2023 Annual Report for: Tischeriidae / Tischeriinae
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is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species.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.
10.001 [B&F: 0123] Tischeria ekebladella (Bjerkander, 1795) - Common
Common in deciduous, especially oak, woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight mines are often abundant on deciduous oaks. Wingspan 8-11 mm. More frequently recorded in the larval stage, when the mines are fairly easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of Oak and Sweet Chestnut.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 94 | 45 | 1900 | 2022 |
| 11 | 421 | 267 | 1975 | 2022 |
| 12 | 166 | 175 | 1940 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 37 | 43 | 5 |
| 12 | 13 | 16 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, mine, present, quercus, 14 Oct; Fritham, NF, mine, present, quercus, 14 Oct (JOug); Marchwood, two, 03 Jun; one, 07 Jun; three, 09 Jun; one, 27 Jul; two, 28 May; one, 31 May; two, 08 Jul; one, 01 Sep (CTha); Totton, one, 25 May; one, 28 May; three, 04 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 09 Jun; four, 12 Jun; one, 15 Jun (CNB); Stanbridge Earls, mine, present, 14 Sep (JRM det. LEva); Romsey, two, 24 May; two, 28 May; five, 11 Jun; three, 26 Jun (NRJ); Hook Lake, Hook, mine, present, 31 Jul; Netley Common, NF, mine, present, 27 Aug; Cams Bay, Fareham, mine, present, 24 Sep (AMD); Waterlooville, one, 10 Jun; one, 05 Sep; one, 08 Sep (DWhe); Hayling Billy, mine, present, 12 Jul (AMD); Hengistbury Head, mine, present, 17 Nov; mine, present, 17 Nov; mine, present, 17 Nov; mine, present, 17 Nov (MJef); Sway, one, 15 Jun (SKee); Needs Ore NNR, one, 10 Jun; one, 09 Aug (CNB); Sandy Point NR, Hayling Island, mine, present, 03 Oct (AMD);
VC12: Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, mine, present, 05 Nov (AMD); Blacknest, Binstead, one, field observation, 09 Jun (MAng); Castle Bottom NNR, mine, present, on Castanea, 26 Aug; mine, present, 29 Oct (AMD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 11 Jun (ASwa); Minley Wood, mine, two, 30 May (BGD); Fleet Pond, two, field observation, tapped from Oak. , 07 May (MHals); Blackwater, three, 10 Jun; three, 11 Jun; one, 12 Jun; one, 17 Jun (BGD); Farnborough, one, 30 May (KBW)
10.002 [B&F: 0124] Tischeria dodonaea Stainton, 1858 - Local
Local in deciduous woodland throughout much of Britain, north to the Lake District. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there are scattered records in the south and north-east of the county, notably at Botley Wood, and around the coast of the Isle of Wight, but probably under-recorded generally. Since adults come to light only occasionally, more frequently recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Wingspan 6-7 mm. Larva mines leaves of Oak and Sweet Chestnut. The mines are described in the following link:
leafmines.co.uk
.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 18 | 3 | 1977 | 2016 |
| 11 | 68 | 80 | 1974 | 2022 |
| 12 | 22 | 22 | 2002 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Botley Wood, mine, present, 22 Oct (DPH); Cams Bay, Fareham, mine, present, 24 Sep (AMD); Browndown, mine, three, 24 Sep (DPH);
VC12: Castle Bottom NNR, mine, present, 29 Oct (AMD)
10.003 [B&F: 0125] Coptotriche marginea (Haworth, 1828) - Common
Common in hedgerows, scrub, heathland and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 7-8 mm. Identified by ochreous wings, with fuscous costa and termen, and minute size. Larva mines leaves of Bramble.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 388 | 343 | 1900 | 2022 |
| 11 | 1519 | 1544 | 1969 | 2022 |
| 12 | 265 | 204 | 1977 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 88 | 169 | 20 |
| 12 | 34 | 35 | 5 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Apes Down, 25 Jul, 0 (AMD) Max count: Apes Down, 25 Jul, 0 (AMD)
VC11: Earliest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 14 Oct, 0 (JOug) Latest: Sandy Point NR, Hayling Island, 03 Oct, 0 (AMD) Max count: Warsash Common, 04 Mar, 20 (RJD)
VC12: Earliest: Magdalen Hill Down NR, 07 Aug, 0 (AMD) Latest: Farnborough, 07 Sep, 1 (KBW) Max count: Pamber Forest, 06 Sep, 5 (GJD)
