgerows, moorland and heathland, calcareous grassland, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 43-56 mm. The main confusion species is Willow Beauty Peribatodes rhomboidaria, which differs principally in the two cross-line, converging at the dorsum in Willow Beauty, but not in Mottled Beauty. Larva polyphagous on a great many woody plants, including Oak, Birch, Ash, Hawthorn, Honeysuckle and Juniper.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1073 | 4249 | 1981 | 2022 |
| 11 | 4546 | 7925 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1836 | 3986 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 116 | 204 | 14 |
| 12 | 38 | 62 | 8 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 24 Jun, 3 (PWhtk) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 16 Jun, 2 (CNB) Max count: Wickham, 23 Jun, 14 (F.M.G.)
VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 05 Jul, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 12 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Pamber Heath, 07 Jul, 8 (WLan)
70.267 [B&F: 1943] Great Oak Beauty Hypomecis roboraria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nb
Nationally scarce (Nb) in ancient woodland and mature oak woodland throughout much of southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a species of ancient woodlands, occurring in the New Forest and other large woods, but has declined in many places through habitat destruction. Wingspan 60-68 mm. The main confusion species is Pale Oak Beauty H. punctinalis, which differs in plain apex of underwing of forewing. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 42 | 64 | 1856 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1177 | 2380 | 1800 | 2022 |
| 12 | 350 | 817 | 1800 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 26 | 55 | 8 |
| 12 | 12 | 22 | 9 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Frogham, one, 15 Jun (NTO); Ogden's Purlieu, NF, one, 17 Jun (AMD); Marchwood, two, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun (TDCh); one, 22 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 26 Jun (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 12 Jun (RWPas); East Tytherley, four, 21 Jun; eight, 21 Jun; eight, 21 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, 01 Jul (MJB); one, 11 Jun (NRJ); Broughton, one, 23 Jun; one, 22 Jun (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 02 Jul (PCra); Botley Wood, four, males. , 09 Jun; Wickham, three, 23 Jun (F.M.G.); three, 11 Jun; two, 12 Jun; one, 20 Jun; three, 22 Jun; one, 26 Jun (JRDS); Sway, two, 21 Jun; one, 24 Jun (SKee); Battramsley, NF, one, 11 Jun (MWelf);
VC12: Grayshott, one, 07 Jul (THard); North Waltham, one, 16 Jun (AJon); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, nine, 24 Jun (ACB); Pamber Heath, one, 10 Jun; one, 07 Jul (WLan); Pamber Forest, three, 13 Jun (GJD); Whitehill, one, 10 Jun (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 20 Jun; one, 24 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 14 Jun (MHals); Blackwater, one, 17 Jun; one, 27 Jun (BGD)
70.268 [B&F: 1944] Pale Oak Beauty Hypomecis punctinalis (Scopoli, 1763) - Common
Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, parks and gardens throughout much of southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight still fairly common in deciduous woodland, but its range shows signs of contracting, especially in the New Forest. Wingspan 46-55 mm. The main confusion species is Great Oak Beauty H. roboraria, which differs in dark border to apex of underwing of forewing. Larva feeds on Oak, Birch, Hazel, Hawthorn, Apple and Sallow, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 142 | 179 | 1856 | 2022 |
| 11 | 981 | 1180 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 518 | 870 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 32 | 44 | 5 |
| 12 | 19 | 24 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 13 May; one, 27 May (PWhtk); Hale Purlieu, NF, present, 21 May; one, 21 May (JPuz); North Baddesley, one, 26 May (RWPas); Fishlake Meadows, one, 24 May; Romsey, one, 21 May; one, 24 May; five, 11 Jun; one, 26 Jun (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 22 Jun (RAC); Chandler's Ford, one, 23 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, two, 03 Jun; one, 04 Jun; two, 10 Jun; one, 11 Jun; two, 12 Jun (SIng); Botley Wood, three, 09 Jun; Wickham, three, 23 Jun (F.M.G.); one, 04 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 15 Jun; three, 21 Jun; one, 22 Jun (JRDS); Upham, one, 02 Jun (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 14 Jun; one, 22 Jun (DWhe); Hurn, one, 08 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 19 Jun; one, 22 Jun (MJef);
VC12: Cole Henley, one, 17 Jun (GCE); Pamber Heath, one, 10 Jun (WLan); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, two, 10 Jun (MBot); Pamber Forest, one, 13 Jun (GJD); Liss Forest, present, field observation, 28 May (iNat); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, two, 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, one, 18 May; one, 10 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 25 Jul (ASto); Blacknest, Binstead, one, field observation, 09 Jun (MAng); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, two, 11 Jun; two, 15 Jun; one, 20 Jun (ASwa); Alice Holt, one, field observation, 25 Jun (NBof); Fleet Pond, one, 17 Jun; three, 10 Jun (MHals); Blackwater, one, 11 Jun (BGD)
70.270 [B&F: 1947] Engrailed Ectropis crepuscularia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local
Common in broad-leaved woodland, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 38-45 mm. Considered traditionally to be one of a species pair separated on flight period, no consistent genitalic or genetic differences have been found and certainly on the continent, 'Engrailed' is considered to be one species, which is followed here. Larva feeds on the foliage of many different woody plants, including Sessile and Pedunculate Oak, Downy and Silver Birch, Hazel, Hawthorn, Sallow, Broom, Buckthorn, Spindle, Wild Privet and Hornbeam, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 825 | 1505 | 1856 | 2022 |
| 11 | 3169 | 4496 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1367 | 2265 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 58 | 78 | 6 |
| 12 | 31 | 33 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Brockwood, one, 23 Apr (SDut); Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 05 Jul (JMed); one, 12 Jul; one, 15 Jul (PWhtk); Blashford, two, 23 Jun (RWT); Frogham, one, 07 Apr (NTO); Hale, Fordingbridge, present, 25 Mar; Hale Purlieu, NF, present, 26 Mar; present, 18 Jul; one, field observation, 26 Mar; four, 16 Apr; two, 01 Jul; three, 06 Jul; one, 17 Jul; two, field observation, 30 Jul (JPuz); Copythorne Common, NF, one, 07 Sep (JAda); East Tytherley, one, 11 Jul; one, 21 Jun; one, 11 Jul (GCE); Romsey, one, 11 Jul (MJB); two, 30 Apr; one, 07 Jul; one, 28 Aug (NRJ); Broughton, one, 11 Jul; one, 11 Jul; Crawley, one, 20 Aug; one, 10 Sep (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, three, 02 Jul (CNB); one, 02 Jul (PCra); three, 23 Jul (CNB); three, 23 Jul (PCra); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 28 Jun (RAC); Chandler's Ford, one, 25 May (KArb); Allbrook, one, 02 Jul (SIng); Botley Wood, six, 07 Apr (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, 12 Jul (ADT); Wickham, one, 11 Jul; one, 12 Jul (JRDS); Waterlooville, two, 09 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 31 Jul (DWhe); West Walk, one, 17 Mar (F.M.G.); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 25 Mar; one, 17 Jul (RAll); Muscliffe, one, 11 Jul (KingB); Hurn, one, 20 Jun; one, 26 Jun; two, 12 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 03 Sep (MJef); Sway, one, 28 Jun; one, 23 Jul (SKee); Pennington, one, 27 May; one, 16 Sep (RFC);
VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 22 Jun; two, 19 Jul (GCE); Grayshott, one, 07 Jul (THard); Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul; two, 09 Jul; two, 09 Jul; Wonston, one, 13 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 08 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); one, 11 Aug (CRB, DAS); Cheriton, one, 27 Jun (DAS); Basingstoke, one, 19 Jul (MJW); Pamber Heath, one, 07 Jul; Silchester Common, one, 07 Jul (WLan); Pamber Forest, one, 07 Apr; two, 18 Jul; one, 04 Sep (GJD); Selborne, three, 25 Jul; one, 25 Jul (CJP); Whitehill, one, 04 May (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 09 Apr; one, 12 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 02 Aug (ASwa); Farnham, present, 29 Jun (Bird); present, field observation, 13 Jul (iNat); present, 14 Jul (Bird); present, field observation, 27 Jul; present, field observation, 30 Jul (iNat); Fleet Pond, one, 09 Apr; two, 20 Apr (MHals)
70.272 [B&F: 1949] Square Spot Paradarisa consonaria (Hübner, [1799]) - Local
Local in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, parks and gardens throughout England, the main population centres being from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to Kent, the Wye Valley and southern Cumbria. In our area, the main population centres are the central New Forest, Wickham Common / Botley Wood, and on the Isle of Wight, in the Cranmore / Ningwood Common area. Possibly declining in the north-east and around Chandlers Ford, where previously common. Wingspan 40-45 mm. The characteristic square-shaped blotch mid-way along the subterminal fascia is visible in most individuals, but obscured in some dark forms, which occur infrequently and which often have a pale central cross-band. Larva feeds on the foliage of Sessile and Pedunculate Oak, Silver and Downy Birch, Beech, Hornbeam and Yew; mid-June to mid-August, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 60 | 102 | 1800 | 2022 |
| 11 | 316 | 276 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 135 | 127 | 1951 | 2021 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, one, field observation, 26 Apr (JPuz); Romsey, one, 30 Apr (NRJ); Waterlooville, one, 17 May (DWhe);
VC12: Farnham, present, 09 May (Bird)
70.273 [B&F: 1950] Brindled White-spot Parectropis similaria (Hufnagel, 1767) - Local
Local in broad-leaved woodland, favouring ancient woodland in rural areas, occasionally in gardens throughout much of southern England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally fairly common in deciduous woodland in all three vice-counties. Wingspan 33-39 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak, Hazel, Hawthorn and Birch, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 69 | 129 | 1800 | 2022 |
| 11 | 620 | 786 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 197 | 349 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 16 | 24 | 7 |
| 12 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Marchwood, one, 18 Jun (CTha); Romsey, two, 11 Jun (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 24 May; present, 16 Jun (RAC); Allbrook, one, 03 Jun (SIng); Botley Wood, seven, 09 Jun; Wickham, two, 23 Jun (F.M.G.); one, 09 Jun; one, 12 Jun; one, 13 Jun; two, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 27 Jun (JRDS); Upham, one, 02 Jun (F.M.G.); Hurn, one, 15 Jun; Hengistbury Head, one, 27 Jun (MJef);
VC12: Grayshott, one, 03 Jun (THard); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 24 Jun (ACB); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 10 Jun (MBot); Blacknest, Binstead, one, field observation, 09 Jun (MAng); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 11 Jun (ASwa)
70.274 [B&F: 1951] Grey Birch Aethalura punctulata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in birch woodland and heathland throughout Britain, most numerous in south-eastern England. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire, but scarce on the Isle of Wight, with only one record so far this century. Wingspan 30-35 mm. Small size precludes confusion with all but Dotted Carpet Alcis jubata, which is whiter, with more conspicuous black marking, and Brussels Lace Cleorodes lichenaria, which has bolder, more strongly dentate subterminal fascia. Larva feeds on Downy and Silver Birch, and Alder, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 15 | 7 | 1946 | 2007 |
| 11 | 503 | 427 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 220 | 300 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 8 | 9 | 2 |
| 12 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 03 Jun (JPuz); Romsey, one, 16 Apr; one, 21 May; one, 29 May (NRJ); Wickham, two, 16 May; one, 18 May; one, 20 May; one, 23 May (JRDS);
VC12: Grayshott, one, 13 May (THard); Silchester Common, one, 10 Jun (WLan); Pamber Forest, one, 13 Jun (GJD); Whitehill, one, 28 Apr; one, 10 Jun (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 11 May; one, 09 Jun; one, 11 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, field observation, 08 Jun; two, 10 Jun; one, netted, 24 Jun (MHals)
70.275 [B&F: 1952] Common Heath Ematurga atomaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common on acid heathland, moorland, grassland, woodland rides and roadside verges throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight very common on the heaths of the New Forest and the north-east. Wingspan 22-34 mm. Day-flying. Very variable, but only likely to be confused with Latticed Heath Chiasmia clathrata, which see; in the south a large, yellow form sometimes occurs on chalk downland and in young plantations. Larva feeds on Red Clover, White Clover and Bird's-foot Trefoil, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 4 | 1930 | 1981 |
| 11 | 1123 | 2085 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 669 | 4508 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 88 | 121 | 4 |
| 12 | 22 | 122 | 40 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Isbley Common, NF, 20 May, 1 (JuHun) Latest: Sopley Common, 12 Jun, 3 (MKD) Max count: Rockford Common, NF, 14 May, 4 (MCurn)
VC12: Earliest: Testcombe, Chilbolton, 27 May, 1 (SLE) Latest: Aldershot, 15 Jun, 1 (RDea) Max count: Broxhead Common, 25 May, 40 (KBW)
70.276 [B&F: 1954] Bordered White Bupalus piniaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in coniferous woodland and plantations throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common in pine woodland in all three vice-counties, though apparently never the pest it sometimes is in other parts of the country. Wingspan 34-40 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Scots Pine, Corsican Pine, Norway Spruce and European Larch, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 66 | 89 | 1856 | 2022 |
| 11 | 748 | 613 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 196 | 269 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 13 | 13 | 2 |
| 12 | 9 | 12 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Marchwood, one, 18 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 28 Jun (NRJ); Fawley Inclosure, NF, two, field observation, 20 May; Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 08 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 08 Jul (RAC); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 10 Jun (MEdg); Fareham, one, 17 Jun (KJW); Botley, one, 30 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 27 Jun (JRDS); Hurn, one, 13 Jun (MJef); Sopley Common, present, 28 Jun (RFox);
VC12: Grayshott, one, 24 Jun (THard); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, two, 10 Jun (MBot); Whitehill, three, 10 Jun; one, 12 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun (ASto); Ludshott Common, one, 03 Jul (KBW, HthRT det. KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 11 Jun (ASwa)
70.277 [B&F: 1955] Common White Wave Cabera pusaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in woodland, scrub and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-35 mm. The main confusion species is Common Wave C. exanthemata, in which cross-lines are brown and curved. Larva feeds on Downy and Silver Birch, Alder and Sallow, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 500 | 751 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 11 | 4969 | 5939 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1692 | 1999 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 136 | 186 | 7 |
| 12 | 52 | 87 | 15 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 23 Jun, 2 (SDut) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 09 Aug, 1 (CNB) Max count: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 19 Aug, 7 (PWhtk)
VC12: Earliest: Anna Valley, Andover, 10 Jun, 2 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 24 Jun, 1 (KBW) Max count: Fleet Pond, 17 Jun, 15 (MHals)
70.278 [B&F: 1956] Common Wave Cabera exanthemata (Scopoli, 1763) - Common
Common in broad-leaved, often damp, woodland throughout much of the British Isles; frequently recorded and well distributed across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 30-35 mm. The main confusion species is Common White Wave C. pusaria, in which the cross-lines are straight and grey. Larva feeds on Goat Willow, Grey Willow, Aspen and Poplar, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 775 | 1121 | 1856 | 2022 |
| 11 | 5402 | 6979 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1354 | 1698 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 177 | 231 | 5 |
| 12 | 45 | 53 | 6 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 11 Aug, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 01 Sep, 1 (F.M.G.) Max count: West Wellow, 08 Aug, 5 (CNB)
VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 22 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 11 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Overton, 10 Aug, 6 (ACr)
70.279 [B&F: 1957] White-pinion Spotted Lomographa bimaculata (Fabricius, 1775) - Common
Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout England and Wales, less frequently, but increasingly, in the north. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-31 mm. Can be confused with very faded examples of Green Carpet Colostygia pectinataria. Larva feeds on Blackthorn and Hawthorn, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 179 | 299 | 1900 | 2022 |
| 11 | 700 | 748 | 1948 | 2022 |
| 12 | 312 | 351 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Botley Wood, six, 09 Jun (F.M.G.); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 28 Jun (RAll);
VC12: Grayshott, one, 07 May (THard); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, one, 19 Jun (ASto); Blacknest, Binstead, two, field observation, 09 Jun (MAng); Blackwater, one, 30 May (BGD)
70.280 [B&F: 1958] Clouded Silver Lomographa temerata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-34 mm. Larva feeds on Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Plum, Wild Cherry and Crab Apple, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 898 | 1899 | 1879 | 2022 |
| 11 | 3577 | 4626 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1599 | 2603 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 112 | 160 | 9 |
| 12 | 66 | 119 | 15 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Frogham, 08 Jun, 1 (NTO) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 16 Jun, 2 (CNB) Max count: Botley Wood, 09 Jun, 9 (F.M.G.)
VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 23 Jun, 2 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 27 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 10 Jun, 15 (CRB, DAS, PDF et al)
70.282 [B&F: 1960] Early Moth Theria primaria (Haworth, 1809) - Common
Common in open woodland, woodland edges, scrub and mature hedgerows throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common to abundant in late winter amongst hawthorn in open country and on the downs. Wingspan male 32-37 mm, female wingless. Males could be confused with Sloe Carpet Aleucis distinctata, but Early Moth has straighter distal edge of central band and females have band on vestigial wings. The flightless females may be found sitting on the leafless twigs after dark. Larva feeds on Blackthorn, Hawthorn and Midland Hawthorn.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 119 | 224 | 1978 | 2022 |
| 11 | 335 | 458 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 306 | 393 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Marchwood, one, 24 Feb (TDCh); Stanbridge Earls, one, 16 Feb (JRM); Botley Wood, one, at dusk, 03 Feb (AMD); one, seen by day, 10 Feb (KJW); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 27 Jan (RAll);
VC12: Alton, one, 28 Feb (DBO)
70.283 [B&F: 1961] Light Emerald Campaea margaritaria (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common
Common in broad-leaved woodland, areas with scattered trees, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 42-54 mm. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hazel, Downy and Silver Birch, Elm, Sallow, Horse Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut and Beech.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1500 | 3854 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 11 | 12708 | 23628 | 200 | 2022 |
| 12 | 3311 | 6929 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 545 | 1393 | 28 |
| 12 | 245 | 784 | 45 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 12 May, 1 (SDut) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 09 Sep, 2 (STho) Max count: Waterlooville, 08 Sep, 28 (DWhe)
VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 04 Sep, 0 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 05 Oct, 1 (KBW) Max count: Selborne, 08 Sep, 45 (CJP)
70.284 [B&F: 1962] Barred Red Hylaea fasciaria (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common wherever there are coniferous trees throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-44 mm. Occasional green individuals of the form f. prasinaria, which can be confused with Light Emerald Campaea margaritata, are reported. Larva feeds on various coniferous trees, including Scots Pine, Norway Spruce and European Larch.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 101 | 83 | 1856 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1290 | 1319 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 12 | 372 | 468 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 30 | 34 | 4 |
| 12 | 14 | 22 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Ogden's Purlieu, NF, one, 17 Jun (AMD); Hale Purlieu, NF, present, 08 Jun; one, 07 Jun; two, 16 Jun (JPuz); Needs Ore NNR, one, 02 Jul (CNB); one, 02 Jul (PCra); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 02 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 24 Jun; two, 27 Jun; one, 28 Jun (RAC); Botley Wood, four, 09 Jun (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, 11 Jun (KJW); Horsea Island, one, 16 Jun (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 09 Jun; one, 12 Jun; one, 24 Jun (DWhe); Langstone, one, 17 Jun (HuWhi); Muscliffe, one, 10 Jun (KingB); Hurn, one, 08 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 22 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 27 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 05 Jul (SKee); Battramsley, NF, one, 11 Jun (MWelf); Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jun (CNB);
VC12: Grayshott, three, 24 Jun; one, 07 Jul (THard); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford*, one, 24 Jun (ACB); Pamber Heath, two, 10 Jun; Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 07 Jul (WLan); Whitehill, three, 12 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 16 Jun; three, 17 Jun; two, 19 Jun (ASto); Fleet Pond, one, 27 Jun (MHals); Farnborough, one, 13 Jun (MThmp); Blackwater, one, 10 Jun (BGD); Farnborough, one, 15 Jun (KBW)
70.2841 [B&F: 1962b] Banded Pine Carpet Pungeleria capreolaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Vagrant/Accidental
First recorded in Britain in Sussex in 2014, with a handful of records subsequently. While its stated range is the mountains of southern Europe, as well as on the Balkan Peninsula and the Caucasus, an increase of numbers of stragglers into northern Europe indicate a potential expansion of range, and it is not impossible that this could result in a resident population in Britain in due course. The larva lives on Pinus or Picea sp. on the continent. The adults fly in one or two generations a year; from June till the end of September.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 2014 | 2014 |
| 11 | 3 | 3 | 2017 | 2021 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Hurn, one, 11 May; one, 23 Sep (MJef)
70.288 [B&F: 1945] Brussels Lace Cleorodes lichenaria (Hufnagel, 1767) - Local
Local in scrub, woodland, plantations and rocky areas by the sea, in south-west England, west Wales and the west coast of Scotland, also in a few places in central and southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this species all but disappeared in the second half of the 1940s, but has increased dramatically in the last few years, and is now to be found throughout the New Forest, in the Test Valley around Leckford and Chilbolton, and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-38 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on various lichens.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 893 | 1986 | 1800 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1702 | 2752 | 1948 | 2022 |
| 12 | 390 | 643 | 1948 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 234 | 405 | 9 |
| 12 | 30 | 57 | 12 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 23 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 24 Jul, 4 (PCra) Max count: Stanbridge Earls, 13 Jun, 9 (JRM)
VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 29 Jul, 2 (TJN) Latest: Alton, 29 Jun, 1 (DBO) Max count: Anna Valley, Andover, 10 Jun, 12 (TJN)
70.294 [B&F: 1968] Yellow Belle Aspitates ochrearia (Rossi, 1794) - Local
Local on sand-dunes, shingle beaches, saltmarshes, golf courses and heathland, along the coasts of southern England, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight frequent on dunes and shingle in coastal localities, rare inland on the chalk. Wingspan 28-36 mm. The most likely confusion species is Straw Belle Aspitates gilvaria, but Yellow Belle has a more rounded forewing and more distinct antemedian fascia. Larva feeds on Sea Wormwood, Hare's-foot Clover, Smooth Tare, Bird's-foot Trefoil, Common Restharrow, Wild Carrot and Beaked Hawk's-beard.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 146 | 118 | 1856 | 2022 |
| 11 | 552 | 654 | 1945 | 2022 |
| 12 | 11 | 13 | 1945 | 2020 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 24 | 53 | 15 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Marchwood, one, 11 May; North Gate, NF, one, field observation, 16 May (TDCh); Moorgreen Meadows SSSI, Eastleigh, present, field observation, 09 May (GgBak); Hengistbury Head, six, 14 May (PWet); four, 15 May (MoTay); four, 16 May (BKin); one, 18 May (RPH); two, 05 Jun (FM-S); one, 14 Jun; one, 03 Sep; two, 04 Sep; three, 05 Sep; two, 06 Sep; one, 07 Sep (MJef); one, field observation, 22 Aug (PBoa); Blackbush, Milford-on-Sea, one, 28 May (MBot); Lisle Court, Lymington, one, 08 Sep (AMus, JPMar det. JPM); present, 09 Sep (MPrnc); present, 08 Sep (AMus); Needs Ore NNR, one, 09 Aug; 15, 16 Aug (CNB); Needs Ore, two, field observation, 22 Aug (RAC); Browndown, two, 01 Sep; Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 01 Sep (F.M.G.)
70.295 [B&F: 1970] Grass Wave Perconia strigillaria (Hübner, [1787]) - Local
Local on heathland, open woodland, moorland and bogs throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire fairly common on the heaths of the New Forest and in the north-east, but very local elsewhere. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1948. Wingspan 36-41 mm. The most likely confusion species is Common Heath Ematurga atomaria, especially pale forms. Larva feeds on Heather, Bell Heather, Broom and Petty Whin.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 1948 | 1948 |
| 11 | 382 | 480 | 1800 | 2022 |
| 12 | 118 | 181 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 12 | 8 | 22 | 15 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Ogden's Purlieu, NF, two, 17 Jun (AMD); Roydon Woods HIWWT NR, NF, one, field observation, 12 Jun (CBoy);
VC12: Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 10 Jun (MBot); Silchester Common, one, 10 Jun; one, field observation, 10 Jun (WLan); Shortheath, Oakhanger, one, 09 Jun (CJP); Whitehill, one, 10 Jun (ASto); Fleet Pond, 15, 10 Jun; one, field observation, 02 Jun (MHals); Blackwater, one, 11 Jun (BGD)