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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	123	561	1951	2022
11	702	895	1949	2022
12	216	262	1951	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	15	15	1
12	2	2	1

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VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 20 Oct (SCT); East Tytherley, one, 27 Aug (GCE); North Baddesley, one, 20 Oct (RWPas); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 28 Jun; one, 19 Oct (RAC); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 06 May (MEdg); Fareham, one, 20 Oct (KJW); Botley, one, 26 Sep; one, 19 Oct (SLB); Portchester, one, 23 Sep (CEH, JGS); Langstone, one, 27 Aug (RPic); Bournemouth, one, 07 Jul (WSoa, SMorr); Hurn, one, 18 Aug; Hengistbury Head, one, 26 Jun (MJef); Lymington, one, 22 Jun (PRD);

VC12: Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, one, 17 Jul (AWan); Hammer Vale, Woolmer*, one, 19 Oct (ASwa)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	12	9	1981	2020
11	572	760	1800	2022
12	99	134	1900	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	16	18	3
12	6	7	2

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VC11: Pig Bush, NF, one, 01 Jun (NRJ); Culverley, NF, three, 30 May (CLew); Marchwood, one, 22 Jun; Lee, one, 01 Jul (CTha); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 12 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 08 Jul (RAC); Botley Wood, one, 09 Jun; Wickham, one, 23 Jun (F.M.G.); one, 12 Jun; one, 13 Jun (JRDS); Sway, one, 20 Jun (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 23 Jun (DMui); Battramsley, NF, two, 11 Jun (MWelf); Lymington, one, 22 Jun (PRD);

VC12: Pamber Heath, one, 10 Jun; one, 07 Jul (WLan); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, two, 10 Jun (MBot); Whitehill, one, 17 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 13 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 10 Jun (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	742	1707	1856	2022
11	5748	12559	1951	2022
12	1478	3393	1951	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	157	322	12
12	37	51	4

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VC11: Earliest: Swanwick, Southampton, 30 May, 1 (GBtho) Latest: Portsmouth, 10 Sep, 1 (IRT) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 16 Jun, 12 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Ecchinswell, 09 Jun, 2 (MJN) Latest: Farnborough, 20 Jul, 1 (MThmp) Max count: Whitehill, 19 Jun, 4 (ASto)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	329	1019	2005	2022
11	286	376	2003	2022
12	10	10	2007	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	204	491	18
12	19	22	2

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VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 03 Jun, 1 (MLO) Latest: Stubbington, 20 Oct, 1 (DPH) Max count: Fareham, 23 Sep, 18 (MLO)

VC12: Earliest: North Waltham, 23 Jun, 1 (AJon) Latest: Anna Valley, Andover, 10 Oct, 1 (TJN) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 09 Oct, 2 (CRB, DAS)

North Waltham
23/06/2023
to MV
Andy Jones
Photo © Andy Jones

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	713	1280	1951	2022
11	13560	27266	200	2022
12	3040	6087	1951	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	728	1630	20
12	223	574	34

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VC11: Earliest: Chandler's Ford, 16 Apr, 1 (KArb) Latest: Fareham, 19 Oct, 1 (KJW) Max count: Fareham, 12 Sep, 20 (KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Farnborough, 30 Apr, 1 (SBly) Latest: North Waltham, 20 Oct, 1 (AJon) Max count: Farnborough, 11 Sep, 34 (KBW)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1191	5839	1951	2022
11	14325	65325	1951	2022
12	3921	21814	1951	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	452	1733	25
12	160	617	34

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VC11: Earliest: Totton, 04 Jun, 1 (CNB) Latest: Fareham, 09 Sep, 7 (MLO) Max count: North Baddesley, 08 Jul, 25 (RWPas)

VC12: Earliest: Overton, 09 Jun, 1 (ACr) Latest: Whitehill, 17 Aug, 1 (ASto) Max count: Cheriton, 27 Jun, 22 (DAS)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	597	1816	1950	2022
11	10528	37075	1951	2022
12	2587	10910	1950	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	234	586	17
12	123	395	34

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VC11: Earliest: Muscliffe, 22 May, 1 (KingB) Latest: Fareham, 09 Sep, 3 (MLO) Max count: Lovedean, 17 Jul, 12 (ARJa)

VC12: Earliest: Anna Valley, Andover, 10 Jun, 1 (TJN) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 08 Sep, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Alton, 21 Jun, 18 (DBO)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1394	5764	1856	2022
11	19003	84310	200	2022
12	4286	18314	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	990	5460	96
12	351	2048	58

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VC11: Earliest: Allbrook, 17 Apr, 1 (SIng) Latest: Botley, 26 Oct, 1 (SLB) Max count: North Baddesley, 17 Aug, 96 (RWPas)

VC12: Earliest: Farnborough, 17 May, 1 (KBW) Latest: Barton Stacey, 10 Oct, 1 (GCE) Max count: North Waltham, 22 Aug, 58 (AJon)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	41	66	1856	2022
11	460	609	1800	2022
12	41	39	1951	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	20	35	6
12	1	1	1

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 11 Sep (CTha); Chandler's Ford, one, 15 Jun (KArb); Stubbington, one, 24 Jun (DPH); Fareham, one, 26 Jun (IMcP); Portsmouth, one, 27 Jun; one, 16 Aug; three, 06 Sep; one, 07 Sep (IRT); Langstone, one, 24 Aug (RPic); Hurn, one, 18 Jun; Hengistbury Head, three, 12 Jun; five, 01 Sep; three, 12 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 19 Jun (MJef); Pennington, one, 01 Jul; one, 23 Aug; one, 24 Aug (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, six, 10 Jun; one, 01 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Fleet Pond, one, 07 Jul (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	914	2184	1907	2022
11	8934	28913	1951	2022
12	3156	17794	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	470	1745	31
12	190	945	31

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VC11: Earliest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 11 May, 1 (PWhtk) Latest: Hengistbury Head, 28 Jun, 1 (MJef) Max count: Wickham, 11 Jun, 31 (JRDS)

VC12: Earliest: Liphook, 13 May, 1 (SEP) Latest: Blackwater, 27 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Cholderton, 20 May, 31 (TJN)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	113	130	1951	2022
11	1324	2107	1951	2022
12	1339	2436	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	20	26	3
12	46	97	9

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VC11: Frogham, one, 15 Jun (NTO); East Tytherley, two, 21 Jun; Broughton, three, 23 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 22 Jun (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 19 Jun (RAC); Blackfield, one, 20 Jun (SJJ); Winchester, two, 21 Jun (THW); Wickham, one, 09 Jun (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 15 Jun (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 20 Jun (DWhe); Muscliffe, one, 10 Jun (KingB); Hurn, one, 27 May; one, 08 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 11 Jun; two, 18 Jun; Hengistbury Head, one, 13 Jun; two, 27 Jun (MJef); Battramsley, NF, one, 11 Jun (MWelf);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 20 May (TJN); Nether Wallop, three, 22 Jun; two, 22 Jun (GCE); Stockbridge Down, five, 02 Jun (MEdg); Chilbolton, one, 23 Jun (GCE); Goodworth Clatford, one, 01 Jul (TJN); Vernham Dean, one, 24 May; one, 26 May; one, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun (JHale); Wonston, two, 16 Jun; two, 16 Jun; three, 16 Jun; two, 16 Jun; one, 16 Jun; two, 16 Jun; one, 16 Jun; Cole Henley, two, 24 May; three, 17 Jun; three, 17 Jun; three, 17 Jun; three, 17 Jun; two, 17 Jun; one, 24 May (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, gen. det., 02 Jun (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, nine, 10 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); nine, 10 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Cheriton, one, 27 Jun (DAS); Overton, two, 09 Jun (ACr); North Waltham, two, 08 Jun; two, 10 Jun; one, 16 Jun; two, 23 Jun; one, 27 Jun (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, 09 Jun (MJN); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, five, 10 Jun (MBot); one, 07 Jul; Silchester Common, two, 10 Jun; one, 07 Jul (WLan); Pamber Forest, three, 13 Jun (GJD); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, one, 28 Jun (ASto); Ludshott Common, one, 11 Jul (KBW, HthRT det. KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 30 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 10 Jun; two, 27 Jun (MHals)

73.104 [B&F: 2392a] Porter's Rustic Athetis hospes (Freyer, [1831]) - Vagrant/Accidental

Very rare immigrant (less than 10 previous UK records) from southern Europe, appearing in southern England. Recorded for the first time in Cornwall on 26 August 1978, subsequently appearing on a number of occasions from Norfolk to Scilly. On the Isle of Wight, was recorded for the first time in August 2006 at Ventnor, with two there in 2007 and two in 2008, plus one at Totland in 2008. The first record for the mainland was rather unusually far inland, on the Leckford Estate on 20 August 2012; a further individual was reported from Hayling Island on 9 September 2016. Wingspan 26-30 mm. A nondescript, easily overlooked species. Larva feeds on herbaceous plants such as Ribwort Plantain and Greater Plantain, no evidence of breeding in the UK.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	8	8	2006	2021
12	1	1	2012	2012

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

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VC12: Cheriton*, one, 11 Sep (DAS)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	134	184	1904	2022
11	1474	1691	1951	2022
12	353	389	1951	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	59	90	6
12	16	18	2

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VC11: Brockwood, two, 01 Jul; one, 07 Jul (SDut); Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 21 Jun (JPuz); Marchwood, two, 20 Jun; one, 28 Jun (CTha); Totton, one, 21 Jun (CNB); Lee, one, 23 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 08 Jul (CTha); Romsey, one, 21 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 18 Jul (MJB); one, 11 Jun; one, 26 Jun (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, two, 01 Jul (PCra); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 12 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 28 Jun; two, 30 Jun; one, 06 Jul; two, 08 Jul; two, 09 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 24 Jul (RAC); Allbrook, one, 10 Jun; one, 13 Jul (SIng); Botley, one, 13 Jul (SLB); Wickham, one, 20 Jun (JRDS); Horndean*, one, 16 Jun (PHog); Hurn, one, 08 Jun; one, 09 Jun; two, 15 Jun; Hengistbury Head, two, 12 Jun; two, 13 Jun; two, 14 Jun; two, 19 Jun; two, 20 Jun; two, 27 Jun; three, 28 Jun; one, 04 Jul; one, 07 Aug (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 16 Jun (JStw); Sway, one, 10 Jun; two, 21 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 23 Jul; one, 27 Jul (SKee); Pennington, one, 10 Jun (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, four, 30 Jun; six, 10 Jun; six, 16 Jun; two, 01 Jul; one, 09 Aug (CNB); two, 01 Jul (PCra);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 18 Jul (GJD); Chawton House, Alton, one, 06 Jul (DAS); Whitehill, one, 31 May; one, 14 Jun; two, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun; two, 19 Jun; one, 28 Jun (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 20 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 10 Jul (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, to sugar, 13 Jul (MHals); Farnborough, one, 11 Jul (MThmp); Blackwater, one, 27 Jun (BGD); Farnborough, one, 07 Jul (KBW)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	66	67	1975	2022
11	1476	1605	1945	2022
12	680	932	1800	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	133	153	4
12	59	91	12

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VC11: Earliest: Chandler's Ford, 25 Jun, 1 (KArb) Latest: Hale Purlieu, NF, 17 Sep, 1 (JPuz) Max count: Pennington, 07 Sep, 4 (RFC)

VC12: Earliest: Cheriton, 10 May, 1 (DAS) Latest: Liphook, 24 Sep, 1 (SEP) Max count: Fleet Pond, 10 Aug, 12 (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	218	440	1959	2022
11	1993	3635	1949	2022
12	1475	4452	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	116	225	9
12	124	466	30

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VC11: Earliest: Needs Ore NNR, 24 Jul, 1 (PCra) Latest: Stroud, Petersfield, 08 Sep, 1 (RAll) Max count: Broughton, 22 Aug, 9 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: North Waltham, 23 Jul, 1 (AJon) Latest: Morn Hill, Winchester, 09 Sep, 1 (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur) Max count: Basingstoke, 13 Aug, 30 (MJW)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1471	2535	1908	2022
11	11712	19461	1900	2022
12	2630	3733	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	318	420	12
12	113	180	9

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Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Netley Marsh, NF, 22 Jan, 1 (VHou) Latest: Botley, 26 Dec, 1 (SLB) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 16 Aug, 12 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Berry Court Farm, Nether Wallop, 11 Apr, 1 (TRoy) Latest: Selborne, 05 Dec, 1 (JHil, JPik) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 02 Sep, 9 (CRB, PDF, DAS)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	355	541	1908	2022
11	1587	1778	1951	2022
12	404	405	1951	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	21	22	2
12	11	12	2

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VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 05 Jul (JMed); Lee, one, 28 Jul (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 22 Jun (RWPas); Fishlake Meadows, one, 15 Jun; Romsey, one, 28 Jun (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 02 Jul (PCra); Allbrook, one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun; two, 07 Jul (SIng); Wickham, one, 23 Jun (F.M.G.); one, 09 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 26 Jun (JRDS); Hurn, one, 11 Jun; one, 22 Jun; Hengistbury Head, one, 02 Jul; one, 27 Jun (MJef); Pennington, one, 17 Jun (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jun (CNB);

VC12: Grayshott, one, 07 Jul (THard); North Waltham, one, 14 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun (MJW); Pamber Heath, one, 07 Jul (WLan); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, two, 10 Jun (MBot); Whitehill, one, 07 Jul (ASto); Ludshott Common, one, 03 Jul; one, 11 Jul (KBW, HthRT det. KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 09 Jun; one, 30 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 07 Jul (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	32	32	1906	2022
11	300	512	1949	2022
12	81	118	1951	2022

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

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VC11: Fishlake Meadows, one, 25 Jul (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 24 Jul (PCra); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jul (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, one, 23 Jul (PCra); one, 24 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Fleet Pond, one, 03 Aug; one, netted, 23 Aug (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	184	266	1856	2022
11	1774	2773	1951	2022
12	861	1512	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	129	247	14
12	70	175	20

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VC11: Earliest: Botley, 22 Jun, 1 (SLB) Latest: Funtley, 16 Sep, 1 (TDC) Max count: Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, 07 Jul, 14 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, 05 Jul, 1 (AWan) Latest: North Waltham, 11 Aug, 1 (AJon) Max count: North Waltham, 23 Jul, 20 (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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	306	416	1951	2022
11	1168	1341	1949	2022
12	500	590	1950	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	32	37	4
12	27	31	3

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VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 16 Sep (SCT); Marchwood, one, 13 Sep (TDCh); Lee, four, 16 Sep; two, 23 Sep (CTha); Romsey, one, 01 Oct (MJB); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 17 Sep (RAC); Chandler's Ford, one, 15 Sep (KArb); Hocombe Mead, Chandler's Ford, one, field observation, 12 Oct (AJB); Allbrook, one, 10 Sep; one, 14 Sep; Highbridge, Eastleigh, one, 05 Sep (SIng); Winchester, one, 05 Sep (THW); Botley, one, 03 Sep; one, 15 Sep; one, 19 Sep; one, 15 Sep; one, 22 Sep; one, 24 Sep; one, 28 Sep (SLB); Wickham, one, 05 Sep; one, 06 Sep; two, 08 Sep; one, 09 Sep (JRDS); Waterlooville, one, 08 Sep; one, 21 Sep (DWhe); Cowplain, one, 16 Sep (JGdr); Hurn, one, 23 Sep; one, 01 Oct (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 22 Sep (JStw); Mude Valley LNR, one, 21 Sep (WBows); Bransgore, one, 30 Sep (SPMC); Sway, one, 18 Sep (SKee);

VC12: Leckford Estate, one, 08 Sep; Wherwell, one, 07 Sep; one, 07 Sep; Chilbolton, one, 18 Sep (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 08 Sep (TJN); Barton Stacey, one, 16 Sep; Wonston, one, 25 Sep; Longparish, one, 13 Sep; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 13 Sep; Cole Henley, two, 12 Sep (GCE); Cheriton, one, 11 Sep (DAS); North Waltham, one, 10 Sep (AJon); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, three, 16 Sep; one, 30 Sep (ACB); Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, one, 09 Sep; one, 14 Sep (AWan); Pamber Forest, one, 06 Sep; one, 12 Sep (GJD); Selborne, one, 08 Sep; one, 08 Sep (CJP); Whitehill, one, 06 Sep; one, 10 Sep; one, 23 Sep (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 06 Sep; one, 16 Sep (ASwa); Fleet Pond, two, 24 Sep; one, 01 Oct (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	302	402	1951	2022
11	4544	7324	1949	2022
12	1297	2204	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	139	198	10
12	65	89	4

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VC11: Earliest: Hurn, 13 Jul, 1 (MJef) Latest: Botley, 17 Oct, 1 (SLB) Max count: Langstone, 24 Aug, 10 (RPic)

VC12: Earliest: Wherwell, 18 Jul, 1 (GCE) Latest: Ecchinswell, 26 Sep, 1 (MJN) Max count: Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, 16 Aug, 4 (AWan)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	40	22	1856	2020
11	369	458	1951	2022
12	5	1	1951	2009

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

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VC11: Hengistbury Head, one, 27 Jun (MJef)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	50	37	1951	2022
11	1209	1770	1951	2022
12	462	613	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	6	9	4
12	12	18	5

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VC11: Brockwood, one, 29 Jul; four, 05 Aug; one, 11 Aug (SDut); Fareham, one, gen det. , 09 Jul; one, 21 Jul (ADT det. KJW); Horsea Island, one, gen. det., 21 Jul (F.M.G. det. KJW);

VC12: Grayshott, five, 21 Jul; two, 06 Aug (THard); Littleton, one, 10 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 08 Aug (GCE); Pamber Forest, one, 18 Jul (GJD); Rushfield Road, Liss, one, 29 Jul (KBW); Liphook, one, 16 Jul (SEP); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, two, 21 Aug (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 13 Jul (MHals); Blackwater, one, 09 Aug (BGD); Farnborough, one, 16 Aug; one, 23 Aug (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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	650	3175	1951	2022
11	8662	29605	1949	2022
12	3227	14353	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	291	1219	41
12	209	685	21

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Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Lee, 14 Jul, 1 (CTha) Latest: Blashford, 29 Sep, 1 (RWT) Max count: Hengistbury Head, 07 Sep, 41 (MJef)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 29 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Wherwell, 23 Sep, 2 (GCE) Max count: Nether Wallop, 22 Aug, 21 (GCE)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	258	354	1856	2022
11	1325	2565	1949	2022
12	318	782	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	28	28	2
12	16	18	2

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VC11: North Poulner, Ringwood, present, 10 Oct (ASho); Marchwood, one, 05 Nov (TDCh); one, 20 Oct; one, 22 Oct (CTha); Romsey, one, 20 Oct; present, 22 Oct (SRC); Allbrook, one, 23 Sep; one, 16 Oct (SIng); Crawley, one, 04 Oct (GCE); Brownwich cliffs, one, 15 Sep; Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 14 Sep (F.M.G.); Stubbington, one, 23 Sep (DPH); Fareham, one, 08 Oct; one, 21 Oct (MLO); Botley, one, 06 Oct (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 10 Aug (IRT); Drayton, present, field observation, 21 Oct (JRM); Hurn, one, 10 Oct; Hengistbury Head, one, 09 Oct; one, 10 Oct (MJef); Bransgore, one, 21 Oct (SPMC); Sway, one, 07 Oct (SKee); Pennington, one, 06 Sep; two, 07 Oct; two, 09 Oct (RFC); Lymington, one, 25 Sep; two, 26 Sep (PRD);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 08 Oct; Littleton, one, 01 Oct; Wonston, one, 25 Sep; Barton Stacey, one, 09 Oct; one, 10 Oct; two, 10 Oct (GCE); Cheriton, one, 10 Oct (DAS); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 30 Sep (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); one, 09 Oct (CRB, DAS); Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, one, 09 Oct; one, 10 Oct (AWan); Pamber Forest, one, 27 Sep (GJD); Whitehill, one, 11 Oct (ASto); Fleet Pond, two, 01 Oct (MHals); Farnborough, one, 05 Oct; one, 08 Oct (KBW)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	21	13	1950	2022
11	353	314	1951	2022
12	107	87	1951	2022

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

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VC11: Avon Heath CP, one, 03 Aug (SDut); Fishlake Meadows, one, 25 Jul; Romsey, one, 25 Jul; one, 27 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 17 Jul (RAC); Highbridge, Eastleigh, one, 19 Aug (SIng, PPir); Botley, one, 11 Aug (SLB); Muscliffe, one, 25 Jun (KingB);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 29 Jul (TJN); Wherwell, one, 18 Jul; one, 07 Sep; Cole Henley*, one, 24 Aug (GCE); Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, one, 23 Jul (AWan); Whitehill, one, 25 Jul (ASto)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	97	124	1902	2022
11	634	982	1951	2022
12	101	172	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	8	11	3
12	4	10	7

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VC11: Totton, one, 08 Jul (SSto); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, three, 07 Jul (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 22 Jun (IRT); Hengistbury Head, one, 28 Jun (MJef); Pennington, one, 07 Jul (RFC); Lymington, one, 13 Jul (PRD); Needs Ore NNR, two, 01 Jul (CNB); one, 24 Jul (PCra);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 18 Jul; one, 18 Jul (GCE); Fleet Pond, one, 07 Jul; seven, 28 Jul (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	33	38	1950	2022
11	260	274	1951	2022
12	48	43	1951	2022

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

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 27 Jul (CTha); Hengistbury Head, one, 01 Sep (MJef);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 16 Aug (TJN); Barton Stacey, one, 08 Aug (GCE); Overton, one, 10 Aug (ACr)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	25	24	1946	2022
11	318	393	1951	2022
12	50	44	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	10	14	3

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VC11: Romsey, one, 27 Jul (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 23 Jul (CNB); Highbridge, Eastleigh, two, 19 Aug (SIng, PPir); one, 05 Sep (SIng); Titchfield Haven NNR, three, 19 Aug (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 06 Jul (IRT); Lymington, one, 13 Jul (PRD); Needs Ore NNR, one, 24 Jul; two, 09 Aug; one, 16 Aug (CNB)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	44	97	1950	2022
11	614	737	1951	2022
12	85	82	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	15	20	3
12	11	32	10

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 23 Aug (TDCh); one, 19 Aug; one, 21 Aug (CTha); Fishlake Meadows, one, 13 Jul; one, 25 Jul; Romsey, three, 10 Sep (NRJ); Hill Top, NF, three, netted, 20 Aug (AMD); Fareham, one, 27 Jul (KJW); Wickham, one, 15 Jul (JRDS); Waterlooville, one, 21 Aug (DWhe); Hurn, two, 18 Aug; one, 23 Aug (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 11 Jul (JStw); Sway, one, 17 Aug (SKee); Needs Ore NNR, one, 09 Aug (CNB);

VC12: Cheriton, one, 06 Sep (DAS); Pamber Forest, one, 18 Jul (GJD); Whitehill, one, 06 Sep (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 18 Aug; one, 21 Aug; one, 23 Aug (ASwa); Fleet Pond, 10, field observation, 03 Aug; eight, 10 Aug; six, 06 Sep; one, netted, 23 Aug (MHals); Blackwater, one, 01 Sep (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	20	10	1856	2018
11	910	1205	1946	2022
12	349	531	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	35	73	9
12	20	79	16

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VC11: Brockwood, one, 23 Sep; Avon Heath CP, one, 03 Aug (SDut); Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 02 Aug; one, 23 Aug; one, 26 Aug; present, field observation, 24 Aug (PWhtk); Marchwood, one, 01 Aug; two, 23 Aug (TDCh); one, 21 Aug; two, 25 Aug; one, 27 Sep (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 07 Sep (RWPas); East Tytherley, four, 27 Aug; five, 09 Aug; two, 27 Aug; two, 09 Aug; one, 09 Aug; four, 27 Aug; one, 27 Aug; one, 26 Sep; five, 09 Aug (GCE); Romsey, one, 15 Aug (NRJ); Chandler's Ford, one, 11 Aug (KArb); Allbrook, one, 13 Sep (SIng); Hurn, one, 12 Sep (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 15 Sep (JStw); Pennington, one, 16 Sep (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 01 Jul (CNB); one, 01 Jul (PCra); five, 24 Jul (CNB); three, 24 Jul (PCra); seven, 09 Aug; nine, 16 Aug (CNB); one, 24 Jul (PCra);

VC12: Littleton, two, 10 Aug; Forton, two, 24 Jul (GCE); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, 10, 27 Aug; six, 16 Sep (ACB); Pamber Forest, two, 04 Sep; one, 06 Sep; eight, 12 Sep (GJD); Whitehill, one, 19 Aug; one, 16 Sep (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 21 Aug; one, 06 Sep; one, 14 Sep (ASwa); Fleet Pond, two, 17 Aug; one, netted, 03 Sep; three, 03 Sep; 14, 16 Sep; 16, 24 Sep; two, 01 Oct; one, netted, 06 Oct; four, 23 Aug (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	141	143	1981	2021
11	947	1054	1951	2022
12	348	384	1951	2022

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11	16	16	1
12	3	3	1

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 20 Jun (CTha); East Tytherley, one, 11 Jul; one, 21 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 11 Jul (GCE); Romsey, one, 07 Jul; one, 09 Jul (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 02 Jul (CNB); one, 02 Jul (PCra); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 18 Aug; one, 23 Aug (RAC); Allbrook, one, 07 Jul (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 04 Aug (AMD); one, 28 Jul (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 17 Jun (DWhe); Southsea, one, 29 Jun (JGdr);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 18 Jul; one, 18 Jul; Forton, one, 24 Jul (GCE)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	55	53	1900	2022
11	409	474	1900	2022
12	10	11	2006	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	12	14	2
12	4	8	5

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VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 02 Aug (PWhtk); Fishlake Meadows, two, 13 Jul; Romsey, one, 05 Sep (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 24 Jul (PCra); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 10 Aug; one, 16 Sep (RAC); Titchfield Haven NNR, two, 19 Aug (F.M.G.); Lovedean*, one, 09 Aug (ARJa); Muscliffe, two, 12 Jul (KingB); Hengistbury Head, one, 23 Jul (MJef); Sway, NF, present, 11 Aug (DMui); Pennington, one, 11 Aug (RFC);

VC12: Whitehill, one, 19 Jul (ASto); Fleet Pond, five, 28 Jul; one, 03 Aug; one, 10 Aug (MHals)

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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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	135	166	1951	2022
11	1452	2127	1951	2022
12	296	285	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	38	43	4
12	6	6	1

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VC11: Brockwood, one, 29 Jul; one, 11 Aug; three, 02 Sep (SDut); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 15 Jun; one, 18 Jun (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 15 Jun (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 09 Jun (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, 16 Jun; one, 18 Jun; one, 18 Jul (ADT); one, 11 Jun; one, 10 Jul (KJW); Botley, one, 07 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 18 Jun; four, 22 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 29 Jun (SLB); Lovedean, one, 10 Jun; one, 12 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun (ARJa); Hengistbury Head, one, 12 Jun; two, 12 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 18 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 26 Jun (MJef); Sway, NF, present, 16 Jun (DMui); Lymington, NF, one, 05 Jul (JWar); Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jun (CNB);

VC12: Grayshott, one, 06 Aug (THard); Basingstoke, one, 10 Jun; Sherborne St John, one, 16 Jun (MJW); Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, one, 19 Aug (AWan); Pamber Forest, one, 06 Sep (GJD); Farnborough, one, 18 Jun (KBW)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	150	180	1951	2022
11	773	869	1951	2022
12	475	621	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	16	17	2
12	21	28	4

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VC11: Blashford, two, 23 Jun (RWT); East Tytherley, two, 21 Jun; one, 21 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, 29 Jun (MJB); one, 03 Jul (NRJ); Broughton, one, 23 Jun (GCE); Allbrook, one, 01 Jul; one, 06 Jul (SIng); Winchester, one, 07 Jul (THW); Botley, one, 15 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 11 Jun (JRDS); Portchester, one, 08 Jun (CEH, JGS); Waterlooville, one, 12 Jun (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 14 Jun (ARJa); Horndean, one, 30 Jun (PHog); Sway, NF, present, 16 Jun (DMui);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 18 Jul (GCE); Goodworth Clatford, one, 01 Jul (TJN); Littleton, four, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; Barton Stacey, two, 09 Jul; one, 09 Jul; Cole Henley, one, 17 Jun; two, 07 Jul; three, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun (GCE); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, one, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB); Alton, one, 08 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 09 Jul (DBO); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 15 Jun (CJP); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 20 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, netted, 17 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 10 Jun (MHals); Farnborough, one, 09 Jun (MThmp)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	105	107	1978	2022
11	878	877	1951	2022
12	674	1074	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	9	9	1
12	8	10	2

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VC11: Blashford, one, 23 Jun (RWT); Culverley, NF, one, 30 May (CLew); Marchwood, one, 22 Jun; Lee, one, 28 May (CTha); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 01 Jun (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 28 May (SIng); Fareham, one, 12 Jun (KJW); Botley, one, 13 Jun (SLB); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 10 Jun (RAll);

VC12: Grayshott, one, 03 Jun (THard); Cole Henley, one, 17 Jun (GCE); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, two, 24 Jun (ACB); Alton, one, 27 Jun (DBO); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 20 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 10 Jun; one, netted, 24 Jun; two, 27 Jun (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	6	0	1856	1951
11	82	226	1945	2022
12	267	616	1948	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	1	1	1
12	6	9	3

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VC11: Swaythling, Southampton, one, 20 Jun (MEdg);

VC12: Cole Henley, one, 17 Jun; two, 17 Jun (GCE); Basingstoke, three, 14 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 24 Jun; Sherborne St John, one, 16 Jun (MJW)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	39	30	1951	2020
11	1762	2597	1951	2022
12	1642	4728	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	73	136	14
12	57	134	12

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VC11: Earliest: Lee, 13 May, 2 (CTha) Latest: Pennington, 28 Jul, 1 (RFC) Max count: Broughton, 18 May, 14 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, 17 May, 1 (ASto) Latest: Alton, 27 Jun, 2 (DBO) Max count: Cole Henley, 17 Jun, 12 (GCE)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	7	6	1900	2022
11	423	451	1951	2022
12	211	284	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	17	18	2
12	15	23	6

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 26 May; one, 26 Jun; Lee, one, 20 May (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 27 Jul; one, 03 Aug; one, 05 Aug (RWPas); Fishlake Meadows, one, 24 May (NRJ); Woodley, one, 01 Jun (NBin); Blackfied, one, to a lighted window, 24 Jul (PGS); Chandlers Ford, one, 12 Jun (MWelf); Stubbington, one, 10 Aug (DPH); Horndean, one, 12 Jun (PHog); Muscliffe, one, 22 May (KingB); Hengistbury Head, one, 12 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 11 Jun (SKee); Needs Ore NNR, one, 10 Jun; two, 16 Jun (CNB);

VC12: Wonston, one, 16 Jun; Cole Henley, three, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 24 May; six, 24 May; two, 17 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 10 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); one, 10 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); North Waltham, one, 12 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun (MJW); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 07 Jul; Silchester Common, one, 10 Jun (WLan); Fleet Pond, one, 10 Jun (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	23	30	1981	2018
11	561	624	1951	2022
12	381	558	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	6	11	5
12	11	16	4

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VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 22 Jul (PWhtk); Fishlake Meadows, five, 13 Jul (NRJ); Romsey, one, 06 Jul (MJB); one, 27 Jul (NRJ); Allbrook, one, 20 Jul (SIng); Waterlooville, two, 12 Jul (DWhe);

VC12: Pamber Forest, four, 18 Jul; two, 26 Jul (GJD); Ludshott Common, one, 11 Jul (KBW, HthRT det. KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 10 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 16 Jul; two, 20 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 25 Jul; two, 27 Jul (ASwa); Farnham, present, field observation, 30 Jul (iNat)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	25	20	1800	1991
11	107	134	1800	2022

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

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VC11: Needs Ore NNR, one, 01 Jul (CNB); one, 01 Jul (PCra)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1906	13124	1951	2022
11	18079	73436	1951	2022
12	5365	27420	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	757	3797	116
12	251	1404	62

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VC11: Earliest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 24 May, 2 (CWri) Latest: Marchwood, 18 Nov, 1 (CTha) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 16 Jun, 116 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Farnborough, 30 May, 1 (KBW) Latest: Windmill Hill, Chalton, 17 Dec, 1 (CJP) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 10 Jun, 62 (CRB, DAS, PDF et al)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	259	397	1951	2022
11	2318	3250	1949	2022
12	946	1396	1948	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	68	106	8
12	18	27	8

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VC11: Brockwood, three, 10 Jul (SDut); Fordingbridge, one, 30 Jun (SCT); Marchwood, one, 28 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 30 Jun; Lee, one, 17 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 21 Jul (CTha); Fishlake Meadows, three, 15 Jun (NRJ); Romsey, one, 02 Jul (KPea); one, 15 Jun (MJB); one, 11 Jun (NRJ); Broughton, one, 22 Jun (GCE); Allbrook, one, 31 May; one, 15 Jun (SIng); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 07 Jul (F.M.G.); Funtley, one, 21 Jun (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, two, 27 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 29 Jun (IHrg); Fareham, one, 10 Jun; one, 11 Jun; two, 18 Jun; one, 19 Jun; two, 20 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 10 Jul (ADT); one, 19 Jun (KJW); Botley, one, 13 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 07 Jun (SLB); Portchester, one, 27 Jun (CEH, JGS); Horsea Island, three, 16 Jun (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 13 Jun; two, 14 Jun; one, 15 Jun; three, 16 Jun; two, 24 Jun; four, 27 Jun; eight, 28 Jun (IRT); Langstone, one, 17 Jun (HuWhi); Hengistbury Head, one, 12 Jun (MJef); one, 08 Jun (SLev); one, 13 Jun; two, 19 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 27 Jun; four, 28 Jun; one, 03 Jul; two, 05 Jul (MJef); Sway, two, 20 Jun (SKee); Pennington, two, 16 Jun; one, 07 Jul (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, two, 30 Jun; one, 10 Jun; five, 16 Jun; one, 01 Jul (CNB); three, 01 Jul; one, 01 Jul (PCra); Southsea, two, 20 Jun (JGdr);

VC12: The Hawk Conservancy, Weyhill, present, field observation, 16 Jun (iNat); Goodworth Clatford, eight, 01 Jul (TJN); Littleton, one, 27 Jun; Wonston, one, 16 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 07 Jul; one, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, one, 07 Jul (SIng, NRJ, PPea); Morn Hill, Winchester, three, 08 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, one, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB); Basingstoke, one, 27 Jun (MJW); Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, one, 05 Jul; one, 07 Jul (AWan); Alton, one, 25 Jun (DBO); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, one, 28 Jun (ASto); Blacknest, Binstead, two, field observation, 09 Jun (MAng); Blackwater, one, 17 Jun (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	52	60	1856	2021
11	270	357	1800	2022
12	254	512	1948	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	6	6	1
12	14	33	12

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VC11: East Tytherley, one, 21 Jun; Broughton, one, 23 Jun (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, NF*, one, 22 Jun; one, 24 Jun (RAC); Horndean, one, 09 Jun; one, 17 Jun (PHog);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 22 Jun; one, 22 Jun; Wherwell, one, 18 Jul; Chilbolton, one, 23 Jun (GCE); Goodworth Clatford, one, 01 Jul (TJN); Vernham Dean, one, 12 Jun (JHale); Wonston, one, 16 Jun; one, 16 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, 12, 10 Jun (KArb, SIng, PPea); nine, 24 Jun (KArb, ARho, PPea); Alton, one, 15 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 27 Jun (DBO); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	35	36	1933	2022
11	553	850	1951	2022
12	265	716	1940	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	3	7	5
12	7	10	2

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VC11: Lee, one, 14 Jul (CTha); Fishlake Meadows, five, 13 Jul (NRJ); Winchester, one, 30 Jun (THW);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 18 Jul (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 07 Jul; Goodworth Clatford, one, 01 Jul (TJN); Littleton, one, 27 Jun; Forton, two, 24 Jul; Cole Henley, two, 17 Jun; two, 17 Jun (GCE)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	93	158	1981	2022
11	2798	13896	1951	2022
12	266	1085	1970	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	10	24	7
12	4	10	4

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VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 08 Jul; two, 15 Jul; one, 05 Aug (PWhtk); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, gen. det., 07 Jul (F.M.G. det. KJW); Fareham, one, det gen, 06 Jul (MLO det. KJW); Curdridge, two, gen det. , 07 Jul; two, gen det. , 08 Jul (JCol); Horsea Island, two, gen. det., 21 Jul (F.M.G. det. KJW); Portsmouth, seven, 27 Jul (IRT); Eastoke, Hayling Island, five, 12 Aug (STho);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, four, gen. det., 23 Jul; one, gen. det., 07 Aug (AMD); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, four, gen. det., 11 Aug (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Fleet Pond, one, 07 Aug (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	23	14	1981	2022
11	460	602	1951	2022
12	60	55	1981	2020

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

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VC11: Botley Wood, two, gen. det., 04 Aug (AMD); Fareham, one, det gen, 10 Aug (MLO det. KJW); one, 18 Jul (KJW)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	83	114	1943	2022
11	1062	1617	1951	2022
12	233	245	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	20	33	7
12	16	16	1

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VC11: Lee, one, 28 Jul (CTha); Stanbridge Earls, one, 07 Aug (JRM); Needs Ore NNR, one, 24 Jul (PCra); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 12 Jun (RAC); Fareham, one, 23 Jul (MLO); Lovedean, one, 25 Jul (ARJa); Hengistbury Head, one, 17 Jul; two, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; seven, 20 Jul; three, 24 Jul; one, 07 Aug; one, 08 Aug (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 22 Jun (JStw); Needs Ore NNR, five, 24 Jul; one, 09 Aug (CNB); one, 02 Jul; one, 24 Jul (PCra); Southsea, one, 08 Jul (JGdr);

VC12: Littleton, one, 10 Aug (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, at dusk, 23 Jul (AMD); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, one, 07 Jul (SIng, NRJ, PPea); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 07 Aug (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 08 Jul; one, 28 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); one, 11 Aug (CRB, DAS); Hinton Ampner, one, 12 Aug (ASD); Overton, one, 13 Aug (FTu); Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, one, 15 Aug (AWan); Alton, one, 27 Jul; one, 03 Aug (DBO); Whitehill, one, 21 Jul (ASto); Farnborough, one, 07 Jul; one, 03 Aug (MThmp); Blackwater, one, 16 Aug (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	223	365	1951	2022
11	3758	6560	1949	2022
12	1471	3153	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	191	338	22
12	96	202	18

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VC11: Earliest: Romsey, 23 Jun, 1 (MJB) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 01 Sep, 1 (F.M.G.) Max count: Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, 07 Jul, 22 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: Morn Hill, Winchester, 24 Jun, 1 (CRB, PDF, DAS) Latest: Cole Henley, 24 Aug, 1 (GCE) Max count: Magdalen Hill Down NNR, 07 Jul, 18 (SIng, NRJ, PPea)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	124	201	1900	2022
11	2004	3933	1951	2022
12	383	638	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	9	10	4
12	3	4	2

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VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 10 Jun (PWhtk); Stubbington, one, 18 Jun (WMay); Fareham, present, typical form. , 20 May; one, typical chalky white outer band form. , 27 May (ADT); one, det gen, 24 May; one, 17 Jun (MLO); Horsea Island, four, male gen. det., 19 May; one, male gen. det., 16 Jun (F.M.G.); Boldre, NF, present, 13 Jul (JWar);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 20 May; Anna Valley, Andover, two, 10 Jun (TJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 24 Jun (ACB)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	68	132	1900	2022
11	2025	3254	1951	2022
12	260	359	1951	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	16	20	3
12	1	1	1

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VC11: Winchester, two, 21 Jun (THW); Botley Wood, one, male gen. det., 09 Jun (F.M.G.); Fareham, present, typical form. , 14 May (ADT); one, det gen, 24 May (MLO det. KJW); Curdridge, one, gen det. , 08 Jul (JCol); Horsea Island, one, male gen. det., 16 Jun (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, genitalia checked., 02 Jun; one, 13 Jun; two, 15 Jun; two, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 26 Jun; three, 27 Jun; one, 28 Jun (IRT);

VC12: Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, gen. det., 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	24	31	1981	2021
11	431	444	1951	2022
12	73	68	1951	2020

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

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VC11: Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, gen. det., 07 Jul (F.M.G. det. RJD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	254	446	1951	2022
11	2146	4004	1951	2022
12	941	2128	1950	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	92	197	35
12	46	104	8

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VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 25 May, 1 (ADT) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 12 Aug, 1 (STho) Max count: Hengistbury Head, 12 Jun, 35 (MJef)

VC12: Earliest: Cole Henley, 24 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Overton, 24 Jul, 1 (ACr) Max count: Ecchinswell, 09 Jun, 8 (MJN)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	30	24	1929	2022
11	175	134	1944	2022
12	93	83	1944	2022

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

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VC11: Broughton*, one, 26 Sep (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 07 Sep (MEdg); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 14 Sep (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 17 Sep (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 21 Sep (DWhe); Pennington, one, 07 Sep; one, 16 Sep (RFC);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 05 Oct; one, 06 Oct (TJN); Barton Stacey, one, 16 Sep; one, 16 Sep; one, 11 Sep (GCE); Farnborough, one, 05 Oct (KBW)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	284	576	1965	2022
11	2088	3233	1949	2022
12	1027	2151	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	109	218	12
12	71	161	22

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VC11: Earliest: Dibden Purlieu, NF, 05 Sep, 1 (RAC) Latest: Fareham, 25 Oct, 1 (KJW) Max count: West Walk, 06 Oct, 12 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: Barton Stacey, 11 Sep, 1 (GCE) Latest: Grayshott, 07 Nov, 1 (THard) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 09 Oct, 22 (CRB, DAS)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	127	193	1955	2022
11	1531	2374	1946	2022
12	501	660	1951	2022

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

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VC11: Brockwood, one, 23 Sep (SDut); Marchwood, one, 16 Sep; one, 25 Sep; one, 04 Oct (TDCh); Lee, one, 16 Sep (CTha); Stanbridge Earls, two, 25 Sep (JRM); Romsey, one, 24 Sep (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 04 Oct (RAC); Allbrook, one, 21 Sep; one, 11 Oct (SIng); Funtley, one, 20 Oct (TDC); Fareham, one, 26 Sep (MLO); Botley, one, 19 Oct (SLB); Waterlooville, one, 08 Oct; one, 10 Oct; one, 17 Oct (DWhe); Hengistbury Head, one, 02 Oct (RPH det. MJef); one, 03 Oct; two, 07 Oct (MJef); Bransgore, one, 30 Sep (SPMC);

VC12: Barton Stacey, one, 09 Oct; one, 10 Oct (GCE); Pamber Forest, two, 03 Oct (GJD); Chawton House, Alton, one, 05 Oct (DAS); Windmill Hill, Chalton, two, 05 Sep; Selborne, one, 08 Sep; six, 08 Sep (CJP); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 24 Sep; two, 26 Sep; one, 30 Sep (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 16 Sep; six, 24 Sep; one, 01 Oct; one, 10 Oct (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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	320	920	1900	2022
11	2787	5045	1946	2022
12	734	1452	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	46	53	3
12	24	32	4

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VC11: Brockwood, one, 15 Sep (SDut); Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, two, 27 Sep (PWhtk); one, 04 Oct (CWri); one, field observation, 28 Sep (PWhtk); North Poulner, Ringwood, present, 10 Oct (ASho); Fordingbridge, one, 20 Oct (SCT); Marchwood, one, 16 Sep; one, 05 Oct (TDCh); three, 23 Sep; one, 29 Sep; one, 02 Oct; two, 04 Oct; one, 13 Sep; two, 23 Sep; one, 02 Oct; one, 08 Oct; Lee, one, 07 Oct (CTha); Stanbridge Earls, two, 25 Sep; one, 01 Oct; one, 07 Oct (JRM); Woodley, one, 03 Oct (NBin); Romsey, one, 07 Oct; one, 17 Oct (MJB); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 17 Sep; one, 01 Oct (RAC); Allbrook, one, 21 Sep; two, 11 Oct; one, 17 Oct (SIng); Stubbington, one, 08 Oct (WMay); Fareham, one, 06 Oct; one, 18 Oct (KJW); Botley, one, 03 Oct; one, 08 Oct (SLB); Portchester, one, 06 Oct (CEH, JGS); Waterlooville, one, 01 Oct (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 10 Oct; one, 20 Oct (ARJa); Horndean, one, 27 Sep (PHog); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 16 Sep; one, 09 Oct (RAll); Hurn, one, 12 Sep (MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 02 Oct (RPH det. MJef); one, 04 Oct (MJef); Bransgore, one, 21 Oct (SPMC); Sway, two, 09 Oct (SKee); Pennington, one, 16 Oct (RFC);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 04 Sep; Anna Valley, Andover, one, 16 Sep; one, 01 Oct; two, 05 Oct; one, 06 Oct; one, 08 Oct (TJN); Barton Stacey, one, 10 Oct; one, 06 Sep; one, 11 Sep (GCE); Cheriton, one, 10 Oct (DAS); Overton, two, 06 Oct (ACr); Ecchinswell, one, 07 Oct (MJN); Pamber Forest, one, 03 Oct (GJD); Selborne, one, 06 Oct (CJP); Whitehill, two, 10 Oct (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 21 Sep; one, 24 Sep; one, 06 Oct; one, 08 Oct; one, 10 Oct (ASwa); Fleet Pond, four, 24 Sep; one, netted, 06 Oct (MHals); Blackwater, three, 24 Sep (BGD); Farnborough, one, 08 Oct (KBW)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	10	7	1904	2018
11	85	103	1934	2022
12	25	15	1944	2019

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

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VC11: Pennington, one, 25 Sep (RFC)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	485	1375	1949	2022
11	3590	10756	1949	2022
12	1303	6585	1950	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	125	752	99
12	81	369	26

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VC11: Earliest: Botley, 19 Sep, 1 (SLB) Latest: Portchester, 23 Nov, 1 (CEH, JGS) Max count: Hengistbury Head, 09 Oct, 99 (MJef)

VC12: Earliest: Cole Henley, 12 Sep, 1 (GCE) Latest: Cholderton, 28 Oct, 1 (TJN) Max count: Magdalen Hill Down NR, 10 Oct, 26 (AMD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1057	10639	1951	2022
11	9222	62201	1949	2022
12	2544	15499	1951	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	366	1755	64
12	129	614	42

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VC11: Earliest: Pennington, 05 Sep, 1 (RFC) Latest: Hengistbury Head, 06 Nov, 1 (RPH) Max count: Lee-on-Solent, 25 Sep, 64 (IHrg)

VC12: Earliest: Anna Valley, Andover, 08 Sep, 1 (TJN) Latest: Cheriton, 17 Oct, 1 (DAS) Max count: Pamber Forest, 27 Sep, 42 (GJD)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	8	4	1856	2004
11	519	801	1949	2022
12	784	1954	1950	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	4	5	2
12	29	50	10

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VC11: Broughton, one, 30 Sep; Crawley, two, 10 Sep; one, 10 Sep (GCE); Sway, one, 09 Oct (SKee);

VC12: Broughton, one, 05 Oct; one, 05 Oct; Wherwell, one, 23 Sep; one, 23 Sep; two, 23 Sep; two, 23 Sep (GCE); The Hawk Conservancy, Weyhill, present, field observation, 20 Sep (iNat); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 06 Oct; one, 07 Oct (TJN); Barton Stacey, two, 16 Sep; Littleton, one, 01 Oct; Wonston, three, 25 Sep; one, 25 Sep; three, 25 Sep; 10, 25 Sep; Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, 07 Oct; one, 07 Oct (GCE); Overton, one, 23 Sep (ACr); North Waltham, one, 23 Sep; two, 25 Sep; two, 30 Sep; four, 01 Oct (AJon); Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, one, 14 Sep; one, 10 Oct (AWan); Chawton House, Alton, two, 05 Oct (DAS); Whitehill, one, 30 Sep; one, 11 Oct (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 24 Sep; one, 10 Oct (ASwa)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	32	22	1903	2022
11	351	456	1946	2022
12	41	20	1951	2020

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

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VC11: Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 12 Oct (RAC); Hengistbury Head, one, 06 Oct (MJef); Bransgore, one, 10 Oct (SPMC); Sway, NF, present, 06 Oct (DMui); Pennington, one, 09 Oct (RFC);

VC12: Fleet Pond, one, 06 Oct (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
11	158	309	1996	2022

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11	3	3	1

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VC11: Hurn, one, 02 Oct; one, 07 Oct; one, 10 Oct (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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	344	556	1951	2022
11	2916	4588	1951	2022
12	763	1123	1950	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	76	94	3
12	35	58	6

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Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Romsey, 24 Sep, 1 (NRJ) Latest: Sway, 11 Dec, 1 (SKee) Max count: Romsey, 17 Oct, 3 (NRJ)

VC12: Earliest: Blackwater Park, 23 Apr, 2 (BGD) Latest: Fleet Pond, 18 Nov, 1 (MHals) Max count: Fleet Pond, 01 Oct, 6 (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	380	1121	1951	2022
11	2305	6450	1951	2022
12	911	2125	1950	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	53	64	3
12	25	54	17

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Record Details

VC11: Brockwood, two, 10 Nov (SDut); Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 14 Oct; one, 08 Nov (PWhtk); Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 21 Oct (JPuz); Marchwood, one, 07 Nov (TDCh); one, 25 Oct; one, 20 Nov; one, 25 Oct; two, 13 Nov; one, 20 Nov (CTha); Stanbridge Earls, one, 22 Nov (JRM); Romsey, one, 05 Nov (MJB); one, 19 Oct (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 11 Nov; one, 17 Nov (RAC); Allbrook, one, 17 Oct; one, 20 Nov (SIng); Fareham, one, 05 Nov (ADT); one, 20 Oct; one, 06 Nov (MLO); two, 18 Oct; two, 12 Nov (KJW); Botley, one, 20 Oct; one, 24 Oct; three, 10 Nov; one, 12 Nov; one, 16 Nov; one, 19 Nov; one, 08 Dec; one, 21 Sep; one, 13 Oct; one, 24 Oct; one, 27 Oct; one, 31 Oct; one, 03 Nov; two, 04 Nov; one, 05 Nov; two, 09 Nov; one, 10 Nov; three, 12 Nov; two, 16 Nov; one, 17 Nov; one, 19 Nov (SLB); Portchester, one, 14 Nov (CEH, JGS); Waterlooville, one, 04 Jan; one, 20 Oct; one, 09 Nov (DWhe); West Walk, one, 03 Nov; one, 17 Nov (F.M.G.); Lovedean, one, 12 Nov; one, 17 Nov (ARJa); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Oct (MJef); Sway, one, 22 Nov (SKee);