2023 Annual Report for: Notodontidae / Dicranurinae
For species seen in 2023 that had less than or equal to 100 records, full details are included; for more common species, the earliest, latest and highest count by vice-county are shown. The narrative for each species is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species. The tables in each species account summarise the previous status, and that for the current year.
For the maps, all records prior to 2023 are shown by a blue dot (the larger the dot, the more recent), with the current year's records shown in red. As previous records are superimposed on any report for 2023, new sites have greater emphasis (i.e. will show as 'more red').
In the species accounts, an asterisk next to a location indicates a new 10km square record; earliest ever dates are highlighted in orange, and latest ever in red. Initials in the species accounts refer to the recorders listed here. Please get in touch if you identify any omissions or errors, in particular if you have records that have yet to be submitted. Details of how to submit records can be found here.
71.009 [B&F: 1999] Lobster Moth Stauropus fagi (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in mature woodland throughout much of southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common in beech woodland, and at a lower frequency in oak or birch, especially in the New Forest. Wingspan 55-70 mm. Unmistakable with a distinctive resting posture. Larva feeds on Birch, Hazel, Oak and Beech, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 390 | 663 | 1856 | 2022 |
| 11 | 2202 | 2887 | 1948 | 2022 |
| 12 | 992 | 1539 | 1940 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 55 | 71 | 3 |
| 12 | 25 | 36 | 5 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 09 Jun (SCT); Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 21 Jun (JPuz); East Tytherley, one, 21 Jun (GCE); Brockenhurst, NF, one, field observation, 22 Jul (PDB); Marchwood, one, 09 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 11 Jul (CTha); East Tytherley, two, 21 Jun; three, 11 Jul; one, 21 Jun; one, 11 Jul (GCE); Stanbridge Earls, two, 07 May (JRM); Romsey, one, 19 Jun; one, 23 Jun (MJB); one, 07 Jul (NRJ); Broughton, one, 23 Jun; two, 23 Jun; one, 23 Jun (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 02 Jul (CNB); three, 02 Jul (PCra); one, 23 Jul (CNB); one, 23 Jul (PCra); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 24 Jun; one, 26 Jun (RAC); Blackfield, one, 01 May (SJJ); Chandler's Ford, one, 29 Jul (KArb); Chandlers Ford, one, 13 Jun (MWelf); Allbrook, one, 13 Jun (SIng); Botley Wood, one, male. , 09 Jun (F.M.G.); Funtley, one, 24 Jun (TDC); Wickham, three, 23 Jun (F.M.G.); one, 07 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 15 Jul (JRDS); Waterlooville, one, 24 Jun (DWhe); Horndean, one, 16 Jun; one, 10 Jul (PHog); Hurn, one, 09 Jun (MJef); Sopley Common, one, 28 Jun (RFox); Hengistbury Head, one, 13 Jun; one, 27 Jun (MJef); Thorney Hill, Bransgore, one, 23 Jul (JFen); New Milton, one, 24 Jun (RPH); Sway, one, 09 Jun; three, 10 Jun; two, 15 Jun; one, 18 Jun; three, 25 Jun; two, 27 Jun; three, 28 Jun; one, 09 Jul (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 23 Jun (DMui); Needs Ore NNR, one, 10 Jun (CNB);
VC12: Wherwell, one, 18 Jul; Chilbolton, five, 23 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul; Littleton, one, 20 Jul; Wonston, three, 13 Jul; one, 13 Jul; Cole Henley, one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 27 Jul; three, 17 Jun; three, 17 Jun; one, 27 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 08 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Hinton Ampner, one, 16 Jun (ASD); Ecchinswell, one, 24 Jun (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 24 Jun (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun (MJW); Rushfield Road, Liss, one, 29 Jul (KBW); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, one, 04 Jun; two, 14 Jun; one, 17 Jun (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 13 May; one, 18 May (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 10 Jun (MHals)