70.043 [B&F: 1731] Chalk Carpet Scotopteryx bipunctaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) on calcareous grassland, sea cliffs and quarries inland in southern England, discontinuously to Yorkshire and North Wales, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this species has gone from many localities on the chalk, which were either ploughed up during the 1939-45 War, or developed for housing. It survives in one or two localities on the Isle of Wight, and on Broughton Down, with occasional wanderers elsewhere. Wingspan 32-38 mm. Distinctive in an understated way. Larva feeds on Bird's-foot Trefoil, Hare's-foot Clover, White Clover, Red Clover and Vetch.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	61	88	1900	2018
11	73	113	1700	2014
12	30	18	1900	2007

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	2	1

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VC10: Mottistone Chalk Pits, one, 27 Jul (KNow det. NKow); Mottistone Down, one, 25 Aug (KShw); Culver Down, present, field observation, 17 Aug (AEmm)

70.045 [B&F: 1732] Shaded Broad-bar Scotopteryx chenopodiata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in calcareous grassland, acid heathland, woodland rides, roadside verges, sand-dunes and gardens throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight much less common that in the past, however large colonies still occur locally in dunes and amongst scrub on downland. Wingspan 34-38 mm. Only likely to be confused with unseasonably early examples of Mallow Larentia clavaria, which see. Larva feeds on White Clover, Red Clover, Hare's-foot Clover and Vetch.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	199	236	1951	2020
11	959	1263	1951	2020
12	663	1046	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	5	5	1
11	24	28	3
12	39	103	20

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VC10: Totland, one, 27 Jul (RTer); Newport, one, 17 Jul (DPl); Newtown Meadows, one, field observation, 11 Aug (DCoo); Parkhurst Forest, one, 13 Jul (TJN, IMer, LFom); Osborne Valley Walk, one, 22 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 07 Aug; Lee, nr Nursling, one, 21 Aug (CTha); Blackpits Wood, East Tytherley, one, 14 Jul; Ashley, one, 24 Jul; one, 20 Aug; Broughton, one, 25 Jul; one, 25 Jul; Ashley, two, 24 Jul; one, 24 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 11 Aug (GCE); Yew Hill, Winchester, one, transect, 04 Aug; one, transect, 04 Aug; Yew Hill, two, transect, 03 Aug; one, transect, 03 Aug (CStr); Shawford Down, one, transect, 19 Aug (SCha, THul); Crawley, one, 04 Aug (GCE); Sparsholt, one, transect, 19 Jul (CStr); Botley Wood, three, 30 Jul (RJD, DWal, KJW); Fareham, one, 13 Jul (KJW); Botley, one, 23 Jul (SLB); Claylands, Bishops Waltham, one, transect, 15 Jul; Claylands LNR, one, transect, 02 Aug; one, transect, 22 Jul; one, transect, 11 Aug (HFir);

VC12: Shipton Bellinger, one, field observation, 26 Aug (BDal); Stockbridge Down NT, one, field observation, 16 Jul (MDuf); Crawley, one, 04 Aug; one, 04 Aug; Goodworth Clatford, two, 21 Jul; two, 21 Jul; Harewood Forest, one, 21 Jul; one, 21 Jul; Little Somborne, one, 13 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 01 Aug; one, 01 Aug; Bullington, four, 16 Jul (GCE); Winchester, three, field observation, 18 Aug (GSD); Magdalen Hill Down, one, transect, 03 Aug; one, transect, 17 Aug (BJon); one, transect, 29 Jul (TGra); four, transect, 13 Aug; two, transect, 13 Aug; nine, transect, 13 Aug (DSte); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, transect, 11 Aug; one, transect, 28 Jun (CBey); Headley Gravel Pit, 20, field observation, 08 Aug (GJD); Beggarwood, Basingstoke, one, field observation, 10 Aug (DJJ); Bentworth, one, field observation, 29 Jul (A&LB); Pamber Forest, one, 16 Jul; one, 01 Aug (GJD); Chawton, present, 26 Jul (DAS); Noar Hill, 15, field observation, 04 Aug (BDal); Selborne, one, transect, 18 Aug (JOat); Noar Hill, one, field observation, 26 Jul (PVic); Selborne, two, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 28 Jul (CJP); Noar Hill, Selborne, four, field observation, 16 Aug (RJD); Blackmoor, one, field observation, 23 Jul (CJP); Bentley Station Meadow, one, transect, 01 Aug; seven, transect, 01 Aug; four, transect, 01 Aug (JOat); Minley Wood, one, field observation, 01 Aug (BDal)

70.046 [B&F: 1719] Oblique Carpet Orthonama vittata (Borkhausen, 1794) - Local

Local in fens, water meadows, damp woodland, marshes and river-banks throughout much of the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight an uncommon marsh-inhabiting species, records of which are scattered thinly across the three vice-counties. Wingspan 24-27 mm. The most likely confusion species is Oblique Striped Phibalapteryx virgata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Marsh Bedstraw and Heath Bedstraw.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	21	10	1856	2015
11	102	93	1882	2020
12	12	4	1951	2013

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1
11	2	4	3

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VC11: Burton, nr Christchurch, three, 29 Jun; one, 04 Aug (JStw)

70.047 [B&F: 1720] Gem Nycterosea obstipata (Fabricius, 1794) - Migrant

Immigrant from southern Europe, appearing mainly in southern Britain, with occasional records north to the Orkneys, in some years arriving in sufficient numbers to breed. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a common immigrant, which is widely distributed throughout in some years. Wingspan 18-21 mm. Highly sexually dimorphic. Larva feeds on the leaves of various herbaceous plants, although the exact plant species utilised in the United Kingdom is unknown, but unable to over-winter in significant numbers.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	136	192	1981	2020
11	535	519	1951	2020
12	81	64	1951	2018

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	7	7	1
11	6	6	1
12	5	5	1

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 13 Jul; one, 06 Nov (DCoo); Plaish, Carisbrooke, one, 22 Jul (KRyl); Bonchurch, one, 25 Aug; one, 16 Oct (JHa); Rookley, one, 05 Nov (JRB); Shanklin, one, 12 Oct (IOut);

VC11: Totton, one, 14 Oct (LHan); Woodley, one, 09 Oct (NBin det. MJW); Fareham, one, 25 Jul (MLO); one, to light, female, 08 Oct (KJW); Portsmouth, one, 18 Oct (IRT); Milford on Sea, one, 02 Jul (MMcM);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 03 Sep (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 08 Oct (MJW); one, 18 Jul (RHil); Alton, one, field observation, 11 Aug (EFig); one, 14 May (NDP)

Alton, North Hampshire VC12
14/05/2021
Actinic Trap
Nigel Peace
Photo © Nigel Peace

70.049 [B&F: 1728] Garden Carpet Xanthorhoe fluctuata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in gardens, allotments, rough ground and woodland throughout the British Isles, but rare in north-east Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-31 mm. Larva feeds on various Cruciferae, including Garlic Mustard, Shepherd's-purse, Hairy Bitter-cress and Cabbage, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	785	932	1951	2020
11	13493	23428	1951	2020
12	3034	4474	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	116	172	7
11	519	854	15
12	197	281	12

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VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 18 Apr, 1 (JHa) Latest: Bonchurch, 15 Dec, 2 (JHa) Max count: Freshwater, 31 May, 7 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Romsey, 29 Apr, 1 (MBak) Latest: Fareham, 20 Nov, 1 (KJW) Max count: Swaythling, Southampton, 17 Sep, 15 (MEdg)

VC12: Earliest: Alton, 09 May, 1 (NDP) Latest: Farnborough, 14 Oct, 1 (KBW) Max count: Harestock, 14 Sep, 12 (GRog)

70.050 [B&F: 1721] Balsam Carpet Xanthorhoe biriviata (Borkhausen, 1794) - Nationally Scarce

Uncommon, in damp grassland, water meadows, marshes, river-banks and damp areas in parts of southern England and south-eastern England. In Hampshire first reported at Wherwell in 1964, and now established in the upper valley of the River Test in damp woodland containing the larval foodplant, and also beginning to appear in the Itchen Valley. The only report from the Isle of Wight was back in 1999. Wingspan 27-30 mm. Occurs in two forms, a pale spring generation and a darker summer generation, the former most recalls Sharp-angled Carpet Euphyia unangulata and Wood Carpet Epirrhoe rivata. Larva feeds on Orange Balsam, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1	0	1999	1999
11	91	91	1978	2020
12	129	170	1800	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	8	12	3
12	1	1	1

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VC11: Allbrook, one, 20 Jul (SIng); Hurn, one, 29 Jun; one, 17 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 20 Jul; three, 06 Aug; one, 10 Aug; three, 16 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Harewood Forest, one, 21 Jul (GCE)

70.051 [B&F: 1724] Red Twin-spot Carpet Xanthorhoe spadicearia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in gardens, woodland, hedgerows, downs, fens, moors and sand-dunes throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 24-27 mm. The oft quoted field mark used to distinguish this species from red forms of Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet X. ferrugata, the notch on the inner edge of the cross-band, close to the costa, has proven to be unreliable, and only moths with black cross-bands can be assigned to this species without dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Bedstraw, Ground-ivy and Dock, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	642	999	1951	2020
11	2848	3750	1951	2020
12	2050	3208	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	40	59	4
11	84	106	3
12	106	149	10

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VC10: Earliest: Alverstone, 17 May, 1 (DFai) Latest: Freshwater Bay, 30 Aug, 1 (SDav) Max count: Shanklin, 02 Jun, 4 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley, 17 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Ashley, 04 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Ringwood, 14 Aug, 3 (BWT)

VC12: Earliest: Crawley, 15 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Cholderton, 10 Sep, 1 (TJN) Max count: Burghclere, 14 Aug, 10 (PBlk)

70.052 [B&F: 1725] Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet Xanthorhoe ferrugata (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in gardens, woodland, hedgerows, downs, fens, moors and sand-dunes throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and common in Hampshire, but rather scarce on the Isle of Wight, with just four records there so far this century. Wingspan 24-27 mm. Very similar in form to Red Twin-spot Carpet X. spadicearia, which see; the red form, which has yet to be reliably identified from Hampshire, should be treated as indistinguishable without dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Bedstraw, Ground-ivy and Dock, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	119	130	1981	2020
11	2136	2804	1951	2020
12	743	896	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	41	41	2
12	16	31	6

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VC11: Avon Heath Country Park, one, 17 Aug (JFal); Ashley Heath, one, 09 May; one, 06 Jun (SDut); Burley, one, field observation, 28 Jul (PBry); Holmsley Woods, NF, one, field observation, 14 May (JNew); West Wellow, one, 26 Sep (CNB); Marchwood, two, 13 May; one, 24 Jul; one, 13 Aug (TDCh); one, 28 Jul (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 01 Jun (RBW); Totton, one, 17 Jul; one, 04 Aug; one, 15 Aug; one, 17 Aug; one, 18 Aug; one, 26 Aug (LHan); Nursling, one, 31 Jul (JWal); Lee, nr Nursling, two, 05 Jun; one, 11 Jun (CTha); Upton, one, 13 Aug (PHac); Romsey, one, 18 Jul; one, 14 Aug; one, 26 Aug (NRJ); Broughton, one, 25 Jul; one, 25 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 02 Jun (GCE); Stanbrige Earls, one, 28 May (JRM); Botley, one, 15 Aug; one, 16 Aug (SLB); Hurn, one, 09 Jun; one, 19 Jul; one, 06 Aug; one, 15 Aug (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 20 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 04 Aug; one, 10 Aug; one, 13 Aug (JStw); Avon Tyrell, one, to artificial light, 06 Aug (RBas); Sway, present, 05 Sep (DMui);

VC12: Over Wallop, one, 14 Aug; one, 23 Aug; one, 29 Aug (CMap); Cholderton, two, 10 Sep (TJN); Wherwell, one, 30 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 20 Jul; one, 11 Aug; two, 14 Aug (TJN, LFom); Goodworth Clatford, four, 08 Aug; five, 09 Aug; six, 10 Aug; two, 11 Aug (JMor); one, 21 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, 10 Jun; one, 02 Sep; one, 01 Aug (GCE)

70.053 [B&F: 1722] Flame Carpet Xanthorhoe designata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common

Common in damp woodland and hedgerows throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 25-28 mm. The only likely confusion species is Red Carpet X. decoloraria, which has a sinuous outer edge to the central cross-band, in Flame Carpet the outer edge of the central cross-band is dentate, with two distinct projections. Larva feeds on certain Cruciferae, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	160	196	1943	2020
11	1242	1194	200	2020
12	628	736	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	14	19	3
11	24	23	2
12	15	19	2

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VC10: Totland, one, 31 May (RTer); Freshwater, one, 30 Jun; one, 09 Sep; two, 12 Sep (DCoo); Afton Marsh, one, 03 Jul (PBar); Freshwater Bay, one, 28 May; one, 26 Aug (SDav); Bonchurch, one, 21 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 27 May; one, 13 Jun; two, 07 Sep; two, 25 Sep (IOut); Alverstone, one, 01 Aug (DFai); Osborne Valley Walk, three, 15 Jun (IOut);

VC11: Ashley Heath, two, 12 Aug (SDut); Furzehill, NF, one, 10 Jun; one, 19 Jun (SLoa det. MJW); Minstead, present, field observation, 06 Sep (iNat); Marchwood, one, 12 Jun; one, 19 Aug (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 10 Jun (RBW); Romsey, one, 11 Jun; two, 28 Aug (NRJ); Allbrook, one, 28 Aug; one, 01 Sep; one, 03 Sep (SIng); Winchester, one, 20 Aug (THW); Fareham, one, to a lighted window, 08 Jun (KJW); Botley, one, 02 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 02 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 18 Aug; one, 29 Aug (JRDS); Petersfield, one, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jun (RAll); Sway, present, 28 Aug (DMui); Milford on Sea, one, 30 Jun (MMcM); Pennington, one, 28 May (RFC);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, two, 14 Aug; one, 01 Sep (TJN, LFom); Andover, one, 19 Aug (GSD); Bullington, one, 10 Jun; one, 24 Aug (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 11 Jun (MTay, CSul); Burghclere, two, 29 Aug; one, 14 Aug (PBlk); Ecchinswell, one, 13 Jun (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, two, 20 Aug (ACB); Beech, one, 10 Jun (NDP); Selborne, one, 10 Aug (CJP); Whitehill, one, 31 May; one, 14 Aug (ASto); Hammer Vale, two, 27 Aug (ASwa)

70.054 [B&F: 1727] Silver-ground Carpet Xanthorhoe montanata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in various habitats, including hedgerows, scrub, woodland rides, fens, chalk downland, gardens and heathland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-33 mm. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Cleavers, Hedge Bedstraw and Primrose.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	332	568	1951	2020
11	1291	1727	1951	2020
12	1319	2120	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	22	46	6
11	51	63	3
12	60	110	11

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VC10: Earliest: Timber Copse & Great Mead Copse, 22 May, 0 (VJB) Latest: Bonchurch, 07 Jul, 1 (JHa) Max count: Shanklin, 16 Jun, 6 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Wickham Common, 28 May, 1 (KCok, RJD, MLO, DWal) Latest: Claylands LNR, 02 Aug, 1 (HFir) Max count: Furzehill, NF, 29 May, 3 (SLoa)

VC12: Earliest: Cheriton, 26 May, 1 (DAS) Latest: Down Grange Meadow, Kempshott, 04 Aug, 1 (SGdw) Max count: Crawley, 31 May, 11 (GCE)

70.055 [B&F: 1726] Large Twin-spot Carpet Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata (Clerck, 1759) - Local

Local in mature, often damp, woodland, fens and scrubby heathland throughout England, mainly in southern counties; present at low density throughout north Hampshire, but decidedly scarce in south Hampshire, mainly in the New Forest, and recorded only once on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-32 mm. The main confusion species is Galium Carpet Epirrhoe galiata — both species have a concave costa — the best distinction is the outer edge of the central cross-band, which is slightly crenulate throughout its length in Large Twin-spot Carpet, but more smoothly sinuate in Galium Carpet. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Bedstraw, Common Dog-violet, and Primrose.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	2	1	1900	1982
11	25	19	1951	2016
12	155	150	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	2	2	1
12	6	7	2

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VC11: Stockbridge Down NT, one, 18 Jul (GCE); #N/A

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 20 Jul (TJN, LFom); Goodworth Clatford, one, 08 Aug; two, 09 Aug; one, 10 Aug (JMor); Burghclere, one, 17 Jul (PBlk); Ecchinswell, one, 17 Jul (MJN)

70.056 [B&F: 1736] Royal Mantle Catarhoe cuculata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Local

Local in calcareous grassland, chalk downland, quarries, embankments, hedgerows, woodland rides and sea cliffs throughout much of southern England, rarely northwards to southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight rare but fairly regular on what remains of the chalk country, in all three vice-counties. Wingspan 26-30 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	10	5	1951	2018
11	59	31	1872	2019
12	43	24	1951	2014

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	1	1	1

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VC11: Broughton, one, 08 Jul (GCE)

70.057 [B&F: 1735] Ruddy Carpet Catarhoe rubidata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) on downland, embankments, scrub and sea cliffs in parts of southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight had already become rare by the 1960's (Goater, 1974), still widely distributed, but now found most frequently in hedgerows on the chalk. Wingspan 26-31 mm. Unmistakable when fresh. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	236	353	1856	2020
11	152	99	1800	2019
12	50	35	1900	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	12	18	4
12	2	2	1

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 17 May; one, 19 May; one, 22 May; one, 29 May; two, 31 May; one, 05 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 10 Jun; three, 11 Jun; four, 15 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 13 Jul (JHa);

VC12: Crawley, one, 17 Jul; one, 13 Jul (GCE)

70.059 [B&F: 1742] Yellow Shell Camptogramma bilineata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Ireland only

Common in hedgerows, gardens, rough meadows, woodland rides, downland, heathland and freshwater margins throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight still reasonably common, especially on the chalk, but as the species comes rarely to light, is undoubtedly under-recorded. Wingspan 28-32 mm. Unmistakable. The UK population is divided into several allopatric subspecies representing Britain, Shetland, Ireland and the Blasket Islands. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Cleavers, Bedstraw, Wormwood and Dock.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	590	765	1951	2020
11	4698	5196	1951	2020
12	1668	2110	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	63	101	15
11	188	216	3
12	129	186	14

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VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 29 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Freshwater, 21 Sep, 1 (DCoo) Max count: Newtown NNR, 23 Aug, 15 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Black Down, NF, 05 Jun, 1 (LHan) Latest: Botley, 19 Sep, 1 (SLB) Max count: Rownhams, 20 Jul, 3 (AMS)

VC12: Earliest: Newtown Common, 19 May, 1 (MGri) Latest: Alton, 12 Sep, 1 (EFig) Max count: Hawley Meadows, 22 Aug, 14 (BDal)

Basingstoke
30/08/2021
-
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

70.061 [B&F: 1738] Common Carpet Epirrhoe alternata (Müller, 1764) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including hedgerows, woodland, calcareous grassland, acid heathland, moorland, fens, sand-dunes and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-30 mm. An abundant species, which may be confused for superficially similar, but much scarcer species, such as Wood Carpet E. rivata and Galium Carpet E. galiata. Larva feeds on Cleavers, Lady's Bedstraw and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	861	1446	1951	2020
11	6253	8052	1951	2020
12	2629	4072	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	73	113	7
11	177	222	5
12	174	269	10

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VC10: Earliest: Ventnor, 28 May, 1 (MAli) Latest: Shanklin, 16 Sep, 1 (IOut) Max count: Alverstone, 27 Aug, 7 (DFai)

VC11: Earliest: Deacon Hill, 17 May, 5 (A&LB) Latest: Romsey, 09 Oct, 1 (KPea) Max count: Deacon Hill, 17 May, 5 (A&LB)

VC12: Earliest: Old Down, Basingstoke, 10 May, 1 (JLinc) Latest: Goodworth Clatford, 18 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Winchester, 18 Aug, 10 (GSD)

Basingstoke
11/08/2021
-
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

70.062 [B&F: 1739] Wood Carpet Epirrhoe rivata (Hübner, [1813]) - Local

Local in woodland rides and edges, thickets, copses, mature hedgerows, embankments and scrubby downland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight uncommon, and mostly confined to the chalk; some records may have been undeservedly rejected due to confusion with Common Carpet. Wingspan 28-34 mm. The most likely confusion species is Common Carpet E. alternata but banding on hindwing is almost absent in Wood Carpet, but forms a continuation of the banding on the forewing in Common Carpet. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	59	44	1856	2019
11	101	45	1892	2019
12	54	25	1940	2018

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	3	1
11	1	1	1

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VC10: Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 13 Jul; one, 15 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Broughton Down, one, 12 Jun (MBot)

70.063 [B&F: 1740] Galium Carpet Epirrhoe galiata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local on sea cliffs, sand-dunes and shingle beaches along the coasts of western Wales and southern England from Somerset to Kent, and inland, on calcareous grassland, in England and more rarely in Ireland and Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight remains fairly common on the coast, but is now very rare inland, on the chalk. Wingspan 28-32 mm. The most likely confusion species is Common Carpet E. alternata, but can also be confused with Large Twin-spot Carpet Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata, with which shares concave costa. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw, Hedge Bedstraw and Heath Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	185	355	1856	2020
11	271	333	1949	2020
12	15	5	1951	2010

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	27	67	16
11	3	3	1

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Record Details

VC10: Headon Warren & Undercliff, one, field observation, 26 Jun (DCoo); Totland, one, indoors, 22 Jul (RTer); Freshwater Bay, one, 29 Jun; three, 26 Aug (SDav); three, 26 Jun; 14, 30 Jun; two, 09 Jul; Brook Down, one, 28 Jun; 16, 07 Jul; Mottistone Down, one, 07 Jul; one, 28 Jun (PBar); Brighstone Downs, one, 06 Jun (AMas det. JRB); Newport, one, 26 Aug; two, 09 Sep; one, 14 Sep (DPl); Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 11 Jul; one, 13 Jul (PBar); Wheelers Bay, one, 24 Aug; one, 13 Sep (ABut); Bonchurch, one, 21 Jun; two, 28 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 30 Jun; two, 02 Jul; one, 03 Jul; one, 07 Jul; five, 25 Aug (JHa);

VC11: Broughton, one, 08 Jul (GCE); Fareham, one, to light, 19 Aug (KJW); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 27 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW)

70.064 [B&F: 1793] Cloaked Carpet Euphyia biangulata (Haworth, 1809) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) in damp woodland, ravines and sunken lanes in southern England, Wales and southern Ireland. In Hampshire the majority of recent records are restricted to two main areas: in and around Woolmer Forest and north-west of the New Forest. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 2007. Wingspan 31-34 mm. Fairly unmistakable, with two teeth on the projection of the dark central band into the white postmedian area. Larva feeds on Stitchwort, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	25	8	1800	2007
11	80	60	1900	2020
12	76	74	1961	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	1	1	1
11	7	7	2
12	5	6	2

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VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 29 Jun; two, 08 Jul; one, 15 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 28 Jul (SLoa); Marchwood, one, 06 Sep (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 16 Jul (RBW);

VC12: Ecchinswell, one, 23 Jul (MTay, CSul); Burghclere, two, 17 Jul (PBlk); Ecchinswell, one, 17 Jul (MJN); Chawton, one, field observation, 05 Aug (DAS); Whitehill, one, field observation, 08 Sep (DMurr)

70.065 [B&F: 1794] Sharp-angled Carpet Euphyia unangulata (Haworth, 1809) - Local

Local in woodland and hedgerows throughout southern England; fairly widespread and common across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-30 mm. The most likely confusion species is the much less common Cloaked Carpet E. biangulata, which differs in having irregularly-dentate outer edge of dark cross-band. Larva feeds on several species of chickweed and stitchwort, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	23	27	1856	2020
11	271	255	1951	2020
12	525	703	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	2	2	1
11	2	2	1
12	5	33	18

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VC10: Shanklin, one, 16 Jun (IOut); Alverstone, one, 27 Aug (DFai);

VC11: Romsey, one, 16 Jul (NRJ); Pennington, one, 21 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Burghclere, 10, 29 Aug; three, 17 Jul; 18, 14 Aug (PBlk); Ecchinswell, one, 13 Jun (MJN); Pamber Forest, one, 12 May (GJD)

70.066 [B&F: 1746] Shoulder Stripe Earophila badiata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, hedgerows, scrub and gardens throughout England and southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-35 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Dog Rose and other species of wild rose, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	230	334	1951	2020
11	697	715	1951	2020
12	263	315	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	3	1
11	8	8	2
12	7	8	2

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Records by week (larval)

Record Details

VC10: Cranmore, one, 17 Mar (CHic); Alverstone, one, 01 Apr (DFai); Wootton Bridge, one, 18 Mar (DElm);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, to a lighted window, 20 Mar; one, 01 Apr (SLoa); Woodlands, NF, present, 15 Mar (RBW); Broughton, one, 30 Mar (GCE); Stanbrige Earls, one, 30 Mar (JRM); Petersfield, two, 17 Mar; one, 19 Mar (RAll); Milford-on-sea Nature Reserve, one, 12 May (GBro);

VC12: Hinton Ampner, one, 31 Mar (ASD); Ecchinswell, one, 17 Mar; two, 21 Mar (MJN); Axmansford, one, to lighted window, 21 Mar; one, 31 Mar (ACB); Beech, one, 30 Mar (NDP); Whitehill, one, 15 Mar (ASto)

70.067 [B&F: 1747] Streamer Anticlea derivata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in open woodland, hedgerows, gardens and scrub throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 30-34 mm. The deeply projecting outer cross-band separates Streamer from all similar species. Larva feeds on Dog Rose and other species of wild rose, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	193	237	1981	2020
11	1214	1308	1951	2020
12	490	574	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	10	10	1
11	13	13	1
12	5	5	1

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Records by week (larval)

Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 06 Apr; one, 07 Apr; one, 08 Apr (RTer); Cranmore, one, 09 Apr (CHic); Bonchurch, one, 29 Apr; one, 02 May (JHa); Rookley, one, 27 Apr (JRB); Newport, one, 09 May; one, 15 May (SuHug); Wootton Bridge, one, 19 Apr (DElm);

VC11: Frogham, one, 31 Mar (NTO); Broughton, one, 30 Mar; Ashley, one, 27 Apr; Crawley, one, 15 May (GCE); Fareham, one, 07 May (ADT); Botley, one, 24 Apr (SLB); Old Winchester Hill, one, 16 Apr (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Clanfield, one, field observation, 16 Apr (MBer); Petersfield*, one, 08 May; one, 09 May (RAll); Milford-on-sea Nature Reserve, one, to light, 12 May (GBro); Pennington, one, 27 Apr (RFC);

VC12: Axmansford, one, 31 Mar (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 09 Apr (MJW); Alton, one, 30 Mar; one, to lighted window, 14 Apr (BCA); one, 09 Apr (NDP)

70.068 [B&F: 1748] Beautiful Carpet Mesoleuca albicillata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in open broad-leaved woodland and mature hedgerows throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread but scarce in deciduous and open coniferous woodland where there is a good growth of bramble. Wingspan 34-38 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Bramble, Dewberry, Raspberry and Hazel, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	22	22	1856	2019
11	164	130	1873	2020
12	41	18	1940	2018

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	1	1	1

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No Larval records to show.

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VC11: Wickham, one, 31 May (JRDS)

70.070 [B&F: 1745] Mallow Larentia clavaria (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common on roadside verges, rough ground, gardens, marshes and river-banks throughout the British Isles, but absent from northern Scotland. Widespread and locally common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, especially along the coast and in the New Forest. Wingspan 36-40 mm. The most likely confusion species is Shaded Broad-bar Scotopteryx chenopodiata, which is smaller, has less deeply notched inner edge of central cross-band, and flies earlier in the year. Larva feeds on Common Mallow, Marsh-mallow, Tree-mallow and Hollyhock, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	61	52	1856	2018
11	483	933	1891	2020
12	27	10	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	11	6
11	13	34	8

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VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 07 Oct (SDav); Brook, four, 06 Oct; six, 07 Oct (DWes & REJ);

VC11: Portsmouth, one, 17 Sep; one, 21 Sep; two, 26 Sep; two, 27 Sep; one, 28 Sep; one, 29 Sep; eight, 07 Oct; seven, 09 Oct; three, 14 Oct; three, 18 Oct; three, 24 Oct (IRT); Hurn, one, 06 Oct (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 16 Oct (JStw)

70.074 [B&F: 1777] July Highflier Hydriomena furcata (Thunberg, 1784) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including coppiced woodland, fens, heathland, scrub, parks, gardens and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 26-39 mm. The main confusion species, May Highflyer H. impluviata and Ruddy Highflyer H. ruberata, are largely over before July Highflyer begins to emerge; in addition, July Highflyer has a single apical streak, the other two species have two or three short, parallel apical streaks. Larva feeds on Hazel, Creeping Willow, Bilberry and Heather.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	787	3144	1976	2020
11	3168	4869	1951	2020
12	1340	2967	1949	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	44	228	100
11	76	174	21
12	63	91	6

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Cranmore, 16 Jun, 1 (CHic) Latest: Wydcombe, 06 Sep, 1 (JRB, IOut) Max count: Osborne Valley Walk, 22 Jul, 100 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Ashurst, NF, 12 Jun, 1 (SAB) Latest: Ashley, 20 Aug, 1 (GCE) Max count: West Meon, 02 Jul, 21 (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Ecchinswell, 01 Jul, 1 (MTay, CSul) Latest: Tangley, 25 Aug, 1 (DLaw) Max count: Crawley, 04 Aug, 6 (GCE)

70.075 [B&F: 1778] May Highflier Hydriomena impluviata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in damp woodland, marshes, river-banks and other damp areas throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire, but scarce on the Isle of Wight, with only two records so far this century. Wingspan 30-34 mm. The main confusion species is Ruddy Highflyer H. ruberata, which is often reddish-brown and has a more westerly and northerly distribution, but grey forms of Ruddy Highflyer are difficult to distinguish from May Highflier. Larva feeds on Alder, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	46	45	1856	2020
11	1292	1643	1900	2020
12	371	635	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	4	5	2
11	33	35	3
12	23	34	3

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VC10: Totland, one, 25 Jun (RTer); Afton Marsh, two, 03 Jul (PBar); Freshwater Bay, one, 28 May (SDav); Cranmore, one, 15 Jun (JMar det. JRB);

VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 04 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 18 Jun (SCT); Furzehill, NF, three, 10 Jun (SLoa det. ASto); Marchwood, one, 01 Jun (TDCh); Woodlands, NF, present, 10 Jun (RBW); Lee, nr Nursling, one, 28 May (CTha); Romsey, one, 31 May; one, 04 Jun; one, 12 Jun (MBak); Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, 11 Jun; one, 14 Jun (NRJ); Stanbrige Earls, one, 30 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 26 Jun (JRM); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 13 Jun (MEdg); Southampton, one, 10 Jun (MGP); Barn Piece, Eastleigh, one, 05 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 11 Jun; one, 13 Jun (SIng); Botley, one, 13 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 18 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 31 May; one, 01 Jun (JRDS); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, two, 01 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 27 Jun (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 09 Jun (JStw); Sway, two, 13 Jun (S&SLan); one, 29 May (DMui);

VC12: Barton Stacey, two, 10 Jun; one, 16 Jul; one, 10 Jun (GCE); Ecchinswell, three, 11 Jun (MTay, CSul); one, 02 Jun (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 13 Jun (CWor); Pamber Forest, three, 02 Jun; three, 11 Jun (GJD); Liss, two, 24 Jun (LBen); present, field observation, 12 Jun (MWri); Alton, two, 14 Jun; two, field observation, 15 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, field observation, 17 Jun (EFig); Whitehill, one, 05 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 11 Jun (ASto); Hammer Vale, three, 03 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 15 Jun (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 11 Jun (BDal); Farnborough, one, 07 Jun (KBW)

70.077 [B&F: 1767] Pine Carpet Pennithera firmata (Hübner, [1822]) - Common

Common in pine woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight probably the least common of the three widespread Thera species in the region. Wingspan 30-34 mm. For comparison with confusion species, click here. Larva feeds on Scots Pine and Corsican Pine.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	394	485	1856	2020
11	2815	3803	1951	2020
12	771	1539	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	33	41	5
11	114	141	6
12	60	129	10

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Cowes, 09 Jun, 1 (DNor) Latest: Freshwater, 13 Nov, 1 (DCoo) Max count: Newport, 08 Jul, 5 (SuHug)

VC11: Earliest: Totton, 30 May, 1 (TRac) Latest: Sway, 14 Nov, 0 (DMui) Max count: Milford on Sea, 07 Oct, 6 (MMcM)

VC12: Earliest: Hammer Vale, 06 Jun, 1 (ASwa) Latest: Chilbolton, 08 Nov, 1 (GCE) Max count: Whitehill, 29 Jul, 10 (ASto)

70.079 [B&F: 1769] Spruce Carpet Thera britannica (Turner, 1925) - Common

Common in coniferous woodland, plantations, parks and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread. Wingspan 30-36 mm. For comparison with confusion species, click here. Larva feeds on Norway Spruce, Sitka Spruce, Scots Pine and Douglas Fir.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	156	161	1943	2020
11	2468	3222	1951	2020
12	829	1334	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	12	19	7
11	102	125	4
12	50	75	6

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VC10: Earliest: Freshwater Bay, 28 May, 1 (SDav) Latest: Alverstone, 03 Dec, 1 (DFai) Max count: Osborne Valley Walk, 01 Jun, 7 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Kings Somborne, 27 Apr, 2 (GCE) Latest: Romsey, 12 Dec, 2 (NRJ) Max count: Ashley Heath, 28 May, 4 (SDut)

VC12: Earliest: Axmansford, 27 Apr, 1 (ACB) Latest: Crawley, 12 Nov, 1 (GCE) Max count: Minley Wood, 13 Jun, 6 (BDal)

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70.081 [B&F: 1768] Grey Pine Carpet Thera obeliscata (Hübner, [1787]) - Common

Common in coniferous woodland, plantations, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles; common and widespread in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-36 mm. For comparison with confusion species, click here. Larva feeds on coniferous trees, including Scots Pine, Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir, Lawson's Cypress and Leyland Cypress.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	166	227	1957	2020
11	5324	9070	1946	2020
12	1561	4237	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	11	12	2
11	143	187	9
12	92	194	16

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Newport, 12 Jun, 2 (SuHug) Latest: Newport, 14 Oct, 1 (DPl) Max count: Newport, 12 Jun, 2 (SuHug)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 09 May, 1 (SDut) Latest: Fareham, 18 Nov, 1 (KJW) Max count: Hurn, 08 Nov, 9 (MJef)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, 25 Mar, 1 (ASto) Latest: Hammer Vale, 14 Nov, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Whitehill, 10 Jun, 16 (ASto)

70.083 [B&F: 1771a] Cypress Carpet Thera cupressata (Geyer, [1831]) - Local

Increasingly common in parks and gardens in parts of south-eastern England. First recorded in mainland Britain in 1984 in West Sussex, and now established across much of southern England. In Hampshire now locally common in the south of the county and on the Isle of Wight, appearing in North Hampshire for the first time in 2001, and with some regularity from 2006 onwards. Wingspan 28-32 mm. The main confusion species is Juniper Carpet T. juniperata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Monterey Cypress.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	298	321	1981	2020
11	2395	2894	1976	2020
12	60	60	2001	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	24	27	2
11	146	177	4
12	24	33	6

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Cowes, 15 Jun, 1 (DNor) Latest: Newport, 18 Nov, 1 (DPl) Max count: Totland, 19 Jun, 2 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: New Milton, 03 Jun, 1 (RPH) Latest: Romsey, 11 Dec, 1 (NRJ) Max count: Marchwood, 14 Nov, 4 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Blackwater, 28 May, 1 (BDal) Latest: Blackwater, 20 Nov, 1 (BDal) Max count: Blackwater, 26 Jun, 6 (BDal)

70.084 [B&F: 1766] Blue-bordered Carpet Plemyria rubiginata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Common but nowhere numerous, in damp woodland, hedgerows, scrub, orchards and gardens throughout lowland England and Wales; fairly well distributed in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 22-28 mm. Combination of white ground colour and blue-grey terminal band is distinctive. Larva feeds on Alder and Blackthorn, with which it appears to be particularly associated In southern England, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	127	157	1856	2020
11	809	810	1869	2020
12	177	208	1940	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	17	21	3
11	19	20	2
12	4	5	2

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VC10: Headon Warren & Undercliff, one, field observation, 26 Jun (DCoo); Freshwater, one, 29 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 03 Jul; one, 03 Jul (PBar); Cranmore, one, 30 Jun (JMar det. JRB); Newport*, one, 15 Jul; one, 21 Jul (DPl); Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, 04 Jul; Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 13 Jul (PBar); Rookley, one, 02 Jul (JRB); Haseley Manor, two, 13 Jul; three, 19 Jul; Shanklin, one, 18 Jul; two, 20 Jul; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 18 Jul; one, 21 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 29 Jun (SLoa); Marchwood, one, 29 Jun (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 03 Jul (RBW); Romsey, one, semifumosa, 06 Jun; one, 07 Jul (MBak); one, 02 Jul; one, 23 Jul (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, two, 02 Jul (MEdg); Valley Park, Chandlers Ford, one, 22 Jul (KArb); Allbrook, one, 14 Jul (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, two, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW); Fareham, one, 23 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 13 Jul (MLO); one, 27 Jun; one, 29 Jun (KJW); Wickham, one, 13 Jul (JRDS); Milford on Sea, one, 15 Jul (MMcM); Pennington, one, 21 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Chilbolton, two, 09 Jul (CMap); Kempshott, one, 13 Jul (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, 01 Jul (MJN); Pamber Forest, one, 28 Jun (GJD)

70.085 [B&F: 1765] Barred Yellow Cidaria fulvata (Forster, 1771) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, calcareous grassland, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, although less common than formerly, and normally associated with dog-rose in hedgerows on the chalk. Wingspan 25-30 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Dog-rose and Burnet Rose, as well as Cultivated Rose, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	198	240	1951	2020
11	1282	1493	1949	2020
12	375	340	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	22	29	6
11	19	28	5
12	25	27	2

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 22 Jun; one, 24 Jun (RTer); Freshwater, one, 26 Jun; one, 02 Jul (DCoo); one, 27 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 03 Jul; one, 29 Jun (PBar); Cranmore, one, 26 Jun (CHic); one, 30 Jun (JMar det. JRB); Newport, one, 29 Jun (DPl); Walter's Copse, Newtown, six, 04 Jul; two, 02 Jul; one, 04 Jul (PBar); Wydcombe, one, 08 Jul (IOut); Bonchurch, one, 27 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 29 Jun; one, 14 Jul (IOut); East Cowes, one, 17 Jul (TWhi); Wootton Bridge, one, 28 Jun; two, 30 Jun; one, 02 Jul (DElm);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 02 Jul; two, 03 Jul (TDCh); one, 20 Jun (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 29 Jun (RBW); Long Down, Shootash, one, 26 Jun (PHog, P&CHop det. PHog); Kings Somborne, one, 29 Jun; Ashley, one, 26 Jun; Crawley, one, 17 Jul (GCE); Titchfield Haven NNR, five, 25 Jun (RJD, DWal, KJW, RCar, DHun); Fareham, two, 01 Jul (ADT); one, 30 Jun (MLO); Portsmouth, one, 11 Jun (IRT); West Meon, four, 02 Jul; two, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Petersfield, one, 08 Jul (RAll); Milford on Sea, one, 15 Jul (MMcM); Pennington, one, 23 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 02 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 24 Jun (GCE); Chilbolton, one, 09 Jul (CMap); Little Somborne, one, 24 Jun; Crawley, two, 28 Jun; two, 28 Jun (GCE); The Hawk Conservancy Trust, Weyhill, one, 26 Jun (MJhn); Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul; Crawley, one, 28 Jun; one, 17 Jul; one, 28 Jun; one, 17 Jul (GCE); Whitchurch, one, field observation, 30 Jun (SBro); Burghclere, one, 17 Jul (PBlk); Hinton Ampner, one, 26 Jun; one, 08 Jul (ASD); Ecchinswell, one, 01 Jul (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 08 Jul (ACB, GJD); Old Basing, Basingstoke, one, 20 Jun (SVic); Pamber Forest, one, 24 Jun; one, 28 Jun (GJD); Alton, one, field observation, 01 Jul; one, 01 Jul (EFig); one, 16 Jul (NDP); Selborne, one, 24 Jun (CJP)

70.086 [B&F: 1773] Broken-barred Carpet Electrophaes corylata (Thunberg, 1792) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, hedgerows, scrub, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-21 mm. Easily recognised by the characteristic central band, which is pinched at the mid-point. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Downy Birch and Pedunculate Oak, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	199	226	1981	2020
11	1362	1571	1945	2020
12	580	693	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	5	5	1
11	32	48	15
12	18	20	2

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 27 May (RTer); Freshwater, one, 15 Jun (DCoo); Brighstone Down, one, 09 Jun (IOut); Bonchurch, one, 06 Jun (JHa); Newport, one, 12 Jun (SuHug);

VC11: Broughton Down, one, 12 Jun (MBot, DTay det. MBot); Woodlands, NF, present, 28 May (RBW); Lee, nr Nursling, one, 28 May; one, 11 Jun (CTha); Kings Somborne, one, 29 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 09 Jun; Ashley, one, 26 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 02 Jun (GCE); Allbrook, one, 13 Jun (SIng); Winchester, one, 11 Jun (THW); Fareham, two, 16 Jun (IMcP); one, 14 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, 10 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 30 Jun (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, 15, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Wickham, one, 31 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 30 Jun (JRDS); West Walk, one, 04 Jun; Old Winchester Hill, four, 11 Jun; one, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Horndean, one, 11 Jun (PHog); Petersfield, one, 07 Jun (RAll); Hurn, one, 30 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Little Somborne, one, 28 May; Crawley, one, 14 Jun (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 13 Jun (MJN); Axmansford, one, 02 Jun (ACB); Beech, two, 10 Jun; one, 15 Jun (NDP); Basingstoke, two, 01 Jun; one, 10 Jun; two, 12 Jun; one, 25 Jun (MJW); Liss, present, field observation, 12 Jun (MWri); Alton, one, 03 Jun (BCA); one, 10 Jun; one, 28 Jun (DBO); one, 13 Jun (CJP); Blackwater, one, 24 Jun; one, field observation, 29 Jun (BDal)

70.087 [B&F: 1752] Purple Bar Cosmorhoe ocellata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in hedgerows, scrub, woodland, calcareous grassland, heathland, sand-dunes and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-30 mm. Larva feeds on Heath and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	145	134	1951	2020
11	1292	1257	1951	2020
12	414	409	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	15	22	5
11	45	54	3
12	43	60	9

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Alverstone, 29 May, 1 (DFai) Latest: Brook, 25 Sep, 1 (DWes & REJ) Max count: Bonchurch, 25 Aug, 5 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Wickham Common, 28 May, 1 (KCok, RJD, MLO, DWal) Latest: Crawley, 14 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Ashley Heath, 21 Aug, 3 (SDut)

VC12: Earliest: Alton, 29 May, 1 (NDP) Latest: Crawley, 14 Sep, 2 (GCE) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 27 Aug, 9 (MJW, DAS, PDF)

70.089 [B&F: 1754] Phoenix Eulithis prunata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in gardens, allotments and woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight appears to be one of the species which is benefiting from the increase in average summer temperatures in recent years, with a marked increase apparent in the last ten years. Wingspan 37-42 mm. Could be confused with a late flying Water Carpet Lampropteryx suffumata, which see. Larva feeds on Black Currant, Red Currant and Gooseberry, including cultivated plants, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	192	215	1903	2020
11	1025	1043	1951	2020
12	416	396	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	12	16	3
11	22	22	1
12	15	16	2

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 29 Jun; Mottistone Down, three, 07 Jul; Newtown NNR, one, 02 Jul; Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, 04 Jul; two, 02 Jul; one, 04 Jul (PBar); Parkhurst Forest, one, 13 Jul (TJN, IMer, LFom); Shanklin, one, 14 Jul; two, 20 Jul; one, 04 Aug; one, 20 Aug (IOut); Wootton Bridge, one, 22 Jul (DElm);

VC11: Sandleheath, NF, one, 08 Jul (DBrc); Sandleheath, one, 08 Jul (Unknown); Frogham, NF, one, 02 Jul (DBrd); Romsey, one, 15 Jul (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 29 Jun; Stockbridge Down NT, one, 18 Jul (GCE); Blackfield, one, 04 Sep (SJJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 02 Jul; one, 27 Jul (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 14 Jul (SIng); Fareham, one, 02 Jul (ADT); one, 14 Jul (IMcP); one, 28 Jun (KJW); Wickham, one, 30 Jun (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 01 Jul (IRT); West Walk, one, 23 Jul; West Meon, one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Hurn, one, 29 Jun; one, 16 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 15 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Little Somborne, one, 13 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 20 Jul (TJN, LFom); Goodworth Clatford, one, 21 Jul (GCE); Harestock, one, 27 Jul (GRog); Burghclere, one, 17 Jul (PBlk); Kempshott, two, 21 Jul (GAH); Beech, one, 22 Aug (NDP); Mapledurwell, one, 11 Aug (MBot); Alton, one, 26 Jul (BCA); one, 18 Jul (DBO); one, field observation, 15 Aug (RAng); one, 18 Jul; one, field observation, 19 Jul (EFig); Selborne, one, 27 Jul (CJP)

70.090 [B&F: 1755] Chevron Eulithis testata (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common

Common on heathland, moorland, fens, sand-dunes and open woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight frequent on heaths and boggy moorland in the New Forest and the north-east, and in suitable habitat elsewhere in the county and on the Island. Wingspan 35-40 mm. The most likely confusion species is Northern Spinach Eulithis populata, but in that species the media fascia of the forewing is less distinctly V-shaped and more jagged. Larva feeds on Sallow, Creeping Willow and Aspen, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	71	54	1856	2020
11	428	338	1951	2020
12	117	156	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	4	4	1

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VC11: Avon Heath Country Park, one, 03 Aug (SDut); one, 17 Aug (JFal); RSPB Franchises Lodge, NF, one, field observation, 10 Aug (LBee det. PRea); Hurn, one, 16 Jul (MJef)

70.093 [B&F: 1758] Barred Straw Gandaritis pyraliata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows, roadside verges, woodland edges and scrubby grassland throughout the British Isles; common and well distributed in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 33-38 mm. The main confusion species is Spinach E. mellinata, with which it shares distinctive resting posture, but central band usually concolorous with forewing, and fringes of forewing plain, not chequered as in Spinach E. mellinata. Larva feeds on Cleavers and various bedstraws, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	347	527	1981	2020
11	1504	1995	1951	2020
12	757	1153	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	70	130	5
11	78	127	7
12	45	80	10

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 20 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Totland, 27 Jul, 1 (RTer) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 09 Jul, 5 (PBar)

VC11: Earliest: Portsmouth, 15 Jun, 1 (IRT) Latest: Stanbrige Earls, 06 Oct, 1 (JRM) Max count: Broughton, 08 Jul, 7 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Pamber Forest, 24 Jun, 1 (GJD) Latest: Chilbolton, 27 Jul, 1 (GCE) Max count: Bullington, 16 Jul, 10 (GCE)

70.094 [B&F: 1759] Small Phoenix Ecliptopera silaceata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland rides, gardens, hedgerows, calcareous grassland, heathland and fens, and on allotments and roadside verges throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-34 mm. Occurs in two forms, one in which the central band is broken by a continuation of the notched proximal margin of the band, and one in which the central band in unbroken. Larva feeds on Rosebay Willowherb, Broad-leaved Willowherb, Great Willowherb and Enchanter's-nightshade, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	469	772	1951	2020
11	2570	3075	1951	2020
12	1012	1319	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	35	40	4
11	73	84	3
12	65	107	10

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VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 10 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin, 07 Sep, 1 (IOut) Max count: Shanklin, 11 Aug, 4 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Milford-on-sea Nature Reserve, 12 May, 1 (GBro) Latest: Allbrook, 12 Sep, 1 (SIng) Max count: Kings Somborne, 12 Aug, 3 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Selborne, 27 May, 1 (CJP) Latest: Crawley, 14 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, 20 Aug, 10 (ACB)

Basingstoke
11/08/2021
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Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

70.095 [B&F: 1760] Red-green Carpet Chloroclysta siterata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, hedgerows, moorland and gardens throughout much of Britain and Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight has increased in numbers and extended its range in in recent years; once more or less confined to the New Forest, it is now widespread, especially in the south. Wingspan 30-36 mm. The most likely confusion species is Autumn Green Carpet C. miata, but that species is larger and paler, and the forewing usually lacks reddish-brown streaks. Larva feeds on Oak, Blackthorn, Apple, Wild Cherry, Japanese Cherry, Dog-rose and Rowan.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	436	827	1856	2020
11	2833	4079	1914	2020
12	1113	2120	1944	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	51	98	9
11	235	393	9
12	118	230	15

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VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 15 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Bonchurch, 28 Dec, 1 (JHa) Max count: Bonchurch, 09 Nov, 9 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Romsey, 16 Feb, 1 (NRJ) Latest: Botley, 31 Dec, 1 (SLB) Max count: Furzehill, NF, 10 Nov, 9 (SLoa)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 21 Mar, 1 (TJN, LFom, HEdm) Latest: Blackwater, 15 Dec, 1 (BDal) Max count: Pamber Forest, 26 Oct, 15 (GJD)

70.097 [B&F: 1764] Common Marbled Carpet Dysstroma truncata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, parks, broad-leaved woodland, calcareous grassland, fens, heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and very common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-39 mm. Very variable, with some forms resembling corresponding forms of Dark Marbled Carpet C. citrata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on various woody plants, including Silver and Downy Birch, Bramble, Heather, Privet and Hawthorn.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1419	3117	1957	2020
11	11079	19798	1951	2020
12	3515	6747	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	153	400	15
11	473	832	16
12	262	582	16

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VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 19 May, 2 (JHa) Latest: Bonchurch, 15 Dec, 1 (JHa) Max count: Freshwater, 08 Oct, 15 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Swaythling, Southampton, 28 May, 1 (MEdg) Latest: Botley, 19 Nov, 1 (SLB) Max count: Swaythling, Southampton, 08 Oct, 16 (MEdg)

VC12: Earliest: Little Somborne, 28 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Blackwater, 31 Oct, 1 (BDal) Max count: Kempshott, 08 Oct, 16 (GAH)

70.100 [B&F: 1776] Green Carpet Colostygia pectinataria (Knoch, 1781) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, hedgerows, roadside verges, calcareous grassland, heathland, open woodland and high moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 25-29 mm. A very distinctive moth, but prone to extreme fading, when can resemble White-pinion Spotted Lomographa bimaculata. Larva feeds on Hedge Bedstraw, Heath Bedstraw and Cleavers.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	828	1477	1977	2020
11	4440	7081	1945	2020
12	3028	7941	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	87	202	22
11	324	906	36
12	301	987	28

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VC10: Earliest: Newport, 09 May, 2 (SuHug) Latest: Shanklin, 16 Sep, 2 (IOut) Max count: Osborne Valley Walk, 01 Jun, 22 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Petersfield, 07 May, 1 (RAll) Latest: Marchwood, 19 Sep, 1 (CTha) Max count: Broughton, 06 Sep, 36 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Beech, 07 May, 1 (NDP) Latest: Crawley, 25 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Barton Stacey, 02 Sep, 28 (GCE)

70.101 [B&F: 1775] Mottled Grey Colostygia multistrigaria (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Widely distributed throughout the British Isles on heathland, moorland, downland and woodland margins. In Hampshire and Isle of Wight scattered across the area, but never common and in small numbers. Perhaps overlooked due to its early flight season and nondescript appearance. Wingspan 26-31 mm. Mottled veins are the best distinction from other nondescript spring geometers, such as Early Tooth-striped Trichopteryx carpinata. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw, Heath Bedstraw and Cleavers, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	45	54	1856	2020
11	49	42	1951	2020
12	23	15	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	4	4	1
12	1	1	1

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 21 Feb; one, 20 Mar; one, 28 Mar; one, 31 Mar (JHa);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 21 Mar (TJN, LFom, HEdm)

70.103 [B&F: 1750] Water Carpet Lampropteryx suffumata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in damp woodland, scrub, hedgerows, high moorland, fens and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight generally rather uncommon, but widely distributed. Wingspan 32-38 mm. The main confusion species is Devon Carpet L. otregiata, which see for differences. Superficially similar to a number of other species, including Phoenix Eulithis prunata, but has a pair of small notches on basal edge of broad bar on forewing. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw, Heath Bedstraw, Hedge Bedstraw and Cleavers, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	98	92	1900	2020
11	191	284	1951	2020
12	178	257	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	6	6	1
11	4	5	2
12	1	1	1

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 15 Jun (DCoo); Bonchurch, one, 17 Mar; one, 30 Mar; one, 22 Apr; one, 27 Apr (JHa); Shanklin, one, 30 Mar (IOut);

VC11: Botley Wood, one, 09 Apr; two, 09 Apr (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Botley, one, 10 May (SLB); West Meon, one, 07 May (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 12 Jun (RHil)

70.104 [B&F: 1751] Devon Carpet Lampropteryx otregiata (Metcalfe, 1917) - Nb

Localised in damp woodland insouthern and south-western England, and southern and western Wales. Formerly quite scarce, the 21st century has seen a range expansion from the south-west northwards to Cumbria, across the Midlands into East Anglia. In southern Hampshire, not uncommon in parts of the New Forest, along the edges of damp rides, but very scarce in the north. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 27-30 mm. Most likely to be confused with Water Carpet L. suffumata, but differentiable as below.


While the patterning and wing coloration are quite similar in Lampropteryx otregiata and suffumata, the latter is consistently 25% larger than otregiata, with the forewings having a much sharper apex. The mostly darker median fascia is narrower, its outer boundary forming sharp points on the veins m1 and m2, while this area is more rounded on otregiata. Significantly, suffumata flies almost a month earlier, so when fresh specimens of Devon Carpet are on the wing, Water Carpet will be almost over.

Larva feeds on Marsh Bedstraw and Fen Bedstraw, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	166	207	1800	2020
12	9	7	1976	2018

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
12	1	1	1

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VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 09 Jun (GJD)

70.105 [B&F: 1800] Northern Winter Moth Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805) - Common

Common in woodland, heathland, scrub, gardens and orchards throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire the rather less common of the two Operophtera species, now found chiefly in birch woodland, having disappeared from many localities since the 1950s. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 32-40 mm. For a comparison of this species and the closely related Winter Moth O. brumata, click here. Larva feeds on Silver Birch, Downy Birch, Alder, Beech and Apple.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	84	88	1946	2015
12	43	53	1951	2014

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	2	2	1
12	14	156	63

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VC11: Romsey, one, 23 Dec; one, 29 Dec (NRJ);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, field observation, 26 Nov (GJD); Minley Wood, two, field observation, 14 Nov; Yateley Common, 44, at dusk, 18 Nov; 63, at dusk, 19 Nov; 20, at dusk, 30 Nov; larva, one, field observation, 16 May; larva, two, field observation, 17 May; larva, three, field observation, 19 May; larva, three, field observation, 22 May; larva, four, field observation, 23 May; larva, one, field observation, 24 May; larva, four, field observation, 25 May; larva, three, field observation, 26 May; larva, five, field observation, 27 May (BDal)

70.106 [B&F: 1799] Winter Moth Operophtera brumata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Extremely common, in woodland, parks and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight abundant throughout: the map shows an unjustified bias towards the New Forest. Wingspan male 28-33 mm, female wingless. For a comparison of this species and the closely related Northern Winter Moth, click here. Larva polyphagous on most broad-leaved trees and shrubs, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas, especially in orchards.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	342	1033	1977	2020
11	1815	3216	1951	2020
12	845	12441	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	24	280	89
11	28	144	46
12	55	3540	2125

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VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 10 Jan, 1 (IOut) Latest: Bonchurch, 31 Dec, 2 (JHa) Max count: Briddlesford, 21 Dec, 89 (JRB)

VC11: Earliest: Hurn, 13 Jan, 1 (MJef) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 31 Dec, 1 (STho) Max count: Botley Wood, 03 Dec, 46 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Axmansford, 04 Jan, 1 (ACB) Latest: Pamber Forest, 28 Dec, 5 (GJD) Max count: Yateley Common, 12 Dec, 2125 (BDal)

70.107 [B&F: 1795] November Moth Epirrita dilutata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout much of the British Isles, but problems in identifying individuals to specific status mean that all Epirrita species are under-recorded. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 38-44 mm. One of four very similar species of Epirrita found in the UK, which are generally separable only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Oak, Birch, Elm, Sallow, Aspen, Ash, Hazel, Hawthorn and Blackthorn, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	190	669	1981	2020
11	701	2073	1951	2020
12	149	173	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	4	8	5
11	6	10	4
12	20	36	8

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VC10: Totland, one, 22 Oct; five, 19 Nov (RTer); Shanklin, one, field observation, eighth sternite checked, 17 Oct (IOut);

VC11: Botley Wood, four, gen det, 22 Oct (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Fareham, one, gen det, 24 Oct; one, gen det, 09 Nov; one, gen det, 10 Nov; one, gen det, 14 Nov (MLO det. KJW); two, to light, gen det, 08 Nov (KJW);

VC12: Kempshott, one, 22 Oct; eight, 27 Oct (GAH); Basingstoke, two, 13 Oct; one, 22 Oct (MJW); Yateley Common, one, at dusk, 30 Nov; two, at dusk, 23 Oct; one, at dusk, 26 Oct; Blackwater, two, 24 Oct; one, 26 Oct; one, 27 Oct; three, 10 Nov; one, 13 Nov; one, 20 Nov; Frogmore, one, field observation, 03 Nov; one, field observation, 05 Nov; three, field observation, 08 Nov; one, field observation, 09 Nov; two, field observation, 10 Nov; two, field observation, 11 Nov; one, field observation, 12 Nov; one, field observation, 15 Nov (BDal)

Basingstoke
13/10/2021
to light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

70.108 [B&F: 1796] Pale November Moth Epirrita christyi (Allen, 1906) - Common

Common in mature beech woodland throughout much of England and southern Scotland, but problems in identifying individuals to specific status mean that all Epirrita species are under-recorded. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight the least common of the three Epirrita species to occur in the region. Wingspan 38-42 mm. One of four very similar species of Epirrita found in the UK, which are generally separable only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Beech, Elm, Birch, Alder, Hazel, Sallow and Hawthorn, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	11	5	1951	2019
11	80	209	1951	2020
12	29	20	1951	2011

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	2	8	7

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VC11: Botley Wood, one, gen det, 15 Oct (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); seven, gen det, 22 Oct (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW)

70.109 [B&F: 1797] Autumnal Moth Epirrita autumnata (Borkhausen, 1794) - Common

Common in open woodland, woodland rides, birch woodland, gardens and scrub throughout much of the British Isles, but problems in identifying individuals to specific status mean that all Epirrita species are under-recorded. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 40-44 mm. One of four very similar species of Epirrita found in the UK, which are generally separable only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Silver Birch, Downy Birch, Alder and Heather, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	5	3	1964	2019
11	174	373	1951	2020
12	22	10	1951	2011

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VC11: Pennington, one, 05 Nov (RFC)

70.111 [B&F: 1875] Small White Wave Asthena albulata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common

Common in ancient and mature broad-leaved woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight the species declined alarmingly from the middle of the 20th Century. In the 1940s, it used to be so common as to be described as 'literally swarming', but a 1992 sighting in Barry Goater's Chandlers Ford garden was the only record there for many years in an area where it was previously common. Still relatively widespread on the Isle of Wight, and in the woodlands inland of Southampton with scattered records elsewhere. Wingspan 20-22 mm. Distinguished from superficially similar species by small size and pure white ground colour. Larva feeds on Hazel, Hornbeam, Silver Birch, Downy Birch and Wild Rose, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	185	294	1951	2020
11	645	1032	1951	2020
12	222	290	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	8	12	3
11	21	34	7
12	9	16	4

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 30 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, 03 Jul (JHa); Newport, one, 09 May; two, 15 May (SuHug); Shanklin, two, 27 May; three, 16 Jun; Osborne Valley Walk, one, 15 Jun (IOut);

VC11: Latchmore Bottom, NF, one, field observation, 07 Jun (NTO); Broughton Down, present, 12 Jun (DTay det. MBot); Ashley, one, 24 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 19 Jul; one, 11 Aug; one, 02 Jun; three, 19 Jul; two, 19 Jul; one, 02 Jun; one, 19 Jul; one, 09 May; one, 09 May; one, 11 Aug; two, 02 Jun; one, 09 May; three, 02 Jun; three, 11 Aug (GCE); Allbrook, one, 21 Aug (SIng); Botley Wood, seven, 30 Jul (RJD, DWal, KJW); West Walk, one, 04 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Milford-on-sea Nature Reserve, one, 12 May (GBro);

VC12: Crawley, three, 15 May; one, 15 May; one, 15 May; Harewood Forest, one, field observation, 01 Jun; Crawley, one, 28 May; three, 15 May (GCE); Pamber Forest, four, 09 Jun; one, 02 Jun; one, 01 Aug (GJD)

70.112 [B&F: 1874] Dingy Shell Euchoeca nebulata (Scopoli, 1763) - Local

Local in damp woodland, marshes and on river-banks throughout much of England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire, but scarce on the Isle of Wight, with only one record so far this century. Wingspan 23-25 mm. Always rests with wings closed, when appears remarkably similar to Rannoch Looper Itame brunneata, with which there is no overlap of range in Britain. Larva feeds on Alder, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	35	42	1934	2020
11	750	879	1951	2020
12	253	330	1940	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	7	8	2
11	21	23	2
12	19	33	5

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 15 Jun; one, 22 Jul (DCoo); Newport, one, 17 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 12 Aug (DPl); Haseley Manor, one, field observation, gen det, 13 Jul; Osborne Valley Walk, two, specimens retained, 22 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Totton, one, 11 Jun; one, 17 Jul (LHan); Romsey, one, 19 Jul (NRJ); Allbrook, one, 16 Jul; one, 19 Jul (SIng); Winchester, one, 08 Jul (THW); Botley Wood, two, 13 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Fareham, one, 01 Jun; one, 26 Aug (IMcP); one, 15 Jun (MLO); Wickham, one, to light, 09 Jul (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, KJW); Botley, one, 12 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 14 Jun; two, 21 Jul (JRDS); Hurn, one, 01 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 15 Aug; one, 16 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Harewood Forest, one, 21 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, 24 Aug; Bullington, one, 16 Jul (GCE); Burghclere, three, 17 Jul (PBlk); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jul (DJJ); one, 22 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, two, 09 Jun; five, 02 Jun; three, 11 Jun; four, 16 Jul (GJD); Alton, one, 15 Jun (DBO); Whitehill, one, 21 Jul; one, 24 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, one, 03 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jul; three, 19 Jul; one, 23 Aug (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 09 Jun (BDal)

70.114 [B&F: 1876] Small Yellow Wave Hydrelia flammeolaria (Hufnagel, 1767) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland and hedgerows throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly frequent in areas where Field Maple occurs, and apparently able to colonise even isolated trees. Wingspan 20-22 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Field Maple, Sycamore and Alder, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	243	584	1981	2020
11	1104	1157	1951	2020
12	432	534	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	20	56	11
11	16	16	2
12	8	9	2

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 16 Jul (DCoo); Afton Marsh, one, 03 Jul (PBar); Freshwater Bay, one, 29 Jun (SDav); Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, 04 Jul; Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 15 Jul (PBar); Bonchurch, one, 15 Jun; two, 21 Jun; four, 27 Jun; six, 28 Jun; four, 30 Jun; three, 02 Jul; four, 03 Jul; seven, 07 Jul; 11, 14 Jul (JHa); three, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul (PBar); Haseley Manor, two, 13 Jul; Shanklin, one, 13 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Ashley Heath, two, 16 Jul (SDut); Woodlands, NF, present, 16 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 25 Jul (LHan); Romsey, one, 25 Jun (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 29 Jun; Broughton, one, 08 Jul; Crawley, one, 17 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, two, 18 Jul (SIng); Winchester, one, 04 Jul (THW); Wickham, one, 06 Jul (JRDS); West Walk, one, 23 Jul; West Meon, one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 29 Jun; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Crawley, one, 13 Jul; one, 13 Jul (GCE); Burghclere, two, 17 Jul (PBlk); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 17 Jul (CBey, DAS, PDF); Axmansford, one, 02 Jun (ACB det. ); Beech, one, 15 Jul (NDP); Alton, one, 20 Jul (DBO); Blackwater, one, 03 Jul (BDal)

70.117 [B&F: 1878] Drab Looper Minoa murinata (Scopoli, 1763) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Nb) in ancient woodland and woodland clearings in southern England and the Welsh Marches, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire extremely local in certain mature deciduous woods, flying by day in open, sunlit glades where the foodplant flourishes. The remaining strongholds are now Pamber and Harewood Forest in the north of the county, and Bentley Woods and Crab Wood/West Wood in the south. There are no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-23 mm. An unmistakable, but nondescript, day-flying moth. Larva feeds on Wood Spurge, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	2	0	1909	1960
11	110	371	1900	2020
12	292	972	1800	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	3	7	3
12	13	21	3

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VC11: West Wood, three, field observation, 28 May; three, field observation, nectaring on Hogweed flowers, 27 Jul; one, field observation, 28 Jul (A&LB);

VC12: Pamber Forest, two, transect, 05 Jun; two, transect, 05 Jun; two, transect, 06 Aug; two, transect, 06 Aug; one, transect, 15 Aug; two, field observation, 27 May; three, field observation, 08 Jun; one, field observation, 13 Jun; one, field observation, 16 Jun; two, transect, 05 Jun; one, transect, 06 Aug; one, field observation, 01 Jun; one, field observation, 08 Jun (GJD)

70.118 [B&F: 1791] Brown Scallop Philereme vetulata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in woodland, scrub, hedgerows and fens in southern England and south Wales, north to Cumbria; widely distributed in most of Hampshire, but largely absent from the New Forest, where the foodplant does not grow, and known on the Isle of Wight only from the area around Cranmore. Wingspan 26-32 mm. A nondescript, rather plain, light brown moth, with numerous faint, dentate cross-lines; outer edge of forewing and, especially, hindwing scalloped. Larva feeds on Buckthorn, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	22	22	1949	2018
11	169	161	1949	2020
12	380	590	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	14	20	3
12	26	39	3

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VC11: Broughton, one, 08 Jul; two, 08 Jul; one, 25 Jul; Stockbridge Down NT, two, 18 Jul; one, 18 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 19 Jul; one, 30 Jun; one, 19 Jul; Crawley, two, 17 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, one, 14 Jul (SIng); Winchester, two, 16 Jul (THW); Crawley, three, 17 Jul (GCE); Botley, one, 16 Jul (SLB); Pennington, one, 19 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Little Somborne, three, 12 Jul; one, 12 Jul; Crawley, one, 12 Jul; two, 17 Jul; Harewood Forest, one, 21 Jul; Little Somborne, two, 12 Jul; Crawley, one, 12 Jul; one, 17 Jul; three, 17 Jul; Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul; Crawley, two, 17 Jul; one, 13 Jul; two, 13 Jul; one, 13 Jul; two, 13 Jul (GCE); Teg Down, Winchester, one, field observation, 08 Jul (CKni); Harestock, one, 23 Jul (GRog); Bullington, two, 16 Jul; one, 16 Jul (GCE); Burghclere, two, 17 Jul (PBlk); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 17 Jul (CBey, DAS, PDF); Basingstoke, two, 08 Jul (MJW); one, 18 Jul (RHil); Alton, one, 18 Jul (DBO); one, 18 Jul; one, field observation, 19 Jul (EFig)

70.119 [B&F: 1792] Dark Umber Philereme transversata (Hufnagel, 1767) - Local

Local in woodland, scrub, hedgerows and fens throughout England and south Wales; widespread and common throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-40 mm. Characterised by combination of broad cross-band, projecting sharply at distal edge, near to the costa, and broadly scalloped outer edge to forewing and, especially, hindwing. Larva feeds on Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	17	17	1989	2020
11	255	293	1951	2020
12	434	470	1940	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	5	6	2
11	20	22	2
12	14	27	10

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VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 15 Jul (SDav); Newport, one, 17 Jul (DPl); Bonchurch, one, 14 Jul (PBar); Haseley Manor, two, 19 Jul; Osborne Valley Walk, one, 22 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 21 Jul (RBW); East Tytherley, one, 14 Jul; Broughton, one, 08 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 25 Jul; Stockbridge Down NT, one, 18 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 19 Jul; one, 11 Aug; one, 19 Jul; Crawley, one, 17 Jul (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 20 Jul (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 13 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 22 Jul (SIng); Winchester, two, 30 Jun; one, 04 Jul (THW); Brownwich cliffs, two, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW); Portsmouth, one, 20 Jul (IRT); West Meon, two, one male, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 20 Jul (TJN, LFom); Little Somborne, one, 13 Aug; Crawley, two, 13 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, 10, 17 Jul (CBey, DAS, PDF); Hinton Ampner, one, 23 Jul (ASD); Overton, one, 19 Jul (MSin); Axmansford, one, 17 Jul (ACB); Basingstoke, two, 14 Jul; three, 22 Jul (MJW); one, 18 Jul (RHil); Alton, one, 08 Aug (BCA); one, 13 Jul; one, 22 Jul (DBO); Blackwater, one, 23 Jul (BDal)

70.120 [B&F: 1787] Argent & Sable Rheumaptera hastata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) and declining, in coppiced woodland in England and southern Scotland, and on moorland in north-western Scotland and the Hebrides, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight used to be very common in the New Forest and other extensive areas of birch woodland during the 1940s, having previously been rare. It is now rare once more, and absent from most of its former strongholds. It was last seen at Botley Wood in 1988, Fleet Pond in 1991 and Pamber Forest in 1999. The only extant colonies appear to be at Bentley and Harewood Forest. Wingspan 34-38 mm. Unmistakable, flying by day over birches. Larva feeds on Downy Birch, Silver Birch and Bog-myrtle, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	7	0	1909	1935
11	119	152	1800	2020
12	81	74	1900	2016

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70.121 [B&F: 1789] Scallop Shell Rheumaptera undulata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in damp woodland and scrub throughout much of England, southern Scotland and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread but always uncommon. Wingspan 32-40 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Sallow, Aspen and Bilberry, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	103	94	1929	2020
11	441	364	1951	2020
12	177	147	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	8	8	1
11	6	8	2
12	1	0	0

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VC10: Afton Marsh, one, 03 Jul; Freshwater, one, 06 Jul; one, 06 Jul; Bonchurch, one, 10 Jul (PBar); Rookley, one, 07 Jul; one, 18 Jul (JRB); Shanklin, one, 02 Jul; one, 20 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Ashley, one, 20 Aug; Stockbridge Down NT, one, 18 Jul (GCE); Chandlers Ford, one, 16 Jul (AMur); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 25 Jun (RJD, DWal, KJW, RCar, DHun); Wickham, two, 19 Jul (JRDS); West Walk, two, 23 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: South Warnborough, present, 18 Jul (E&PR)

70.126 [B&F: 1781] Small Waved Umber Horisme vitalbata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in open woodland, scrub and hedgerows throughout England. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 30-35 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Traveller's-joy, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	248	346	1856	2020
11	1025	1288	1940	2020
12	789	995	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	17	24	5
11	34	48	5
12	30	32	2

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VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 26 Aug (SDav); two, 26 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 09 Jul (PBar); Cranmore, one, 06 Jun (CHic); Plaish, Carisbrooke, two, 22 Jul; two, 25 Jul (KRyl); Newport, one, 19 Jul (DPl); Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 11 Jul; one, 11 Jul; five, 15 Jul; one, 15 Jul (PBar); Wheelers Bay, one, 03 Jun (ABut); Bonchurch, one, 02 Jun; one, 07 Jun (JHa); one, 12 Jul (PBar); Alverstone, one, 27 Aug (DFai);

VC11: Broughton Down, one, 12 Jun (MBot); Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun; Ashley, one, 06 Jun; Kings Somborne, one, 27 Apr; Broughton, one, 13 Jun; one, 25 Jul; two, 15 Aug; one, 15 Aug; three, 27 May; three, 25 Jul; two, 15 Aug; two, 25 Jul; one, 15 Aug; one, 25 Jul; three, 15 Aug; Ashley, one, 04 Sep; one, 27 Apr; one, 06 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 01 Sep; one, 02 Jun; one, 09 May; one, 11 Aug; one, 11 Aug; Crawley, one, 04 Aug; one, 05 Jun (GCE); Winchester, one, 25 Jul; two, 07 Aug (THW); Fareham, one, 20 Aug (IMcP); Hilltop, The Hangers, five, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Wickham, one, 19 Aug (JRDS); West Meon, one, 07 May (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal); Old Winchester Hill, one, 11 Jun; one, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Horndean, one, 20 Aug (PHog);

VC12: Crawley, one, 27 Aug; one, 04 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 01 Sep (TJN, LFom); Crawley, one, 28 Jun; one, 04 Aug; one, 27 Aug; two, 04 Aug; two, 25 Aug; one, 10 Aug; one, 10 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 01 Aug; one, 01 Aug; one, 01 Aug; one, 01 Aug; one, 29 Aug; one, 01 Aug; Bullington, one, 10 Jun (GCE); Hinton Ampner, one, 12 Jun; one, 21 Jul; one, 05 Aug; one, 12 Aug; one, 14 Aug (ASD); Overton, one, 19 Jul (MSin); Basingstoke, one, 28 May; Kempshott, one, 03 Aug (GAH); Basingstoke, one, 22 Jul; one, 03 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 22 Aug (MJW); Alton, one, 11 Aug (DBO)

70.127 [B&F: 1782] Fern Horisme tersata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in open woodland and hedgerows, and on downland and calcareous grassland throughout much of southern England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight like Small Waved Umber H. vitalbata, depends upon Clematis, but unlike this species, has declined considerably in recent years, and is seen most frequently on the downs. Wingspan 31-36 mm. Characterised by streak on dorsum at one third, and streak on abdomen, which together form a single streak when the moth is in its natural resting posture, but see the recently discovered close relative Cryptic Fern H. radicaria which could potentially turn up in our area. Larva feeds on Traveller's-joy and Cultivated Clematis.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	158	268	1974	2020
11	501	655	1940	2020
12	499	511	1945	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	16	30	5
11	16	29	9
12	28	31	2

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VC10: Totland, two, 22 Jul; two, 26 Jul; one, 29 Aug (RTer); Freshwater, one, 26 Jun; one, 03 Sep (DCoo); Brook Down, one, 07 Jul; Mottistone Down, three, 07 Jul; Rew Down, Ventnor, two, 13 Jul; one, 11 Jul; three, 15 Jul; three, 13 Jul; five, 15 Jul; Bonchurch, one, 10 Jul; two, 10 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 12 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Broughton Down, one, 12 Jun (MBot); Broughton, one, 25 Jul; Ashley, one, 24 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 30 Jun; Crawley, three, 17 Jul (GCE); Winchester, two, 30 Jun; one, 04 Jul; three, 08 Jul; one, 25 Jul (THW); Crawley, one, 17 Jul (GCE); Fareham, one, 21 Jul (IMcP); one, 05 Sep (MLO); Portsmouth, one, gen det, 21 Jul (IRT); West Meon, one, gen det, 02 Jul; nine, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Old Winchester Hill, one, 11 Jun (MLO det. RJD);

VC12: Crawley, one, 04 Aug; one, 28 Jun; one, 12 Jul; two, 28 Jun; two, 17 Jul; one, 28 Jun; one, 10 Aug; one, 10 Aug (GCE); Harestock, one, 23 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 04 Aug; one, 07 Aug (GRog); Barton Stacey, one, 01 Aug; one, 01 Aug (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 17 Jul (CBey, DAS, PDF); Overton, one, indoors, 20 Jul (DClu det. PEH); Kempshott, one, 30 Jul (GAH); Basingstoke, one, 22 Jul (MJW); Alton, one, 18 Jul; one, 22 Jul (DBO); one, field observation, 01 Jul; one, 01 Jul (EFig); one, 13 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 22 Jul (NDP); Selborne, two, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul (CJP)

70.1271 [B&F: N/A] Cryptic Fern Horisme radicaria (La Harpe, 1855) - Migrant

Very closely related to the more common and widespread Fern H. tersata, H. radicaria was added to the British list from a specimen taken in East Sussex on 22 May 2019, and a number more from East Sussex and Kent in 2020 indicate that it is now resident locally in those two counties; retrospective records from East Sussex in 1990 and Kent in 2004 and 2007 make it probable that it has been present for a number of years. The species does appear to have experienced a north and westward range expansion on the near continent, so its arrival may be relatively recent. The first for our area were recorded on Hayling Island in 2020. See Clancy and Smith in Atropos: 66 for more details.

Adults should be photographed and retained for dissection, as distinguishing features between radicaria and tersata are subtle, especially if the moth is worn. The above quoted article has full details, but in summary radicaria has a longer, more defined apical streak, stronger cross-lines and darker forewing tone. Like its congener, the larval foodplant is Traveller's-joy Clematis vitalba. Both species are double-brooded in Britain, found between May and early September.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	2	2	2020	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	1	1	1

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VC11: Sholing, Southampton, one, 05 Sep (ARC)

70.128 [B&F: 1784] Pretty Chalk Carpet Melanthia procellata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens, on calcareous soils throughout southern England, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly frequent on the chalk, but absent from much of the New Forest and the far north of the county, and has shown a decline in recent years. Wingspan 35-43 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Traveller's-joy, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	454	887	1970	2020
11	362	490	1949	2020
12	278	267	1940	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	30	67	4
11	16	31	8
12	9	9	1

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VC10: Afton Marsh, one, 03 Jul (PBar); Freshwater Bay, one, 26 Aug (SDav); Mottistone Down, three, 07 Jul; one, 28 Jun (PBar); Brighstone Down East, one, 09 Jun (IOut); Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 11 Jul; two, 11 Jul; one, 13 Jul; two, 15 Jul (PBar); Bonchurch, one, 15 May; one, 19 May; two, 31 May; one, 01 Jun; two, 02 Jun; three, 05 Jun; one, 06 Jun; two, 07 Jun; four, 10 Jun; three, 11 Jun; two, 15 Jun; three, 21 Jun; four, 27 Jun; three, 28 Jun; four, 30 Jun; three, 02 Jul; four, 03 Jul; three, 07 Jul; four, 14 Jul (JHa); two, 10 Jul; two, 12 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Broughton Down, four, 12 Jun; one, 12 Jun (MBot); Ashley, one, 06 Jun; one, 20 Aug; Broughton, one, 15 Aug; Ashley, one, 20 Aug; one, 26 Jun; one, 26 Jun; two, 20 Aug (GCE); Fareham, one, 24 Aug (MLO); Hilltop, The Hangers, five, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Dundridge, one, field observation, 04 Aug (DTru); West Meon, one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Old Winchester Hill, eight, 11 Jun; one, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Horndean, one, 02 Jul (PHog);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Goodworth Clatford, one, 30 Aug; Crawley, one, 13 Aug; Little Somborne, one, 13 Aug; Crawley, one, 04 Aug; Little Somborne, one, 03 Sep (GCE); Ropley, one, 12 Aug; one, 19 Aug (TJN, LFom); Selborne, one, 24 Jun (CJP)

70.129 [B&F: 1863] Dentated Pug Anticollix sparsata (Treitschke, 1828) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Na) in damp woodland, fens and marshes, in isolated colonies from Somerset to Yorkshire. In Hampshire very local in marshy woodland amongst the foodplant, and pretty much confined to the New Forest and east Dorset heaths. Formerly very rare on the Isle of Wight, a colony was discovered at Afton Marsh in 2010 where it is obviously well established. Wingspan 20-24 mm. More likely to be confused with Brown Scallop Philereme vetulata than any of the other pug species. Larva feeds on flowers and leaves of Yellow Loosestrife, over-wintering as a pupa.