2023 Annual Report for: Gracillariidae' / Gracillariinae
For species seen in 2023 that had less than or equal to 100 records, full details are included; for more common species, the earliest, latest and highest count by vice-county are shown. The narrative for each species is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species. The tables in each species account summarise the previous status, and that for the current year.
For the maps, all records prior to 2023 are shown by a blue dot (the larger the dot, the more recent), with the current year's records shown in red. As previous records are superimposed on any report for 2023, new sites have greater emphasis (i.e. will show as 'more red').
In the species accounts, an asterisk next to a location indicates a new 10km square record; earliest ever dates are highlighted in orange, and latest ever in red. Initials in the species accounts refer to the recorders listed here. Please get in touch if you identify any omissions or errors, in particular if you have records that have yet to be submitted. Details of how to submit records can be found here.
15.001 [B&F: 0299] Parectopa ononidis (Zeller, 1839) - Nationally Scarce B
Nationally scarce (Nb) on chalk downland and rough meadows throughout much of England, predominantly in the south-east. Described in MBGBI Vol 2 as "an inconspicuous and evasive insect which may have been overlooked in many areas". In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this is almost certainly the case; the moth and its early stages have been found in several places in south Hampshire, but there are still few records from north Hampshire, and only one recent record from Wight. Wingspan 7-9 mm. Dialectica imperialella is similar, but lacks the two basal silver spots on the dorsum and has a conspicuous white apical spot, also clearly visible on the underside; the hindleg has a row of bristles on the tibia and is only obscurely banded with white. Larva mines leaves of Red Clover, White Clover and Spiny Restharrow.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 1 | 1900 | 2017 |
| 11 | 50 | 30 | 1972 | 2022 |
| 12 | 18 | 15 | 1971 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Allbrook, one, 11 Sep (SIng); Waterlooville, two, 01 Sep (DWhe);
VC12: Blackwater, one, 15 Aug (BGD); Farnborough, one, 07 Sep (KBW)
15.003 [B&F: 0281] Caloptilia populetorum (Zeller, 1839) - Local
Local on moorland and heathland, and in open woodland. Widespread, with a discontinuous distribution which may be due to under-recording; found in southern Britain from Kent to Glamorgan and Herefordshire, in Cumbria and in western and northern Scotland; rare in Ireland, being recorded only from Cos Wicklow, Clare and Galway. First recorded in Hampshire at Farnborough in 1995, despite its presence being mapped in vice-counties 10 and 11 in MBGBI Vol 2 (1985), and still rarely encountered. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 11-14 mm. Similar to C. falconipennella, which lacks the dark spots on the costa and fold and has the terminal cilia concolorous with the wing and the cilial lines distinct (MBGBI Vol 2). Larva mines and folds leaves of Birch, subsequently living within a leaf-fold.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 2017 | 2017 |
| 11 | 80 | 78 | 2003 | 2022 |
| 12 | 32 | 32 | 1995 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 08 Sep (RAC); Waterlooville, one, 03 Aug (DWhe)
15.004 [B&F: 0282] Caloptilia elongella (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common
Common wherever the foodplant occurs, throughout much of the British Isles, as far north as the Orkneys. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and recorded from numerous localities throughout. Wingspan 14-16 mm. Overwinters as an adult, often in an evergreen such as Yew. The summer generation is relatively small and may not occur in unfavourable years. Similar to C. betulicola, C. rufipennella and C. hemidactylella. The larva feeds on Alder, at first mining the leaves and feeding initially on sap, later on the parenchyma; later it spins part of a leaf into a cone and lives and feeds therein.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 15 | 7 | 1900 | 2013 |
| 11 | 102 | 55 | 1973 | 2022 |
| 12 | 46 | 29 | 1981 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Romsey, one, gen det. , 18 Apr (NRJ det. DJG); Fareham, one, 28 Jun (MLO);
VC12: Castle Bottom NNR, larval feeding signs, present, field observation, 29 Oct (AMD); Fleet Pond, one, 24 Jun; larva, one, field observation, 13 Jul; one, 10 Aug (MHals)
15.005 [B&F: 0283] Caloptilia betulicola (Hering, 1928) - Common
Common wherever the foodplant occurs, throughout much of the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire. Recorded for the first time on the Isle of Wight at Freshwater in 2010. Wingspan 14-16 mm. Separated with certainty from C. elongella only by dissection of the genitalia; similar to C. rufipennella and C. hemidactylella. Larva mines leaves of Birch, subsequently living within a leaf-cone.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 2010 | 2010 |
| 11 | 124 | 80 | 1973 | 2022 |
| 12 | 49 | 30 | 1975 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Romsey, one, gen det. , 19 Oct (NRJ det. DJG); West Walk, one, male gen det. , 17 Mar (F.M.G. det. RJD);
VC12: Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, one, field observation, gen. det., 29 Dec (AMD)
15.006 [B&F: 0284] Caloptilia rufipennella (Hübner, 1796) - Common
Common in woodland, gardens, parks and fens throughout much of Britain, a recent colonist, reported for the first time only in 1970. By the time of MBGBI 2 (1986), the population was centred in Scotland and eastern England, and it has evidently continued to spread westwards since that time. First recorded in south Hampshire in 1990 and 1991, and has now been found throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-12 mm. Similar to C. elongella and C. betulicola, which are larger (14-16 mm) and lack the pale band on the foretibia and the white admixture on the midfemur. Overwinters as an adult, often in an evergreen such as Yew. Larva mines leaves of Sycamore and occasionally other species of Acer, subsequently living within a leaf-fold, sometimes the most frequent Caloptilia species in gardens.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 64 | 71 | 1997 | 2022 |
| 11 | 560 | 617 | 1983 | 2022 |
| 12 | 133 | 115 | 1993 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5 | 9 | 5 |
| 12 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Fareham, one, 15 Nov (MLO); Botley, one, 17 Sep (SLB); Waterlooville, one, 01 Oct; one, 06 Oct (DWhe); Bournemouth*, five, 07 Jul (WSoa, SMorr);
VC12: Overton, one, 10 Aug (ACr); Oakridge, Basingstoke, one, 15 Sep (IFS); Fleet Pond, mine, two, larval mines in Sycamore - em. 12 Sept. , 26 Aug (MHals); Blackwater, one, 07 Jul; one, 09 Aug; one, 24 Sep (BGD); Farnborough, one, 07 Jul (KBW)
15.007 [B&F: 0285] Azalea Leaf Miner Caloptilia azaleella (Brants, 1913) - Local
Local in parks, gardens and woodland throughout much of southern England, spreading into northern England. Thoroughly naturalised, through accidental introduction in azaleas and rhododendrons, this native of eastern Asia now occurs in the wild amongst Azalea species in several of the southern counties and more widely in greenhouses. In Hampshire early stages were first reported in a garden at Bournemouth, and subsequently from Southampton, Hilliers Arboretum and Ampfield. A few adult specimens have been taken at light elsewhere in southern Hampshire, but still rare in the north of the county and on the Isle of Wight, where first recorded at Totland in 2007. Wingspan 10-11 mm. Larva mines leaves of Azalea and Rhododendron, subsequently living within a leaf-fold, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 16 | 15 | 2007 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1213 | 1528 | 1984 | 2022 |
| 12 | 45 | 42 | 1994 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 27 | 27 | 2 |
| 12 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Marchwood, one, 07 Jun; one, 27 Sep (CTha); Romsey, one, 03 May; one, 10 May; one, 24 May; one, 31 May; one, 03 Jun (MJB); one, 15 Jun; one, 10 Oct; one, 19 Oct (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, present, 27 Jul (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 27 Jul; one, 07 Aug (SIng); Fareham, two, 18 May; one, 21 May; one, 22 May (ADT); one, 06 Jul (IMcP); one, 25 Oct (MLO); Waterlooville, one, 08 Oct (DWhe); Horndean*, one, 17 May (PHog); Sway, one, 21 Jun; one, 23 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 21 Aug; one, 07 Sep; one, 01 Oct; one, 05 Oct (SKee);
VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester*, three, 09 Sep (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Alton, one, 24 May (DBO); Whitehill, one, 26 Sep; one, 22 Nov (ASto); Blackwater, one, 23 Aug (BGD); Farnborough, one, 25 Jul (KBW)
15.009 [B&F: 0287] Caloptilia robustella Jäckh, 1972 - Common
Common in oak woodland and areas with scattered trees throughout Britain, as far north as Aberdeenshire; common in the south-east but rare in the west and north of its range; its apparent absence from much of the Midlands and central and southern Wales may be due to under-recording (MBGBI Vol 2).
In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight seemingl more common than C. alchimiella, although the true distribution of records historically is unknowable due to many records not being supported by critically examined specimens: robustella was only separated from alchimiella in 1972 and for many years, with reference to Heath & Emmet (1985) : 'The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland, Vol. 2', the two species could be differentiated externally by a number of characteristics;
- apex in C. alchimiella purplish-brown, darker than the thorax; in C. robustella yellowish like the thorax.
- thorax in C. alchimiella golden-yellow with pale purple-brown tegulae; in C. robustella yellowish with similarly colored tegulae.
- forewing in C. alchimiella with sharply defined basal spot; in C. robustella diffusely defined.
- outer border of the costal spot in C. alchimiella extending almost to the apex; in C. robustella it meets the costa steeply at about five-eighths.
- small yellow spot on the tornus (inner angle) present in C. alchimiella , absent in C. robustella.
Critical examination of specimens have subsequently indicated that while these features can be used to provide an initial indication to species, they are not reliable for certain identification.
Wingspan 10-13 mm. As above, easily confused with C. alchimiella, from which it can only safely be separated by dissection of the genitalia; both feed on oak, but C. alchimiella is probably univoltine with a protracted emergence period, while C. robustella is bivoltine. Larva mines leaves of Oak, subsequently living within a leaf-fold, over-wintering as a pupa: the larva and leaf mines cannot be distinguished from those of C. alchimiella.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 22 | 26 | 1980 | 2022 |
| 11 | 420 | 478 | 1972 | 2022 |
| 12 | 93 | 98 | 1975 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 12 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Thornhill, Southampton, two, 06 Sep; two, 06 Sep (PAB); Botley Wood, one, male gen det. , 09 Jun (F.M.G.);
VC12: Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, gen. det., 01 Sep (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Ancells Farm HWT reserve, one, netted, 30 Apr (MHals); Blackwater, one, gen det. , 10 Jun; one, gen det. , 12 Jun; one, gen det. , 17 Jun; two, gen det. , 17 Aug (BGD)
15.010 [B&F: 0288] Caloptilia stigmatella (Fabricius, 1781) - Common
Common in hedgerows, woodland and marshes, and on river-banks, throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight Mines and spinnings are common on sallows, willows and poplars in all three vice-counties. Wingspan 12-14 mm. Bivoltine, with a peak summer generation, the descendents of which overwinter. Imago seldom encountered at light, and more likely to be recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of Sallow, Willow, Aspen, Black Poplar and Grey Poplar, subsequently living within a leaf-fold.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 109 | 114 | 1900 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1059 | 935 | 1971 | 2022 |
| 12 | 199 | 162 | 1980 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 26 | 20 | 1 |
| 12 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, mine, present, salix caprea, 14 Oct (JOug); Culverley, NF, one, 30 May (CLew); Marchwood, one, 23 Jul; one, 09 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 11 Sep; one, 23 Sep (CTha); Stanbridge Earls, mine, present, 14 Sep (JRM det. LEva); Romsey, present, 18 Aug; present, field observation, 18 Aug (SRC); one, 01 Apr; one, 13 Jun (MJB); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 10 Jun (MEdg); Mansbridge, larval feeding signs, present, field observation, 05 Aug; Botley Wood, one, 04 Aug (AMD); one, 20 Oct; one, 20 Oct (F.M.G.); mine, one, on sallow. , 06 Aug (DPH); Fareham, one, 07 Aug (IMcP); Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, one, 11 Aug (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 27 Jul (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 07 Jul; one, 09 Aug (DWhe); Havant, mine, present, populus alba, 06 Jul (JOug); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Oct; one, 27 Jun (MJef);
VC12: Overton, one, 17 Jun (ACr); Basingstoke, one, 10 Aug (MJW); Blacknest, Binstead, one, 08 Aug (MAng); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 16 Mar (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 07 Jul; one, 17 Aug; one, 06 Sep; two, 01 Oct; one, 07 Aug (MHals); Blackwater, one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Sep (BGD)
15.011 [B&F: 0289] Caloptilia falconipennella (Hübner, [1813]) - Nationally Scarce B
Nationally scarce (Nb) in marshes, river-banks, ditches and other damp areas throughout Britain, discontinuously north to Dunbartonshire. In Hampshire increased interest in recent years in micro-lepidoptera has uncovered a number of sites in the south-east and north-east of the county, so it is perhaps more widespread than previously known, or possibly increasing in range. Recorded for the first time on the Isle of Wight at Freshwater in 2011. Wingspan 12-14 mm. Larva mines leaves of Alder, make distinctive conical leaf-folds.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 7 | 2011 | 2021 |
| 11 | 85 | 64 | 1900 | 2022 |
| 12 | 29 | 11 | 2001 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Basingstoke, one, 05 Sep (MJW); Castle Bottom NNR, larval feeding signs, present, field observation, 29 Oct (AMD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer*, one, 10 Jul (ASwa)
15.012 [B&F: 0290] Caloptilia semifascia (Haworth, 1828) - pRDB1
Local in woodland edges and hedgerows in southern England and Wales, widespread, but tending to occur in isolated but sometimes populous colonies; absent from the north Midlands, but reappearing in Yorkshire and Cumbria. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-12 mm. Since the synonymisation of C. hauderi into the present species, it is apparent that the adult is bivoltine, with a small first generation in spring, followed by a main emergence from July through September, remaining active into October before overwintering into the next year (Nota Lep. (2011), J.R.Langmaid).
Imagos are taken at light, but even more so as larval mines in the leaves of Field Maple, subsequently living within a leaf-fold.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 126 | 106 | 1856 | 2022 |
| 11 | 523 | 901 | 1976 | 2022 |
| 12 | 176 | 162 | 1979 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 26 | 50 | 11 |
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Marchwood, one, 07 Sep; one, 02 Oct (CTha); Winchester, one, 11 Aug; one, 10 Oct (THW); Crawley, one, 04 Oct (GCE); Fareham, one, 07 Oct; one, 16 Oct; four, 20 Oct; two, 25 Oct (MLO); Portsmouth, two, 22 Jun; two, 26 Jun; one, 27 Jun; two, 28 Jun; two, 07 Jul; one, 18 Jul; two, 19 Jul; three, 27 Jul; two, 30 Sep; two, 07 Oct (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 29 Sep; one, 04 Oct; one, 17 Oct; 11, 20 Oct; one, 22 Oct; two, 25 Oct (DWhe); Stroud, Petersfield*, one, 12 Oct (RAll);
VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 06 Sep (TJN); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 09 Sep (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur)
15.0131 [B&F: N/A] Caloptilia honoratella (Rebel, 1914) - None
First recorded in Surrey in 2017, with another in Kent, April 2019. The third in Suffolk during September 2019 was followed by more in 2020 and it is thought likely that it is now resident in this county and likely elsewhere, after spreading rapidly westwards across Europe in recent years. The first for our area was taken at light in the Isle of Wight in 2021. It was new for Hampshire (VC12) in 2022. The moth is single brooded, occurring from August to May and hibernating as an adult.
Very similar in some forms to C. hemidactylella, and potential specimens should be retained initially for photography but will need dissection for confirmation. General coloration is a deep cream colour with brown ‘inverted V’ and other markings. The larvae feed on maples, mainly Sycamore Acer pseudoplanatus in our country, creating a typical Caloptilia blotch mine between two veins before moving to feed in a rolled cone at a leaf-lobe.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 3 | 2021 | 2022 |
| 12 | 4 | 5 | 2022 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Windmill Hill, Chalton*, one, 05 Sep (CJP); Blackwater, one, gen det. , 09 Aug (BGD)
15.014 [B&F: 0293] Gracillaria syringella (Fabricius, 1794) - Common
Common in gardens and woodland throughout the British Isles, as far north as Shetland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, where the distribution of records show continuous presence from April to September with only a small trough in June, indicating protracted emergence of the first generation. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Imago seldom encountered at light, and more likely to be recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Beware confusion with the far rarer C. cuculipennella. Larva mines leaves of Privet (both wild and cultivated), Ash and Lilac, subsequently living gregariously within a leaf-roll, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 353 | 458 | 1893 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1197 | 1830 | 1969 | 2022 |
| 12 | 321 | 284 | 1971 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 17 | 25 | 5 |
| 12 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Marchwood, one, 28 Jun; three, 03 Sep; one, 01 Sep; one, 09 Sep (CTha); Romsey, one, 09 Sep (MJB); Weston, Southampton, one, 01 Jul (PAB); West End, mine, present, on Lilac, 02 Oct (AMD); Winchester, one, 19 Aug; one, 05 Sep (THW); Stubbington, one, 06 Sep (DPH); Fareham, one, 21 Jun (IMcP); one, 01 Sep (KJW det. RJD); vacated mine, five, on young ash. , 15 Aug (IRT); Tipner Park & Ride, Portsmouth, vacated mine, present, 30 Jul (AMD); Old Winchester Hill NNR, mine, five, on ash. , 29 Jul (WLan); Hurn, one, field observation, flying near lilac in garden. , 17 May (MJef); Sway, one, 20 Jun (SKee);
VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 02 Sep (CRB, PDF, DAS); Hinton Ampner, one, 12 Aug (ASD); Basingstoke, one, 05 Sep (MJW); Alton, one, 10 Aug (DBO); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 09 Jun; one, 11 Aug (AMD, FHay det. AMD)
15.015 [B&F: 0294] Aspilapteryx tringipennella (Zeller, 1839) - Common
Common on downland, rough grassland, waste ground and roadside verges throughout the British Isles, as far north as Shetland. Common in Hampshire, scarcer on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-13 mm. The imago is active in afternoon and evening sunshine and occasionally comes to light, and more likely to be recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of Ribwort Plantain, subsequently living within a leaf-roll.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 100 | 90 | 1850 | 2022 |
| 11 | 459 | 502 | 1971 | 2022 |
| 12 | 244 | 438 | 1980 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
| 12 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Marchwood, one, 05 Sep; Lee, two, 28 Jul (CTha); Romsey, one, 13 May; one, 13 Jul; one, 27 Jul (MJB); Needs Ore NNR, one, 23 Jul (CNB); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 29 Jul (RAC); Chandler's Ford, one, 29 Jul (KArb); Horndean, one, 13 May (PHog); Sway, one, 23 Jul; one, 27 Jul (SKee);
VC12: Forest Edge, Andover Down, one, 06 Aug (TJN); Cole Henley, one, 27 Jul (GCE); Overton, one, 10 Aug (ACr); North Waltham, one, 04 Aug (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, 30 May (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 07 Jun (MJW)
15.016 [B&F: 0297] Euspilapteryx auroguttella Stephens, 1835 - Common
Common in coppiced woodland and rough grassland, and on roadside verges, throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire locally common, except in the south-west of the county; on the Isle of Wight, it is distinctly uncommon. Wingspan 9-10 mm. Metallic grey forewing with orange or yellow markings and white tips to antennae make this one of the easiest Gracillariidae to identify (MBGBI Vol 2). Imago fairly regular at light, but more frequently recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of St John's-wort, subsequently living within a leaf-cone, and over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 0 | 1997 | 1997 |
| 11 | 123 | 98 | 1974 | 2022 |
| 12 | 58 | 42 | 1971 | 2021 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 9 | 13 | 4 |
| 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR*, mine, present, hypericum, 14 Oct (JOug); Romsey, one, 30 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 27 Jul; one, 03 Sep; two, 04 Sep; one, 06 Sep; one, 07 Sep; two, 08 Sep (RAC); Botley Wood, mine, four, 4 cones. , 23 Aug (DPH);
VC12: Barton Stacey, one, 11 Sep (GCE); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne*, mine, one, 23 Sep (AMD); Fleet Pond, one, 06 Sep (MHals)
15.017 [B&F: 0296] Calybites phasianipennella (Hübner, [1813]) - Local
Local in damp woodland, fens and cornfield edges throughout much of England, rare in Scotland and Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded from all three vice-counties, but evidently rare and taken mostly as single specimens. Wingspan 10-11 mm. Imago fairly regular at light, but more frequently recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of Redshank, Black-bindweed, Common Sorrel, Sheep's Sorrel, Broad-leaved Dock, Water Dock and Yellow Loosestrife, subsequently living within a leaf-roll.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 28 | 26 | 1856 | 2022 |
| 11 | 167 | 182 | 1982 | 2022 |
| 12 | 42 | 48 | 1997 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | 4 | 10 | 7 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Horsea Island, one, 21 Jul (F.M.G.); Hengistbury Head, one, 11 Sep (MJef); Sway, one, 04 Sep (SKee);
VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 21 Aug (GJD); Whitehill, one, 17 Aug (ASto); Fleet Pond, larva, seven, field observation, on Knot weed, Polygonum sp., 02 Sep; one, netted, 03 Sep (MHals)
15.018 [B&F: 0292] Povolnya leucapennella (Stephens, 1835) - Local
Nationally scarce (Nb) in oak woodland throughout much of Britain and Ireland. Rather uncommon in south Hampshire and very rare in the north and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-14 mm. Very variable, from pale yellowish white to reddish, and some forms are only separable from other similar Caloptilia species by dissection of the genitalia; however, the more common form is off white with darker spots, and this is distinctive. The mines on oak are very rarely reported; the few reports we have relate to adults taken at light or beaten from scrub.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 24 | 26 | 1900 | 2022 |
| 11 | 15 | 17 | 1973 | 2017 |
| 12 | 4 | 4 | 2006 | 2015 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Minley Wood*, one, field observation, 27 Aug (BGD)
15.019 [B&F: 0313] Acrocercops brongniardella (Fabricius, 1798) - Local
Local in open woodland, mainly south of a line from Lincolnshire to Herefordshire and Worcestershire, scarce elsewhere into Wales and Ireland (MBGBI Vol 2). Once rather scarce in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, this species has now been found widely throughout. Wingspan 8-10 mm. The second generation, when it occurs, overwinters to emerge in spring. Imago seldom encountered at light, and more likely to be recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of oak Quercus, including Evergreen Oak.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 156 | 134 | 1977 | 2022 |
| 11 | 164 | 86 | 1981 | 2022 |
| 12 | 26 | 21 | 1975 | 2021 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | 8 | 1 |
| 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Marchwood, one, 24 Jun (CTha); Marwell Zoological Park, mine, present, quercus, 06 Aug; West Hill, Bournemouth*, mine, present, quercus ilex, 24 Jun (JOug); Bournemouth*, one, 07 Jul (WSoa, SMorr); Tuckton, Christchurch, one, 06 Sep (APard); Sway, one, 10 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 23 Aug (SKee); Pennington, one, 07 Jul (RFC); Sandy Point NR, Hayling Island, mine, present, 03 Oct (AMD);
VC12: Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, vacated mine, present, 06 Aug (AMD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 07 Jul; one, indoors, 06 Sep (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 23 Aug; one, 24 Aug; one, 06 Sep (BGD)
15.022 [B&F: 0310] Callisto denticulella (Thunberg, 1794) - Common
Common in gardens, orchards, hedgerows and woodland in Britain, north to Perthshire, uncommon in Ireland. Widespread in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-12 mm. Imago fairly regular at light, but more frequently recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of Apple, subsequently living within a leaf-fold, over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 30 | 21 | 1973 | 2022 |
| 11 | 145 | 120 | 1975 | 2022 |
| 12 | 40 | 12 | 1984 | 2021 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Ocknell Plain, NF, vacated mine, present, 16 Aug (AMD); Romsey, one, 15 Jun (MJB); Old Winchester Hill NNR, mine, five, on crab apple. , 29 Jul (WLan); Hurn, vacated mine, present, on cooking apple in garden. , 20 Nov (MJef);
VC12: Cholderton Estate arboretum*, mine, present, 26 Sep (AMD); Tangier Park, vacated mine, present, on apple, 17 Oct (MJW); Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, vacated mine, present, several, 06 Jul (AMD)
15.025 [B&F: 0301] Parornix betulae (Stainton, 1854) - Common
Common on heathland and open woodland throughout much of the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire, but rather less frequent on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 9-10 mm. Very similar to P. loganella, from which separated only by dissection of the genitalia. Imago seldom encountered at light, and more likely to be recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of Birch, subsequently living within a leaf-fold, over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 14 | 22 | 1973 | 2022 |
| 11 | 264 | 191 | 1972 | 2022 |
| 12 | 83 | 55 | 1975 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Fleet Pond, one, 10 Aug; one, 06 Sep (MHals); Yateley Common, one, 26 Aug (BGD)
15.026 [B&F: 0302] Parornix fagivora (Frey, 1861) - Local
Local in woodland in an area bounded by Kent, Dorset, Herefordshire and Cambridgeshire and also from Lancashire and west Yorkshire. In Hampshire recorded from most 10km squares in the south, but distinctly rare in the north and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 9-10 mm. The ochreous or fawn tinge of the pale markings and the lack of definition in the pattern help to distinguish this species (MBGBI Vol 2). Imago seldom encountered at light, and more likely to be recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of Beech, subsequently living within a leaf-fold, over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 17 | 2008 | 2022 |
| 11 | 33 | 24 | 1980 | 2022 |
| 12 | 30 | 10 | 1996 | 2021 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Botley Wood, mine, one, 22 Oct (DPH);
VC12: Micheldever Wood, mine, present, 21 Sep (AMD)
15.027 [B&F: 0302a] Parornix carpinella (Frey, 1863) - Nationally Scarce A
Nationally scarce (Na) in woodland in south-eastern England. In Hampshire found at a handful of sites, including Bentley Station Meadow, mainly in the north of the county. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 8-10 mm. Larva mines leaves of Hornbeam, subsequently living within a leaf-fold, over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon. Imago seldom encountered at light, and more likely to be recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. The leaf mine resembles P. tenerella but has a mottled lower surface.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 2013 | 2013 |
| 12 | 7 | 8 | 1997 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Marwell Zoological Park*, mine, present, carpinus, 06 Aug (JOug)
15.028 [B&F: 0303] Parornix anglicella (Stainton, 1850) - Common
Common in gardens, hedgerows and woodland throughout much of the British Isles to Perthshire, north of which it is more local and rare. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread. Wingspan 9-11 mm. Similar to P devoniella, which has the ground colour paler and the dark markings more distinct and, on the underside, a distinct white line in the terminal cilia which is continued round the apex to unite with the costal strigula nearest the apex; in P. anglicella this line is more obscure and stops at the apex, not reaching the anteapical strigula (MBGBI Vol 2). Easily disturbed from its foodplants, around which it can be found flying from late afternoon, and it occasionally comes to light, but more frequently recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of Hawthorn and Wild Service-tree, subsequently living within a leaf-fold, over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 114 | 53 | 1900 | 2022 |
| 11 | 722 | 724 | 1972 | 2022 |
| 12 | 195 | 86 | 1971 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
| 12 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, mine, present, crataegus, 14 Oct; Fritham, NF, mine, present, crataegus, 14 Oct (JOug); Mansbridge, mine, present, 05 Aug (AMD); Botany Bay, Sholing, mine, present, 27 Aug (Unkn. det. PAB); Fareham, one, det gen, 28 Aug (MLO det. RJD); Tipner Park & Ride, Portsmouth, mine, present, 30 Jul; Exton, vacated mine, present, 14 Oct (AMD); Old Winchester Hill NNR, mine, four, cones on hawthorn . , 29 Jul (WLan); Northney, larval feeding signs, present, field observation, 03 Jul; Sandy Point NR, Hayling Island, vacated mine, present, 03 Oct (AMD);
VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, vacated mine, present, 07 Aug; vacated mine, present, 05 Oct; one, gen. det., 14 Aug; Micheldever Wood, vacated mine, present, 21 Sep; Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, vacated mine, present, 23 Sep; vacated mine, present, 23 Sep; Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, mine, present, 06 Aug (AMD)
15.029 [B&F: 0304] Parornix devoniella (Stainton, 1850) - Common
Common in woodland and hedgerows throughout much of the British Isles, except in Scotland where it is rare. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 9-10 mm. Similar to P. anglicella, which see. Rests on trunks and flies in the evening around the foodplant, but more frequently recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of Hazel, subsequently living within a leaf-fold, over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 67 | 63 | 1977 | 2022 |
| 11 | 290 | 251 | 1972 | 2022 |
| 12 | 158 | 42 | 1975 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Apes Down, mine, present, 25 Jul (AMD);
VC11: Crab Wood, Winchester, mine, two, on hazel. , 29 Jul (WLan); Stubbington, mine, present, 03 Dec (DPH); Fareham, larval spinning, one, on host-plant, primary mine and leaf fold on hazel. Lysses Field car-park and area., 24 Oct (RJD); Tipner Park & Ride, Portsmouth, mine, present, 30 Jul; Exton, mine, present, 14 Oct (AMD); Old Winchester Hill NNR, mine, three, fold mines on hazel. , 29 Jul (WLan);
VC12: Micheldever Wood, mine, present, 21 Sep (AMD); Tangier Park, mine, present, on hazel, 17 Oct (MJW); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, mine, present, 23 Sep; Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, mine, present, 06 Aug (AMD)
15.030 [B&F: 0305] Parornix scoticella (Stainton, 1850) - Common
Common in gardens, orchards, woodland and moorland throughout much of the British Isles, more numerous in the north. In Hampshire there are scattered records from the mainland, but very rare on the Isle of Wight, where the only record dates from 1997. Wingspan 9-10 mm. Most similar to P. alpicola, but the white frons, usually immaculate white labial palpus and the less heavily marked forewing help to distinguish P. scoticella. Bivoltine in southern England. Imagos recorded at light require dissection for confirmed identification. More frequently recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of Rowan, Whitebeam and Apple, subsequently living within a leaf-fold, over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 1997 | 1997 |
| 11 | 54 | 32 | 1983 | 2022 |
| 12 | 29 | 19 | 1994 | 2019 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Fritham, NF, mine, present, sorbus sp., 14 Oct (JOug); Old Winchester Hill NNR, mine, eight, initial mines and folds on whitebeam. , 29 Jul (WLan);
VC12: Shortheath Common, Oakhanger*, mine, one, 06 Aug (AMD); Yateley Common, one, field observation, gen det. , 07 May (BGD)
15.033 [B&F: 0309] Parornix torquillella (Zeller, 1850) - Common
Common in scrub, woodland, hedgerows and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread. Wingspan 9-10 mm. Very similar to Parornix finitimella, which see for differences. Imago fairly regular at light, but more frequently recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of Blackthorn and Wild Plum, subsequently feeding in the fallen leaves, over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 48 | 46 | 1987 | 2022 |
| 11 | 169 | 161 | 1976 | 2022 |
| 12 | 38 | 29 | 1981 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Fareham, one, det gen RGD, 09 Aug (MLO); Cams Bay, Fareham, larva, present, field observation, every mine checked was this species, 24 Sep (AMD);
VC12: Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, larva, present, field observation, 23 Sep (AMD); one, gen. det., 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD)