Hantsmoths


The Lepidoptera (Moths and Butterflies) of Hampshire and Isle of Wight

2022 Annual Report for: Noctuidae / Xyleninae

For species seen in 2022 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is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species.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 2022 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 2022, 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.

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73.086 [B&F: 2413a] Shining Marbled Pseudeustrotia candidula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Vagrant/Accidental

First recorded in Britain, at Bodenham, Herefordshire on 29 June 2006; while doubt was cast at the time about the natural provenance of this record, 2012 saw one trapped on 18th August at Chardstock, Devon and three the next day at Worthing, East Sussex, Dymchurch, Kent and Downgate, Cornwall, proving beyond doubt that this species is capable of primary migration. In 2013, reported from Portland, Dorset on 29th August and first recorded in Hampshire and Isle of Wight in Chilbolton, Hampshire in 2013 during a period of warm southerly winds. Another was found in the New Forest in 2022. Wingspan 22-25 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on various grasses and herbaceous plants, no evidence of breeding in the UK. A species that is spreading north in Europe; for example, it was first recorded in Belgium in 2009, with a further sighting in 2013.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
121120132013

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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Record Details

VC11: New Vice-county Record: Woodlands, NF*, one, 30 Jul (RBW)

Woodlands, Ashurst
30/07/2022
to MV light
Russell Wynn
Photo © Russell Wynn

73.087 [B&F: 2385] Small Mottled Willow Spodoptera exigua (Hübner, [1808]) - Migrant

A common migrant from mainland Europe, appearing most frequently in southern coastal counties, less often inland and northwards to southern Scotland and the Inner Hebrides; recorded throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 26-32 mm. The main confusion species are Pale Mottled Willow Paradrina clavipalpis and the rare migrant Dark Mottled Willow S. cilium, but combination of resting position, in which forewings are wrapped tightly around the body, and brownish centres to reniform and orbicular stigmata usually diagnostic. Larva feeds on Dandelion, Groundsel, Broad-leaved Dock, Curled Dock and Common Restharrow.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011955819512021
1168187419492021
1221325919512019

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10431
1119191
12441

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Record Details

VC10: West High Down quarries, one, field observation, trapped 12 September, JH, 14 Sep (IOu); Cranmore, present, 28 Feb (CHic); Bonchurch, one, 11 Sep (JHa); Shanklin, one, 29 Oct (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 23 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 14 Aug (CTha); Woodlands, NF, one, 29 Oct (RBW); one, 30 Oct (CJon); Totton, one, 30 Oct (LHan); Crawley, one, 30 Jul (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 23 Aug (RAC); Funtley, one, 25 Oct (TDC); Fareham, one, 28 Oct; one, 29 Oct; one, 14 Nov (KJW); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 21 Jun (JStw); New Milton, one, 01 Sep (RPH); Sway, one, 23 Aug; one, 08 Sep; one, 12 Sep (SKee); Pennington, one, 28 Oct (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 11 Aug (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 28 Oct (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. KJW);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 27 Oct; Longparish, one, 29 Oct (GCE); Cheriton, one, 29 Oct (DAS)

73.088 [B&F: 2386c] Dark Mottled Willow Spodoptera cilium Guenée, 1852 - Rare migrant

Rare immigrant from grassland in southern Europe, appearing on the south coast of England, first recorded on the Lizard, Cornwall on 29 September 1990, with another at Portland two days later; it is now almost annual, with a total of seven in 2011; records are biased towards the south-west, mainly in October. In our area there have been two records, in Bembridge, Isle of Wight in Oct 2018 and on the mainland, at Hurn in 2022. Wingspan 28-34 mm. Main confusion species is the more common migrant Small Mottled Willow S. exigua, but reniform stigma darker, orbicular stigma comma-shaped, and holds its wings less tightly rolled around body. Larva feeds on various grasses; no evidence of breeding in the UK.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120182018

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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Record Details

VC11: New Vice-county Record: Hurn*, one, 30 Oct (MJef)

Hurn
30/10/2022
to MV
Mike Jeffes
Photo © Mike Jeffes

73.091 [B&F: 2396] Rosy Marbled Elaphria venustula (Hübner, 1790) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) in deciduous woodland, heathland, roadside verges and rough ground in parts of south-eastern England. In Hampshire recorded infrequently in both vice-counties, and quite rare on the Isle of Wight. Most common in the New Forest where it favours bracken-clad open woodland and heath-margins where Tormentil grows. Wingspan 18-20 mm. Larva feeds on flowers of Tormentil and Creeping Cinquefoil, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1012919812020
1155073718002021
129613119002021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1122232
12331

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Record Details

VC11: The Glen, Frogham, present, 04 Jun (DBra); Linwood, NF, one, 03 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 08 Jun (DMB); Woodlands, NF, present, 17 Jun (RBW); Totton, one, 24 Jun (CNB); one, 21 Jun (LHan); Lee, one, 19 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 17 Jun (MJB); Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 17 Jun (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 18 Jun (RAC); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 17 Jun (KArb); Wickham, one, 26 May; two, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 14 Jun; two, 16 Jun; two, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun (JRDS); Hurn, one, 04 Jun (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 23 Aug (JStw);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 17 Jun; one, 09 Jun (GJD); Blackwater, one, 19 Jul (BGD)

73.092 [B&F: 2387] Mottled Rustic Caradrina morpheus (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in a wide range of low-land habitats, including grassland, farmland, heathland, scrub, woodland and gardens 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 28-35 mm. Characterised by orbicular and reniform stigmata appearing blurred, without distinct edges. Larva feeds on Stinging Nettle, Curled Dock, Broad-leaved Dock, Goosefoot and Hedge Bedstraw, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10676156718562021
1155421222819512021
121444334119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10661408
1120231915
1234526

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 30 Apr, 1 (JHa) Latest: Wroxall, 11 Sep, 1 (JRB) Max count: Bonchurch, 02 Jul, 8 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Woodlands, NF, 10 May, 0 (RBW) Latest: Woodley, 04 Sep, 1 (NBin) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 18 Jun, 15 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, 22 May, 1 (ASto) Latest: Hinton Ampner, 30 Jul, 1 (ASD) Max count: Overton, 30 Jun, 6 (ACr)

73.093 [B&F: 2387a] Clancy's Rustic Caradrina kadenii (Freyer, [1836]) - Recent colonist

Increasingly common immigrant from southern Europe, appearing in southern England for the first time at New Romney, Kent, on 3 October 2002. Can now be found along the south coast, mostly in September and October, but occasionally as early as May. In our area first recorded in 2003, and 2006 saw a peak of 140 individuals in the southern two vice-counties: it was predicted that it may not be long before this species colonises the county, although to date no evidence has been found of breeding in our area; if it has done so then the Isle of Wight is most likely where counts have remained constant between 10 and 15 individuals for the past four years. Conversely, since 2010 counts are very low in South Hampshire. Reported three times in VC12. Wingspan 28-34 mm. On the continent, the larva feeds on various herbaceous plants.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1027280020052021
1123630320032021
128820072021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
105721931
1149726
12221

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 21 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Bonchurch, 30 Oct, 2 (JHa) Max count: Bonchurch, 12 Sep, 31 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 21 Jun, 1 (IMcP) Latest: Swaythling, Southampton, 28 Oct, 1 (MEdg) Max count: Fareham, 21 Sep, 6 (IMcP)

VC12: Earliest: Littleton, 12 Sep, 1 (GCE) Latest: Whitehill, 01 Oct, 1 (ASto) Max count: Littleton, 12 Sep, 1 (GCE)

73.095 [B&F: 2389] Pale Mottled Willow Caradrina clavipalpis (Scopoli, 1763) - Common

Common in grassland, farmland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 24-32 mm. Very variable in size, but easy to recognise by the series of four small dots along the costa of each forewing, the first, at about one quarter distance from the base of the wing, often the least obvious; one of a number of superficially similar, fairly nondescript moths, which are often difficult for beginners, Pale Mottled Willow is relatively common from spring to autumn, while Small Mottled Willow Spodoptera exigua and Dark Mottled Willow S. cilium are both migrants, and differ in the way in which they hold their wings at rest. Larva feeds on seeds of various grasses and cereal crops.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10615110119512021
1113059264022002021
122859572119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
109817910
1152792115
1218436916

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 23 Apr, 1 (RTer) Latest: Wroxall, 03 Oct, 1 (JRB) Max count: Newport, 01 Sep, 10 (DPl)

VC11: Earliest: Gosport, 18 Feb, 1 (KIls) Latest: Horndean, 28 Oct, 1 (PHog) Max count: Fareham, 01 Sep, 15 (KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Basingstoke, 28 Mar, 1 (GAH) Latest: Cole Henley, 26 Oct, 1 (GCE) Max count: Basingstoke, 28 Aug, 16 (GAH)

73.096 [B&F: 2381] Uncertain Hoplodrina octogenaria (Goeze, 1781) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, mainly in low-lying areas, including woodland, rough meadows and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-33 mm. Easily and frequently confused with Rustic H. blanda, but generally H. octogenaria has broader and rougher forewing, stigmata contrasting with remainder of forewing, and more conspicuous cross-lines (MBGBI Vol 10). The general coloration of The Rustic is brown to grey with a glossy appearance, whereas The Uncertain is ochreous brown and coarser looking, and the orbicular stigma is usually smaller in The Rustic. The hindwings are greyer and glossier in The Rustic and the stigma smaller than The Uncertain. The Uncertain flies from late May, whereas The Rustic usually appears at the end of June. See the comparison photo in the collection above.

Please note that worn specimens of either species should be aggregated, if not determined by genitalia examination. It is also recommended that inexperienced recorders aggregate the two species, unless the specimen or photo is confirmed by their County Moth Recorder or an experienced local recorder.

Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Chickweed, Primrose, Dock and Plantain.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101064505219512021
11138436377319512021
1237332114819512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1012778730
11474157624
1219870832

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Wootton Bridge, 19 May, 1 (BJon) Latest: Newport, 16 Aug, 2 (DPl) Max count: Osborne Wood, 18 Jul, 30 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Hengistbury Head, 26 May, 2 (MJef) Latest: Sway, 03 Sep, 1 (SKee) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 21 Jul, 34 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Littleton, 26 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Anna Valley, Andover, 22 Sep, 2 (TJN) Max count: Basingstoke, 24 Jul, 32 (MJW)

73.097 [B&F: 2382] Rustic Hoplodrina blanda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, mainly in low-lying areas, including woodland, rough meadows and gardens throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Common and well distributed in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-33 mm. Easily and frequently confused with Uncertain H. octogenaria, but generally H. blanda has a straighter costa, less rounded dorsum, smoother, more grey-brown forewing, stigmata less contrasting with remainder of forewing and slightly smaller. The Uncertain has broader wings, and is ochreous brown and coarser looking, with more obvious cross-lines, more contrasting stigmata, and a larger orbicular stigma. The Rustic has greyer and glossier in The Rustic, and appears later than The Uncertain, appearing towards the end of June, with the latter species appearing from late May. See the comparison photo in the collection above.

Please note - worn specimens of either species should be aggregated, if not determined by genitalia examination. It is also recommended that inexperienced recorders aggregate the two species, unless the specimen or photo is confirmed by their County Moth Recorder or an experienced local recorder.

Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Chickweed, Dock and Plantain.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10549172119502021
11101723592619512021
1224561054719502021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10489511
11353112522
1214038527

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Brighstone, 12 Jun, 1 (AMas) Latest: Totland, 30 Jul, 1 (RTer) Max count: Shanklin, 18 Jul, 11 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Totton, 19 May, 1 (LHan) Latest: Pennington, 07 Sep, 1 (RFC) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 23 Jul, 22 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Basingstoke, 02 Jun, 1 (MJW) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 02 Sep, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 27 (TJN)

Basingstoke
22/06/2022
MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.099 [B&F: 2384] Vine's Rustic Hoplodrina ambigua ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Following an expansion in range and numbers in recent decades, now common in grassland, heathland, woodland rides and gardens throughout southern England and Wales, north to southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-34 mm. The main confusion species are Uncertain H. alsines and Rustic H. blanda, but less variable and often slightly smaller than these species, generally rather pale grey-brown, with relatively large orbicular and reniform stigmata, usually slightly darker than the ground colour, and usually distinctly white-edged. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Dandelion, Greater Plantain, Ribwort Plantain, Primrose and Prickly Lettuce.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101204509818562021
1118010810562002021
1239871707519512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1019066628
111027354147
12301124138

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 02 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Bonchurch, 30 Oct, 1 (JHa) Max count: Totland, 02 Sep, 28 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Lovedean, 30 Apr, 1 (ARJ) Latest: Fareham, 03 Dec, 1 (KJW) Max count: Burton, nr Christchurch, 23 Aug, 47 (JStw)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, 17 May, 1 (ASto) Latest: North Waltham, 11 Nov, 2 (AJon) Max count: Alton, 23 Aug, 38 (DBO)

73.100 [B&F: 2391] Silky Wainscot Chilodes maritima (Tauscher, 1806) - Local

Local in reed-beds, on the south and east coasts of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight resident in most large reed-beds, and along the river valleys, with occasional wanderers turning up at light some distance from their breeding grounds. Wingspan 29-36 mm. Often found with the superficially similar Chilo phragmitella, which differs, for example, in having very long palps. Larva feeds on invertebrates, both living and dead, inside stems of Common Reed.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10396318562019
1144158218002021
12393419512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10232
1116224
12254

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Record Details

VC10: Haseley Manor, one, 10 Jul; Sandown, two, 29 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, one, 18 Jul (CJon); Stubbington, one, 12 Aug (DPH); one, 11 Jul (WMay); Funtley, one, 09 Jul; one, 11 Jul (TDC); Wickham, one, 16 Jun (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 08 Jul; one, 12 Jul (IRT); Hengistbury Head, one, 17 Jun (MJef); Pennington, one, 11 Aug (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, three, 10 Jul; one, 27 May; one, 07 Jun; one, 14 Jul; one, 21 Jul; two, 23 Jul; four, 13 Aug; two, 17 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, two, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Fleet Pond, four, pic available, 18 Jul (MHals); Farnborough, one, 11 Jul (KBW)

73.101 [B&F: 2380] Treble Lines Charanyca trigrammica (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in grassland, heathland, gardens and open woodland, and on sand-dunes and roadside verges throughout England. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 33-40 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Common Knapweed, Greater Plantain and Dandelion.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10830199619072021
1185822782119512021
1229871707319512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10841887
11369112928
1216972128

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 02 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin, 21 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: Totland, 29 May, 7 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Allbrook, 22 Apr, 1 (SIng) Latest: Wickham, 26 Jun, 1 (JRDS) Max count: Broughton, 21 May, 28 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 29 Apr, 1 (ASwa) Latest: Bramley, 08 Jul, 1 (REA) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 21 May, 28 (CRB, DAS, PDF et al)

73.102 [B&F: 2302] Brown Rustic Rusina ferruginea (Esper, 1785) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, gardens, parks, calcareous grassland, heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-40 mm. Fairly easy to recognise from combination of thin, black, antemedian and postmedian lines, between which runs a dark-shaded median fascia; also five or six white costal dots; with little variation in the overall pattern. Larva feeds on Vetch, Broad-leaved Dock, Curled Dock, Ribwort Plantain and Greater Plantain.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011012719512021
111301207819512021
121259231519512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
1123293
12801216

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 21 Jun, 1 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin, 06 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: Bonchurch, 21 Jun, 1 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Old Winchester Hill, 27 May, 3 (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal) Latest: Hurn, 05 Jul, 2 (MJef) Max count: Old Winchester Hill, 27 May, 3 (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal)

VC12: Earliest: Barton Stacey, 03 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Overton, 25 Aug, 1 (ACr) Max count: Hurstbourne Priors, 09 Jun, 6 (GCE)

73.105 [B&F: 2301] Bird's Wing Dypterygia scabriuscula (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, parks, heathland and scrub throughout south-eastern England. In Hampshire fairly common in the south but rather scarce in the north and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 34-42 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Broad-leaved Dock, Curled Dock, Sheep's Sorrel, Common Sorrel and Knotgrass, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011416419042021
111384155119512021
1232936319512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1020202
118813111
1224262

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 30 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Bonchurch, 24 Aug, 1 (JHa) Max count: Bonchurch, 16 Jun, 2 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Woodlands, NF, 14 May, 0 (RBW) Latest: Winton, 08 Aug, 1 (JCre) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 18 Jun, 11 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, 17 May, 1 (ASto) Latest: Whitehill, 22 Aug, 1 (ASto) Max count: Fleet Pond, 06 Jul, 2 (MHals)

73.106 [B&F: 2304] Orache Moth Trachea atriplicis (Linnaeus, 1758) - Rare migrant

Rare immigrant from the Channel Islands and northern Europe, appearing in southern England. Recorded for the first time in Hampshire (1995) and on the Isle of Wight in 1996, since when there have been over 20 records. Wingspan 44-50 mm. Larva feeds on Orache, Goosefoot and Knotgrass, with no evidence of breeding in the UK.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10191919962019
1110919952017
121120022002

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111

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Record Details

VC10: Haseley Manor, one, surprise find in the Robinson at the Folly pond, 10 Jun (IOu)

73.107 [B&F: 2300] Old Lady Mormo maura (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in marshes, gardens, hedgerows, scrub and woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight is likely to be under-recorded, since it comes rarely to light, although it does come to sugar. Appears to favour watercourses through deciduous woodland, and is sometimes found roosting communally under bridges over streams. Wingspan 64-74 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on various herbaceous and woody plants, such as Chickweed, Dock, Ivy and Hawthorn.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10585819752021
111435156919452021
1265490718002021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10892
1144432
1225242

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Record Details

VC10: Newport, two, 14 Sep (DPl); Cowes, one, 10 Sep (DNor); Bonchurch, one, 19 Sep (JHa); Shanklin, one, 05 Jul; one, 10 Sep; one, 12 Sep; one, 17 Sep; one, 18 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 27 Aug; one, 14 Sep; one, 31 Aug; one, 09 Sep; one, 14 Sep (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 01 Sep (RBW); Ridge, nr Romsey, one, field observation, 27 Jul (KDix); Totton, one, 21 Aug; two, 14 Sep; one, 15 Sep (LHan); Dibden Purlieu, one, 24 Aug; one, 11 Sep; one, 12 Sep; one, 20 Sep (RAC); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 13 Sep (PGS); Bevois Valley, Southampton, one, 08 Jul (MCre); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 30 Aug (MEdg); Southampton, one, 21 Sep (MGP); Sholing, one, field observation, 25 Sep; one, field observation, 03 Aug (NBur); West End, one, indoors, 19 Jul (AMD); Winchester, present, field observation, 04 Sep (iNat); Chilling cliffs, W of Brownwich cliffs, one, sugaring, , 02 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Fareham, one, 10 Sep; one, 19 Sep (MLO); one, 11 Sep; two, 13 Sep; one, 19 Sep (KJW); Portchester, one, 02 Sep; one, 11 Sep (DH-J); Lovedean, one, 13 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 08 Aug; one, 19 Sep (ARJ); Hurn, one, 22 Aug; one, 28 Aug; one, 19 Sep (MJef); Milford on Sea, one, field observation, 21 Jul (TRea); Sway, one, 19 Sep (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 10 Sep (DMui); Pennington, one, 06 Aug; one, 09 Sep (RFC);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 11 Sep (GCE); Teg Down, Winchester, one, field observation, 10 Jul; one, field observation, 16 Aug (CKni); Cheriton, one, 23 Aug; one, 11 Sep (DAS); Basingstoke, one, 03 Sep (GAH); Axmansford, one, to artificial light, dead in porch, with haemolymph leaking out - it looked like a murder scene!, 25 Aug (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 20 Aug (MJW); Alton, one, 18 Aug; two, 30 Aug; one, 01 Sep (DBO); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 29 Jul; one, 14 Aug (CJP); Selborne, one, indoors, 30 Aug (FOak det. CJP); Whitehill, one, 19 Sep (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 19 Aug (ASwa); Farnham, present, field observation, 03 Oct; present, 11 Jul; present, 06 Sep (iNat); Fleet Pond, one, to sugar, 09 Aug (MHals); Blackwater, one, field observation, 07 Jul; one, 30 Jul; larva, one, field observation, 02 Aug (BGD); Farnborough, one, 15 Sep (KBW); Blackwater, two, at dusk, 13 Jul (BGD)

73.109 [B&F: 2303] Straw Underwing Thalpophila matura (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common on calcareous grassland, moorland, sand-dunes, woodland rides, gardens and parks throughout England and Wales, but mainly coastal in Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 38-46 mm. Identification easy to confirm by examination of the hindwing, which can be seen by gently lifting up the forewing with forceps, and which is pale straw-coloured with fuscous border extending to one-quarter (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on various grasses, including Annual Meadow-grass, Mat-grass and Silver Hair-grass.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1017835219592021
111850331619492021
121338383219512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10408815
1115233015
1213962322

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Newport, 07 Aug, 1 (DPl) Latest: Freshwater Bay, 23 Sep, 1 (PBar) Max count: Compton Down, 11 Sep, 15 (PBar)

VC11: Earliest: Hengistbury Head, 26 Jul, 1 (MJef) Latest: Blackfield, 12 Sep, 1 (SJJ) Max count: Hayling Island, 01 Sep, 15 (STho)

VC12: Earliest: Blackwater, 13 Jul, 2 (BGD) Latest: Whitehill, 12 Sep, 3 (ASto) Max count: North Waltham, 15 Aug, 22 (AJon)

73.111 [B&F: 2097] Purple Cloud Actinotia polyodon (Clerck, 1759) - Rare migrant

Rare immigrant from northern Europe, appearing in south-eastern England. In Hampshire one to light on Hayling Island in 2022 was only the second for the county after an ancient record of one found in a spider's web at Ashford, some time before 1855. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 31-36 mm. Could conceivably be confused with Latin Callopistria juventina. Larva feeds on flowers, stems and leaves of St John's-wort, no evidence of breeding in the UK.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
111118001800

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11211

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VC11: Northney, Hayling Island*, present, 19 Jul; one, 19 Jul (JWP)

73.113 [B&F: 2306] Angle Shades Phlogophora meticulosa (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, hedgerows, fens and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 50-60 mm. Unmistakable resting posture with forewing folded in on itself at the costa only shared by the much smaller Small Angle Shades Euplexia lucipara. Larva polyphagous on a wide range of herbaceous and woody plants, including Stinging Nettle, Hop, Red Valerian, Broad-leaved Dock, Bramble, Silver and Downy Birch, Sessile and Pedunculate Oak, and Hazel.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101353237819082021
11113891902219002021
122529359719512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
101181577
1131543121
121021375

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VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 01 Jan, 1 (JHa) Latest: Totland, 24 Dec, 1 (RTer) Max count: St. Catherine's Point, 11 Oct, 7 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Pennington, 03 Jan, 1 (RFC) Latest: Fareham, 27 Nov, 1 (KJW) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 02 Sep, 21 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Blackwater, 01 Jan, 1 (BGD) Latest: North Waltham, 27 Oct, 1 (AJon) Max count: Chilbolton, 03 Sep, 5 (GCE)

73.114 [B&F: 2305] Small Angle Shades Euplexia lucipara (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in gardens, parks, woodland, heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles; well distributed across much of Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 30-35 mm. Unmistakable resting posture with forewing folded in on itself at the costa only shared by the much larger Angle Shades Phlogophora meticulosa. The larva is one of the few to feed on bracken and other ferns, but will also feed on a variety of herbaceous plants and shrubs, including birch and sallow, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1033451219082021
111535172219512021
1239639819512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1021293
1152573
12871

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VC10: West High Down quarries, two, 12 Jul (IOu); Brighstone, two, 18 Jun (AMas); Parkhurst Forest, one, swept, 02 Jul (IOu); Wheelers Bay, one, 18 Jul (ABut); Bonchurch, one, 27 Jun; one, 06 Jul; one, 17 Jul (JHa); Haseley Manor, two, 10 Jun; two, 10 Jul; Shanklin, one, 19 May; one, 13 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jun; two, 29 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 06 Jul; one, 09 Jul; two, 16 Jul; three, 18 Jul; Osborne Wood, one, 30 May (IOu);

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, field observation, 22 May (JHun); Furzehill, NF, one, 17 Jun (SLoa); Linwood, NF, two, 03 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 08 Jun (DMB); Denny Wood, NF, one, field observation, 03 Jun (PDB); Marchwood, one, 18 Jun (TDCh); one, 12 Jun (CTha); Copythorne, one, 12 Jul (JAda); Woodlands, NF, present, 23 Jul (RBW); one, 18 Jun; one, 19 Jul (CJon); Totton, one, 24 Jun (CNB); one, 19 Jun; one, 21 Jun (LHan); Marchwood, one, 13 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 27 Jul (MJB); one, 08 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 08 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 08 Jul; one, 17 Jul (RAC); Blackfield, one, 21 Jun (SJJ); Woolston Road, Butlocks Heath, one, 09 Jul (PAB); Chandlers Ford, one, 12 Jun (AMur); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 18 Jul (MEdg); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 10 Jul; one, 14 Jul (KArb); Allbrook, one, 01 Jul; one, 06 Jul (SIng); Funtley, one, 15 Jun; two, 05 Jul; two, 07 Jul (TDC); Wickham, one, 22 May; one, 26 May; one, 28 May; one, 14 Jun; one, 15 Jun; two, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 17 Jul; one, 27 Jul (JRDS); West Walk, three, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Lovedean, one, 10 Jul (ARJ); Hurn, one, 06 Jun; one, 14 Jul; Hengistbury Head, one, 05 Jul; one, 11 Jul (MJef); Highcliffe, one, 21 Jun (NMat); New Milton, one, 16 Jun (RPH); Needs Ore NNR, one, 18 Jun (CNB);

VC12: Ecchinswell, one, 13 Jul (MTay, CSul); Pamber Forest, one, 17 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 23 Jun (GJD); Whitehill, one, 17 Jun (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 16 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 18 Jul (MHals); Farnborough, present, 12 Jun (RSea)

73.119 [B&F: 2368] Crescent Helotropha leucostigma (Hübner, [1808]) - Local

Local in fens, reed-beds, marshes, river-banks and other damp areas 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 mainly confined to the coast, principally at Titchfield Haven, with a scattering of inland records, along the Avon to the west of the New Forest and up the Test valley. Quite scarce on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 35-41 mm. Forewing rather narrow and pointed, the costa arched, termen crenulate, dorsum weakly lobed beyond narrowed base (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on Great Fen-sedge and Yellow Iris, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10302819062021
1127747719492021
128011719512019

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10243
1115274
12111

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VC10: Newport*, one, 22 Jul (DPl); Sandown*, three, 29 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Fishlake Meadows, four, 26 Jul; four, 15 Aug (NRJ); Fishlake, four, with Nigel Jones / Fishlake Meadows, 26 Jul; two, 15 Aug (SIng); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 27 Jul (MEdg); Funtley, one, 30 Jul (TDC); Fareham, one, 26 Jul (IMcP); Portsmouth, one, 22 Jul (IRT); Hurn, two, 01 Aug; one, 03 Aug; one, 04 Aug; one, 05 Aug; one, 08 Aug; Hengistbury Head, one, 01 Aug (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, one, 10 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 21 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, two, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal det. KJW);

VC12: Longparish, one, 21 Jul (GCE)

73.120 [B&F: 2352] Dusky Sallow Eremobia ochroleuca ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in calcareous grassland, and on roadside verges and embankments throughout much of south-eastern England, north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight has increased and expanded its range spectacularly since the 1950s, and is now widespread, being particularly common on the chalk and along the coast. Wingspan 34-37 mm. The only likely confusion species is the very much rarer Viper's Bugloss Hadena irregularis, which see. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of various cereal crops and grasses, including Cock's-foot, False Oat-grass and Common Couch, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1015220818562021
111645254819512021
12780134219512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1032586
111312349
128217115

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VC10: Earliest: Freshwater Bay, 10 Jun, 1 (SDav) Latest: Freshwater Bay, 10 Aug, 1 (SDav) Max count: Plaish, Carisbrooke, 21 Jul, 6 (KRyl)

VC11: Earliest: Chilling cliffs, W of Brownwich cliffs, 17 Jun, 1 (RJD) Latest: Shirrell Heath, 17 Aug, 2 (LEdg) Max count: Lee, 16 Jul, 9 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Empshott, 06 Jul, 1 (CJP) Latest: Ecchinswell, 10 Aug, 1 (MJN) Max count: North Waltham, 18 Jul, 15 (AJon)

73.121 [B&F: 2364] Frosted Orange Gortyna flavago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in rough grassland, woodland, waste ground, fens, marshes and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common, possibly increasing. Wingspan 32-42 mm. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Lesser Burdock, Greater Burdock, Foxglove, Creeping Thistle, Musk Thistle and Spear Thistle, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1025635119512021
111113127819492021
1248556619502021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1050654
1152615
1215245

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VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 31 Jul, 1 (IOu) Latest: Wroxall, 20 Oct, 1 (JRB) Max count: Freshwater, 23 Sep, 4 (PBar)

VC11: Earliest: Totton, 17 Aug, 1 (LHan) Latest: Brockwood, 25 Oct, 1 (SDut) Max count: Lee, 23 Sep, 5 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Bullington, 22 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 02 Oct, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Pamber Forest, 02 Sep, 5 (GJD)

73.123 [B&F: 2361] Rosy Rustic Hydraecia micacea (Esper, 1789) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows, fens and woodland rides, and on rough ground and at freshwater margins throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and locally common. Wingspan 34-50 mm. Fairly unmistakable, but variable in size. Larva feeds in the tap-roots of plants such as Dock, Hop, Plantain, Woundwort and Burdock, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1025534919512021
114360703419492021
121243211519512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1048533
111782858
12548916

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VC10: Earliest: Cranmore, 13 Jul, 0 (CHic) Latest: Shanklin, 13 Oct, 1 (IOu) Max count: Totland, 01 Sep, 3 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Woodlands, NF, 09 Jul, 0 (RBW) Latest: Totton, 30 Oct, 1 (LHan) Max count: Botley, 29 Aug, 8 (SLB)

VC12: Earliest: Whitedown, Alton, 19 Jul, 1 (BCA) Latest: North Waltham, 06 Oct, 1 (AJon) Max count: Bullington, 22 Aug, 16 (GCE)

73.124 [B&F: 2362] Butterbur Hydraecia petasitis Doubleday, 1847 - Nationally Scarce

Local in damp grassland, marshes and river-banks throughout much of England, Wales and Scotland. In Hampshire it probably occurs in every extensive patch of butterbur in the county, especially along the Test and Itchen, and doubtless under-recorded owing to its secretive habits. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 40-52 mm. Unlikely to be confused with any other species: Rosy Rustic H. micacea is usually considerably smaller, redder, with straighter postmedian line with sharply contrasting paler area beyond, and with paler hindwing; Marsh Mallow Moth H. osseola is the same size as Butterbur but the forewing is pale ochreous brown or putty-coloured, and the reniform stigma contains a dark dorsal dot (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on Butterbur, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1111219511997
12401819402021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12144

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VC12: Bullington, four, 22 Aug (GCE)

73.126 [B&F: 2358] Saltern Ear Amphipoea fucosa (Freyer, 1830) - Local

Local on coastal salt-marshes and sand-dunes, on the south and east coasts of England and Wales as far north as the Humber and Morecambe Bay, extending inland at low density in some areas, but distribution in northern Britain poorly known owing to confusion with Large Ear. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally common on the coastal salterns, with occasional records inland. Wingspan 29-35 mm. Very similar to Large Ear A. lucens, which see for details. In southern England, may be confused with Ear Moth A. oculea, however Saltern Ear is generally paler and longer-winged. Larva feeds on roots and lower stems of various grasses, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10402218562020
1136344719512021
125119512009

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
115104

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VC11: Hengistbury Head, four, 01 Aug (MJef); Lymington, present, first date recorded , 18 Jul (PRD); Needs Ore NNR, one, gen det, 20 Jul (CNB det. DGib); Browndown Coastal Ranges, three, males, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW); two, males, det'd genitalia. This was from 4 det'd genitalia, and 30+ Amphipoea sp. at the lights, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW); one, male, det'd genitalia. 5 Amphipoea sp. recorded, a candidate for fucosa and one for oculea det'd male genitalia, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal)

73.128 [B&F: 2360] Ear Moth Amphipoea oculea (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common

Common in unimproved grassland, woodland rides, marshes, moorland, saltmarshes and gardens 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 widespread and still found in small numbers across the county. Wingspan 28-34 mm. Ear Moth is very like other Amphipoea species and those from northern Britain at any rate can only be identified with certainty by reference to the genitalia (MBGBI Vol 10). In southern England, it may be confused with Saltern Ear A. fucosa, however Saltern Ear is generally paler and longer-winged. Larva feeds within stems and roots of various grasses, including Annual Meadow-grass and Tufted Hair-grass, and herbaceous plants such as Butterbur, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10442719512021
111173172519512021
1244359119512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
106104
1136464
1220233

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VC10: Totland, one, male gen.det, 23 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, male gen.det, 26 Jul; one, male gen.det, 28 Jul (RTer); Shanklin Upper Chine, two, gen. det. completed 01 August, 19 Jul; Osborne Wood, four, 13 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 11 Jul; two, 16 Jul; one, 14 Aug; one, 19 Aug; one, 26 Aug; St Leonards, four, 23 Jul (SDut); Avon Heath Country Park, one, 26 Jul (Rbis); St Leonards, two, 30 Jul (SDut); Avon Heath Country Park, one, 16 Aug (Rbis); Mockbeggar, Ringwood, two, field observation, 29 Jul (JLev); Furzehill, NF, one, 01 Aug; one, 20 Jul; one, 03 Aug (SLoa); Ogden's Purlieu, NF, four, 18 Jul (AMD); Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 28 Jul (JPuz); Hasley, NF, present, 19 Jul (AMD); Marchwood, one, 27 Jul (CTha); Fishlake, one, with Nigel Jones / Fishlake Meadows, 26 Jul (SIng); Ashley, one, 10 Aug (GCE); Southampton, one, 13 Jul (MGP); Allbrook, one, 06 Jul; one, 07 Jul; two, 08 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 13 Aug (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, one, male, det'd genitalia, 29 Jul (MLO, DWal, KJW det. KJW); Portsmouth, one, 09 Jul (IRT); Lovedean, one, 18 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 10 Aug (ARJ); Old Winchester Hill, one, male, det'd genitalia, 05 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, male, det'd genitalia 10,409. Det'd 22.viii.2022, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW); two, males, det'd genitalia. These were from 4 det'd gen. and from 30+ Amphipoea sp. at light, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW); one, 5 Amphipoea sp. recorded. A candidate for O.oculea and one for O. fucosa where checked on male genitalia, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal);

VC12: Crawley, one, 09 Jul (GCE); Teg Down, Winchester, one, 31 Jul (CKni); Hinton Ampner, one, 19 Jul; one, 01 Aug (ASD); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, one, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW); Axmansford, one, 30 Jul (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 22 Jul (MJW); Whitehill, one, 18 Jul; one, 29 Jul (ASto); Broxhead Common, one, 04 Aug (KBW, HthRT det. KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 25 Jul; two, 28 Jul; one, 03 Aug; one, 07 Aug (ASwa); Blackwater, three, 12 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 02 Aug (BGD); Farnborough, one, 20 Jul (KBW)

73.131 [B&F: 2353] Flounced Rustic Luperina testacea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common on calcareous grassland, sand-dunes, farmland and open woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-40 mm. Superficially resembles Common Rustic Mesapamea secalis and its congeners, but postmedian fascia highly dentate (sinuate in Mesapamea), with the main confusion species either extremely rare (Dumeril's Rustic L. dumerilii) or with a limited coastal distribution (Sandhill Rustic L. nickerlii). Larva feeds on roots and lower stems of various grasses, including Common Couch, Red Fescue, Sheep's-fescue, Tall Fescue and some cereal crops.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10554284619512021
1181522714419492021
1229991290819512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
109632923
11476237153
12232147135

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 10 Aug, 1 (JHa) Latest: Newport, 26 Sep, 1 (DPl) Max count: Compton Down, 11 Sep, 23 (PBar)

VC11: Earliest: Totton, 23 Jul, 1 (LHan) Latest: Hengistbury Head, 26 Sep, 1 (MJef) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 02 Sep, 53 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Littleton, 23 Jul, 1 (GCE) Latest: Grayshott, 18 Sep, 1 (THard) Max count: Broughton, 18 Aug, 35 (GCE)

Basingstoke
13/08/2022
to MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.134 [B&F: 2375] Large Wainscot Rhizedra lutosa (Hübner, [1803]) - Common

Common in reed-beds 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 widely distributed in the drier parts of reed-beds in all three vice-counties. Wingspan 36-52 mm. The most likely confusion species is Bulrush Wainscot Nonagria typhae, which see for differences. Occasional wanderers, nearly always females, are taken at light some distant from known breeding colonies. Larva feeds on Common Reed, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1024233818562021
111277251419492021
1231077019512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1016161
1146492
128123

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 09 Oct; one, 13 Nov (SDav); Freshwater, one, 23 Sep (PBar); St. Catherine's Point, one, 11 Oct; Cowleaze Chine, one, by torchlight, 25 Sep (IOu); Ventnor, one, 29 Oct (MGT); Bonchurch, one, 17 Sep; one, 18 Sep; one, 13 Oct; one, 16 Oct; one, 27 Oct; one, 30 Oct (JHa); Shanklin, one, 30 Aug; one, 27 Sep (IOu); Alverstone, one, 27 Oct; one, 30 Oct (DFai);

VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 15 Oct; one, 22 Oct; one, 28 Oct (SCT); Marchwood, one, 30 Oct; one, 26 Oct (CTha); Totton, one, 26 Oct (LHan); Lee, one, 15 Oct (CTha); Stanbrige Earls, one, 03 Oct; one, 14 Oct; one, 28 Oct (JRM); Woodley, one, 22 Oct (NBin); Romsey, one, 10 Oct; one, 27 Oct (MJB); Allbrook, two, 14 Sep; one, 20 Sep; two, 18 Oct; two, 20 Oct; one, 22 Oct; one, 27 Oct (SIng); Crawley, one, 06 Oct (GCE); Stubbington, one, 02 Oct (WMay); Funtley, one, 26 Oct; one, 28 Oct (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 27 Oct (IHrg); Fareham, one, 09 Nov (ADT); one, 05 Oct (MLO); one, 22 Oct (KJW); Botley, one, 23 Oct; one, 25 Oct (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 17 Oct; one, 24 Oct; two, 26 Oct (IRT); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 05 Oct; present, 19 Oct (JWP); Hurn, one, 15 Oct; one, 18 Oct; one, 31 Oct (MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 14 Oct (BKin); one, 19 Oct (MoTay det. RPH); one, 20 Oct (RPH); two, 26 Oct (SDav); one, 03 Nov (HengistH); Milford on Sea, two, 14 Oct (MMcM); Pennington, one, 27 Sep (RFC); Lymington, present, first date recorded , 26 Oct (PRD);

VC12: Chilbolton, two, 24 Oct (SLE); three, 27 Oct; one, 30 Oct; Littleton, one, 13 Oct; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 29 Oct (GCE); Cheriton, one, 28 Oct (DAS); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 22 Oct (CJP); Fleet Pond, two, 22 Sep (MHals)

73.136 [B&F: 2369] Bulrush Wainscot Nonagria typhae (Thunberg, 1784) - Common

Common in fens, reed-beds and marshes throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight probably occurs wherever Bulrush Typha grows in numbers. Wingspan 40-54 mm. Similar to Large Wainscot Rhizedra lutosa but shows a subterminal row of interneural dots or short, wedge-shaped streaks. Moths taken at light away from known breeding locations are invariably wandering females. Larva feeds on Bulrush, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10201219502020
1133429619512021
121068619512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1117161
12111

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Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 08 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Avon Heath Country Park, one, 26 Jul (Rbis); Marchwood, one, 04 Aug (CTha); Fishlake Meadows, one, 26 Jul (NRJ); Fishlake, one, with Nigel Jones / Fishlake Meadows, 26 Jul (SIng); Dibden Purlieu, one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul; present, 19 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 02 Aug; one, 03 Aug; one, 04 Aug; one, 05 Aug (RAC); Funtley, one, 11 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 30 Jul (TDC);

VC12: Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, one, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW)

73.137 [B&F: 2377] Fen Wainscot Arenostola phragmitidis (Hübner, [1803]) - Local

Local in and around reed-beds, from Dorset to Yorkshire, and in Lancashire and Cumbria. Locally distributed in Hampshire, principally on the south-east coast, and inland from the upper Test valley and the lower Avon. Quite scarce on the Isle of Wight, but now annual in small numbers. Wanderers can occur far from suitable habitat. Wingspan 32-36 mm. The smooth creamy appearance of the forewing, darker towards the termen, precludes confusion with any other species (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on Common Reed.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109412019022021
1161595119512021
129917019512019

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10342
1118265
12221

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Record Details

VC10: West High Down quarries, one, 12 Jul (IOu); Wheelers Bay, one, 24 Jul; two, 30 Jul (ABut);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 25 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 19 Jul (CTha); Totton, one, 16 Jul; one, 17 Jul (LHan); Dibden Purlieu, one, 19 Jul (RAC); Fareham, one, 19 Jul (IMcP); Botley, one, 20 Jul (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 22 Jul (IRT); Hengistbury Head, five, 18 Jul; three, 20 Jul (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, one, 14 Jul; five, 21 Jul; one, 23 Jul; three, 25 Jul; one, 17 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW det. KJW); one, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW); Hayling Island, one, 12 Jul (STho);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 18 Jul; Crawley, one, 01 Aug (GCE)

73.139 [B&F: 2370] Twin-spotted Wainscot Lenisa geminipuncta (Haworth, 1809) - Local

Local in reed-beds, marshes, fens and gardens throughout much of southern and eastern England, generally most frequent by the coast. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally abundant in reed-beds, especially those along the coast at Keyhaven, Lower Test and Titchfield Haven, and extending inland along the valleys of the Avon, Test and Itchen. Wingspan 28-37 mm. Characterised by the narrow reniform stigma, with a small white dot in each half, or sometimes only in dorsal half, and minute orbicular stigma (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on Common Reed, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10303219502021
1124725619512021
12474219512019

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10364
1111153
12111

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Record Details

VC10: Lower Hamstead, one, 23 Jul; four, 25 Jul (KRyl); Sandown, one, field observation, gen. det. completed 01 August, 29 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 17 Jul; one, 22 Jul (LHan); Brownwich cliffs, two, 29 Jul (MLO, DWal, KJW); Fareham, one, 19 Jul (IMcP); Hurn, one, 27 Jul; Hengistbury Head, one, 01 Aug (MJef); Pennington, one, 20 Jul (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, two, 21 Jul; three, 23 Jul; two, 25 Jul; one, 17 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 04 Aug (GCE)

73.141 [B&F: 2371] Brown-veined Wainscot Archanara dissoluta (Treitschke, 1825) - Local

Local in reed-beds, marshes, river-banks, fens and gardens throughout much of south-east England, discontinuously north to Lancashire and north-west Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight present in most reed-beds, especially on the coast. Wingspan 27-33 mm. The main confusion species is White-mantled Wainscot A. neurica, but A. dissoluta has small black central spot on the underside of both hindwing and forewing, absent in A. neurica. Larva feeds on Common Reed, over-wintering as an egg and pupating low down in the stem of the foodplant, head downwards.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10232219462020
1128933019512021
12473819512018

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11286215
12364

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 17 Jun (SDav); Shanklin*, one, 11 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 21 Jul (RBW); Romsey, one, 18 Jul (SRC); Fishlake Meadows, three, 26 Jul; two, 02 Aug (NRJ); Fishlake, three, with Nigel Jones / Fishlake Meadows, 26 Jul; 12, 02 Aug (SIng); Romsey, one, 27 Jul (MJB); Dibden Purlieu, one, 27 Jul (RAC); Portchester, one, 31 Jul (CEH, JGS); Horsea Island, one, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. KJW); Portsmouth, one, 08 Jul; one, 11 Jul; two, 12 Jul; four, 18 Jul; one, 07 Aug (IRT); Hengistbury Head, one, 01 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 18 Jul (SKee); Pennington, one, 20 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 03 Aug (RFC); Lymington, present, first date recorded , 19 Jul (PRD); Needs Ore NNR, one, 11 Aug; one, 25 Jul; three, 28 Jul; one, 06 Aug; 15, 13 Aug; one, 02 Sep (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal);

VC12: Fleet Pond, four, two specimens retained - FP020, FP021, 18 Jul (MHals); Blackwater, one, 19 Jul; one, 30 Jul (BGD)

73.142 [B&F: 2379] Small Rufous Coenobia rufa (Haworth, 1809) - Local

Local in fens, damp meadows, bogs and damp grassland throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread but local in bogs and marshes, most common in the New Forest. Wingspan 22-25 mm. Could be confused with Small Dotted Buff Photedes minima, however in Small Rufous the hindwing is always paler than the forewing. Larva feeds on Jointed Rush, Soft-rush and Rush.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10419419502021
1156663919512021
12847019512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
11459522
1211212

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Record Details

VC10: Newport*, one, 20 Jul (DPl); Wroxall, one, 08 Aug (JRB); Shanklin, one, 04 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 14 Aug (SDut); Marchwood, one, 05 Aug (TDCh); one, 23 Aug (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 21 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 26 Jul (CNB); Lee, two, 30 Jul; one, 12 Aug (CTha); Fishlake Meadows, one, 26 Jul; six, 02 Aug; eight, 15 Aug; one, 30 Aug (NRJ); Fishlake, one, with Nigel Jones / Fishlake Meadows, 26 Jul; six, 02 Aug; one, 15 Aug (SIng); Romsey, one, 27 Jul; two, 02 Aug (MJB); one, 21 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, two, 10 Aug; one, 13 Aug (RAC); Allbrook, one, 01 Aug; one, 09 Aug (SIng); Fareham, one, 23 Aug (IMcP); Botley, one, 30 Jul; one, 14 Aug (SLB); Wickham, one, 03 Aug (JRDS); Horndean, one, 26 Jul (PHog); Hurn, one, 30 Jul; four, 01 Aug; two, 02 Aug; one, 12 Aug; one, 14 Aug; three, 17 Aug; one, 22 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 03 Aug; one, 11 Aug (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 30 Jul (DMui); Everton, one, 22 Jul (MMcM); Pennington, one, 11 Aug (RFC); Lymington, present, first date recorded , 27 Aug (PRD); Needs Ore NNR, one, 10 Jul; five, 05 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 25 Jul; two, 28 Jul; 22, 13 Aug; two, 19 Aug (CNB);

VC12: Fleet Pond, 12, 01 Aug (MHals)

73.144 [B&F: 2350] Small Wainscot Denticucullus pygmina (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in fens, marshes, river-banks, damp woodland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Locally common in marshes in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, with occasional wanderers appearing at light elsewhere. Wingspan 22-25 mm. Small size and dark suffusion on veins make this an easy species to recognise. Larva feeds on Lesser Pond-sedge, Glaucous Sedge, Rough Meadow-grass and other grasses.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10201018562018
11875109519462021
1234452519512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
113110118
12562

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Record Details

VC11: Avon Heath Country Park, four, 23 Aug (Rbis); Marchwood, one, 21 Aug (TDCh); one, 06 Aug; one, 31 Aug; one, 16 Aug (CTha); Woodlands, NF, one, 24 Jul; one, 31 Jul; one, 06 Aug; two, 14 Aug (CJon); Fishlake Meadows, five, 02 Aug (NRJ); Fishlake, five, 02 Aug; Allbrook, one, 27 Jul; one, 05 Aug (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 23 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Hurn, one, 21 Aug; two, 03 Sep (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 12 Jul (JStw); Everton, one, 22 Jul (MMcM); Lymington, present, first date recorded , 13 Aug (PRD); Needs Ore NNR, five, 29 Jul; four, 05 Aug; three, 11 Aug; four, 14 Jul; two, 17 Jul; three, 21 Jul; three, 23 Jul; eight, 25 Jul; 16, 28 Jul; 18, 06 Aug; five, 13 Aug; one, 19 Aug; two, 17 Jul; three, 29 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Grayshott, one, 10 Sep (THard); Overton, one, 17 Jul (ACr); Pamber Forest, two, 02 Sep; one, 04 Oct (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 23 Aug (ASwa)

73.147 [B&F: 2345] Small Dotted Buff Photedes minima (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in damp grassland, woodland rides, marshes, river-banks and other damp areas throughout the British Isles; reasonably well distributed and common throughout Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 25-30 mm, female 20-24 mm. Small size and relatively plain appearance may admit confusion with faded examples of similar sized moths. Larva feeds on Tufted Hair-grass.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014114319812021
11939104719512021
1234538119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11541
12331

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Record Details

VC11: Brockwood, one, 11 Jul (SDut); Woodlands, NF, present, 09 Jul (RBW); Lee, one, 30 Jul (CTha); Wickham, one, 12 Jul (JRDS); Milford on Sea, one, 04 Jun (MMcM); Needs Ore NNR, one, 10 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Longparish, one, 23 Jun (GCE); Pamber Forest, one, 11 Jul; one, 21 Jun (GJD)

73.151 [B&F: 2373] Webb's Wainscot Globia sparganii (Esper, 1789) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) in reed-beds, marshes and gravel pits, on the coasts of southern England from Scilly to Lincolnshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally common in the marshes in the south of the county and on the Island, but only recorded once in the north of the county, at Bramshill Plantation in July 2006. Wingspan 34-44 mm. The most likely confusion species is Rush Wainscot A. algae, but in Webb's Wainscot the postmedian line is usually more conspicuous, and represented by about seven neural dots absent in Rush Wainscot (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on Bulrush, Lesser Bulrush, Yellow Iris and Branched Bur-reed, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10535119002021
1138343619002021
129920062021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
1122262
12122

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Record Details

VC10: Godshill, one, 14 Aug (CCpr); Osborne Wood, one, 18 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Fennimore, NF, present, 11 Jul (RBW); Marchwood, one, 11 Aug (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 22 Aug (RBW); Fishlake Meadows, two, 02 Aug; two, 15 Aug; one, 30 Aug (NRJ); Fishlake, two, 02 Aug; one, 15 Aug (SIng); Romsey, one, 14 Aug (NRJ); Funtley, one, 26 Jul (TDC); Botley, two, 30 Jul (SLB); Wickham, one, 23 Jul (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 08 Jul; one, 12 Jul (IRT); Hengistbury Head, one, 01 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 27 Jul (S&SLan); one, 17 Jul (SKee); Pennington, one, 30 Jul (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, two, 10 Jul; four, 14 Jul; two, 17 Jul; five, 21 Jul; one, 23 Jul; two, 25 Jul; one, 17 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Fleet Pond, two, 18 Jul (MHals)

73.154 [B&F: 2330] Dusky Brocade Apamea remissa (Hübner, [1809]) - Common

Common in damp meadows, calcareous grassland, gardens, hedgerows and open woodland throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and still moderately common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 36-42 mm. Very variable, with several forms, some of which could be confused with a number of other species, including Dark Brocade Blepharita adusta and Light Brocade Lacanobia w-latinum. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of various grasses, including Reed Canary-grass and Common Couch.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013316419512021
111423208219512021
1229128019512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
1135458
12331

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VC10: Totland, one, 29 Jun (RTer); Cranmore, one, 21 Jun (JMar, JRB et al);

VC11: St Leonards, one, 30 Jul (SDut); Lee, one, 10 Jun; one, 09 Jul; Marchwood, one, 13 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 19 Jul (MJB); Needs Ore NNR, one, 09 Jul (CNB); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 15 Jul (PGS); Chandlers Ford, one, 12 Jun (AMur); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 02 Jul (MEdg); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 03 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 18 Jul (SIng); Funtley, one, 05 Jul (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 26 Jun (IHrg); Fareham, one, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun (ADT); Botley, one, 03 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 05 Jul; two, 20 Aug; one, 17 Jun; one, 19 Jun; three, 21 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 01 Jul (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 25 Jun; one, 03 Jul (IRT); Lovedean, one, 08 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 12 Jun (ARJ); Hengistbury Head, one, 20 Jun; one, 21 Jun (MJef); New Milton, one, 28 May (RPH); Sway, one, 12 Jun (S&SLan); Lymington, present, first date recorded , 26 Aug (PRD); Needs Ore NNR, eight, 18 Jun; one, 10 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, two, worn specimens, checked, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW det. KJW);

VC12: Cole Henley, one, 15 Jun (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 19 Aug (GAH); Blackwater, one, 09 Jun (BGD)

73.155 [B&F: 2327] Clouded Brindle Apamea epomidion (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, parks and gardens throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight Widespread and fairly common in all three vice-counties, though generally less so than A. crenata, and more of a woodland species. Wingspan 40-46 mm. Pale examples could be confused with Clouded-bordered Brindle A. crenata. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Cock's-foot and Tufted Hair-grass.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014216819512021
1174283319512021
1244959319512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
108122
1132373
1226282

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VC10: Totland, one, 30 Jun (RTer); Parkhurst Forest, two, 02 Jul (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 15 May; one, 16 Jun; two, 22 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 16 Jun; two, 17 Jun; two, 11 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 17 Jun (SLoa); Plaitford Common, one, 06 Jul (NBin); Woodlands, NF, present, 04 Jul (RBW); one, 22 Jun (CJon); Lee, one, 19 Jun (CTha); Ashley, three, 11 Jul (GCE); Romsey, one, 18 Jun; one, 06 Jul (NRJ); Broughton, one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 21 Jun; Ashley, one, 11 Jul; one, 11 Jul; one, 11 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, two, 17 Jun; two, 17 Jun; Crawley, two, 22 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 08 Jul (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 16 Jun (RAC); Allbrook, one, 09 Jun; one, 20 Jun; two, 22 Jun (SIng); Crawley, one, 08 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 08 Jul (GCE); Botley Wood, one, 20 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); one, 01 Jul (DWal, KJW); Funtley, two, 13 Jul (TDC); Fareham, one, 09 Jun (ADT); Botley, one, 26 May (SLB); West Walk, one, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW); Lovedean, one, 08 Jul; one, 12 Jul (ARJ);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 01 Jul (TJN); Nether Wallop, one, 03 Jul; Broughton, one, 21 Jun (GCE); Hawk Conservancy Trust, Weyhill, one, 20 Jun; one, 21 Jun (MJhn); Crawley, one, 09 Jul; one, 09 Jul; Littleton, one, 10 Jun; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 23 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 05 Jul; one, 05 Jul; one, 15 Jun; one, 05 Jul; one, 05 Jul; one, 15 Jun; one, 05 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 09 Jul (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Basingstoke, one, 26 May; one, 19 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 07 Jul (MJW); South Warnborough, two, 11 Jun (DeLee); Odiham Common, one, to artificial light, 04 Jun (BGD)

Basingstoke
02/06/2022
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Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall
Basingstoke
28/05/2022
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Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.156 [B&F: 2326] Clouded-bordered Brindle Apamea crenata (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in grassland, fens, moorland, woodland rides and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and moderately common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 36-44 mm. The common form could be confused with pale forms of Clouded Brindle A. epomidion, which see, while the reddish brown f. combusta may be misidentified as the rare immigrant Scarce Brindle A. lateritia. Larva feeds on Cock's-foot and various other grasses.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010210419782021
1186586419512021
12657105519512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
1117172
1217192

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Record Details

VC10: Newport, one, 19 May (DPl); Bonchurch, one, 03 Jun; one, 02 Jul (JHa);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 04 Jun (RBW); Romsey, one, 21 May; one, 13 Nov (MJB); Broughton, one, 21 May; Ashley, one, 28 May; one, 28 May; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 17 Jun (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 29 May (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 02 May; one, 27 May (SIng); Winchester, two, 20 May (THW); Fareham, one, 26 May (ADT); one, 03 Jun (KJW); West Walk, one, netted, netted by torchlight, 13 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Old Winchester Hill, one, 27 May (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal det. MLO); Hengistbury Head, one, 07 May (BKin); Needs Ore NNR, one, 25 May (CNB);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 17 May; Crawley, two, 26 May; one, 26 May; Littleton, one, 26 May; Longparish, one, 09 Jun; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 25 May; Bullington, one, 16 Jun (GCE); North Waltham, one, 25 May; one, 31 May (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 02 Jun (MJW); Alton, one, 06 Jul (DBO); Whitehill, two, 21 May; one, 09 Jun (ASto); Yateley Common, one, at dusk, 10 Jun (BGD); Farnborough, one, 28 May (MThmp); Southwood Country Park, Farnborough, one, 01 Jul (SBly); Hawley Meadows, one, swept, 03 Jun (BGD)

Basingstoke
02/06/2022
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Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.157 [B&F: 2333] Large Nutmeg Apamea anceps ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in calcareous grassland, farmland, gardens and woodland edges throughout England, mainly in the south-east, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire the species has shown a marked decrease in recent years and there are now only scattered records from the county; very rarely recorded on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 38-44 mm. Fairly distinctive, with light ochreous forewing often longer and narrower than in other Apamea species; reniform and orbicular stigmata rounded, slightly paler than ground colour; pale cross-lines extremely weak; and a row of narrow blackish crescent marks along termen (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on the flowers and seeds of various grasses, including Cock's-foot and Common Couch, and of cereal crops.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106018561951
117922319452020
1226153519482021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11331
1268127

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Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 02 Aug (MJB); Dibden Purlieu, one, 21 Jun (RAC); Hayling Island*, one, 25 Jun (STho);

VC12: North Waltham, one, 06 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke, 14, 19 May; 16, 22 May; 22, 27 May; 27, 02 Jun (MJW); Alton, one, 07 Jun (CJP)

Basingstoke
19/05/2022
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Photo © Mike Wall
Basingstoke
02/06/2022
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Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.158 [B&F: 2334] Rustic Shoulder-knot Apamea sordens (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in grassland, farmland, gardens and woodland rides throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight some evidence of a decrease in numbers in recent years. Wingspan 34-42 mm. The conspicuous undulating black basal streak is highly distinctive and precludes confusion with most species (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on seeds and leaves of various grasses, including Cock's-foot and Common Couch, and some cereal crops.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10393019512020
111659242319512021
121582461119512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
111061778
126111814

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Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Allbrook, 28 Apr, 1 (SIng) Latest: Lovedean, 22 Jun, 1 (ARJ) Max count: Broughton, 21 May, 8 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Barton Stacey, 03 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Hinton Ampner, 20 Jul, 1 (ASD) Max count: Basingstoke, 19 May, 14 (MJW)

73.159 [B&F: 2331] Small Clouded Brindle Apamea unanimis (Hübner, [1813]) - Common

Common in marshes, river-banks, damp woodland and damp grassland throughout most of Britain, but absent from northern Scotland. Widespread and moderately common in Hampshire, but very scarce on the Isle of Wight, where not seen since 1900. Wingspan 30-38 mm. Larva feeds on grasses such as Reed Canary-grass and Wavy Hair-grass.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106519002021
1140843619512021
1219626719512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1115152
1215172

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Record Details

VC10: Haseley Manor, one, 10 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 27 May; two, 03 Jun (SCT); Romsey, one, 07 Jul; one, 19 Jul (MJB); Broughton, one, 21 May; Ashley, one, 28 May (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 28 May (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 20 Jun (SIng); Crawley, one, 22 Jun (GCE); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 May; one, 20 Jun (MJef); Pennington, one, 16 Jun (RFC); Lymington, present, first date recorded , 22 May (PRD); Needs Ore NNR, one, 25 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Barton Stacey, one, 16 Jun; Longparish, one, 09 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 25 May; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 25 May; Bullington, one, 16 Jun; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 09 Jun; Bullington, one, 16 Jun; Cole Henley, two, 15 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 21 May (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Overton, two, 23 Jun (ACr); Basingstoke, one, 02 Jun (MJW); Alton, one, 02 Jun (CJP); Farnborough, one, 06 Jun (KBW)

Basingstoke
02/06/2022
to MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.160 [B&F: 2335] Slender Brindle Apamea scolopacina (Esper, 1788) - Local

Local in woodland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire widespread and fairly common and is possibly increasing: 1990 saw the first Isle of Wight records, since which it is gradually increasing but cannot yet be said to be widespread in VC10. Wingspan 32-36 mm. Characterised by fuscous patch on dorsum near base of wing (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on flowers, stems and leaves of various grasses, including Wood Meadow-grass and False-brome.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10233019812018
1155461519512021
1236052219512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11792
12203511

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 08 Jul (CTha); Woodlands, NF, one, 31 Jul; one, 23 Aug (CJon); Kings Somborne, two, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul; two, 27 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jul (CNB); Lee-on-Solent, one, 09 Jul (IHrg);

VC12: Chilbolton, two, 18 Jul (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 23 Jul (TJN); Cheriton, one, 27 Jul (DAS); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jul (GAH); one, 18 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, larva, one, field observation, on Poaceae sp., 21 May (BGD); 11, 11 Jul; one, 10 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 26 Jul; two, 18 Jul (GJD); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 18 Jul (CJP); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 08 Jul; one, 09 Jul (IBla); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 29 Jun; one, 11 Jul; two, 19 Jul; three, 25 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 01 Aug (ASwa)

73.161 [B&F: 2325] Crescent Striped Apamea oblonga (Haworth, 1809) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Nb) on saltmarshes, mud-flats, estuaries and brackish marshes, along the coasts of England and Wales. In Hampshire confined to the coastal salterns on the south coast and the Isle of Wight, where it is locally fairly common; its headquarters appear to be on Hayling Island. Wingspan 42-50 mm. Larva feeds on roots and lower stems of Common Saltmarsh-grass, Reflexed Saltmarsh-grass and Bulbous Meadow-grass.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10252018001991
1110513118002020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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VC11: Needs Ore NNR, two, 21 Jul; one, 17 Jul (CNB)

Needs Ore NNR
17/07/2022
to MV light
Chris Button
Photo © Chris Button
Needs Ore
17/07/2022
to MV
Chris Button
Photo © Chris Button

73.162 [B&F: 2321] Dark Arches Apamea monoglypha (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common often abundant, in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, hedgerows, roadside verges, woodland, heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 46-54 mm. Quite variable, with occasional very dark individuals, but so ubiquitous the species soon becomes easily recognisable. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Common Couch, Cock's-foot and Tufted Hair-grass.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1017671273119512021
11174157194519512021
1251282681719512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1013939315
11677158354
1224765231

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 28 May, 1 (RTer) Latest: Bonchurch, 07 Sep, 1 (JHa) Max count: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 15 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Old Winchester Hill, 27 May, 1 (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal) Latest: Woodlands, NF, 28 Aug, 1 (CJon) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 18 Jun, 54 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, 19 May, 1 (ASto) Latest: Selborne, 18 Aug, 1 (CJP) Max count: Selborne, 19 Jul, 31 (CJP)

73.163 [B&F: 2322] Light Arches Apamea lithoxylaea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including calcareous grassland, woodland rides and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 44-50 mm. Has been compared to Reddish Light Arches A. sublustris, but Light Arches appears lighter and better marked in comparison. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of Annual Meadow-grass and other grasses.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1024938719512021
112278319919492021
12937138619482021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1010101
1140549
129102

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 17 Jun (SDav); Plaish, Carisbrooke, one, 22 Jul (KRyl); Newport, one, 13 Jul (DPl); Wheelers Bay, one, 18 Jun (ABut); Bonchurch, one, 17 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 06 Jul; one, 09 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, 07 May (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 27 Jun; one, 16 Jul (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 23 Jun (RBW); two, 09 Jul (CJon); Totton, one, 03 Jun (CNB); Lee, one, 19 Jun; one, 02 Jul; two, 09 Jul; three, 23 Jul; one, 30 Jul (CTha); Woodley, one, 09 Jun (NBin); Romsey, two, 05 Jul (MJB); Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jul (CNB); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 23 Jul (MEdg); West End, Southampton, one, 24 Jun (PAB); Allbrook, one, 12 Jul (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); one, 29 Jul (MLO, DWal, KJW); Funtley, one, 05 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 09 Jul (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 04 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 04 Jul; one, 07 Jul (IHrg); Fareham, one, 16 Jun (ADT); one, 21 Jun (IMcP); one, 12 Jul (KJW); Botley, one, 31 Jul (SLB); Wickham, one, 08 Jun (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 21 Jun (IRT); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 13 Jun (JWP); Hengistbury Head, one, 03 Jul (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, nine, 18 Jun; four, 03 Jul; two, 05 Jul; one, 07 Jun (CNB); one, 16 Jun (NRJ, SIng); one, 17 Jul (CNB); Portsmouth Natural History Musuem, present, 22 Jun (KAnd);

VC12: Chilbolton, two, 18 Jul; Crawley, one, 09 Jul; Longparish, one, 23 Jun; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 23 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 15 Jun (GCE); Hinton Ampner, one, 20 Jul (ASD); Overton, one, 23 Jun (ACr); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 09 Jul (IBla); Farnborough, one, 28 Jun (KBW)

73.164 [B&F: 2323] Reddish Light Arches Apamea sublustris (Esper, 1788) - Local

Local on chalk and limestone grassland, sand-dunes and shingle beaches throughout England. In Hampshire locally common on the chalk and in places on the coast, well-known localities being Martin Down, Broughton Down, Danebury and other places on the chalk around Winchester, and Noar Hill. Relatively scarce on the Isle of Wight but increased effort has revealed it still occurs, particularly on the south-east coast. Wingspan 42-48 mm. The main confusion species is Light Arches A. lithoxylaea, which see. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of various grasses.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10526018562021
1126935618002021
1225250919482021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12232

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VC11: Broughton, one, 07 Jul (GCE);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 19 Jul (TJN); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 17 Jul (CJP)

73.168 [B&F: 2336] Double Lobed Lateroligia ophiogramma (Esper, 1794) - Local

Local in fens, marshes, water meadows, damp woodland and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local in marshes, where the larva feeds within Reed Canary-grass, and occasionally in gardens, where it uses various ornamental grasses. Wingspan 32-35 mm. Generally the easiest of the Apamea to identify. Larva feeds within stems of various grasses, including Reed Canary-grass, Reed Sweet-grass and Pampas-grass.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10333419332021
1154584219512021
1226271319402021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11881
12331

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VC10: Alverstone, one, 19 Jul; one, 23 Jul (DFai);

VC11: Fishlake Meadows, one, 02 Aug (NRJ); Fishlake, one, 02 Aug; Allbrook, one, 10 Aug (SIng); Funtley, one, 11 Jul; one, 18 Jul (TDC); Portsmouth, one, 23 Jun (IRT); Hurn, one, 21 Jul; one, 22 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 18 Jul; Longparish, one, 21 Jul (GCE); Overton, one, 17 Jul (ACr)

73.169 [B&F: 2343] Common Rustic Mesapamea secalis (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Common in calcareous grassland, gardens, farmland, heathland and woodland throughout much of the British Isles. Only separated from M. didyma and M. remmi in the 1980s, and individuals are mostly recorded as an aggregate of the three species. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but since most Mesapamea are not specifically identified, the maps do not reflect the full picture. Wingspan 28-34 mm. Highly polymorphic, and impossible to distinguish from Lesser Common Rustic M. didyma and Remm's Rustic M. remmi, except by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Cock's-foot, Tall Fescue, Tufted Hair-grass and certain cereal crops.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108815119812021
1127681385419512021
12266108519702021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10573
1114248

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VC10: Totland, one, male gen.det, 23 Jul; three, male gen.det, 25 Jul; one, male gen.det, 30 Aug (RTer); Shanklin, one, gen. det. completed 11 August, 08 Aug; one, gen. det. completed 11 August, 09 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 14 Aug; one, 19 Aug (SDut); Woodlands, NF, one, 13 Jul; eight, 18 Jul (CJon); Millbrook, one, 13 Aug (JWal); Romsey, two, 25 Jul (KPea); Fareham, one, det gen, 20 Jul (MLO det. KJW); Bishops Waltham, two, 03 Aug (HGil); Horsea Island, one, male, det'd genitalia, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Portsmouth, two, genitalia checked, 23 Jul (IRT); Old Winchester Hill, one, male, det'd genitalia, 05 Aug; one, male, det'd genitalia, 05 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Lymington, one, 18 Jul (JWar); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, male, det'd genitalia, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW)

73.170 [B&F: 2343a] Lesser Common Rustic Mesapamea didyma (Esper, 1788) - Common

Common in calcareous grassland, gardens, farmland, heathland and woodland throughout much of the British Isles. Only separated from M. secalis and M. remmi in the 1980s, and individuals are mostly recorded as an aggregate of the three species. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight distinctly less common than M. secalis, but since most Mesapamea are not specifically identified, the maps do not reflect the full picture. Wingspan 28-34 mm. Highly polymorphic, and impossible to distinguish from Common Rustic M. secalis and Remm's Rustic M. remmi, except by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Cock's-foot, Red Fescue, Sheep's-fescue, Tall Fescue and certain cereal crops.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10221319812021
1145960219512021
12605519812020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11100

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VC10: Totland, one, male gen.det, 03 Sep (RTer);

VC11: Staunton CP, present, female, gen.det, 13 Aug (KAnd)

73.171 [B&F: 2342] Rosy Minor Litoligia literosa (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in calcareous grassland, fens, scrub, gardens, sea cliffs and sand-dunes 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 found mainly on the coast and on the chalk downs, where it is less frequent than Cloaked Minor M. furuncula. Wingspan 25-30 mm. Characterised by rosy light grey forewing, bisected by a straight transverse line immediately basal to the reniform stigma, the area between this and antemedian line purplish brown forming a distinct median band (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on various grasses, including Lyme-grass, Marram-grass, Cock's-foot and some cereal crops.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107710619432021
111029155719512021
1222123019512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10682
1131526
1212153

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VC10: Totland, one, 25 Jul (RTer); Freshwater Bay, two, 10 Jun; two, 17 Jun (SDav); Newport, one, 27 Jul (DPl); Shide, Newport, one, 25 Jul (CViny); Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 19 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, one, 09 Jul (CJon); Lee, one, 23 Jul; one, 30 Jul (CTha); Broughton, one, 16 Jul (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 17 Jul; one, 19 Jul (RAC); Brownwich cliffs, one, 29 Jul (MLO, DWal, KJW det. KJW); Abbey Meadows, Titchfield, one, 29 Jul (PAB); Fareham, one, 12 Jul (KJW); Portchester, two, 13 Aug (DH-J); Horndean, one, 18 Jul; one, 02 Aug (PHog); Hengistbury Head, four, 11 Jul; one, 18 Jul; six, 19 Jul; six, 26 Jul; two, 27 Jul (MJef); one, 01 Aug (RPH det. MJef); one, 01 Aug (MJef); New Milton, one, 30 Jul (MBar); Pennington, one, 08 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 03 Aug; one, 07 Aug (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, four, 14 Jul; four, 21 Jul; two, 23 Jul; three, 25 Jul; two, 28 Jul; two, 13 Aug; one, 17 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Cholderton, present, 19 Jul (TJN); Broughton, one, 18 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 23 Jul (TJN); Littleton, one, 15 Aug; two, 23 Jul (GCE); Teg Down, Winchester, one, 25 Jul; two, 31 Jul (CKni); Hurstbourne Priors, one, 21 Jul (GCE); Hinton Ampner, three, 20 Jul (ASD); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jul (GAH); Pamber Forest, one, 29 Jul (GJD); South Warnborough, one, 15 Jul (DeLee)

73.172 [B&F: 2341] Cloaked Minor Mesoligia furuncula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in dry grassland, sand-dunes, chalk downland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 22-28 mm. Generally easy to recognise on account of the straight line which bisects the forewing, and often coloured differently either side of this line, but in a fairly common variant the wing is concolorous. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Sheep's-fescue, Tufted Hair-grass and False Oat-grass.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1017929419512021
113399574519492021
121293263819512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1044716
1137083454
1218655630

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Newport, 08 Jul, 1 (DPl) Latest: Freshwater Bay, 10 Sep, 1 (PBar) Max count: Plaish, Carisbrooke, 20 Jul, 6 (KRyl)

VC11: Earliest: Pennington, 07 Jun, 1 (RFC) Latest: Lee-on-Solent, 27 Aug, 2 (IHrg) Max count: Brownwich cliffs, 29 Jul, 54 (MLO, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 01 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 22 Aug, 1 (KBW) Max count: Basingstoke, 19 Jul, 30 (MJW)

Basingstoke
08/07/2022
MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.173 [B&F: 2337] Marbled Minor Oligia strigilis (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in grassland, woodland rides, gardens and a wide range of other habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common in all three vice-counties. Wingspan 24-27 mm. Marbled Minor O. strigilis, Rufous Minor O. versicolor and Tawny Marbled Minor O. latruncula, especially their melanic forms, can only reliably be separated by dissection of the genitalia, although it may possible with experience to assign well-marked individuals to Marbled Minor at a particular site once the observer is familiar with the forms present in that area. In its typical form, Marbled Minor is the most easily recognised of the three: a short, black projection from the postmedian line into the white area outside it, near the dorsum, appears to be diagnostic. Larva feeds within stems of various grasses, including Cock's-foot, Common Couch and Reed Canary-grass.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1012319919002021
111997392419512021
1238063419512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10122
11792
12342

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, , two, 1x Male gen examined, 27 May (RTer);

VC11: Frogham, NF, one, 11 Jul (DBra); Woodlands, NF, one, 17 Jun; two, 18 Jun (CJon); Chilling cliffs, W of Brownwich cliffs, one, male, det'd genitalia, 17 Jun; Brownwich cliffs, two, males, det'd genitalia, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Fareham, one, 26 May; one, 29 May (ADT);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 19 Jul (TJN); Crabtree Plantation, Basingstoke, two, gen det, 21 May; Blackwater, one, gen det, 19 May (BGD)

73.174 [B&F: 2339] Tawny Marbled Minor Oligia latruncula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in grassland, woodland rides, gardens and a wide range of other habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common, possibly more so than Marbled Minor O. strigilis. Wingspan 24-27 mm. Marbled Minor O. strigilis, Rufous Minor O. versicolor and Tawny Marbled Minor O. latruncula, especially their melanic forms, can only reliably be separated by dissection of the genitalia. Typical examples of Tawny Marbled Minor have the forewing blackish brown, the outer area with a distinct coppery burnish; reniform and orbicular stigmata usually indistinct except with a lens; antemedian line dentate, often very indistinct and incomplete; postmedian line curving more evenly to dorsum than in Marbled Minor (MBGBI Vol 10). It is possible with experience to assign well-marked individuals to Tawny Marbled Minor at a particular site once the observer is familiar with the forms present in that area. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Cock's-foot.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106412719002021
112020324819512021
1226035919512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10452
11562

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VC10: Totland, , two, 1x Male gen examined, 27 May; one, male gen.det, 02 Jun; one, male gen.det, 01 Jul (RTer); Sandpit Copse, one, field observation, gen. det. completed 24 May, 20 May (IOu);

VC11: Hasley, NF, one, gen. det, 19 Jul (AMD); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, male, det'd genitalia, 24 Jun (RJD, DWal & KJW); Portsmouth, one, 10 Jun; one, 25 Jun (IRT); Browndown Coastal Ranges, two, males, det'd genitalia (KJW & RD), 03 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW)

73.175 [B&F: 2338] Rufous Minor Oligia versicolor (Borkhausen, 1792) - Local

Local in woodland, heathland, sea cliffs and gardens throughout much of southern England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this appears to be the least common of the three similar Oligia species, although it is undoubtedly under-recorded; even so, it does seem to have increased in the last 25 years and is evidently the commonest species by far in Bentley Wood. Wingspan 23-28 mm. Marbled Minor O. strigilis, Rufous Minor O. versicolor and Tawny Marbled Minor O. latruncula, especially their melanic forms, can only reliably be separated by dissection of the genitalia. Typical examples of Rufous Minor have reniform stigma larger, fuller and rounder than in the other species, and often conspicuously pale against the dark median shade, and it may possible with experience to assign well-marked individuals to Rufous Minor at a particular site once the observer is familiar with the forms present in that area. Larva feeds on various grasses.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10243119812021
1142944219512020
12736819512020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221

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VC11: Romsey, one, 08 Jul (NRJ); Botley Wood, one, male, det'd genitalia, 01 Jul (DWal, KJW)

73.176 [B&F: 2340] Middle-barred Minor Oligia fasciuncula (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in damp grassland, marshes, fens, woodland and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common in all three vice-counties. Wingspan 22-26 mm. Characterised by mottled reddish fuscous forewing, especially on costa and termen, with a median band between ante- and postmedian lines which forms a central bar along the dorsum (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on various grasses, including Tufted Hair-grass.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1023742119512021
112063376119512021
12892203519502021

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1017255
118624748
1249936

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Porchfield, 15 May, 1 (MWhts) Latest: Alverstone, 31 Jul, 1 (DFai) Max count: Bonchurch, 16 Jun, 5 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 18 May, 1 (CTha) Latest: Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, 02 Aug, 1 (KArb) Max count: Ashley, 28 May, 48 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 23 May, 1 (ASwa) Latest: Blacknest, 02 Aug, 2 (MAng) Max count: Hurstbourne Priors, 09 Jun, 6 (GCE)

73.178 [B&F: 2226] Beautiful Gothic Leucochlaena oditis (Hübner, [1822]) - Nationally Scarce

A rare Red Data Book species, on grassy slopes and sea cliffs, on the Isle of Wight, and on the southern coasts of Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. On the Isle of Wight, although the number of colonies is small, the moth is firmly established in the south and west of the island, and the outlook appears good; also probably still frequent along the Freshwater cliffs and occasionally a little way inland. In Hampshire recorded for the first time at Sandy Point, Hayling, on 12 September 2010, most likely representing a wanderer from the island. Wingspan 28-36 mm. Larva feeds on various grasses, including Common Couch and Annual Meadow-grass.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108123318002021
113320102018

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104117

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VC10: Freshwater Bay, two, 09 Oct; one, 12 Nov (SDav); one, 20 Sep (PBar); St. Catherine's Point, seven, by torchlight, 11 Oct (IOu)

73.179 [B&F: 2271] Orange Sallow Tiliacea citrago (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, parks and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight probably occurs wherever there are mature stands of lime, and hence mainly a suburban moth. Infrequently recorded at light, it can be best found by searching for larvae in late spring or sugaring the foliage of limes in autumn to attract the adult. Wingspan 33-38 mm. Larva feeds on Common Lime, Small-leaved Lime and Large-leaved Lime, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10292319292021
1117012919442021
12887919442021

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10111
11551
12541

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VC10: Shanklin, one, 16 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, one, 18 Sep (CJon); Romsey, one, 24 Sep (NRJ); Titchfield Common, one, 24 Sep (DWal); Fareham, one, 20 Sep (MLO); one, 21 Sep (KJW);

VC12: Windmill Hill, Chalton, present, 12 Sep; Selborne, one, 17 Sep (CJP); Whitehill, one, 11 Sep (ASto); Blackwater, one, 04 Oct (BGD); Farnborough, one, 12 Sep (KBW)

Basingstoke
21/09/2022
to MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.180 [B&F: 2272] Barred Sallow Tiliacea aurago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, mature hedgerows, scrubland, downland and gardens throughout much of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and often common, mainly but not exclusively on the chalk in beech woodland. Wingspan 33-38 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Field Maple and Beech, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1026755219652021
112019314619492021
12970205319512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1018263
1175985
12539413

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 22 Sep, 1 (MGT) Latest: Brighstone, 27 Oct, 1 (AMas) Max count: West High Down quarries, 22 Sep, 3 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 04 Sep, 1 (KJW) Latest: Fareham, 14 Nov, 2 (MLO) Max count: Allbrook, 03 Oct, 5 (SIng)

VC12: Earliest: Blackwater, 10 Jan, 1 (BGD) Latest: Chilbolton, 10 Nov, 1 (GCE) Max count: Basingstoke, 03 Oct, 13 (MJW)

73.181 [B&F: 2273] Pink-barred Sallow Xanthia togata (Esper, 1788) - Common

Common in broad-leaved, often damp, woodland, marshes, fens, heathland and gardens throughout the British Isles; frequently recorded and well distributed across much of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-37 mm. Easily distinguished from other superficially similar autumnal sallows by the distinctive purple head and patagium. Larva feeds on catkins of Sallow and Poplar, over-wintering as an egg

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1012218719552021
111503234619462021
1248964619512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10562
1130333
1212142

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, 22 Sep; Brook Down, two, 25 Sep (PBar); Newport, one, 20 Sep (DPl); Shanklin, one, 19 Sep (IOu); Alverstone, one, 22 Sep (DFai);

VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 23 Sep (SCT); Copythorne, one, 03 Oct (JAda); Woodlands, NF, present, 20 Sep (RBW); one, 19 Sep (CJon); Totton, one, 24 Sep (LHan); Lee, one, 23 Sep (CTha); Romsey, one, 20 Sep (MJB); one, 16 Sep; one, 19 Sep; one, 15 Oct (NRJ); Allbrook, two, 03 Oct (SIng); Botley Wood, two, at blackberries at night, 23 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Funtley, one, 26 Oct; three, 27 Oct; two, 28 Oct; one, 29 Oct (TDC); Botley, one, 20 Sep; one, 23 Sep (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 03 Oct (IRT); West Walk, one, seen by day, at rest on flowering rushes, 16 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 15 Sep (RAll); Hurn, one, 19 Sep; one, 24 Sep; one, 18 Oct; Hengistbury Head, one, 22 Sep (MJef); Milford on Sea, one, 23 Sep (MMcM); Needs Ore NNR, one, 02 Sep; one, 09 Sep (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal); one, 26 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW);

VC12: Longparish, one, 15 Sep; Hurstbourne Priors, two, 15 Sep; one, 03 Oct; Longparish, two, 03 Oct; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 03 Oct (GCE); Overton, two, 18 Sep (ACr); Whitehill, one, 02 Sep; one, 21 Sep; one, 12 Oct (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 27 Oct (ASwa); Farnham, present, 20 Sep (iNat); Fleet Pond, one, 22 Sep (MHals)

73.182 [B&F: 2274] Sallow Cirrhia icteritia (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, fens, heathland, moorland and gardens 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 34-38 mm. Usually unmistakable, although several not infrequent almost plain forms can be confusing, the wing-shape (costa straight and termen convex at apex) is diagnostic. Larva feeds within catkins of Black and White Poplar, and Sallow, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1030089819002021
112684492119462021
12721143819512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1020222
119012113
1213142

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater Bay, 19 Sep, 2 (SDav) Latest: Shanklin, 20 Oct, 2 (IOu) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 19 Sep, 2 (SDav)

VC11: Earliest: Fishlake Meadows, 15 Aug, 1 (NRJ) Latest: Lee, 29 Oct, 1 (CTha) Max count: Botley Wood, 23 Sep, 13 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Fleet Pond, 20 Aug, 1 (MHals) Latest: Whitehill, 22 Oct, 1 (ASto) Max count: Overton, 18 Sep, 2 (ACr)

73.183 [B&F: 2275] Dusky-lemon Sallow Cirrhia gilvago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, hedgerows and parks throughout much of England, northwards to central Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight in the past, scattered small colonies of this species occurred amongst Wych Elm, but as this tree is all but extinct in the county, the moth has gone the same way. Nowadays individuals turn up annually, but are assumed to be wanderers from the continent. Wingspan 34-40 mm. Forewing with termen more rounded than in others of the genus (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on buds, leaves and seeds of Wych Elm, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010719042018
118310219342021
12251519442019

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11211

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Record Details

VC11: Marchwood*, one, 04 Oct (CTha); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 06 Oct (JWP)

73.186 [B&F: 2267] Beaded Chestnut Agrochola lychnidis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows, grassland, heathland and gardens throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-42 mm. Most likely confusion species is Brown-spot Pinion A. litura, but reniform stigma narrower, and orbicular stigma smaller and elongated. Larva feeds on Hawthorn.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10443125119492021
1134401024619492021
121221618019502021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
104212414
1115254433
127638052

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Wroxall, 03 Oct, 1 (JRB) Latest: Freshwater Bay, 12 Nov, 1 (SDav) Max count: Ventnor, 25 Oct, 14 (MGT)

VC11: Earliest: Stanbrige Earls, 12 Sep, 1 (JRM) Latest: Fareham, 12 Nov, 1 (MLO) Max count: Hengistbury Head, 13 Oct, 33 (PWet)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 19 Sep, 1 (GCE) Latest: Morn Hill, Winchester, 30 Oct, 6 (DAS) Max count: Longparish, 03 Oct, 52 (GCE)

North Waltham
19/09/2022
to MV
Andy Jones
Photo © Andy Jones

73.193 [B&F: 2270] Lunar Underwing Anchoscelis lunosa (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including grassland, parks, downland and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight one of the commonest autumn species on downland and grassy heaths, but also found less frequently in deciduous woodland. Wingspan 32-37 mm. Variable in colour and extent of markings, but the pattern of clearly defined whitish veins and subterminal line of black dots makes this an easily recognised noctuid. See also Beaded Chestnut Agrochola lychnidis and Brown-spot Pinion Anchoscelis litura.
Larva feeds on various grasses, including Cock's-foot, Annual Meadow-grass and Yorkshire-fog.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10931962919512021
1188285970219492021
1224171480819512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10126101052
11384253789
1212769148

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater, 10 Sep, 1 (PBar) Latest: Alverstone, 30 Oct, 1 (DFai) Max count: Shanklin, 26 Sep, 52 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Botley, 28 Aug, 1 (SLB) Latest: Hengistbury Head, 30 Oct, 2 (HengistH) Max count: Woodlands, NF, 25 Sep, 89 (CJon)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 11 Sep, 2 (TJN) Latest: Basingstoke, 29 Oct, 2 (GAH) Max count: Longparish, 03 Oct, 48 (GCE)

North Waltham
21/09/2022
to light - variation
Andy Jones
Photo © Andy Jones

73.187 [B&F: 2266] Brown-spot Pinion Anchoscelis litura (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, parkland, heathland, fens, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and moderately common in Hampshire but scarce on the Isle of Wight, with only two records so far this century. Wingspan 32-39 mm. The main confusion species is Beaded Chestnut A. lychnidis, which see. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Meadowsweet, Common Sorrel and Bladder Campion.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108418562004
1151079119492021
12761192319502021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11782
1222304

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Brockwood, one, 07 Oct (SDut); Furzehill, NF, one, 03 Oct (SLoa); Ashley, one, 09 Oct (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 22 Sep (RAC); Sway, one, 19 Sep (SKee); Pennington, two, 16 Oct; one, 18 Oct (RFC);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 08 Oct (TJN); Chilbolton, one, 04 Oct; one, 18 Oct (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 03 Sep; one, 22 Sep (TJN); Longparish, two, 15 Sep; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 03 Oct; Cole Henley, one, 22 Sep; two, 22 Sep; two, 22 Sep; one, 22 Sep (GCE); North Waltham, one, 19 Sep; one, 21 Sep; one, 06 Oct (AJon); Basingstoke, four, 19 Sep; one, 22 Sep; one, 16 Oct; three, 28 Oct; one, 29 Oct (GAH); Alton, one, 03 Oct; one, 06 Oct (DBO); Whitehill, one, 05 Sep (ASto)

73.188 [B&F: 2265] Flounced Chestnut Anchoscelis helvola (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Local in broad-leaved woodland, scrubby downland, heathland and moorland, and a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight present in all three vice-counties, but usually at low density and mainly in deciduous woodland. Very rare away from the New Forest, but possibly under-recorded due to a late flight period. Wingspan 35-45 mm. Larva feeds on Sessile Oak, Pedunculate Oak, Wych Elm, English Elm, Silver Birch, Downy Birch, Eared Willow, Goat Willow, Grey Willow, broad-leaved trees, Heather and Bilberry, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10302019032018
1134645019462021
12412019512020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11563

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Record Details

VC10: Bonchurch, one, 13 Oct; one, 16 Oct (JHa);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, three, checked, 03 Oct (SLoa); Woodlands, NF, present, 13 Oct (RBW); Dibden Purlieu, one, 19 Sep; one, 20 Sep (RAC); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Oct (MJef)

73.191 [B&F: 2264a] Southern Chestnut Anchoscelis haematidea (Duponchel, 1827) - RDB2

A vulnerable Red Data Book species, on heathland in parts of Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset. It was first discovered in Britain in West Sussex in 1990. In Hampshire first discovered in the county in 1996 at Linford, it has subsequently been found found to occur widely in the New Forest. While it may have been a new arrival in the country at that time, it may well have been previously overlooked due to its late season and short flight period, which is for only half an hour at dusk. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 32-38 mm. Distinguished from Beaded Chestnut Agrochola lychnidis by the very pointed apex and slightly smaller size. Larva feeds on flowers of Bell Heather, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1115530519962021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11342

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Record Details

VC11: Puttles Bridge, New Forest, one, field observation, 04 Oct (ASH); Dibden Purlieu, one, 12 Oct (RAC); Hengistbury Head, two, 11 Oct (MoTay det. MJef)

73.189 [B&F: 2263] Red-line Quaker Leptologia lota (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in woodland rides, scrub, hedgerows, fens, marshes, heathland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 33-39 mm. A late autumn moth, slate grey with subterminal line yellowish white, proximally bordered vermilion (MBGBI Vol 10), but see also Yellow-line Quaker A. macilenta. Larva feeds on catkins and leaves of Eared, Goat and Grey Willow.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1032453219512021
112814450019512021
12719106819502021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1020243
111091224
1243543

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater, 22 Sep, 1 (PBar) Latest: Ventnor, 13 Nov, 1 (MGT) Max count: Shanklin, 10 Nov, 3 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Botley, 18 Sep, 1 (SLB) Latest: Fareham, 19 Dec, 1 (KJW) Max count: Funtley, 27 Oct, 4 (TDC)

VC12: Earliest: Hurstbourne Priors, 03 Oct, 3 (GCE) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 31 Oct, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Hurstbourne Priors, 03 Oct, 3 (GCE)

73.190 [B&F: 2264] Yellow-line Quaker Leptologia macilenta (Hübner, [1809]) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, heathland, moorland, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 37-40 mm. Straight subterminal fascia distinguishes this species from the otherwise similar Brick A. circellaris and warm brown wings from the grey-winged Red-line Quaker A. lota. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, including Sessile and Pedunculate Oak, White and Black Poplar, Beech, Sallow, Hawthorn and Heather, and, when approaching maturity, on various herbaceous plants, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10357108919512021
112247637719512021
12884209319502021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1023324
1161756
1226313

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 21 Sep, 1 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 17 Nov, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 29 Oct, 4 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 28 Sep, 1 (CTha) Latest: Botley, 22 Dec, 2 (SLB) Max count: Old Winchester Hill, 11 Nov, 6 (RJD, MLO & KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, 04 Oct, 1 (ASto) Latest: Windmill Hill, Chalton, 13 Nov, 1 (CJP) Max count: Whitedown, Alton, 27 Oct, 3 (BCA)

73.192 [B&F: 2262] Brick Sunira circellaris (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrubland, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight most frequent in areas of mature ash, less so in localities where the larval foodplant is the catkins of sallows or poplars. Wingspan 38-42 mm. The main confusion species is Yellow-line Quaker A. macilenta, which differs in subterminal line straight and very conspicuous, sinuate in A. circellaris. Larva feeds on Wych Elm, Aspen, White Poplar, White Poplar, Sallow and Ash, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014222419512021
11885130119462021
1240146819512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10342
11223310
12331

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Record Details

VC10: West High Down quarries, one, field observation, trapped 12 September, JH, 14 Sep; Haseley Manor, one, 12 Nov; Shanklin, two, 04 Nov (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 12 Oct; one, 24 Oct; one, 30 Oct; one, 09 Nov (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 10 Nov (RBW); one, 13 Nov (CJon); Totton, one, 12 Nov (LHan); Romsey, one, 24 Nov (NRJ); Stubbington, one, 30 Nov (WMay); Fareham, one, 10 Oct (ADT); two, 12 Nov; three, 14 Nov; one, 18 Nov; one, 20 Nov (MLO); one, 19 Dec (KJW); Botley, one, 27 Oct; one, 22 Dec (SLB); Old Winchester Hill, 10, 11 Nov (RJD, MLO & KJW); Hurn, one, 02 Oct; one, 05 Oct (MJef); Thorney Hill, Bransgore, one, 14 Oct (JFen); Pennington, one, 28 Oct (RFC);

VC12: Hurstbourne Priors, one, 03 Oct; Cole Henley, one, 26 Oct (GCE); Whitedown, Alton, one, 27 Oct (BCA)

73.194 [B&F: 2258] Chestnut Conistra vaccinii (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-36 mm. Distinguished from the generally less common Dark Chestnut C. ligula by the rounded termen and rather blunt apex. Larva feeds on flowers and leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs, including Pedunculate and Sessile Oak, Elm, Blackthorn, Hawthorn and Downy Birch, and occasionally on herbaceous plants such as Dock.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10623122419512021
115266997019512021
122574600919502021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1045815
1121647215
1213024710

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 17 Jan, 2 (JHa) Latest: Totland, 24 Dec, 1 (RTer) Max count: Bonchurch, 25 Feb, 5 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 01 Jan, 1 (KJW) Latest: Botley, 23 Dec, 1 (SLB) Max count: Romsey, 09 Mar, 15 (NRJ)

VC12: Earliest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 29 Jan, 1 (ASwa) Latest: North Waltham, 13 Nov, 1 (AJon) Max count: Wherwell, 05 Apr, 10 (GCE)

73.195 [B&F: 2259] Dark Chestnut Conistra ligula (Esper, 1791) - Common

Common in woodland, farmland and gardens throughout England and southern Scotland. Widespread but rather uncommon in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-35 mm. Distinguished from the more numerous Chestnut C. vaccinii by the shape of the termen and angle subtended by the apex, but care needs to be taken with worn individuals after they have hibernated. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, such as Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Sessile and Pedunculate Oak, and Sallow, and when nearly fully grown on various herbaceous plants, such as Dandelion and Dock.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10817319502021
1163065819512021
1216821619502021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10211
1119232
12991

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Record Details

VC10: Cranmore, present, 05 Mar (CHic); Wroxall, one, 28 Oct (JRB);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 18 Mar; two, 07 Oct; one, 25 Oct (SDut); Marchwood, one, 07 Feb; one, 09 Mar (CTha); Totton, one, 24 Oct (LHan); Stanbrige Earls, one, 01 Nov (JRM); Romsey, two, 27 Feb; two, 03 Mar; two, 09 Mar (NRJ); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 14 Mar (KArb); Fareham, one, 01 Feb (ADT det. KJW); one, 09 Mar (KJW); Botley, one, 03 Nov (SLB); Lovedean, one, 30 Jan (ARJ); Hengistbury Head, one, 03 Nov (HengistH); Milford on Sea, one, 13 Mar (MMcM); Lymington, one, 28 Oct (PRD);

VC12: North Waltham, one, 09 Oct; one, 13 Oct; one, 30 Oct (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 08 Mar (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, 13 Oct (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 27 Oct (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 28 Feb; one, 10 Mar (GJD); Whitehill, one, 22 Oct (ASto)

73.197 [B&F: 2260] Dotted Chestnut Conistra rubiginea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland, wooded heathland, farmland and hedgerows in parts of England, most commonly in the south-west; increasing. In Hampshire this species appears to have become much more widespread in recent years, though still at low density: up until the 1970s, its stronghold was on the Bagshot Sands area in the north-east, but recently there have been records from across the county. On the Isle of Wight, it remains distinctly uncommon, but two in 2009 hint at an increase. Wingspan 34-40 mm. Larva feeds on Apple.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10667818642021
1135433318002021
1225725519002021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
111091
129133

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 22 Mar (DCk); one, 23 Apr (PBar); Shanklin, one, field observation, 27 Mar (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 04 Apr (SDut); Education Centre, Blashford Lakes HIWWT, one, 21 Mar (RAC); Furzehill, NF, one, 22 Apr; one, 27 Oct (SLoa); Brockenhurst, one, 04 Apr (TBla); Totton, one, field observation, 13 Apr (SSto); Bassett Wood, one, 21 Mar (PPir); Lovedean, one, 22 Mar (ARJ); Sway, one, 22 Apr (S&SLan); Sway, NF, present, 19 Mar (DMui);

VC12: Crawley, one, 02 Mar; Cole Henley, one, 26 Oct (GCE); Whitedown, Alton, one, 28 Apr (BCA); Alton, one, 29 Mar (DBO); Yateley Common, two, 28 Mar (BGD); Fleet Pond, one, 28 Mar (MHals); Yateley Common, one, at dusk, 09 Mar; three, at dusk, 05 Apr; two, 05 Apr (BGD)

73.198 [B&F: 2261] Red-headed Chestnut Conistra erythrocephala ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Rare migrant

Rare immigrant from mainland Europe, appearing in southern England, the numbers reported appears to be on the increase in recent years. Fairly frequent on the South Downs in the first half of the 20th Century, during which time possibly established in the area, but nowadays only a rare immigrant. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there were two in the Bournemouth district in 1902, after which none were recorded for over 100 years until a flurry of records from 2004 onwards, including three in 2006 and two in 2009. Wingspan 32-42 mm. Distinguished from slightly smaller Chestnut Conistra vaccinii by the two or three separated dark dots at base of reniform stigmata, which are diagnostic for the species (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on the buds of Oak, Elm and Hornbeam, then later on various herbaceous plants, including Dandelion, Ribwort Plantain and Bedstraw, very limited evidence of breeding in the UK.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108920042019
117619022009
121120122012

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Bonchurch, one, field observation, 10 Mar (IOu); one, 08 Mar (JHa)

73.200 [B&F: 2235] Tawny Pinion Lithophane semibrunnea (Haworth, 1809) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, parks and gardens throughout much of southern England; in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, occurs at very low density throughout, the majority being taken at light after hibernation. Wingspan 40-44 mm. The main confusion species is Pale Pinion L. hepatica, especially dark forms, but the forewing is less narrow, with slightly arched costa and no black pre-tornal streak (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on Ash.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10352319002019
1117612619462021
12685219462019

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
1115141
12661

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 03 May (SDav); Newport*, one, 04 May (DPl);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 03 Oct (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 28 Apr (RBW); Totton, one, 28 Mar (CNB); Lee, one, 27 Mar (CTha); Romsey, one, 25 Mar; one, 30 Mar (MJB); one, 26 Mar (NRJ); Broughton, one, 01 May; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 28 Mar (GCE); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 14 Mar (KArb); Fareham, one, seen by day, at rest on Bee Box at 3 pm in full sunshine, 18 Mar; one, 04 Oct (KJW); Lovedean, one, 15 Mar; one, 25 Mar (ARJ);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 25 Mar (TJN); Basingstoke, one, 21 Mar; one, 22 Mar; one, 27 Mar (MJW); Farnborough*, one, 30 Apr (KBW)

73.201 [B&F: 2236] Pale Pinion Lithophane socia (Hufnagel, 1766) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland and parks throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight occurs at low density, often seen in spring after emerging from hibernation, either at light or sallow bloom. Wingspan 40-46 mm. The main confusion species is Tawny Pinion L. semibrunnea, but paler and without heavy apical streaking. Larva feeds on various trees and shrubs, including Oak, Sallow, Birch, Apple, Horse-chestnut, Bramble and White Poplar.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013513118002021
1162256219512021
1227027319402021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1015162
1131322
1215182

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Record Details

VC10: Headon Warren, one, 23 Apr (PBar); Totland, one, 16 Apr; one, 20 Apr (RTer); St Catherine's Point, one, swept, 04 Apr (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 13 Mar; one, 14 Mar; two, 15 Mar; one, 23 Mar; one, 20 Apr; one, 02 May (JHa); Shanklin, one, 02 Mar; one, 04 Apr; one, 22 May; one, 30 Jun (IOu); Alverstone, one, 12 Mar (DFai);

VC11: Education Centre, Blashford Lakes HIWWT, one, 22 Mar; one, 25 Mar (RAC); Fordingbridge, one, 06 May (SCT); Furzehill, NF, one, checked, 17 Apr (SLoa); Brockenhurst, one, 04 Apr (TBla); Marchwood, one, 15 Mar; one, 28 Mar; one, 04 Apr (CTha); Totton, one, 22 Mar (CNB); one, 26 Mar; one, 27 Mar; one, 25 Apr; one, 26 Apr (LHan); Lee, one, 01 May; one, 07 May (CTha); Romsey, one, 15 Mar; one, 05 Apr; one, 13 Apr; one, 22 Apr; two, 20 Jun; one, 22 Jun (MJB); Kings Somborne, one, 04 Apr; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 28 Mar; one, 28 Mar (GCE); Allbrook, one, 04 Apr (SIng); Botley, one, 10 Mar; one, 15 Mar (SLB); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 15 Apr (JStw); Milford on Sea, one, 17 Apr (MMcM); Pennington, one, 14 May (RFC); Pilley, one, 08 Apr (ChCor);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 25 Mar (TJN); Nether Wallop, one, 28 Apr; one, 28 Apr; Wherwell, two, 27 Mar; Little Somborne, two, 26 Mar; one, 26 Mar (GCE); Goodworth Clatford, one, 14 Apr (WLid, TJN); Chilbolton, one, 06 May; Crawley, one, 02 Mar; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 21 Mar; one, 30 Apr (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 22 Mar (MTay, CSul); Whitehill, one, 03 May (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 19 Mar; one, 22 Mar (ASwa)

73.202 [B&F: 2237] Grey Shoulder-knot Lithophane ornitopus (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in oak woodland, broad-leaved woodland and parks throughout much of southern England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight following a period of scarcity during the post-War years, this species has recovered quite well and is now not uncommon in oak woodland in all three vice-counties. In the New Forest it reportedly can often be found resting on pine trunks in mixed woodland. Wingspan 37-42 mm. The most likely confusion species is Blair's Shoulder-knot L. leautieri, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak and Sessile Oak.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013812819512021
111049101019452021
1235035319512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10871
1114142
1210122

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 16 Mar (RTer); Cranmore, present, 24 Mar (CHic); Newport*, one, 04 Apr (DPl); Ventnor, one, 13 Nov (MGT); Shanklin, one, 02 Mar; one, 03 Mar; one, 20 Mar; one, 25 Oct (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 23 Apr; one, 28 Oct (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 23 Feb (RBW); Totton, one, 11 Nov; one, 12 Nov (LHan); Stanbrige Earls, one, 28 Feb (JRM); Romsey, one, 31 Oct (NRJ); Allbrook, one, 21 Mar; one, 26 Mar; one, 04 Apr (SIng); Lovedean, one, 03 Mar; one, 08 Mar; two, 09 Mar; one, 23 Oct (ARJ);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 10 Mar (SLE); Goodworth Clatford, one, 05 Apr; Wherwell, two, 05 Apr; Crawley, one, 02 Mar; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 29 Oct (GCE); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 30 Apr (ACB); Ropley, one, 24 Mar (LFom); Basingstoke, two, 02 May (MJW); Whitehill, one, 08 Mar (ASto); Farnborough, one, 03 Mar (KBW)

Basingstoke
02/05/2022
MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.206 [B&F: 2240] Blair's Shoulder-knot Lithophane leautieri (Boisduval, 1829) - Common

Common in coniferous woodland, plantations, parks and gardens throughout much of England and Wales. First recorded nationally on the Isle of Wight in 1951, rapidly spreading northwards: in Sussex, first two in 1954, common by 1957; in Dorset, 1959 and soon plentiful; in Surrey, first in 1960, widespread by 1978; in north Hampshire, one at Whitehill, 1960 and widely in south Hampshire from 1965 onwards; north Wiltshire, 1969. Since then its spread has accelerated, reaching west to Cornwall and South Wales, north through the Midlands to Warwickshire and Leicestershire, east to Kent and Suffolk. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight it is now one of the commonest autumn moths, benefiting from the widespread planting of Cypress trees in gardens and parks. Wingspan 40-45 mm. The most likely confusion species is Grey Shoulder-knot L. ornitopus which is lighter grey, has broader and rounder wings, a furcate basal dash, and terminal fascia composed of black dots (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on flowers and leaves of Monterey Cypress, Lawson's Cypress and Leyland Cypress, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1024036319512021
113386805819512021
12683117919512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1025454
11911146
1223272

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 04 Oct, 1 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin, 30 Oct, 1 (IOu) Max count: Ventnor, 19 Oct, 4 (MGT)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 01 Oct, 1 (CTha) Latest: Fareham, 14 Nov, 1 (MLO) Max count: Brockwood, 25 Oct, 6 (SDut)

VC12: Earliest: Blackwater, 10 Jan, 1 (BGD) Latest: Whitehill, 30 Oct, 1 (ASto) Max count: Basingstoke, 17 Oct, 2 (MJW)

73.209 [B&F: 2241] Red Sword-grass Xylena vetusta (Hübner, [1813]) - Local

Local on moorland, upland grassland, boggy heathland and damp woodland, most commonly in southern and south-western England, Wales and from Yorkshire northwards through Scotland to Orkney and Shetland, being scarce in the Midlands and especially East Anglia. In Hampshire historically a scarce but regular breeding species, especially in the New Forest, and there are signs that the population may be on the increase. It is very much confined to the south of the county, both as a rare resident and occasional migrant. Very scarce on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 56-64 mm. The most likely confusion species is Sword-grass X. exsoleta, which see for differences. Larva feeds on various herbaceous and woody plants, including Bog-myrtle, Heather, Yellow Iris, Soft-rush and Compact Rush.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013918562017
11986419512019
12151119512017

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12111

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Record Details

VC11: Botley Wood, one, 18 Mar (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Hurstbourne Priors*, one, 21 Mar (GCE)

73.210 [B&F: 2256] Satellite Eupsilia transversa (Hufnagel, 1766) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, parks, gardens and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 40-46 mm. Diagnostic field character is the two small satellite dots close to the reniform stigmata. Larva feeds on the foliage of broad-leaved trees and shrubs, and, as it approaches maturity, on various insects, including aphids and the larvae of other moth species.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1021324019512021
111652217819492021
121004138819512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10991
11536912
1248684

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Wootton Bridge, 02 Mar, 1 (DElm) Latest: Wroxall, 12 Nov, 1 (JRB) Max count: Parkhurst Forest, 03 Oct, 1 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 01 Jan, 1 (KJW) Latest: Lovedean, 27 Nov, 1 (ARJ) Max count: Botley Wood, 28 Jan, 12 (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Basingstoke, 23 Feb, 1 (GAH) Latest: Pamber Forest, 22 Dec, 1 (GJD) Max count: Cole Henley, 26 Oct, 4 (GCE)

73.212 [B&F: 2311] Double Kidney Ipimorpha retusa (Linnaeus, 1761) - Local

Local in damp woodland, fens, marshes, and along river-banks throughout much of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread though not usually very common. Wingspan 26-32 mm. The most likely confusion species is Olive I. subtusa, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Sallow, Eared Willow, Grey Willow, Goat Willow and Black Poplar, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10565919302019
1152149619472021
1210611119472021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10211
11792
12111

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Record Details

VC10: Cranmore, present, 31 Jul (CHic); Shanklin, one, 18 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 08 Jul; one, 29 Jul (CTha); Totton, one, 27 Jul (LHan); Fishlake Meadows, two, 02 Aug (NRJ); Fishlake, two, 02 Aug (SIng); Stubbington, one, 31 Jul (DPH); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Blacknest, one, 02 Aug (MAng)

73.213 [B&F: 2312] Olive Ipimorpha subtusa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in broad-leaved woodland, marshes, river-banks, gravel pits, gardens and parks throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland; widespread but only locally common across most of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-34 mm. The main confusion species is Double Kidney I. retusa, but I. subtusa has distinctly convex subterminal fascia (straight in I. retusa) and much less pointed apex than I. retusa. Larva feeds high up in Aspen, Black Poplar and White Poplar trees, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10261118932020
1133437519512021
1212811419512020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
1112152
12111

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 27 Jul (RTer); Lower Hamstead*, one, 23 Jul (KRyl); Wootton Bridge, one, 03 Jul (DElm);

VC11: Fishlake Meadows, one, 02 Aug (NRJ); Fishlake, one, 02 Aug (SIng); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 18 Jul (MEdg); Botley, one, 04 Aug (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 18 Jul (IRT); Hurn, two, 27 Jul; two, 28 Jul; two, 30 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 08 Aug; one, 11 Aug (MJef); Needs Ore NNR*, one, 25 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Blackwater, one, 18 Jul (BGD)

73.215 [B&F: 2316] Lesser-spotted Pinion Cosmia affinis (Linnaeus, 1767) - Local

Local in woodland and hedgerows throughout much of southern England and Wales, south of a line from the Mersey to the Wash. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight Dutch elm disease has played havoc with the population of this elm-feeding species; formerly fairly widespread and not uncommon locally where there were tall elms but it has now all but disappeared. Wingspan 28-35 mm. The most likely confusion species is Lunar-spotted Pinion C. pyralina, which see for differences. Larva feeds on English Elm, Small-leaved Elm and Wych Elm, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10362118562018
11755519512021
12382719512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10352
11331
12331

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Record Details

VC10: Lower Hamstead, two, 23 Jul; two, 24 Jul; one, 26 Jul (KRyl);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 29 Jul (CTha); Fareham, one, 14 Aug (ADT det. KJW); Pennington, one, 14 Aug (RFC);

VC12: Longparish*, one, 21 Jul (GCE); Ecchinswell*, one, 29 Jul (MJN); Blackwater, one, 27 Jul (BGD)

73.216 [B&F: 2318] Dun-bar Cosmia trapezina (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, gardens and hedgerows throughout the British Isles; very widespread and common across most of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-38 mm. Very variable in colour, but general pattern of cross-lines always discernible, making the species generally easy to recognise. Larva polyphagous on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs including Elm, Oak, Birch, Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Hazel, Willow and Field Maple, and on the larvae of other moths, most notably on Winter Moth, but possibly also cannibalistic, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10866251119512021
117592154762002021
122985988919512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
106815630
111942795
1216441827

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater Bay, 17 Jun, 1 (SDav) Latest: Shanklin, 02 Sep, 1 (IOu) Max count: Osborne Wood, 18 Jul, 30 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Crawley, 22 Jun, 1 (GCE) Latest: Kings Somborne, 31 Aug, 1 (GCE) Max count: Totton, 08 Jul, 5 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Minley Wood, 18 Apr, 1 (BGD) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 31 Aug, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Pamber Forest, 11 Jul, 27 (GJD)

73.217 [B&F: 2319] Lunar-spotted Pinion Cosmia pyralina ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in hedgerows, scrub, woodland, parks and gardens throughout much of southern England, north to Merseyside and Humberside. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight still widespread and moderately common, although has declined due to the ravages of Dutch Elm Disease. Wingspan 29-34 mm. The main confusion species is Lesser-spotted Pinion C. affinis; in C. pyralina the costa is relatively more arched, and the hindwing paler, without a dark border, so that the cilia contrast less with the rest of the wing (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva polyphagous on many deciduous trees and shrubs, favouring elm, and over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1018127218562021
1142943419512021
1219419619512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1041914
11651
12144

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 27 Jul (RTer); Alverstone, one, 16 Jul (DFai); Osborne Wood, 14, 18 Jul; three, 13 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 18 Jul (RBW); Romsey, one, 07 Aug (MJB); Funtley, one, 16 Jul; one, 30 Jul (TDC); Hurn, one, 15 Aug (MJef); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Bramley, four, 08 Jul (REA)

73.219 [B&F: 2269] Centre-barred Sallow Atethmia centrago (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, hedgerows and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Wingspan 32-38 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on flower buds of Ash, preferring isolated, mature trees.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013021819432021
111331177219492021
1252791819512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1024283
11891154
1213162

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No Larval records to show.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 28 Aug, 1 (IOu) Latest: Freshwater, 24 Sep, 1 (PBar) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 19 Sep, 3 (SDav)

VC11: Earliest: Totton, 25 Aug, 1 (LHan) Latest: Hurn, 03 Oct, 2 (MJef) Max count: Woodlands, NF, 03 Sep, 4 (CJon)

VC12: Earliest: Blackwater, 27 Aug, 1 (BGD) Latest: Alton, 21 Sep, 1 (DBO) Max count: Anna Valley, Andover, 03 Sep, 2 (TJN)

73.220 [B&F: 2225] Minor Shoulder-knot Brachylomia viminalis (Fabricius, [1777]) - Common

Common in damp woodland, marshes, fens and gardens throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan;. Well distributed across much of Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-35 mm. Potential confusion species all lack basal streak on forewing and emerge earlier in the year. Larva feeds on most species of Sallow, amongst which the larvae are often common in the spun shoots, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1025782918562021
111196202818812021
1238171519492021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10552
11221
128144

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Record Details

VC10: Cranmore, present, 17 Jun (CHic); one, 14 Jun; two, 21 Jun (JMar, JRB et al); Parkhurst Forest, one, 02 Jul; Firestone Copse, one, 21 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Lee, one, 09 Jul (CTha); Needs Ore NNR, one, 09 Jul; two, 16 Jul (CNB); Pennington, one, 19 Aug (RFC);

VC12: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 09 Jul (ACB det. MJW); Basingstoke, one, 19 Jul (MJW); Bramley, one, 08 Jul (REA); Pamber Forest, four, 11 Jul; one, 23 Jun; four, 10 Jul; one, 18 Jul (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 13 Jul (ASwa)

73.221 [B&F: 2268] Suspected Parastichtis suspecta (Hübner, [1817]) - Local

Local in fens, damp woodland, scrubby heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire this species occurs in birch-heath country, mainly in the New Forest and the north-east. There are two records from the Isle of Wight, one very old. Wingspan 29-34 mm. Easily overlooked amongst the far more numerous rustic and minor species of high summer, but candidates can usually be picked out from these on the basis of size and wing-shape — look for a slightly arched costa, rounded termen, and somewhat pointed apex — rather variable in colour and intensity of markings, but often variable shades of red, with finely white-edged reniform and orbicular stigmata, and dentate black cross-lines often reduced or faint. Larva feeds on Silver and Downy Birch, and Sallow, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104518972019
1155172519512021
1216025719512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12485

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: Hurstbourne Priors, one, 21 Jul (GCE); Pamber Forest, five, 11 Jul (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 29 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 06 Jul (MHals)

73.222 [B&F: 2314] Dingy Shears Fissipunctia ypsillon ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in damp woodland, marshes and fens throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight scattered through the three vice-counties, mainly along the river valleys. Wingspan 32-42 mm. Characterised by the pale, sinuous subterminal line, often edged basally by two or more moderately distinct, dark wedge-shaped spots (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on catkins and leaves of Eared Willow, Grey Willow, Goat Willow, Sallow, Black Poplar and White Poplar, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1029818562021
1173680019512021
1223130019402021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11551
12111

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 22 Jun (CTha); Fareham, one, 02 Jul (ADT det. KJW); one, 28 Jun (KJW); Hengistbury Head, one, 03 Jul (MJef); Highcliffe, one, 04 Jul (NMat);

VC12: Blackwater, one, 27 Jun (BGD)

73.222 [B&F: 2314] Dingy Shears Fissipunctia ypsillon ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in damp woodland, marshes and fens throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight scattered through the three vice-counties, mainly along the river valleys. Wingspan 32-42 mm. Characterised by the pale, sinuous subterminal line, often edged basally by two or more moderately distinct, dark wedge-shaped spots (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on catkins and leaves of Eared Willow, Grey Willow, Goat Willow, Sallow, Black Poplar and White Poplar, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1029818562021
1173680019512021
1223130019402021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11551
12111

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 22 Jun (CTha); Fareham, one, 02 Jul (ADT det. KJW); one, 28 Jun (KJW); Hengistbury Head, one, 03 Jul (MJef); Highcliffe, one, 04 Jul (NMat);

VC12: Blackwater, one, 27 Jun (BGD)

73.223 [B&F: 2246a] Oak Rustic Dryobota labecula (Esper, 1788) - Nationally Scarce

This species was found in Jersey in 1991 and is now established on Evergreen (Holm) Oak in the Channel Islands. First recorded in Britain at Freshwater, Isle of Wight, on 15 October 1999, and now annual in Freshwater and Ventnor in reasonable numbers, although only one confirmed larval record exists, from Fort Victoria in 2006; subsequently appearing in mainland Hampshire on 15 October 2005, and increasingly thereafter along the south coast: there have been two larval records to 2015. Wingspan 30-32 mm. The main confusion species are certain forms of Common Rustic Mesapamea secalis and Lesser Common Rustic Mesapamea didyma, but Oak Rustic usually has orange (occasionally white) reniform stigmata and flies very late in the season.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1018392519992021
1118926720052021
121120112011

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1019415
11192911

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VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 13 Nov (SDav); Ventnor, two, 19 Oct; one, 25 Oct; three, 27 Oct; two, 28 Oct; one, 29 Oct; two, 12 Nov; three, 13 Nov (MGT); Bonchurch, one, 09 Jan; one, 12 Oct; two, 13 Oct; two, 15 Oct; three, 16 Oct; five, 27 Oct; five, 30 Oct (JHa); Shanklin, one, 29 Oct; two, 30 Oct; one, field observation, 09 Nov; Shanklin Upper Chine, three, 27 Oct (IOu);

VC11: Dibden Purlieu, one, 20 Oct (RAC); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 29 Oct (MEdg); Stubbington, one, 12 Nov (DPH); Funtley, one, 29 Oct (TDC); Fareham, one, 29 Oct (ADT); one, orange spotted form, 17 Oct; one, white spotted form, 27 Oct; one, 10 Nov; one, orange spot form, 12 Nov; two, both orange spotted, 14 Nov (MLO); one, female, 29 Oct (KJW); Old Winchester Hill, one, 11 Nov (RJD, MLO & KJW); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 21 Oct; present, 26 Oct (JWP); Sway, one, 13 Nov (SKee); Milford on Sea, two, 25 Oct (MMcM); Pennington, one, 20 Oct; one, 28 Oct (RFC); Browndown Coastal Ranges, 11, 28 Oct (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

73.224 [B&F: 2247] Merveille du Jour Griposia aprilina (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in broad-leaved woodland, especially mature oak woods, parks, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles; still widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 42-52 mm. Similar in general appearance to Scarce Merveille du Jour Moma alpium, but flies much later in the year, and is less heavily marked with black. Larva feeds on flowers and leaves of Oak, over-wintering as an egg; in spring the larvae can be found by day, wedged into crevices in the bark of old oak trees.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1020431919302021
111774262119512021
1241954419512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1014247
119613911
1242614

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 13 Oct, 1 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 04 Nov, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 29 Oct, 7 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brownwich, 02 May, 1 (DPH) Latest: Sway, 13 Nov, 1 (SKee) Max count: Funtley, 27 Oct, 11 (TDC)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, 03 Oct, 1 (ASto) Latest: Chilbolton, 10 Nov, 1 (GCE) Max count: Whitehill, 22 Oct, 4 (ASto)

Basingstoke
05/10/2022
to MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.225 [B&F: 2248] Brindled Green Dryobotodes eremita (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common wherever there are oak trees, in broad-leaved woodland, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and reasonably common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-39 mm. A regular visitor to light traps in autumn, usually in small numbers. Larva feeds on buds and leaves of Pedunculate and Sessile Oak.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1018631819512021
111877255619462021
12588100719512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1017161
1144473
1235486

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, 26 Sep; one, 28 Sep (PBar); Cranmore, present, 25 Sep (CHic); Newtown, one, 13 Sep (PBar); Bonchurch, one, 08 Oct; one, 09 Oct; one, 15 Oct (JHa); Shanklin, one, 19 Sep; one, 20 Sep; one, 27 Sep; one, 29 Sep; one, 01 Oct; one, 02 Oct; one, 10 Oct; one, 13 Oct; one, 21 Oct (IOu); Wootton Bridge, one, 22 Oct (DElm);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 21 Sep (TDCh); one, 18 Sep; one, 22 Sep; one, 06 Oct; one, 09 Oct; one, 18 Sep; one, 22 Sep; three, 24 Sep; one, 28 Sep; one, 17 Oct (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 22 Sep (RBW); one, 30 Oct (CJon); Totton, one, 25 Sep; one, 26 Sep; one, 27 Sep (LHan); Lee, one, 23 Sep (CTha); Romsey, one, 28 Sep; two, 14 Oct (NRJ); Ashley, one, 09 Oct; Crawley, one, 06 Oct (GCE); Allbrook, one, 12 Sep; two, 03 Oct (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 23 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Stubbington, one, 02 Oct (WMay); Funtley, one, 25 Oct (TDC); Fareham, one, 03 Oct (ADT); one, 04 Oct (IMcP); one, 21 Sep; one, 04 Oct (MLO); one, 21 Sep; one, 25 Sep; one, 01 Oct (KJW); Botley, one, 13 Oct (SLB); Lovedean, one, 27 Sep; one, 28 Sep; one, 08 Oct; one, 09 Oct (ARJ); Hurn, one, 17 Sep; one, 23 Sep; one, 24 Sep; one, 18 Oct (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 23 Sep (JStw); Sway, one, 23 Sep; one, 29 Oct (SKee);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 11 Sep; one, 04 Oct; Cole Henley, two, 22 Sep; three, 22 Sep; one, 22 Sep; one, 22 Sep; one, 22 Sep (GCE); North Waltham, two, 19 Sep; two, 21 Sep; one, 03 Oct; one, 09 Oct; one, 29 Oct (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 12 Sep; one, 14 Oct; one, 16 Oct; one, 23 Oct (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, 28 Aug; six, 12 Sep; three, 21 Sep (MJN); Pamber Forest, one, 25 Oct; one, 27 Oct (GJD); Selborne, two, 14 Sep (CJP); Whitehill, one, 31 Aug; one, 12 Sep; one, 19 Sep; one, 21 Sep; one, 25 Sep; two, 01 Oct; one, 04 Oct; one, 18 Oct; one, 20 Oct; Whitehill, Bordon, one, 04 Oct (ASto); Blacknest, one, 06 Oct (MAng); Farnham, present, 24 Sep (iNat); Farnborough, one, 19 Oct (MThmp)

73.227 [B&F: 2248b] Sombre Brocade Dryobotodes tenebrosa (Esper, 1789) - Migrant

Very rare immigrant from southern Europe, appearing in Guernsey at Icart Point on 3 October 2006, since when it has become quite regular there. Recorded for the first time on mainland Britain at Durlston CP, Dorset, on 12 October 2008, with four at the same site between 29 September 2009 and 10 October 2009, suggesting that the species may be breeding locally. In Hampshire recorded for the first time at Sandy Point, Hayling, on 28 September 2010, the sixth British record, with two more records subsequently; on the Isle of Wight, it was first seen in 2012, and then underwent a remarkable transformation of status: after five in 2013, there have been multiple annual records, and it is almost certainly locally resident in the Bonchurch / Ventnor area. Wingspan 36-40 mm. Much darker and larger than Brindled Green D. eremita and appears very much later than Dark Brocade Blepharita adusta, from which distinguished by its generally smaller size, lack of white scaling in the reniform stigma, less angled forewing termen, and well-defined, curved postmedian line on the hindwing. Larva feeds on Evergreen Oak, no evidence of breeding in the UK.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10496620122021
113320102021

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1010173

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Record Details

VC10: Ventnor, two, confirmed by dissection, 24 Sep (MGT); Bonchurch, one, 17 Sep; one, 18 Sep; three, 19 Sep; two, 21 Sep; one, 04 Oct; two, 06 Oct; two, 13 Oct; two, 15 Oct (JHa); Shanklin*, one, 14 Sep (IOu)

Portchester
29/09/2021
to MV light
David Holberton-Jones
Photo © David Holberton-Jones

73.229 [B&F: 2251] Flame Brocade Trigonophora flammea (Esper, 1785) - Recent colonist

Established, probably by prior immigration, from at least 1855 to about 1892; thereafter an occasional immigrant from northern Europe, appearing in southern England, in some years arriving in sufficient numbers to breed, in very small numbers. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this species remains an extremely scarce migrant to southern coasts, but is being reported with increasing regularity, and following the influx of 2011 it is known to have established a small breeding presence in Dorset and East Sussex. Wingspan 45-53 mm. Larva feeds on Lesser Celandine, Meadow Buttercup, Blackthorn and Broom.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10647319902021
11262619682021

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10221
11221

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Record Details

VC10: Ventnor, one, 20 Oct (MGT); Bonchurch, one, 27 Oct (JHa);

VC11: Hengistbury Head, one, 13 Oct (PWet); one, 19 Oct (MoTay det. RPH)

73.230 [B&F: 2230] Feathered Brindle Aporophyla australis (Boisduval, 1829) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) on shingle beaches, sand-dunes and sea cliffs, along the coasts of southern and south-eastern England from Cornwall to Suffolk and, locally, on the southern slopes of the South Downs. On the Isle of Wight, common on the Freshwater cliffs. In Hampshire there have been two records, at Southsea in September 1988, and Hengistbury Head (in the Dorset section of vice-county 11) in October 1996. Wingspan 36-42 mm. The dark form ingenua could be confused with Deep-brown Dart A. lutulenta, which flies at the same time, sometimes on the same ground, but in A. lutulenta the forewing is more ample, with pointed apex; the median fascia is darker than the adjacent areas and the fringe is not chequered (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Sea Campion, Common Sorrel, Bramble and Wood Sage.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109020118562021
118419812016

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10143812

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VC10: Tennyson Down, eight, 20 Sep; one, 28 Sep (PBar); West High Down quarries, 12, 22 Sep (IOu); present, 22 Sep (MGT); Totland, two, 23 Sep (RTer); Freshwater Bay, one, 19 Sep (SDav); two, 14 Sep; one, 15 Sep; one, 20 Sep; Freshwater, one, 22 Sep; one, 27 Sep; one, 28 Sep; Compton Down, one, 18 Sep; six, 21 Sep (PBar)

73.232 [B&F: 2231a] Deep-brown Dart Aporophyla lueneburgensis (Freyer, 1848) - Common

Common on calcareous grassland, rough meadows, downland, heathland, sand-dunes and gardens throughout England; wanderers do turn up some distance from known colonies.

Fairly well distributed and common in Hampshire, but restricted on the Isle of Wight to the western tip. Wingspan 38-42 mm. Larva feeds on Broad-leaved Dock, Common Sorrel, Sheep's Sorrel and other herbaceous plants, and various grasses.

Formerly one of a species pair with populations in most of Britain referred to A. lutulenta, known as Deep-brown Dart, with northern populations split as Northern Deep-brown Dart A. lueneburgensis. DNA evidence published in 2024 indicates that in fact the species that occurs throughout Britain is A. lueneburgensis, which is now renamed Deep-brown Dart. True lutulenta is a species of southern and eastern Europe.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10708819002021
111029152319492021
1217928319512021

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Cranmore, 22 Aug, 0 (CHic) Latest: Shanklin, 17 Oct, 1 (IOu) Max count: Compton Down, 21 Sep, 2 (PBar)

VC11: Earliest: Burton, nr Christchurch, 16 Sep, 1 (JStw) Latest: Hurn, 18 Oct, 2 (MJef) Max count: Furzehill, NF, 03 Oct, 6 (SLoa)

VC12: Earliest: Selborne, 17 Sep, 2 (CJP) Latest: Blackwater, 14 Oct, 1 (BGD) Max count: Basingstoke, 03 Oct, 3 (MJW)

Basingstoke
21/09/2022
to MV light
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

73.233 [B&F: 2232] Black Rustic Aporophyla nigra (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common on heathland, moorland, calcareous grassland, roadside verges, gardens and woodland rides throughout most of the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 40-46 mm. Larva feeds on various woody and herbaceous plants, including Tufted Hair-grass, Heather, Clover and Dock.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10676260219512021
1158431542719492021
121732680419512021

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108521519
1129254517
1211839916

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VC10: Earliest: Wheelers Bay, 08 Jul, 1 (ABut) Latest: Ventnor, 13 Nov, 2 (MGT) Max count: Ventnor, 25 Oct, 19 (MGT)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 16 Sep, 1 (CTha) Latest: Fareham, 13 Nov, 1 (MLO) Max count: Funtley, 27 Oct, 17 (TDC)

VC12: Earliest: North Waltham, 19 Sep, 1 (AJon) Latest: Whitehill, 11 Nov, 1 (ASto) Max count: North Waltham, 16 Oct, 16 (AJon)

73.234 [B&F: 2229] Brindled Ochre Dasypolia templi (Thunberg, 1792) - Local

Local on grassland, sea cliffs, sand-dunes, upland grassland, moorland and sand-dunes throughout much of Scotland, northern England and south-western England, predominantly coastal, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. The species is almost entirely coastal in southern England, but it occurs also inland from the north Midlands northward; in the southern part of the range it is always found in association with rocks, but further north it is more generally distributed, and in Scotland becomes progressively more common from south to north, abundant in Orkney and Shetland (MBGBI Vol 10). In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there is an established population in the Freshwater area of the Island, and a scattering of records in south-west Hampshire. Wingspan 40-56 mm. Larva feeds on Hogweed and Wild Angelica.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10558118752021
1114519512001
121119691969

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 13 Nov (SDav); one, 14 Sep (PBar); Cranmore, present, 14 Oct (CHic)

73.235 [B&F: 2255] Feathered Ranunculus Polymixis lichenea (Hübner, [1813]) - Local

Local on sea cliffs, sand-dunes, shingle beaches and grassy slopes, on the coast of England and Wales. In Hampshire fairly common in the south and on the Isle of Wight, but very uncommon in the north. Wingspan 39-43 mm. Can only be confused with Black-banded P. xanthomista or Large Ranunculus P. flavicincta, which see. Larva feeds on Hound's-tongue, Sea Plantain, Thrift and Biting Stonecrop.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10535170618562021
112715740219472021
12161319792020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
104110711
117411511
12111

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Freshwater Bay, 19 Sep, 1 (SDav) Latest: Ventnor, 29 Oct, 3 (MGT) Max count: Totland, 17 Oct, 11 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Blackfield, 17 Sep, 1 (SJJ) Latest: Hengistbury Head, 03 Nov, 2 (HengistH) Max count: Portsmouth, 03 Oct, 11 (IRT)

VC12: Earliest: Cheriton, 26 Oct, 1 (DAS) Max count: Cheriton, 26 Oct, 1 (DAS)

Cheriton
26/10/2022
Actinic
David Shute
Photo © David Shute

73.237 [B&F: 2252] Large Ranunculus Polymixis flavicincta ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in gardens, waste ground, damp meadows and rough ground throughout much of southern England and Wales. In Hampshire previously very local and by no means common, except in the Alton/Selborne area, but in recent years has become a relatively common autumn moth, perhaps indicating a recent range expansion and growth in population. On the Isle of Wight, remains extremely uncommon. Wingspan 42-52 mm. Larva feeds on Dandelion, Rosebay Willowherb, Red Valerian and Common Ragwort, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10121019082021
1118419919512021
1260292619482021

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1218232

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VC12: Cheriton, one, 18 Oct (DAS); North Waltham, two, 16 Oct (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 03 Sep; one, 22 Sep; one, 09 Oct; one, 16 Oct (GAH); Selborne, one, 17 Sep (CJP); Whitehill, one, 19 Sep; one, 21 Sep; one, 03 Oct; two, 04 Oct; one, 12 Oct; two, 16 Oct; one, 22 Oct; Whitehill, Bordon, two, 04 Oct (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 14 Oct (ASwa); Fleet Pond, two, 22 Sep (MHals); Farnborough, one, 25 Sep (KBW)

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