2023 Annual Report for: Noctuidae / Bryophilinae
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is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species.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.
73.082 [B&F: 2292] Tree-lichen Beauty Cryphia algae (Fabricius, 1775) - Recent colonist
Formerly a primary migrant from mainland Europe, which occasionally arrived in sufficient numbers to temporarily establish: in the 21st century, now an increasingly common resident and found inland across southern Britain. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight first recorded in modern times in 1991, after which a scarce immigrant predominantly on the Isle of Wight; since 2008 has become increasingly common as a presumed resident species in the south-east of Hampshire and widespread across both counties. Quite variable but unlikely to be confused with any other species. Wingspan 24-30 mm. Larva feeds on various lichens.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 94 | 209 | 1992 | 2022 |
| 11 | 813 | 1248 | 1991 | 2022 |
| 12 | 112 | 243 | 2019 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 173 | 236 | 5 |
| 12 | 53 | 74 | 5 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC11: Earliest: Lee-on-Solent, 27 Jun, 1 (IHrg) Latest: Fareham, 17 Sep, 1 (KJW) Max count: Swaythling, Southampton, 27 Jul, 5 (MEdg)
VC12: Earliest: Blackwater, 07 Jul, 1 (BGD) Latest: Pamber Forest, 06 Sep, 1 (GJD) Max count: Whitehill, 27 Jul, 5 (ASto)
73.084 [B&F: 2293] Marbled Beauty Bryophila domestica (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common
Common in orchards and woodland, and around old buildings, dry-stone walls and sea cliffs throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 23-31 mm. Dentate antemedian fascia extends from costa to dorsum, in contrast to superficially similar Marbled Green C. muralis, in which antemedian fascia falls short of dorsum. Larva feeds on various lichens, often on walls and tree trunks.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 165 | 209 | 1951 | 2022 |
| 11 | 4753 | 8058 | 1948 | 2022 |
| 12 | 1224 | 2205 | 1951 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 33 | 66 | 9 |
| 12 | 10 | 15 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Marchwood, one, 14 May (CTha); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 20 Aug (RAC); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 07 Sep (MEdg); Highbridge, Eastleigh, one, 16 Sep (SIng); Stubbington, one, 23 Aug (DPH); Fareham, two, 23 Aug; one, 04 Sep (KJW); Portchester, five, 03 Sep; one, 05 Sep; five, 07 Sep; four, 09 Sep; one, 16 Sep (DH-J); Portsmouth, present, field observation, 10 Sep (iNat); one, 20 Aug; one, 07 Sep (IRT); Langstone, one, 24 Aug (RPic); Christchurch, one, 10 Aug (APard); Southsea, one, 23 Jun; one, 19 Jul; three, 20 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 04 Aug; one, 06 Aug; two, 17 Aug; one, 28 Aug; one, 30 Aug; two, 31 Aug; three, 05 Sep; nine, 07 Sep; five, 09 Sep; five, 10 Sep (JGdr);
VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 21 Aug (GJD); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 03 Sep; one, 04 Sep (CJP); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 01 Sep (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, three, 19 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 25 Jul (ASto); Farnborough, two, 27 Jul; one, 16 Aug; three, 23 Aug (KBW)
73.085 [B&F: 2295] Marbled Green Bryopsis muralis (Forster, 1771) - Local
Local in rocky areas and on dry-stone walls throughout much of southern England, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally common on the coastline of the Island and in the south of the county east of Southampton, here extending some distance inland. Wingspan 26-32 mm. Larva feeds on various lichens, often on walls.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 348 | 389 | 1800 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1651 | 2117 | 1800 | 2022 |
| 12 | 9 | 11 | 2001 | 2020 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 37 | 48 | 5 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Marchwood, one, 20 Aug (CTha); Nursling Substation, present, field observation, 06 Sep (Unkn.); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 18 Aug; one, 19 Aug (RAC); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 19 Aug (F.M.G.); Stubbington, one, 08 Sep (DPH); Fareham, one, 28 Aug (ADT); one, 05 Sep (IMcP); one, 27 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 20 Aug; two, 11 Sep (MLO); one, 27 Jul; one, 10 Aug; one, 13 Aug; two, 18 Aug; one, 23 Aug; one, 27 Aug; one, 10 Sep (KJW); Portchester, one, 03 Aug; one, 02 Sep; one, 08 Sep (CEH, JGS); one, 07 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 19 Aug; two, 03 Sep; five, 07 Sep; three, 09 Sep; two, 16 Sep (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 27 Jul; one, 05 Sep (IRT); Waterlooville, three, 27 Jul (DWhe); Langstone, one, 26 Aug (HuWhi); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 27 Jun (JStw); Southsea, one, 08 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 10 Sep (JGdr)