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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	65	91	1900	2022
11	73	113	1700	2014
12	30	18	1900	2007

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	1	2	2

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VC11: Butser Hill, two, netted, 29 Jul (AMD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	211	250	1951	2022
11	1021	1351	1951	2022
12	756	1228	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	26	40	9
12	34	82	30

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VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 16 Jun; one, 21 Jun (JPuz); East Tytherley, one, 09 Aug (GCE); Hillier Arboretum, one, field observation, 21 Jul (AJB, LB); Broughton, one, 19 Jul (GCE); Itchen Valley CP, one, 29 Jul (CTha); Yew Hill LNR, Winchester, one, field observation, 18 Jul; two, field observation, 15 Aug; one, field observation, 15 Aug (SEG); Deacon Hill, Winchester, one, field observation, 13 Jul; three, field observation, 07 Aug; one, field observation, 19 Jul; one, field observation, 25 Jul (CRB); Botley Wood, two, 04 Aug (AMD); two, field observation, 06 Aug (DPH); Fareham, one, 08 Aug (MLO); Wickham, one, 07 Jul (JRDS); Horsea Island, one, 21 Jul (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 27 Jul (DWhe); Beacon Hill NNR, Warnford, present, field observation, 28 Jul (JHol); Coulters Dean, Buriton, three, field observation, 04 Aug; one, field observation, 04 Aug; one, field observation, 17 Aug; one, field observation, 04 Aug (LHou);

VC12: Shipton Bellinger, one, field observation, 10 Aug; one, field observation, 10 Aug (AJB); Cholderton, one, 29 Jul (TJN); Nether Wallop, one, 19 Jul; two, 19 Jul; Wherwell, one, 18 Jul; Littleton, two, 20 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, 08 Aug; two, 08 Aug; Cole Henley, one, 27 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 27 Jul (GCE); Old Burghclere, 30, field observation, 03 Aug (GJD); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, one, field observation, 28 Aug (CRB); Magdalen Hill Down NR, three, 23 Jul; two, 07 Aug (AMD); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, nine, 21 Jul; one, 21 Jul (SIng, PPea); one, field observation, 01 Aug; one, field observation, 15 Aug (GNic); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 08 Jul; two, 28 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); one, field observation, 25 Jul; one, field observation, 13 Jul; two, field observation, 03 Aug; one, field observation, 25 Jul; one, field observation, 09 Aug (CRB); Headley Gravel Pit HIWWT NR, one, field observation, 13 Aug (DJJ det. GJD); Home Farm, The Woodland Trust, Burkham, one, field observation, 12 Jul; Basingstoke, one, field observation, 04 Aug; one, field observation, 09 Aug (PEH); Rushfield Road, Liss, one, 29 Jul (KBW); Alton, one, 27 Jul (DBO); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, present, several, 11 Aug (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Bentley Station Meadow, three, 08 Aug (NDP, KBW det. KBW)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	23	12	1856	2022
11	117	118	1882	2022
12	13	5	1951	2013

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	5	37	20

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VC11: Fishlake Meadows, four, 24 May; one, 15 Jun (NRJ); Burton, nr Christchurch, 20, 27 Jun; 11, 30 Jun (JStw); Pennington, one, 21 Jun (RFC)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	151	207	1981	2022
11	569	548	1951	2022
12	88	71	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	31	33	2
12	8	8	1

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VC11: North Baddesley, one, 07 May; one, 05 Oct; one, 20 Oct (RWPas); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 03 Sep; one, 06 Sep; one, 10 Sep; one, 11 Sep; one, 11 Oct; one, 19 Oct; one, 20 Oct; one, 25 Oct (RAC); Funtley, one, 16 Sep (TDC); Fareham, one, 01 Oct (ADT); one, 21 Aug (IMcP); one, 10 Sep; one, 10 Oct; one, 12 Oct; one, 27 Oct; one, 12 Nov (KJW); Portchester, one, 23 May (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 09 Sep; one, 17 Sep (IRT); Lovedean, one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Oct (ARJa); Horndean, one, 07 Oct (PHog); Hurn, one, 10 Sep (MJef); Sway, one, 16 Sep (SKee); Pennington, two, 26 Oct (RFC); Lymington, NF, two, 17 Jun (JWar); Lymington, one, 07 Jul (PRD); Southsea, one, 14 Sep (JGdr);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 07 Aug (TJN); North Waltham, one, 09 Aug (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 07 Oct; one, 11 Oct (MJW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 22 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 17 Aug; one, 16 Sep (MHals); Blackwater, one, 27 Jun (BGD)

Basingstoke
11/10/2023
to MV
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1058	1311	1951	2022
11	14778	25353	1951	2022
12	3460	5081	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	510	734	11
12	171	258	12

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VC11: Earliest: Woodley, 17 Apr, 1 (NBin) Latest: Waterlooville, 11 Nov, 1 (DWhe) Max count: Swaythling, Southampton, 05 Sep, 11 (MEdg)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, 26 Apr, 2 (ASto) Latest: Farnborough, 10 Oct, 2 (KBW) Max count: Farnborough, 11 Sep, 12 (KBW)

Waterlooville
11/11/2023
to actinic
David Wheatley
Photo © David Wheatley

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1	0	1999	1999
11	131	149	1978	2022
12	131	172	1800	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	15	23	6
12	1	1	1

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VC11: Itchen Valley CP, one, 29 Jul (CTha); Allbrook, one, 01 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 23 Jul (SIng); Hurn, one, 07 May; one, 08 May; two, 11 May; one, 20 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 13 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 15 Aug; three, 18 Aug; six, 19 Aug; one, 24 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 07 Sep (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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	809	1316	1951	2022
11	3145	4135	1951	2022
12	2401	3817	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	63	72	4
12	89	138	7

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VC11: Earliest: Old Winchester Hill, 28 Apr, 4 (F.M.G.) Latest: Romsey, 09 Sep, 1 (MJB) Max count: Old Winchester Hill, 28 Apr, 4 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: Pamber Forest, 04 May, 1 (GJD) Latest: Wherwell, 07 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Littleton, 10 Aug, 7 (GCE)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	141	168	1981	2022
11	2385	3113	1951	2022
12	818	1004	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	26	26	1
12	24	27	2

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VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 29 May; one, 22 Jul; one, 05 Aug (PWhtk); Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 13 May (JPuz); Culverley, NF, one, 30 May (CLew); Marchwood, one, 23 Aug (TDCh); Fishlake Meadows, one, 13 Jul (NRJ); Romsey, one, 05 May; one, 16 May; one, 20 Jul; one, 29 Jul (MJB); Broughton, one, 19 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 31 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 23 Jul (PCra); Blackfied, one, to a lighted window, 09 Aug (PGS); Allbrook, one, 30 May; one, 09 Sep (SIng); Highbridge, Eastleigh, one, 19 Aug (SIng, PPir); Crawley, one, 20 Aug (GCE); Lovedean, one, 28 Jul (ARJa); Muscliffe, one, 16 Aug (KingB); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 09 Jun (JStw); Bransgore, one, 25 Jun (SPMC); Sway, one, 29 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 04 Sep (SKee);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 29 Jul (TJN); Wherwell, two, 18 Jul (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, two, 07 Aug; one, 16 Aug; one, 03 Sep; one, 05 Sep (TJN); Littleton, two, 20 Jul; one, 10 Aug; one, 03 Sep; Wonston, one, 25 May; one, 07 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 08 Aug; one, 11 Sep; one, 06 Sep; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 11 Aug; Longparish, one, 11 Aug (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 10 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); one, 10 Jun; one, 08 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); one, 11 Aug (CRB, DAS); Cheriton, one, 09 Aug (DAS); North Waltham, one, 21 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 13 Aug (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 25 Jul (GJD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	190	239	1943	2022
11	1354	1315	200	2022
12	699	820	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	22	26	3
12	25	26	3

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 17 Aug (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 27 Aug (RWPas); Romsey, one, 15 Aug (KPea); one, 19 Aug; one, 21 Aug (MJB); one, 15 Aug (NRJ); Chandlers Ford, two, 12 Jun (MWelf); Allbrook, one, 30 May; one, 17 Aug; one, 21 Aug; one, 22 Aug; three, 06 Sep (SIng); Wickham, one, 09 Jun; one, 03 Sep; one, 05 Sep (JRDS); Lovedean, one, 17 Jun (ARJa); Hurn, one, 18 Aug (MJef); Sway, two, 22 May; one, 19 Aug; one, 21 Aug; one, 23 Aug (SKee); Lymington, one, 14 Jun (PRD);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 07 Aug; one, 22 Aug; one, 02 Sep; one, 16 Sep (TJN); Hurstbourne Priors, one, 11 Aug (GCE); Overton, one, 10 Aug (ACr); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 10 Jun (MBot); Pamber Forest, one, 04 Sep (GJD); Rushfield Road, Liss, one, 29 Jul (KBW); Liss, present, 21 May (MWri); Selborne, one, 08 Sep; one, 17 Aug; one, 08 Sep (CJP); Whitehill, one, 18 May; one, 16 Jun; three, 17 Aug; one, 31 Aug (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, two, 11 Jun; one, 18 Aug; one, 21 Aug; one, 25 Aug; two, 31 Aug; one, 02 Sep (ASwa); Farnham, present, field observation, 09 Aug; present, field observation, 10 Sep (iNat)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	379	666	1951	2022
11	1391	1843	1951	2022
12	1470	2371	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	10	14	4
12	26	30	3

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VC11: Breamore Down, one, field observation, 07 May; two, field observation, 22 May (RWT); Romsey, one, 21 May (NRJ); Winter Down Copse, King's Somborne, one, field observation, 22 May (AJB); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 01 Jun (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 03 Jun (SIng); Funtley, one, 01 Jun (TDC); Upham, four, 02 Jun (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 09 Jun (DWhe); Muscliffe, one, 02 Jul (KingB);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 20 May (TJN); Longstock, one, field observation, 17 May (JCoz); Littleton, one, 22 May; two, 22 May; Barton Stacey, one, 16 Sep; Wonston, one, 25 May; two, 25 May; one, 25 May; three, 25 May; Cole Henley, one, 24 May; one, 24 May (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 10 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); one, 10 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Gander Down, Cheriton, one, field observation, 16 Jun (KBW); Hinton Ampner, one, indoors, 21 May (ASD); Overton Lagoons, one, field observation, 23 May (PEH); Ecchinswell, one, 24 May (MJN); Pamber Heath, one, 10 Jun (WLan); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, present, several, 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, one, 10 Jun (ASto); Bentley Station Meadow, one, field observation, 22 May; one, field observation, 17 Jun; two, field observation, 22 May (JOat); Farnham, present, 07 Jun (Bird); Farnborough, one, 09 Jun (MThmp); Blackwater, one, 12 Jun (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	10	5	1951	2018
11	61	33	1872	2022
12	44	25	1951	2022

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

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VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 08 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	274	415	1856	2022
11	156	103	1800	2022
12	55	40	1900	2022

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11	1	1	1
12	1	1	1

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VC11: Sway, one, 22 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Littleton, one, 20 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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	724	955	1951	2022
11	5218	5798	1951	2022
12	1960	2534	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	182	206	4
12	122	136	3

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VC11: Earliest: Pennington, NF, 30 Apr, 1 (MHay) Latest: Barton on Sea, 25 Sep, 1 (SKee) Max count: Fareham, 04 Sep, 4 (KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Magdalen Hill Down NNR, 22 May, 1 (DSte) Latest: Nether Wallop, 30 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Whitehill, 04 Sep, 3 (ASto)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1085	1794	1951	2022
11	6943	9041	1951	2022
12	3140	4929	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	203	256	5
12	165	303	25

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VC11: Earliest: Old Winchester Hill NNR, 09 May, 0 (JHol) Latest: Old Winchester Hill, 22 Sep, 1 (F.M.G.) Max count: Chilcomb Ranges, 09 Jun, 5 (AJB)

VC12: Earliest: Magdalen Hill Down NNR, 03 May, 1 (CRB) Latest: Farnborough, 30 Sep, 1 (KBW) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 11 Aug, 25 (CRB, DAS)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	231	449	1856	2022
11	288	361	1949	2022
12	17	7	1951	2010

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11	4	4	1

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VC11: Portchester, one, 20 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 23 Aug; one, 03 Sep (DH-J)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	25	8	1800	2007
11	104	85	1900	2022
12	91	91	1961	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	12	13	2
12	7	9	2

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VC11: Warren's Park, NF, one, 10 Jun (RBW); North Baddesley, one, 26 May; one, 12 Jun; one, 13 Jul; one, 27 Jul (RWPas); Romsey, one, 13 Jul; two, 16 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 29 Jul (MJB); one, 27 Jul (NRJ); Waterlooville, one, 03 Sep (DWhe);

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester*, one, 09 Sep (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Ecchinswell, two, 07 Jul (MJN); Alton, one, 08 Aug (DBO); Whitehill, one, 06 Sep (ASto); Whitehill, Bordon, one, field observation, 09 Sep (DMurr); Dockenfield, two, 17 Jul (PHall); Farnborough*, one, 27 Jun (KBW)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	28	34	1856	2022
11	285	278	1951	2022
12	551	762	1951	2022

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

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VC11: Botley, one, 04 Aug (SLB); Hengistbury Head, one, 24 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Ecchinswell, one, 07 Jul; one, 04 Aug; two, 10 Aug (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 12 Aug (ACB); Pamber Heath, one, 10 Jun; Silchester Common, one, 10 Jun (WLan); Pamber Forest, one, 13 Jun; two, 10 Aug; two, 21 Aug (GJD); Alice Holt, present, field observation, 28 Jul; Farnham, present, field observation, 13 Aug (iNat)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	234	337	1951	2022
11	723	739	1951	2022
12	278	331	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	7	8	3
12	3	4	2

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 22 Mar (TDCh); Copythorne Common, NF, one, 01 Apr (JAda); Romsey, one, 11 Mar (NRJ); West Walk, three, 17 Mar (F.M.G.); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 28 Mar; present, 04 May (RAll); Pennington, one, 27 Mar (RFC);

VC12: Ecchinswell, one, to a lighted window, 19 Mar (MJN); Alton, one, 19 Mar (DBO); Fleet Pond, two, 20 Apr (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	206	250	1981	2022
11	1270	1361	1951	2022
12	527	619	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	23	29	5
12	13	18	2

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VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 12 Apr (JMed); Romsey, one, 28 Apr (MJB); Blackfield, one, 26 Apr; two, 28 Apr; one, 01 May (SJJ); Chandler's Ford, two, 16 Apr; one, 26 Apr; one, 28 Apr (KArb); Allbrook, one, 08 Apr; one, 16 Apr; one, 17 Apr (SIng); Botley, one, 28 Apr; one, 19 Mar; one, 06 Apr (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 07 May (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 10 Apr; one, 14 May (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 15 Apr (ARJa); Old Winchester Hill, five, 28 Apr (F.M.G.); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 07 May (RAll); Hengistbury Head, one, 26 Apr (RPH); two, 01 May (MoTay); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 28 Apr (JStw);

VC12: Longstock, one, 07 May (KArb); Littleton, two, 15 Apr (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, two, 30 Apr (AMD); North Waltham, two, 16 Apr; two, 22 Apr; one, 26 Apr; one, 28 Apr (AJon); Alton, one, 16 Apr; two, 30 Apr; one, 02 May (DBO); Whitehill, one, 15 Apr (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 27 Apr (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, netted, 16 Apr (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	22	22	1856	2019
11	174	141	1873	2022
12	41	18	1940	2018

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

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VC11: Old Winchester Hill, one, 28 Jul (MJW);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun (MJW); Farnborough*, one, 07 Jul (KBW)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	66	65	1856	2022
11	529	1047	1891	2022
12	27	10	1951	2020

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	12	24	11

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VC11: Wickham, one, 06 Oct (JRDS); Portsmouth, two, 05 Sep; one, 07 Sep; one, 08 Sep; one, 15 Sep; one, 17 Sep; one, 26 Sep; two, 30 Sep; 11, 07 Oct (IRT); Hengistbury Head, one, 03 Oct; one, 04 Oct (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 15 Sep (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.

Record Details

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 08 Jul; two, 15 Jul; one, 22 Jul (PWhtk); Marchwood, one, 08 Jul (TDCh); one, 11 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 28 Jun; one, 08 Jul; Lee, one, 14 Jul (CTha); East Tytherley, one, 11 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, four, 31 Jul; two, 31 Jul; two, 31 Jul; one, 31 Jul; two, 31 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, two, 02 Jul (CNB); two, 02 Jul (PCra); three, 23 Jul (CNB); one, 23 Jul (PCra); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 07 Jul; one, 28 Jul (RAC); Allbrook, one, 06 Jul; one, 07 Jul (SIng); Wickham, one, 23 Jun (F.M.G.); one, 21 Jun; two, 11 Jul; one, 29 Jul (JRDS); Waterlooville, five, 07 Jul; one, 12 Jul; three, 16 Jul; three, 18 Jul; two, 20 Jul; one, 27 Jul (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 23 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 27 Jul (ARJa); Cowplain, one, 29 Jul (JGdr); Horndean, one, 23 Jun (PHog); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 11 Jul (RAll); Hengistbury Head, one, 17 Jul; two, 23 Jul; two, 23 Jul; one, 27 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 28 Jun; one, 07 Jul (SKee); Needs Ore NNR, one, 09 Aug (CNB);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 19 Jul; Wherwell, one, 18 Jul (GCE); Stockbridge Down, one, 08 Jul (MEdg); Wherwell, one, 18 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 18 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul; two, 09 Jul; one, 09 Jul (GCE); Forest Edge, Andover Down, one, 06 Aug (TJN); Barton Stacey, three, 09 Jul; Cole Henley, one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 07 Jul (GCE); Hinton Ampner, two, 10 Jul (ASD); Overton, three, 19 Jul (ACr); Ecchinswell, one, 07 Jul (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 12 Jul (ACB); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 07 Jul (WLan); Pamber Forest, two, 18 Jul (GJD); Alton, one, 27 Jun (DBO); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 07 Jul; Selborne, one, 25 Jul; one, 17 Aug (CJP); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 11 Aug (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, one, 25 Jul (ASto); Blacknest, Binstead, one, field observation, 09 Jun (MAng); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 17 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 27 Jul (ASwa); Farnham, present, field observation, 13 Jul; present, field observation, 30 Jul (iNat); Fleet Pond, one, 07 Jul; three, 28 Jul (MHals); Farnborough, one, 15 Aug (MThmp)

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.

Record Details

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 20 May (PWhtk); one, 24 May (CWri); one, 29 May (PWhtk); two, 31 May (CWri); present, 03 Jun (PWhtk); four, 07 Jun (JMed); two, 10 Jun (PWhtk); Culverley, NF, 20, 30 May (CLew); Marchwood, one, 07 May; one, 09 Jun; one, 17 May; one, 19 May; one, 24 May; one, 05 Jun; two, 09 Jun (CTha); Totton, one, 28 May (CNB); North Baddesley, two, 12 Jun (RWPas); Stanbridge Earls, one, 03 Jun (JRM); Fishlake Meadows, two, 15 Jun (NRJ); Romsey, one, 04 Jun; one, 08 Jun; two, 10 Jun (KPea); one, 31 May; two, 11 Jun; one, 15 Jun (MJB); Dibden Purlieu, NF, two, 27 May; one, 28 May (RAC); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 10 Jun (MEdg); Chandler's Ford, two, 09 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 07 Jun; one, 09 Jun; two, 10 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 17 Jun (SIng); Botley Wood, two, 09 Jun (F.M.G.); Stubbington, one, 10 Jun (DPH); Fareham, one, 12 Jun (IMcP); one, 08 Jun (MLO); Wickham, one, 23 Jun (F.M.G. det. KJW); one, 09 Jun; one, 12 Jun (JRDS); Waterlooville, one, 09 Jul (DWhe); Hurn, three, 28 May; one, 08 Jun; 21, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 22 Jun; Hengistbury Head, one, 19 Jun; one, 20 Jun (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 09 Jun; one, 16 Jun (JStw); Hengistbury Head, one, 23 May; one, 27 Jun (MJef); Bransgore, one, 10 Jun (SPMC); Sway, one, 09 Jun; two, 10 Jun; one, 15 Jun (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 16 Jun (DMui); Pennington, one, 09 Jun; three, 16 Jun (RFC); Southsea, one, 02 Jun (JGdr);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 10 Jun (TJN); Wonston, two, 16 Jun; one, 25 May (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 08 Jun (MTay, CSul); Overton, one, 18 May; three, 09 Jun (ACr); North Waltham, one, 16 Jun (AJon); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, two, 12 May (ACB); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 10 Jun (MBot); Pamber Forest, four, 13 Jun (GJD); Whitehill, one, 10 Jun; one, 12 Jun; two, 17 Jun; two, 24 Jun (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 30 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 05 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 27 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, field observation, 03 Jun; one, 10 Jun; two, 27 Jun (MHals); Farnborough, one, 09 Jun (MThmp); Blackwater, one, 11 Jun (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	463	571	1856	2022
11	3215	4337	1951	2022
12	905	1780	1951	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	164	397	37
12	45	92	12

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VC11: Earliest: Waterlooville, 06 May, 1 (DWhe) Latest: Waterlooville, 14 Nov, 1 (DWhe) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 02 Jul, 37 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Magdalen Hill Down NNR, 24 Jun, 1 (KArb, ARho, PPea) Latest: Whitehill, 22 Nov, 1 (ASto) Max count: Grayshott, 21 Jul, 12 (THard)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	184	198	1943	2022
11	2708	3501	1951	2022
12	935	1475	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	89	103	4
12	51	60	3

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VC11: Earliest: Hurn, 20 Apr, 1 (MJef) Latest: Hale Purlieu, NF, 17 Dec, 0 (JPuz) Max count: Copythorne Common, NF, 07 Sep, 4 (JAda)

VC12: Earliest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 27 Apr, 1 (ASwa) Latest: Whitehill, 20 Nov, 1 (ASto) Max count: Basingstoke, 11 Oct, 3 (MJW)

70.080 [B&F: 1769a] Fir Carpet Thera vetustata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Migrant

One was taken in Climping Street, West Sussex on October 9th 2011. Its identification was confirmed by Martin Honey of the Natural History Museum and Jaan Viidalepp, and at the time was thought to be the first for Britain. However, another was retrospectively found to have been trapped in Bridport, Dorset on October 17th 2006. A further two were recorded in 2015 and 2016, both of which were found during the summer. All have been in coastal locations. The first record for our area was of one taken at light in Sway, New Forest, in 2023.
Found in scattered localities from Spain across to the Balkans, double brooded on Silver Fir, the adults flying between May and September.

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record

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11	1	1	1

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VC11: New Vice-county Record: Sway*, one, 27 Jun (SKee det. SFoo)

Sway
27/06/2023
to MV
Steve Keen
Photo © Steve Keen

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	187	250	1957	2022
11	5852	9897	1946	2022
12	1816	4948	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	254	546	27
12	157	866	38

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VC11: Earliest: Hurn, 20 Apr, 1 (MJef) Latest: Botley, 17 Nov, 1 (SLB) Max count: Bransgore, 10 Oct, 27 (SPMC)

VC12: Earliest: Fleet Pond, 09 Apr, 2 (MHals) Latest: Whitehill, 12 Nov, 1 (ASto) Max count: Whitehill, 17 Sep, 38 (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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	345	374	1981	2022
11	2704	3242	1976	2022
12	102	111	2001	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	94	106	3
12	22	30	3

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VC11: Earliest: Totton, 18 May, 1 (CNB) Latest: Portchester, 23 Nov, 2 (CEH, JGS) Max count: Blackfield, 10 Jun, 3 (SJJ)

VC12: Earliest: Farnborough, 09 Jun, 1 (MThmp) Latest: Farnham, 19 Oct, 0 (Bird) Max count: Whitehill, 17 Jun, 3 (ASto)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	162	205	1856	2022
11	892	920	1869	2022
12	192	227	1940	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	45	49	2
12	10	12	2

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VC10: Tennison Down, Isle of Whight, one, field observation, 22 Jun (TDCh);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 09 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 24 Jun (CTha); Totton, one, 23 Jun (CNB); North Baddesley, one, 22 Jun (RWPas); Romsey, one, 15 Jun; one, 21 Jun (MJB); one, 26 Jun (NRJ); Broughton, one, 23 Jun; two, 22 Jun (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 17 Jun (RAC); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 15 Jun (MEdg); Chandler's Ford, one, 15 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 17 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 01 Jul (SIng); Fareham, one, 21 Jun; one, 22 Jun (ADT); Alver Valley CP, one, field observation, 30 Jun (IHrg); Fareham, one, 21 Jun (MLO); one, 21 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 28 Jun (KJW); Wickham, one, 23 Jun (F.M.G.); one, 05 Jun; one, 26 Jun (JRDS); Hinton Ampner, New Alresford*, egg, two, field observation, 03 Feb (SJ-H); Portchester, one, 17 Jun (CEH, JGS); two, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jul (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 26 Jun (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 24 Jun (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 18 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 07 Jul (ARJa); Havant, two, 24 Jun (EJac); Christchurch, one, 25 Jun (APard); Sway, one, 27 Jun (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 16 Jun (DMui); Pennington, one, 26 Jun; one, 21 Jul; one, 11 Aug (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, two, 16 Jun (CNB);

VC12: Shipton Bellinger, egg, two, field observation, 15 Jan (AJB); Nether Wallop, one, 22 Jun (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 07 Jul (TJN); Littleton, two, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester*, one, 24 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS); North Waltham, one, 23 Jun (AJon); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, one, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	229	278	1951	2022
11	1355	1589	1949	2022
12	421	408	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	39	45	3
12	22	26	2

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VC11: East Tytherley, one, 21 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 21 Jun (GCE); Marchwood, one, 17 Jun (CTha); East Tytherley, one, 21 Jun (GCE); Woodley, one, 19 Jun (NBin); Romsey, one, 28 Jun (NRJ); Broughton, one, 23 Jun; two, 22 Jun (GCE); Funtley, one, 21 Jun (TDC); Lymington, one, 07 Jul (IHrg); Fareham, one, 20 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 01 Jul (ADT); Wickham, one, 26 Jun (JRDS); Portchester, one, 23 Jun (CEH, JGS); Horsea Island, three, 16 Jun (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 21 Jun; one, 22 Jun; two, 23 Jun; one, 27 Jun (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 12 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jun (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 10 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 19 Jun (ARJa); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 12 Jun; present, 13 Jun; one, 28 Jun (RAll); Hurn, one, 23 Jun (MJef); Sopley Common, one, 28 Jun (RFox); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 22 Jun; one, 27 Jun (JStw); Needs Ore NNR, three, 10 Jun; two, 16 Jun (CNB); Southsea, one, 21 Jun (JGdr);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 22 Jun; two, 22 Jun; Littleton, one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; Wonston, one, 16 Jun; one, 16 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 17 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, two, 24 Jun (KArb, ARho, PPea); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 10 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); one, 10 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Cheriton, one, 16 Jun; two, 27 Jun (DAS); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, two, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB); Ecchinswell, two, 24 Jun (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 24 Jun (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 09 Jun; one, 14 Jun (MJW); Oakridge, Basingstoke, one, 16 Jun (IFS); Alton, one, 21 Jun (DBO); Farnham, present, 19 Jun (Bird)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	221	255	1981	2022
11	1463	1697	1945	2022
12	629	751	1951	2022

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11	28	37	5
12	21	24	2

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VC11: North Baddesley, one, 24 May; one, 09 Jun; one, 14 Jun (RWPas); Romsey, one, 29 May (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 24 May; one, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jun (RAC); Blackfied, one, to a lighted window, 07 Jun (PGS); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 10 Jun (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 22 May; one, 28 May; one, 17 Jun (SIng); Botley Wood, five, 09 Jun (F.M.G.); Funtley, one, 18 May; one, 07 Jun (TDC); Wickham, two, 08 Jun; one, 09 Jun (JRDS); Upham, one, 02 Jun (F.M.G.); Portchester, one, 18 May; one, 21 May (DH-J); Horsea Island, one, 12 May; three, 19 May; one, 16 Jun (F.M.G.); Lovedean, one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun (ARJa); Hengistbury Head, three, 23 May (MJef); Blackbush, Milford-on-Sea, one, 27 May; one, 28 May (MBot);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 20 May (TJN); Cole Henley, one, 17 Jun (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 08 Jun (MTay, CSul); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, two, 27 May (KArb, SIng, PPea, MEdg); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 10 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); one, 10 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Overton, one, 18 May; two, 14 Jun (ACr); North Waltham, two, 10 Jun; one, 27 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 09 Jun; two, 12 Jun (MJW); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 10 Jun (MBot); Pamber Forest, one, 13 Jun (GJD); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, present, several, 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, one, 10 Jun (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 05 Jun; one, 20 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 10 Jun; one, 17 Aug (MHals); Blackwater, one, 12 Jun (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	187	187	1951	2022
11	1397	1383	1951	2022
12	513	529	1951	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	26	25	2
12	40	70	10

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VC11: Hasley Inclosure, NF, one, field observation, 12 Jun (IJoh); East Tytherley, one, 09 Aug; Broughton, one, 27 Aug (GCE); Pig Bush, NF, one, 01 Jun (NRJ); Marchwood, one, 23 Aug (TDCh); Lee, one, 09 Jun (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 24 May (RWPas); Broughton, one, 27 Aug; one, 22 Aug; one, 19 Jul (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 07 Sep; one, 11 Sep (RAC); Horsea Island, two, 19 May (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 20 Aug; one, 24 Aug (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 03 Aug; one, 21 Aug (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 20 Aug (ARJa); Old Winchester Hill NNR, present, field observation, 01 Jun (iNat); Langstone, one, 26 Aug (HuWhi); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 10 Jul (RAll); Hurn, one, 19 Aug (MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 05 Jun (FM-S); Sway, one, 20 Jun (SKee); Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jun (CNB); Browndown, one, 01 Sep (F.M.G.);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 04 Sep (TJN); Nether Wallop, one, 22 Aug; three, 22 Aug; two, 22 Aug (GCE); Stockbridge Down, one, 25 Aug (MEdg); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 05 Sep; one, 06 Sep (TJN); Picket Piece, Andover, one, 20 Aug (JAsl); Littleton, two, 03 Sep; Wonston, one, 28 Aug; one, 28 Aug; Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, 01 Sep; Barton Stacey, two, 08 Aug; Longparish, one, 11 Aug; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 11 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 08 Aug; five, 08 Aug; Longparish, one, 11 Aug; one, 11 Aug; Cole Henley, two, 24 Aug (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, two, 23 Jul; three, 07 Aug; present, 14 Aug (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 10 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); two, 10 Jun; one, 28 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); 10, 11 Aug (CRB, DAS); four, 19 Aug (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); four, 02 Sep (CRB, PDF, DAS); North Waltham, one, 16 Aug (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, 09 Jun (MJN); Pamber Forest, one, 06 Sep (GJD); Alton, one, 16 Aug (DBO); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, two, 09 Jun; present, several, 11 Aug; two, 01 Sep (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Bentley Station Meadow, one, 08 Aug (NDP, KBW det. KBW); Fleet Pond, one, 22 Aug; one, 23 Aug (MHals); Farnborough, one, 02 Sep (MThmp)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	217	248	1903	2022
11	1109	1138	1951	2022
12	470	460	1951	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	24	31	4
12	11	14	3

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VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 10 Jun (PWhtk); three, 21 Jun (JMed); one, 24 Jun (PWhtk); one, 05 Jul (JMed); three, 08 Jul; two, 12 Jul; one, 15 Jul (PWhtk); Maybush, Southampton, present, field observation, 11 Jun (JWale); Romsey, one, 28 Jun (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 15 Jun; one, 20 Jun (MEdg); Weston, Southampton, one, 01 Jul (PAB); Itchen Valley CP, one, 29 Jul (CTha); Allbrook, one, 06 Jul; one, 23 Jul (SIng); Stubbington, one, 20 Jul (DPH); Fareham, one, 02 Jul (ADT); one, 10 Jul (KJW); Wickham, four, 23 Jun (F.M.G.); Lovedean, one, 11 Jun (ARJa); Horndean, one, 08 Jul (PHog); Hurn, one, 17 Jun; one, 28 Jul (MJef); Pennington, one, 16 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 07 Jul (TJN); North Waltham, one, 16 Jun; two, 27 Jun (AJon); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 12 Aug (ACB); Alton, one, 23 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jul (DBO); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 07 Jul; Selborne, three, 25 Jul (CJP); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 10 Jul (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, netted, 24 Jun (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	72	55	1856	2022
11	446	361	1951	2022
12	119	158	1951	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	5	4	1
12	8	38	12

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VC11: Brockwood, one, 19 Aug (SDut); Romsey, one, 21 Aug (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 23 Jul (CNB); Dibden Purlieu, NF, present, 16 Aug (RAC); Hurn, one, 24 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, three, 21 Aug (DAS); Fleet Pond, three, 28 Jul; two, field observation, 07 Aug; three, 10 Aug; 12, 17 Aug; two, netted, 03 Sep; 12, 06 Sep; one, 23 Aug (MHals)

70.092 [B&F: 1757] Spinach Eulithis mellinata (Fabricius, 1787) - Common

Common in woodland, gardens and allotments throughout lowland Britain, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but much less common than formerly. Wingspan 33-38 mm. The main confusion species is Barred Straw E. pyraliata, which see. Larva feeds on Black and Red Currant, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	33	10	1943	2018
11	487	513	1951	2022
12	66	29	1951	2019

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

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VC11: Hurn, one, 22 Jun (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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	465	742	1981	2022
11	1708	2283	1951	2022
12	852	1299	1951	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	54	75	4
12	40	82	8

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 02 Jul; one, 28 Jun; one, 08 Jul (CTha); Totton, one, 23 Jun (CNB); Lee, four, 23 Jun; two, 01 Jul (CTha); North Baddesley, two, 22 Jun (RWPas); Romsey, one, 26 Jun (MJB); Broughton, one, 21 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 23 Jun; two, 23 Jun; one, 19 Jul; one, 22 Jun (GCE); Blackfield, one, 26 Jun (SJJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 20 Jun (MEdg); Titchfield, one, field observation, 06 Jul (IHrg); Stubbington, one, 10 Jun; one, 24 Jun (DPH); Funtley, one, 29 Jun (TDC); Fareham, one, 19 Jun (ADT); Botley, one, 20 Jun; one, 22 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 22 Jun; one, 27 Jun; two, 07 Jul (JRDS); Portsmouth, two, 12 Jun; two, 14 Jun; one, 21 Jun; three, 23 Jun; one, 24 Jun; three, 25 Jun; two, 27 Jun; one, 28 Jun (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 24 Jun (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 17 Jun; one, 03 Jul; two, 07 Jul (ARJa); Langstone, one, 01 Jul (HuWhi); Muscliffe, one, 23 Jun; one, 01 Jul (KingB); Hurn, one, 17 Jun; three, 22 Jun; Hengistbury Head, one, 19 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 28 Jun (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 22 Jun; three, 27 Jun; three, 30 Jun; one, 11 Jul (JStw); Sway, one, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun (SKee); Pennington, one, 17 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Nether Wallop, two, 19 Jul; Wherwell, one, 18 Jul (GCE); Stockbridge Down, two, 08 Jul (MEdg); Wherwell, one, 18 Jul; one, 18 Jul; Chilbolton, one, 23 Jun (GCE); Goodworth Clatford, three, 01 Jul (TJN); Littleton, one, 27 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul; Littleton, seven, 27 Jun; two, 27 Jun; Barton Stacey, two, 09 Jul; Littleton, seven, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; Wonston, two, 13 Jul; one, 13 Jul; two, 13 Jul; one, 13 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul; Cole Henley, one, 07 Jul; two, 07 Jul; three, 07 Jul; two, 07 Jul; four, 07 Jul; two, 07 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, three, 23 Jul (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, eight, 08 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); one, field observation, 21 Jun (CRB); Cheriton, one, 27 Jun (DAS); North Waltham, two, 05 Jul (AJon); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, five, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB); Ecchinswell, one, 24 Jun; two, 07 Jul (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 24 Jun (ACB); Sherborne St John, one, 16 Jun (MJW); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 07 Jul (WLan); Liss, present, 21 Jun (MWri); Whitehill, one, 28 Jun (ASto); Liphook, one, 27 Jun (SEP)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	572	954	1951	2022
11	2822	3376	1951	2022
12	1182	1561	1951	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	36	37	2
12	36	46	4

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VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 02 Aug; one, 12 Aug (PWhtk); Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 10 Aug; one, 08 Sep (JPuz); Marchwood, one, 06 May (CTha); East Tytherley, one, 09 Aug (GCE); Fishlake Meadows, two, 13 Jul (NRJ); Romsey, one, 08 Jul (KPea); one, 13 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 03 Sep; one, 07 Sep (MJB); one, 09 Jul; one, 25 Jul (NRJ); Broughton, one, 19 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 23 Jul (CNB); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 18 Jul; one, 10 Aug (RAC); Itchen Valley CP, one, 29 Jul (CTha); Allbrook, one, 12 Jul (SIng); Highbridge, Eastleigh, one, 19 Aug (SIng, PPir); Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, one, 11 Aug (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 18 Jul (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 05 May (ARJa); Hurn, one, 05 May; two, 13 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 03 Sep; one, 04 Sep; one, 12 Sep; Hengistbury Head, one, 23 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 28 May; one, 12 Aug; one, 19 Aug; one, 01 Sep (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 29 Jul (DMui);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 01 Sep; one, 02 Sep (TJN); Grayshott, one, 06 Aug (THard); Barton Stacey, two, 15 Aug; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 11 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 08 Aug (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, two, 23 Jul (AMD); Cheriton, two, 16 Jun (DAS); Overton, one, 19 Jul; one, 22 Aug; one, 05 Sep (ACr); North Waltham, one, 17 May (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, 10 Aug (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 27 Aug (ACB); Pamber Forest, one, 10 Aug; three, 21 Aug; one, 06 Sep (GJD); Alton, one, 08 Aug; one, 10 Aug (DBO); Upper Farringdon, one, 18 Jul; Selborne, two, 17 Aug; one, 25 Jul (CJP); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, two, 11 Aug (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Empshott, one, 10 Aug (CJP); Whitehill, one, 27 May (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 21 May; one, 05 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 30 Jul; two, 31 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 08 Aug; four, 10 Aug; one, 14 Aug; one, 27 Aug (ASwa); Farnham, present, field observation, 23 Jul (iNat)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	575	1090	1856	2022
11	3476	5158	1914	2022
12	1449	2775	1944	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	239	403	17
12	127	230	10

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VC11: Earliest: West Walk, 17 Feb, 1 (F.M.G.) Latest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 23 Dec, 0 (ASho) Max count: West Walk, 17 Nov, 17 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: North Waltham, 20 Feb, 1 (AJon) Latest: Grayshott, 23 Nov, 1 (THard) Max count: Pamber Forest, 03 Oct, 10 (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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1742	3902	1957	2022
11	12183	21569	1951	2022
12	4113	7943	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	368	570	22
12	196	328	8

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VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 16 May, 1 (ADT) Latest: Allbrook, 18 Nov, 1 (SIng) Max count: Pennington, 09 Jun, 22 (RFC)

VC12: Earliest: Windmill Hill, Chalton, 08 May, 1 (CJP) Latest: North Waltham, 20 Oct, 1 (AJon) Max count: Overton, 16 Sep, 8 (ACr)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1000	1851	1977	2022
11	5118	8504	1945	2022
12	3643	9733	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	135	248	22
12	187	452	32

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VC11: Earliest: Old Winchester Hill, 28 Apr, 5 (F.M.G.) Latest: Botley, 17 Sep, 1 (SLB) Max count: Horsea Island, 19 May, 22 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: Magdalen Hill Down NR, 30 Apr, 1 (AMD) Latest: Fleet Pond, 16 Sep, 1 (MHals) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 02 Sep, 32 (CRB, PDF, DAS)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	112	107	1900	2022
11	199	294	1951	2022
12	189	269	1951	2022

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

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VC11: Culverley, NF, one, 30 May (CLew); Blackfield, one, 26 Apr (SJJ); West Walk, one, 17 Mar (F.M.G. det. KJW); Hengistbury Head, one, 17 Apr; one, 26 Apr (RPH);

VC12: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 12 May (ACB); Pamber Forest, one, 04 May (GJD); Whitehill, one, 15 Apr (ASto); Liphook, one, 24 May (SEP); Farnham, present, 09 May (Bird)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	171	216	1800	2022
12	10	8	1976	2021

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

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VC12: Hammer Vale, Woolmer*, one, 27 Jul (ASwa det. MJW)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	86	90	1946	2021
12	67	232	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
12	6	23	18

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VC12: Harewood Forest*, larva, 18, field observation, 07 May; larva, one, field observation, 08 May (BGD); Fleet Pond, larva, one, field observation, on birch, 07 May; one, 31 Oct; one, 18 Nov (MHals); Yateley Common, larva, one, field observation, 19 Apr (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	387	1382	1977	2022
11	1883	3416	1951	2022
12	980	16434	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	39	85	18
12	26	78	24

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VC10: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, three, 05 Jan (MGT);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 08 Dec (SDut); Ringwood, one, field observation, 10 Dec; larva, five, field observation, 11 Oct (LTho); Hale, Fordingbridge, one, 05 Jan; present, 06 Jan; Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 05 Jan (JPuz); Burley New Inclosure, NF, present, field observation, 03 Jan (SHol); Stanbridge Earls, one, to a lighted window, 16 Dec (JRM); Woodley, two, 20 Nov (NBin); Romsey, one, 29 Jan (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 09 Dec (RAC); Blackfield, one, 15 Dec (SJJ); Blackfied, one, to a lighted window, 14 Dec (PGS); Donkey Common, Southampton, two, field observation, 18 Dec (PAB); Chandlers Ford, present, field observation, 10 Dec (iNat); Allbrook, one, 04 Jan (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 10 Nov; one, male gen.det. , 22 Dec; five, males. , 22 Dec (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 14 Nov; one, 23 Nov; one, 26 Nov; one, 03 Dec; two, 10 Dec; four, 14 Dec; four, 16 Dec; two, 21 Dec (DWhe); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 22 Nov; one, field observation, 27 Nov; one, 03 Dec; one, field observation, 08 Dec; six, 08 Dec; 18, field observation, many. , 11 Dec; nine, field observation, 14 Dec (RAll); Hurn, two, 09 Dec (MJef); Bransgore, one, to artificial light, 02 Jan; one, field observation, 15 Dec (SPMC); Sway, one, to artificial light, 26 Dec (SKee); Pennington, one, to a lighted window, 03 Dec (RFC);

VC12: Andover, six, field observation, 25 Dec; five, field observation, 01 Jan (TJN); Grayshott, one, to artificial light, 23 Dec (THard); Harewood Forest, larva, 24, field observation, 07 May; larva, four, field observation, 08 May (BGD); North Waltham, two, 11 Dec; four, 16 Dec (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, to a lighted window, 09 Jan; one, to a lighted window, 08 Dec; one, to a lighted window, 09 Dec; two, to a lighted window, 15 Dec (MJN); Middle Copse, Farleigh Wallop, present, field observation, 05 Dec (BRos); Basingstoke, one, to a lighted window, 13 Jan (MJW); Whitehill, one, 20 Nov; one, 08 Dec; two, 11 Dec; one, 16 Dec (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 11 Dec; one, 16 Dec (ASwa); Farnham, present, field observation, 17 Dec; present, field observation, 16 Dec; present, field observation, 23 Dec (iNat); Minley Wood, larva, six, field observation, 03 May (BGD); Fleet Pond, larva, six, field observation, on rowan, 07 May (MHals); Yateley Common, larva, one, field observation, 17 May; Blackwater Park, larva, six, field observation, 23 Apr (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	197	694	1981	2022
11	727	2111	1951	2022
12	169	209	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	6	9	3

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VC11: Romsey, three, genitalia checked, 26 Oct; two, genitalia checked, 05 Nov (MJB); Botley Wood, one, gen. det., 10 Nov (F.M.G. det. KJW); Fareham, one, det gen KJW, 06 Nov (MLO det. KJW); one, 23 Oct (KJW); West Walk, one, male gen.det. , 03 Nov (F.M.G.)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	6	4	1964	2019
11	207	485	1951	2020
12	24	12	1951	2011

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	2	6	4

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VC11: Botley Wood, four, gen det., 10 Nov; West Walk, two, gen. det., 03 Nov (F.M.G. det. RJD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	221	363	1951	2022
11	713	1166	1951	2022
12	254	342	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	26	32	4
12	6	7	2

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 20 Jun (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 27 Jul (RWPas); Romsey, one, 01 May (MJB); one, 13 May (NRJ); Broughton, one, 23 Jun (GCE); Winter Down Copse, King's Somborne, one, field observation, 14 May; two, field observation, 22 May (AJB); Needs Ore NNR, one, 23 Jul (PCra); West Wood, one, field observation, 21 May (AJB); Allbrook, one, 07 May; one, 18 Jul; two, 20 Jul (SIng); Botley Wood, two, 04 Aug (AMD); Fareham, one, 17 May (KJW); Dundridge, one, field observation, 03 Aug (DTru); Upham, four, 02 Jun (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 06 May; two, 18 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 27 Jul (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 21 May (ARJa); Old Winchester Hill NNR, present, field observation, 09 May; one, field observation, 11 May (JHol); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 21 May (RAll); Hordle, one, field observation, 13 Jul (SKee); Blackbush, Milford-on-Sea, one, at dusk, 29 May (MBot);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 20 May (TJN); Newton Stacey, one, 16 Aug; Cole Henley, one, 24 May (GCE); Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, one, 13 Jul (AWan); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 30 Jul (ASwa); Farnborough, one, 07 May (KBW)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	51	61	1934	2022
11	838	984	1951	2022
12	301	412	1940	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	18	19	2
12	4	4	1

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VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, two, 03 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 12 Aug (PWhtk); one, 16 Aug (JMed); Needs Ore NNR, one, 02 Jul (CNB); Allbrook, one, 07 Jul (SIng); Wickham, one, 26 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 15 Jul (JRDS); Hurn, one, 22 May; one, 09 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 22 Jun; Hengistbury Head, one, 27 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 25 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 15 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Hurstbourne Priors, one, 11 Aug (GCE); Overton, one, 14 Jun (ACr); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 22 Jun (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 11 Jun (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	293	725	1981	2022
11	1182	1243	1951	2022
12	471	581	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	15	32	13
12	15	16	2

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VC11: Romsey, one, 11 Jun (NRJ); Broughton, four, 22 Jun (GCE); Allbrook, one, 11 Jun; two, 15 Jun (SIng); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 07 Jul; Botley Wood, 13, 09 Jun (F.M.G.); Funtley, one, 09 Jun (TDC); Wickham, one, 23 Jun (F.M.G.); one, 16 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 07 Jul (JRDS); Waterlooville, two, 17 Jun; one, 20 Jun (DWhe); Hurn, one, 10 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 13 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 22 Jun (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 10 Jun; one, 07 Jul (TJN); Littleton, one, 27 Jun; Wonston, one, 16 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 16 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul (GCE); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, two, 10 Jun (MBot); Silchester Common, one, 10 Jun (WLan); Liphook, one, 16 Jun (SEP); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 11 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 10 Jun; one, 27 Jun (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	2	0	1909	1960
11	122	403	1900	2022
12	332	1086	1800	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	11	74	15
12	34	135	27

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VC11: Winter Down Copse, King's Somborne, three, field observation, 14 May; 14, field observation, 22 May; four, field observation, 23 May (AJB); West Wood, eight, field observation, 21 May; five, field observation, 23 May (AJB); eight, field observation, 25 Jun; six, field observation, 01 Jul (AJB, LB); Crab Wood, Winchester, 15, 24 May (DAS); two, field observation, 07 Jul (AJB, LB); six, 31 May (DAS);

VC12: Harewood Forest*, three, field observation, 30 May (CLew); Pamber Forest, one, field observation, 27 May; one, field observation, 16 Aug; Bentley Green Copse, Pamber Forest, one, field observation, 25 May; two, field observation, 25 May; nine, field observation, 27 May; seven, field observation, 03 Jun; three, field observation, 01 Aug; Pamber Forest, two, field observation, 01 Aug; Bentley Green Copse, Pamber Forest, seven, field observation, 25 May; three, field observation, 03 Jun; one, field observation, 01 Aug; one, field observation, 07 Aug; King's Hogsty Copse, Pamber Forest, 10, field observation, 25 May; 12, field observation, 27 May; three, field observation, 03 Jun; three, field observation, 25 Jul; seven, field observation, 01 Aug; four, field observation, 07 Aug; Pamber Forest, one, field observation, 25 May; one, field observation, 03 Jun; one, field observation, 01 Aug; 27, field observation, 27 May; four, field observation, 04 Jun; three, field observation, 25 Jul; one, field observation, 27 May; two, field observation, 03 Jun; one, field observation, 01 Aug; two, field observation, 07 Aug; one, field observation, 16 Aug; four, field observation, 27 May; four, field observation, 07 Aug; one, field observation, 16 Aug; Lower Inhams Copse Meadow, Pamber Forest, one, field observation, 28 Jul; Pamber Forest, four, field observation, 26 May (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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	22	22	1949	2018
11	202	203	1949	2022
12	432	662	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	2	3	2
12	28	46	4

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VC11: Romsey, one, 26 Jun (NRJ); Winchester, two, 30 Jun (THW);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 19 Jul (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, three, 07 Jul; Goodworth Clatford, two, 01 Jul (TJN); Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul; Littleton, one, 27 Jun; three, 27 Jun; two, 27 Jun; Barton Stacey, four, 09 Jul; Littleton, one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; Cole Henley, two, 07 Jul; two, 07 Jul; four, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, one, 24 Jun (KArb, ARho, PPea); Morn Hill, Winchester, three, 24 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS); three, 08 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); North Waltham, one, 29 Jun; one, 09 Jul (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, 07 Jul (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 27 Jun; one, 13 Aug (MJW); Oakridge, Basingstoke, one, 07 Jul (IFS); Alton, one, 25 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 09 Jul (DBO); Whitehill, one, 28 Jun (ASto)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	23	26	1989	2022
11	298	339	1951	2022
12	472	528	1940	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	4	5	2
12	17	23	5

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VC11: Brownwich cliffs, one, 07 Jul; Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, two, 07 Jul (F.M.G.); Lee-on-Solent, one, 07 Jul (IHrg);

VC12: Stockbridge Down, two, 08 Jul (MEdg); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 07 Jul (TJN); Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul; Wonston, one, 07 Aug; Longparish, one, 11 Aug; Cole Henley, two, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 27 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jul (AMD); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, one, 21 Jul (SIng, PPea); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 24 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS); five, 08 Jul; one, 28 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, one, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB); Alton, one, 16 Jul; one, 18 Jul (DBO); Blackwater, one, 07 Jul (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	115	107	1929	2022
11	472	396	1951	2022
12	184	153	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	9	9	1
12	3	5	2

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VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, one, field observation, 01 Aug (JPuz); North Baddesley, one, 01 Jul (RWPas); Needs Ore NNR, one, 01 Jul (PCra); Botley Wood, one, 09 Jun; Upham, one, 02 Jun (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 11 Aug (DWhe); Needs Ore NNR, one, 01 Jul (CNB); one, 02 Jul (PCra); Southsea, one, 29 Jun (JGdr);

VC12: Cheriton, one, 27 Jun (DAS); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton*, two, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, two, 07 Jul (WLan)

70.122 [B&F: 1788] Scarce Tissue Rheumaptera cervinalis (Scopoli, 1763) - Local

Local in hedgerows, gardens, parks and on roadside verges throughout much of England. In Hampshire continues to be uncommon, with few recent records; this is somewhat surprising, given that the larva thrives on cultivated Berberis elsewhere in the country. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 42-48 mm. The most likely confusion species is Tissue Triphosa dubitata, but Scarce Tissue has two dark costal streaks on underside of the forewing, absent in Tissue. Larva feeds on Barberry, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	1	0	1981	1981
12	23	16	1900	2003

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
12	2	2	1

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VC12: Basingstoke*, one, 10 Jun; one, 14 Jun (MJW)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	289	396	1856	2022
11	1101	1390	1940	2022
12	912	1151	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	21	26	4
12	65	113	6

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VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 11 Aug (SCT); East Tytherley, one, 09 Aug; one, 27 Aug; Broughton, one, 09 Aug; one, 09 Aug (GCE); Romsey, one, 15 Aug (NRJ); Broughton, one, 23 Jun; three, 19 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 31 Jul; one, 31 Jul; Crawley, one, 20 Aug (GCE); Highbridge, Eastleigh, one, 28 Jul (SIng); Winchester, one, 21 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 28 Jul (THW); Crawley, one, 20 Aug (GCE); Lovedean, one, 09 Jun; one, 03 Aug (ARJa); Horndean, one, 21 Jul; one, 12 Aug (PHog);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 29 Jul (TJN); Nether Wallop, one, 22 Aug; one, 19 Jul; Wherwell, one, 18 Jul (GCE); Andover, one, field observation, 19 Jul (TJN); Newton Stacey, one, 16 Aug; Littleton, three, 10 Aug; one, 20 Jul; two, 10 Aug; one, 10 Aug; four, 10 Aug; one, 20 Jul; Wonston, one, 13 Jul; one, 07 Aug; two, 16 Jun; three, 07 Aug; two, 25 May; two, 07 Aug; four, 07 Aug; one, 16 Jun; one, 07 Aug; one, 07 Aug (GCE); Forest Edge, Andover Down, two, 06 Aug (TJN); Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, 01 Sep; Barton Stacey, one, 15 Aug; one, 15 Aug; Longparish, four, 11 Aug; one, 11 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 08 Aug; Longparish, one, 11 Aug; Hurstbourne Priors, three, 11 Aug; Cole Henley, one, 17 Jun; one, 07 Jul; six, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul; two, 24 May; one, 17 Jun; five, 27 Jul; one, 24 Aug; three, 27 Jul; one, 24 May; two, 24 May; three, 17 Jun; two, 27 Jul; one, 24 Aug; one, 24 May; two, 17 Jun; four, 27 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, one, 27 May (KArb, SIng, PPea, MEdg); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jul; one, 07 Aug; present, 14 Aug (AMD); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, four, 21 Jul (SIng, PPea); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 10 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); two, 10 Jun; two, 28 Jul; one, 19 Aug (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Overton, one, 24 Jul (ACr); North Waltham, one, 27 Jul; one, 11 Aug (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 27 Jun (MJW); Selborne, one, 17 Aug (CJP); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, three, 09 Jun; three, 11 Aug; present, several, 01 Sep (AMD, FHay det. AMD)

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 occurs in our area. Larva feeds on Traveller's-joy and Cultivated Clematis.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	199	337	1974	2022
11	537	707	1940	2022
12	576	612	1945	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	17	17	1
12	27	32	2

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VC11: East Tytherley, one, 21 Jun; Broughton, one, 11 Jul (GCE); Romsey, one, 08 Jul (KPea); Broughton, one, 21 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 23 Jun (GCE); Chandler's Ford, one, 27 Jun (KArb); Winchester, one, 07 Jul; one, 25 Jul (THW); Fareham, one, 15 Aug (IMcP); Upham, one, male gen.det. , 02 Jun (F.M.G. det. KJW); Portchester, one, 19 Aug (CEH, JGS); one, 23 Aug (DH-J); Horndean, one, 11 Aug; one, 19 Aug; one, 03 Sep (PHog); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 27 Jul (RAll);

VC12: Nether Wallop, two, 19 Jul; Chilbolton, one, 31 Aug; Littleton, one, 20 Jul; one, 27 Jun; one, 22 May; one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul; Wonston, one, 28 Aug; one, 28 Aug; one, 07 Aug; Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, 01 Sep; one, 01 Sep; Barton Stacey, two, 09 Jul; Cole Henley, one, 17 Jun; two, 07 Jul; one, 24 Aug; one, 07 Jul; one, 17 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 17 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, two, gen. det., 02 Jun (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 08 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); one, 02 Sep (CRB, PDF, DAS); Cheriton, one, 27 Jun (DAS); Alton, one, 23 Jun (DBO); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, two, 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD)

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, since which it has been recorded increasingly frequently. 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.

Record Details

VC11: Blackfield*, one, 17 May (SJJ); Fareham*, one, 10 Aug; one, 17 Aug; Portchester Castle*, one, 06 May; one, 23 May; Portchester*, one, 08 May (KJW); one, gen det, 06 May; one, gen det, 23 May (CEH, JGS det. KJW);

VC12: New Vice-county Record: Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne*, one, gen. det., 01 Sep (AMD, FHay det. AMD)

Portchester
06/05/2023
to MV - gen det
Clare Harrison
Photo © Clare Harrison

Portchester
23/05/2023
to MV - gen det
Clare Harrison
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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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	523	1058	1970	2022
11	395	544	1949	2022
12	324	337	1940	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	2	3	2
12	13	10	1

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VC11: Broughton, one, 09 Aug (GCE); Upham, two, 02 Jun (F.M.G.);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 02 Sep (TJN); Littleton, one, 10 Aug; one, 03 Sep; Wonston, one, 28 Aug; one, 28 Aug (GCE); Hinton Ampner, one, indoors, 02 Aug (ASD); Selborne, one, 17 Aug; one, 08 Sep; one, 08 Sep (CJP); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, one, 22 Jun (DAS); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, present, several, 09 Jun; present, several, 11 Aug; present, several, 01 Sep (AMD, FHay det. AMD)

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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	21	68	1933	2021
11	99	92	1800	2022
12	31	57	1900	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
12	4	7	4

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VC12: Fleet Pond, one, 10 Jun; four, netted, 14 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, netted, 27 Jun (MHals)

70.130 [B&F: 1870] Chimney Sweeper Odezia atrata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common on chalk downland, unimproved limestone grassland, hedgerows and woodland edges throughout much of northern England and Scotland; much more local in southern England, mainly in the west. In Hampshire locally frequent on Martin Down, Porton Down, Cholderton and the Stockbridge/Farley Mount area, but has almost disappeared from the New Forest. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1856. Wingspan 27-30 mm. An unmistakable, day-flying moth. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of Pignut, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1	0	1856	1856
11	16	12	1951	2012
12	66	284	1981	2021

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70.132 [B&F: 1802] Rivulet Perizoma affinitata (Stephens, 1831) - Common

Common in open woodland, hedgerows, roadside verges and chalk downland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local and rather uncommon in open woodland where the foodplant flourishes. Wingspan 24-30 mm. The most likely confusion species is Small Rivulet P. alchemillata, which is smaller and has two teeth on the extension of the dark basal area into the white band; Rivulet has a single tooth. Larva feeds on Red Campion, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	147	202	1856	2022
11	148	123	1951	2022
12	112	103	1951	2022

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

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VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 31 May (CWri); one, 10 Jun (PWhtk); Frogham, one, 15 Jun (NTO); North Baddesley, one, 21 May (RWPas); Allbrook, one, 20 May (SIng); Hurn, one, 28 May (MJef);

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 08 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Ecchinswell, one, 09 Jun (MJN)

70.133 [B&F: 1803] Small Rivulet Perizoma alchemillata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in open woodland, woodland rides, hedgerows, chalk downland, gardens and waste ground throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight generally distributed and usually rather more common than P. affinitata. Wingspan 22-24 mm. The most likely confusion species is Rivulet P. affinitata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Common Hemp-nettle and Hedge Woundwort, over-wintering as a pupa.