2020 Annual Report for: Tortricidae / Tortricinae

For species seen in 2020 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is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species.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 2020 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 2020, 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.

49.003 [B&F: 1012] Sparganothis pilleriana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in saltmarshes and damp heathland throughout southern England and southern Wales. In Hampshire mainly confined to the New Forest, and extremely scarce elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 15-20 mm, female 17-22 mm. This species is readily recognised by its long, porrect labial palpi [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105118501996
117833819782019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11322

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Bagnum, Burley, present, 15 Jul; Brown Loaf, Burley, NF, present, field observation, 02 Aug (DAS); Pig Bush, NF, two, 17 Jul (CL)

49.004 [B&F: 1010] Red-barred Tortrix Ditula angustiorana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in woodland, parks and gardens throughout much of the British Isles, less numerous in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common to very common. Wingspan 13-18 mm. The dark coloration of the fore- and hindwings, and the strongly pectinate antennae, are characteristic of the male; in the female the forewing is attenuated and the markings contrast with the greyish white ground colour [Bradley]. The larva is polyphagous on many plants, including yew and rhododendron - species that otherwise have few predators. It sometimes does superficial damage to ripening fruits in orchards.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1019229018932019
111758236319582019
12757153019762019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1031536
111001445
1246597

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 16 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin, 09 Aug, 1 (IOu) Max count: Parkhurst Forest, 29 Jun, 6 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Portsmouth, 17 May, 1 (IRT) Latest: Fareham, 20 Sep, 1 (MLO) Max count: Eastleigh, 17 Jul, 7 (KArb)

VC12: Earliest: Basingstoke, 26 May, 2 (RHil) Latest: Yateley Common, 24 Nov, 1 (JHH) Max count: Yateley, 23 Jun, 23 (JHH)

49.005 [B&F: 1006] Epagoge grotiana (Fabricius, 1781) - Common

Common in woodland and on sand-dunes throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread in woodland, probably under-recorded on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-17 mm. The bright ochreous-yellow ground colour of the forewing and the ferruginous-brown markings are characteristic. Flies at dawn and dusk. Larva feeds on Oak, Hawthorn and Bramble, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10237118932019
1131547019732019
1213928019762019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1031412
11134320
12165510

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 22 Jun (CHic); Parkhurst Forest, 12, 29 Jun; Shanklin, two, 17 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Pig Bush, NF, 20, 17 Jul; Culverley, NF, six, 19 Jul (CL); Romsey, one, 15 Jun (MB); Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; Kings Somborne, two, to actinic, 31 Jul (GCE); Romsey, one, 16 Jun (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 31 Jul; two, to actinic, 31 Jul; one, to actinic, 31 Jul; one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; one, to actinic, 15 Jul (KArb); Wickham, one, 16 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 23 Jun; two, 18 Jul; one, 04 Aug (JRDS); West Meon, five, 31 Jul; Hen Wood, one, 24 Jul (F.M.G. det. RJD);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 14 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 25 Jun; two, to actinic, 16 Jul (GCE); Preston Candover, two, 12 Jul (MJW); Axmansford, five, 23 Jul; one, 05 Aug; 10, 13 Jul (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 29 Jul (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 14 Jun; four, 15 Jun; six, 17 Jun; five, 23 Jun; seven, 01 Jul; one, 03 Jul; seven, 13 Jul (GJD); Liss Forest, one, 14 Jun (RJM)

49.009 [B&F: 1007] Capua vulgana (Frölich, 1828) - Common

Common in woodland, downland and acid grassland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed but not particularly common. Wingspan 13-19 mm. The male may be distinguished by the paler basal area of the forewing and the pale buff head and labial palpi, the female somewhat resembles an obscurely marked Cnephasia but differs in having the forewing distinctly buff-coloured [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Hornbeam, Alder, Rowan, Raspberry and Bilberry, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1093119782016
1110714319732019
12345019742018

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
119112
12331

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Totton, one, 08 Jun; one, 19 Jun (LH); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 21 May (GCE); Romsey, one, 26 May (NRJ); Kings Somborne, two, to actinic, 11 Jun; one, to actinic, 21 May; Hursley, two, to actinic, 21 May (GCE); West Walk, one, ♀, gen det, 23 Jun (RJD);

VC12: Preston Candover, one, 12 Jul (MJW); Liss Forest, one, 25 May (RJM); Alton, one, to lighted window, 26 May (BCA det. MJW); Yateley*, one, 21 May; one, ♀, gen det, 26 May (JHH det. AMD)

49.013 [B&F: 0977] Large Fruit-tree Tortrix Archips podana (Scopoli, 1763) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, orchards, hedgerows and woodland, throughout England and Wales. Well distributed across much of Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 19-23 mm, female 20-28 mm. The male lacks the purple-brown ground colour of the forewing of A. oporana; the female is more similar to A. betulana but readily distinguished by the orange coloration in the apical half of the hindwing [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on a wide variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, even occasionally on conifers, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and sometimes a pest on Apple trees.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1031066918562019
112005278819642019
12993203119712019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10317312
1171822
1247656

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 02 Jun, 3 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 18 Sep, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 24 Jun, 12 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 07 May, 1 (CTh) Latest: Ashley, 22 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Wickham, 13 Jun, 3 (JRDS)

VC12: Earliest: Yateley, 26 May, 2 (JHH) Latest: Alton, 15 Sep, 1 (CJP) Max count: Pamber Forest, 17 Jun, 6 (GJD)

49.014 [B&F: 0979] Brown Oak Tortrix Archips crataegana (Hübner, [1799]) - Local

Local in woodland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight scarce and barely annual in scattered localities. Wingspan male 19-22 mm, female 23-28 mm. Usually larger than Variegated Golden Tortrix A. xylosteana and differing in the broader forewing which in general appearance is browner and less variegated. The male is further separated by the median fascia which is obsolete on the costa; the female by the fuscous reticulation and the more prominent apex of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on deciduous trees and bushes, including Oak, Elm, Ash, Lime and Sallow, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10203619002019
11323019802019
12307019962013

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
106114
11221
12331

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, four, 29 Jun (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 02 Jun; one, 17 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, one, 15 Jun; two, 24 Jun; two, 25 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Fareham, one, to actinic, 11 Jun (MLO);

VC12: Harewood Forest, one, to actinic, 24 Jun; one, to actinic, 24 Jun; Crawley, one, to actinic, 09 Jun (GCE)

49.015 [B&F: 0980] Variegated Golden Tortrix Archips xylosteana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common in woodland throughout. Wingspan male 15-21 mm, female 16-24 mm. Most similar to A. crataegana, but differing in the more variegated appearance and smaller size [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and bushes, including Oak, Elm, Lime, Hazel, Field Maple, Sycamore and Ash, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014560118932019
111301451419722019
12581365919712019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1011389
1132438
123620047

Records by year

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 10 Jun (CHic); Parkhurst Forest, six, 29 Jun (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 20 Jun (JHa); Borthwood Copse, Winford, nine, 23 Jun; Shanklin, one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun; three, 24 Jun; four, 25 Jun; Borthwood Copse, Winford, six, 23 Jun (IOu); Broadley Copse, six, to actinic, 25 Jun (JBa); Westridge, larva, one, field observation, rolled leaf on Sycamore, 07 May (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 08 Jun (RBW); Romsey, one, 22 Jun (SLay); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, 30 May (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 09 Jul; one, to actinic, 31 Jul; Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; Kings Somborne, eight, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 24 Aug; one, to actinic, 25 Aug (RAC); Allbrook, one, 02 Jun; two, 08 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 07 Sep; one, 14 Sep (SI); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jun; two, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Catisfield, one, 23 Jun (ALR); Fareham, one, to actinic, 01 Jun; one, to actinic, 23 Jun (MLO); Botley, one, to actinic, 08 Jun (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, two, 01 Aug (SI); Wickham, one, 16 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 26 Aug; one, 03 Sep (JRDS); Southsea, one, 03 Jul (JGe);

VC12: Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 24 Jun; one, to actinic, 24 Jun; Harewood Forest, five, to actinic, 24 Jun; six, to actinic, 24 Jun; three, to actinic, 24 Jun; four, to actinic, 24 Jun; two, to actinic, 24 Jun; three, to actinic, 24 Jun; two, to actinic, 24 Jun; Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 16 Jun; Crawley, two, to actinic, 09 Jun; three, to actinic, 09 Jun; four, to actinic, 09 Jun; one, to actinic, 09 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 22 Jun (GCE); Harestock, one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GRog); Barton Stacey, two, to actinic, 08 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; two, to actinic, 08 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; two, to actinic, 22 Jun (GCE); Preston Candover, three, 12 Jul (MJW); Ecchinswell, one, 22 Jun (MJN); Axmansford, one, 02 Jun; 41, 12 Jun (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 23 Jun; four, 24 Jun; one, 26 Jun (MJW); Pamber Forest, 47, 14 Jun; two, 04 Jun; three, 08 Jun; 15, 15 Jun; 25, 17 Jun; six, 23 Jun; one, 01 Jul (GJD); Warren Hill, Liss Forest, one, 14 Jun (RJM); Church Crookham, one, to actinic, 16 Jun (DDim); Yateley, one, 23 Jun (JHH)

49.018 [B&F: 0983] Choristoneura hebenstreitella (Müller, 1764) - Local

Local in woodland throughout the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight found in mature woodland and widely distributed in such habitat. Wingspan male 19-25 mm, female 24-30 mm. The large size and distinctive olive-brown markings are characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102510919512017
11717719782017
12579619822018

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12155

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (GCE);

VC12: Pamber Forest, five, 30 May (GJD)

49.020 [B&F: 0974] Argyrotaenia ljungiana (Thunberg, 1797) - Common

Common on heathland and moorland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire found on heathland in the New Forest and north-east of the county. On the Isle of Wight, there has been only one recent record, at Freshwater in 1995. Wingspan 12-16 mm. The silver-white ground coloration of the forewing is characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on various herbaceous plants, including Bog-myrtle, Heather and Bilberry, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102118801995
119234519722019
12343219762018

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11441

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Shatterford, NF, one, 14 Jul (RBW, MWa); Pig Bush, NF, one, 18 Jul (CL); Ashurst, NF, one, 23 Jul (SAB); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 23 Jul (JSw)

49.021 [B&F: 0987] Ptycholomoides aeriferana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of south-eastern England, where it was first recorded in 1951. In Hampshire first recorded in 1960 and now fairly widespread in occurrence across much of the county. First recorded from the Isle of Wight in 1982, there have been sporadic records since. Wingspan 17-21 mm. The yellowish ground colour of the forewing and the dark hindwing are characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on European Larch, living between needles spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106719822019
11423419712019
12353719802017

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12221

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 16 Jul (GCE); Yateley*, one, to actinic, 31 Jul (JHH)

49.022 [B&F: 1000] Ptycholoma lecheana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland and orchards throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common in woodland throughout the county, but less common on the Island. Wingspan 16-22 mm. Distinguished by the generally dark coloration of the fore- and hindwings, the shining metallic edging of the median fascia and the metallic scaling in the apical area of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10191619692019
1111013719722019
12617919762019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11551
12221

Records by year

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Totton, one, 26 May; one, 23 Jun (LH); Romsey, one, 21 May (NRJ); Fareham, one, to actinic, 15 May (MLO det. RJD);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 28 May (GJD); Alton, one, to actinic, 27 May (BCA); Yateley, one, 26 May (JHH)

49.023 [B&F: 0971] Pandemis cinnamomeana (Treitschke, 1830) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire widespread but rarely common, although frequent in Botley Wood. Probably under-recorded elsewhere, none more so than on the Isle of Wight, where it was not recorded until 2013. Wingspan 18-24 mm. Weakly marked specimens, especially those with drab coloration, may be confused with forms of Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix P. heparana, from which the male may be distinguished by the white head and the female by the presence of reddish ochreous suffusion in the apical area of the hindwing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102120132015
1120935519712019
127817419942019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
118196
1210163

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Brook Down*, one, to actinic, 19 Sep (PBa);

VC11: East Tytherley, one, to actinic, 14 Sep; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 03 Sep; one, to actinic, 09 Jul; one, to actinic, 08 Sep (GCE); Botley Wood, two, 18 Sep; two, 18 Sep; Wickham Common, five, 11 Sep; Hen Wood, six, 04 Sep (F.M.G.);

VC12: Cholderton, seven, field observation, 22 Aug; four, field observation, 05 Sep; 17, field observation, 12 Sep (TJN, LF); Chilbolton, two, to actinic, 15 Sep; three, to actinic, 15 Sep; two, to actinic, 15 Sep; Crawley, one, to actinic, 12 Aug; two, to actinic, 21 Jul; one, to actinic, 12 Aug; one, to actinic, 07 Sep; Bullington, one, to actinic, 20 Sep (GCE); Axmansford, two, 03 Sep (ACB); Beech, one, 14 Sep (NDP); Pamber Forest, one, 06 Aug (GJD)

49.024 [B&F: 0969] Chequered Fruit-tree Tortrix Pandemis corylana (Fabricius, 1794) - Common

Common in woodland and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire fairly common to common in suitable habitat, with rather few recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-24 mm. Similar to Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix P. cerasana, but distinguished by the characteristic reticulate forewing pattern and the more strongly oblique outer margin of the basal fasciae, which are parallel with the median fascia, and the paler apex of the hindwing [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1018833418562019
11150222602002019
12642127419712019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1022477
1147553
1224334

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 17 Jun, 1 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 20 Sep, 7 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 20 Sep, 7 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Romsey, 29 May, 1 (NRJ) Latest: Pennington, 19 Sep, 1 (RFC) Max count: Wickham, 07 Aug, 3 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: Yateley, 09 Jun, 1 (JHH) Latest: Alton, 08 Sep, 1 (BCA) Max count: Cholderton, 08 Aug, 10 (TJN, HE)

49.025 [B&F: 0970] Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix Pandemis cerasana (Hübner, 1786) - Common

Common in gardens, orchards and woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire common and widespread, but rather infrequently recorded on the Isle of Wight in recent years. Wingspan 16-24 mm. Similar to Chequered Fruit-tree Tortrix P. corylana but differing in the smoother general appearance and the reduced reticulation, the usually strongly divergent margins of the basal and median fasciae, and the uniformly greyish brown hindwing [Bradley]. Larva is polyphagous on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, including fruit trees, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg or small larva.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10360110319002019
112008364019692019
12953249219712019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
103712519
1151562
1244767

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 30 May, 3 (IOu) Latest: West High Down Quarry, 08 Sep, 2 (IOu) Max count: Broadley Copse, 25 Jun, 19 (JBa)

VC11: Earliest: Romsey, 26 May, 1 (SLay) Latest: Kings Somborne, 03 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Wickham, 08 Jun, 3 (JRDS)

VC12: Earliest: Yateley, 21 May, 1 (JHH) Latest: Crawley, 07 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Yateley, 26 May, 9 (JHH)

49.026 [B&F: 0972] Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix Pandemis heparana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in oak woodland, orchards and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-24 mm. Similar in general coloration to P. cinnamomeana but lacking the white scaling on the frons in the male and the reddish suffusion in the apical area of the hindwing in the female. The angular projection of the median fascia distinguishes P. heparana from P. cinnamomeana and from brownish forms of P. cerasana [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on various trees and shrubs, including several species of fruit tree, on which it occasionally causes much damage, attacking flowers of crops such as apple, pear, plum and currant, otherwise often living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1017522819002019
111394252819692019
12745106819762019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10342
1117172
1222323

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Record Details

VC10: Parkhurst Forest, two, 28 Jul; Shanklin, one, 17 Jul; one, 01 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 11 Jul (SDut); Ditchend Brook, Newfoundland, NF, present, 30 Jul (RBW, MWa); Culverley, NF, one, 19 Jul (CL); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 08 Jul (RBW); East Tytherley, one, to actinic, 10 Aug; one, to actinic, 10 Aug; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 31 Jul; Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Sep; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); Southampton, one, to actinic, 21 Sep (MGP); Winchester, one, 07 Aug (THW); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 08 Sep (GCE); Titchfield Haven NNR, two, 17 Jul (F.M.G.); Fareham, two, to actinic, 01 Jun (MLO); Wickham, one, 07 Aug (F.M.G.); Pennington, one, 30 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 24 Jul; two, 31 Jul; one, 08 Aug (TJN, HE); one, field observation, 11 Aug (TJN, LF); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 11 Aug (TJN); Crawley, one, to actinic, 30 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Jul; three, to actinic, 16 Jul; two, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Jul; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 12 Jul; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Jul; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; Wonston, one, to actinic, 17 Jul (GCE); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 31 Jul (DAS); Preston Candover, three, 12 Jul (MJW); Ecchinswell, one, 31 Jul (MJN); Preston Candover, one, 08 Sep; Basingstoke, two, 24 Jun (MJW); three, to actinic, 26 Jun (JHu); Alton, one, to actinic, 08 Sep (DBO); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 09 Jul (ASto); Castle Bottom NNR, present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); Yateley, one, 23 Jun (JHH)

49.028 [B&F: 0986] Syndemis musculana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common in open woodland, mature hedgerows and high moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-22 mm. The greyish white or white ground colour and the contrasting median fascia are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Bramble, Oak and Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010316419002019
1165684619712019
1232846719712019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1021282
1113142
1214184

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Bonchurch, one, 09 May; one, 18 May; two, 21 May; one, 25 May; two, 26 May; one, 27 May; two, 30 May; one, 02 Jun; two, 07 Jun; two, 11 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 22 Jun; two, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun; two, 12 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, 09 May; one, 15 May; one, 20 May; one, 02 Jun; Sandpit Copse, one, 20 May (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 02 May (CTh); Totton, one, 07 May; one, 26 May (LH); Southampton, two, 09 May; two, 18 May; one, 21 May (MEdg); one, to actinic, 07 May (MGP); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 08 May (KArb); Winchester, one, 29 May (THW); Fareham, one, 19 May (ADT); Botley, one, to actinic, 04 May (SLB); Wickham, one, 15 May (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 24 May; two, 26 May; one, 30 May; one, 08 Jun; one, 16 Jun (IRT); Tuckton, Bournemouth, one, 21 May (APar); Sway, one, 26 May (SKe);

VC12: Over Wallop, one, 07 May (CM); Chilbolton, four, to actinic, 03 May (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 21 May (TJN); Harewood Forest, one, to actinic, 23 May; one, to actinic, 23 May (GCE); Teg Down, Winchester, one, 17 May (CKn); Basingstoke, one, 27 May (MJW); one, 26 May; one, 12 Jul (RHil); one, 06 May (DJJ); Alton, one, to actinic, 03 May; one, to actinic, 21 May (BCA); two, to actinic, 07 May (DBO); Farnborough, one, field observation, 02 May (KBW); Yateley, one, 21 May; one, 26 May (JHH)

49.029 [B&F: 1002] Lozotaenia forsterana (Fabricius, 1781) - Common

Common in wooded gardens, hedgerows and woodland edges throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire widespread, but not very common; decidedly uncommon on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 20-29 mm. Distinguished by its relatively large size and the reticulate greyish brown forewing with strong costal markings [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on the foliage of Ivy and a number of deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs, and various herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011113418562019
111007148019712019
1225631919772019

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1017266
1140432
12672

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VC10: Cowes, one, to actinic, 13 Jun (DNor); Bonchurch, one, 26 May; one, 11 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 20 Jun; three, 24 Jun; two, 25 Jun (JHa); Rookley, one, 01 Jun; one, 16 Jun; two, to actinic, 19 Jun; one, to actinic, 24 Jun; one, to actinic, 17 Jul (JBa); Shanklin, one, 16 Jun; one, 01 Jul (IOu); Broadley Copse, six, to actinic, 25 Jun (JBa); Firestone Copse*, one, 14 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 27 May (RBW); Ashurst, NF, one, 02 Jun; one, 31 Jul (SAB); Totton, one, 20 May; one, 25 May; one, 31 May; one, 11 Jun; one, 13 Jun; two, 14 Jun; two, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 24 Jun (LH); Romsey, one, 26 May; two, 22 Jun (SLay); one, 28 May; one, 09 Jun (MB); Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; one, to actinic, 11 Jun (GCE); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 24 Jun (PGS); Southampton, one, 24 May; one, 29 May; two, 30 May; two, 07 Jun; one, 13 Jun (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 01 Jun; one, 16 Jun (SI); Fareham, one, 25 May; one, 28 May (ADT); one, field observation, 17 Jun (PBrf); one, to actinic, 13 Jun; one, to actinic, 15 Jun; one, to actinic, 21 Jun; one, to actinic, 24 Jun (MLO); Botley, one, to actinic, 25 Jun (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 20 Jun (IRT); Horndean*, one, to actinic, 27 May (PHog); two, to actinic, 19 Jun (P&AHo); one, to actinic, 24 Jun (PHog); Tuckton, Bournemouth, one, 30 May; one, 08 Jun (APar); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 09 Jun; one, 23 Jun (JSw);

VC12: Basingstoke, two, 01 Jun (MJW); one, 01 Jun (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 30 May (GJD); Alton, one, to actinic, 15 Jun (BCA); one, to actinic, 13 Jun (DBO); Farnborough, one, 29 May (KBW)

49.030 [B&F: 0985] Carnation Tortrix Cacoecimorpha pronubana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common throughout much of Britain and southern Ireland. An adventive species, naturalised through accidental introduction in garden plants in southern England in the early 20th Century. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight it is now widespread, mainly in suburban areas. Wingspan male 15-17 mm, female 18-22 mm. Often seen flying by day in the vicinity of its foodplants. The bright orange coloration of the hindwing is characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Cultivated Privet, Sea Buckthorn, Evergreen Spindle and other deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10427719502019
1172795719712019
1214514519952019

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10243
1125274
12441

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VC10: Kingston, one, 16 Jul (ENes); St Lawrence, three, field observation, 16 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 19 May; one, field observation, 20 May; one, 30 Jul; one, 31 Jul; one, 06 Aug; four, 08 Aug; one, 26 Aug; one, 14 Sep; one, 20 Sep (LH); Southampton, present, field observation, 18 May (JDo det. PBu); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 29 Jul; two, to actinic, 04 Sep; one, to actinic, 20 Sep (KArb); Fareham, one, 21 Jul (ADT); one, to actinic, 23 Jul; one, to actinic, 23 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Sep; one, to actinic, 26 Sep; one, to actinic, 18 Oct (MLO); Botley, one, to actinic, 10 Aug (SLB); Bishop's Waltham, larva, one, field observation, 27 Apr (DTr); Portchester, one, 07 May (JGe); Portsmouth, one, 13 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 13 Aug; one, 16 Sep (IRT); Boscombe Undercliff, one, 16 Sep (DAS);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 01 Jun (RHil); Whitehill, one, 07 Sep; one, 15 Sep (ASto); Farnborough, one, 10 Aug (KBW)

49.031 [B&F: 0989] Timothy Tortrix Zelotherses paleana (Hübner, 1793) - Common

Common on rough grassland and coastal sandhills throughout the British Isles, scarcer in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a local and uncommon species, but widely distributed, with no apparent population centre. Wingspan 17-24 mm. Whitish or greyish ochreous forms of this species can be confused with A. unitana, but may usually be distinguished by the darker cilia of the forewing in both sexes, and by the orange-yellow suffusion on the head and thoracic region and on the basal area of the forewing, especially in the male [Bradley]; see also Bilberry Tortrix A. viburnana. Larva feeds on various grasses and herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1095819252019
11799219792019
121120172017

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VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun (TJN); Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 27 May (GCE); Basingstoke, one, to actinic, 26 Jun; one, to actinic, 26 Jun (JHu)

49.033 [B&F: 0988] Bilberry Tortrix Aphelia viburnana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common on moorland and in woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire common in the New Forest bogs and at Emer Bog, but not yet recorded in the north of the county. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1993. Wingspan 15-22 mm. Pale unicolorous forms readily confused with A. paleana, the males of which may be distinguished by examination of the genitalia. Larva polyphagous on plants such as Bilberry, Cowberry, Mountain Avens, Bloody Crane's-bill, Meadowsweet, Sea Aster and Sea Wormwood, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102019931993
113612219732018

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11122

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VC11: Pig Bush, NF, two, gen det, 18 Jul (CL)

49.035 [B&F: 0991] Clepsis senecionana (Hübner, [1819]) - Local

Local on heathland, moorland and in woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire recorded rarely from the New Forest bogs and not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 13-16 mm. Distinguishing features of this species are its small size, the pale ochreous general coloration of the forewing and lack of any strong markings [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Bog Bilberry, Bilberry, Bog-myrtle and similar, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering in a cocoon.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
113019821995

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11211

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VC11: Duckhole Bog, NF*, one, field observation, 01 May (MWa); Rakes Brakes Bottom, NF*, present, field observation, 13 May (RBW)

49.037 [B&F: 0993] Cyclamen Tortrix Clepsis spectrana (Treitschke, 1830) - Common

Common in damp woodland, fens, marshes and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire, but there are no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 15-22 mm, female 17-24 mm. Yellowish forms of this species may be distinguished from C. rurinana by the stronger markings on the costa of the forewing and the more uniform whitish grey hindwing. Larva feeds on many different herbaceous plants, including Willowherb, Meadowsweet, Sea Wormwood and Sea Lavender, and, in gardens, on Cyclamen, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106212218562019
1132348719712019
1216526719832018

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10352
11551
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VC10: Freshwater, one, to actinic, 12 Sep (PBa); Haseley Manor, two, 09 Jun; two, 06 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 24 Jul; Stockbridge Down NT, one, to actinic, 24 Jul (GCE); Portsmouth, one, 02 Jun; one, gen det, 09 Aug; one, 20 Sep (IRT);

VC12: Wherwell, one, to actinic, 13 Jun (GCE); Crawley, one, 21 May (TNo)

49.038 [B&F: 0994] Clepsis consimilana (Hübner, [1817]) - Common

Common in gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan male 13-17 mm, female 15-19 mm. Distinguished by its small size, indistinct forewing markings and the two small fuscous spots on the dorsum. Larva feeds on Wild Privet, Garden Privet, Ash, Lilac and Ivy, preferring dead leaves, living between leaves spun together with silk.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1023940318502019
112129355519692019
12736137019872019

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1019254
111101559
1227457

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VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 07 Jun, 1 (JHa) Latest: St Lawrence: Salem Close, 29 Sep, 1 (PBa) Max count: Shanklin, 24 Jun, 4 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Blackfied, 27 Mar, 1 (PGS) Latest: Fareham, 20 Oct, 1 (MLO) Max count: Fareham, 24 Jun, 9 (MLO)

VC12: Earliest: Basingstoke, 01 Jun, 3 (MJW) Latest: Harestock, 18 Sep, 1 (GRog) Max count: Basingstoke, 24 Jun, 7 (MJW)

49.039 [B&F: 0998] Light Brown Apple Moth Epiphyas postvittana (Walker, 1863) - Common

Common in gardens throughout much of the country. Thoroughly naturalised, through accidental introduction in garden plants, this native of Australia was first reported in Britain from Cornwall in 1936, it has since expanded its range across most of the country, and can be abundant where it occurs. Shows a marked preference for urban gardens, remaining relatively rare away from towns, and despite its common name, is neither light brown, nor particularly fond of apple! Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 16-21 mm, female 17-25 mm. The male is usually distinguished by the abrupt division of the forewing medially into a pale basal area and darker apical area, and the female by its large size and relatively elongate forewing, often with greatly reduced markings [Bradley]. Larva polyphagous on a wide range of plants, including Evergreen Spindle, causing sufficient damage to fruit trees to be a serious pest in some areas.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101905683219912019
112393810678219002019
1248292284219932019

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1018653122
111236390936
1224084725

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VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 02 Jan, 1 (JHa) Latest: Seaview, 16 Dec, 1 (JCro) Max count: Haseley Manor, 11 Aug, 22 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 01 Jan, 2 (ADT) Latest: Botley, 18 Dec, 1 (SLB) Max count: Southsea, 22 Oct, 40 (JRL)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, 07 Jan, 1 (ASto) Latest: Whitehill, 22 Dec, 1 (ASto) Max count: Basingstoke, 06 Aug, 25 (RHil)

49.040 [B&F: 1001] Lozotaeniodes formosana (Frölich, 1830) - Common

Common in pine woodland throughout much of southern England and Wales. First recorded in north-west Surrey in 1945, near the Hampshire border, this species is now widespread in southern Britain. In Hampshire increasingly common, but remaining very rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 20-26 mm. The bold reticulate forewing pattern is very characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Scots Pine.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10627519502019
11884104219732019
1225430119812019

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1012153
1132383
1218212

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VC10: Freshwater, one, to actinic, 14 Sep; one, to actinic, 14 Sep; one, to actinic, 15 Sep (PBa); Cranmore, present, to actinic, 12 Jul (CHic); Kingston, three, 24 Jun; two, 02 Jul (ENes); Parkhurst Forest, two, 29 Jun (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 08 Jun; one, 12 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 16 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 24 Jun (CTh); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 17 Jun (RBW); Totton, two, 23 Jun (LH); Stanbrige Earls, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (JRMi); Timsbury, one, 08 Jun (TRa); Romsey, one, 25 Jun (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; two, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, 04 Jul (RAC); Southampton, one, 13 Jun; one, to actinic, 22 Jun (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 22 Jun (SI); Winchester, one, 13 Jun; two, 23 Jun; one, 07 Jul (THW); Locks Heath, two, 19 Jun (PAS); Catisfield, one, 23 Jun; one, 24 Jun (ALR); Fareham, one, 19 Jun; one, 25 Jun (ADT); one, to actinic, 23 Jun (MLO); Botley, one, to actinic, 17 Jun; one, to actinic, 20 Jun (SLB); Shirrell Heath, one, 24 Jun; one, 11 Jul; one, 16 Jul (LEdg); Wickham, one, 16 Jun; one, 04 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 24 Jul (JRDS); East Cosham, one, 26 Jun (GGF); Portsmouth, two, 25 Jun; one, 26 Jun (IRT); Tuckton, Bournemouth, one, 23 Jun (APar); Sway, one, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun; two, 24 Jun; three, 25 Jun (SKe); Milford on Sea, three, 27 Jul; one, 25 Jun (MMcM); Pennington, one, 24 Jun; one, 23 Jul (RFC); Southsea, one, 22 Jul (JGe);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 10 Jul (TJN, HE); Anna Valley, Andover, two, 25 Jun (TJN); Crawley, one, 15 Jun (TNo); one, to actinic, 30 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; two, to actinic, 25 Jun (GCE); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 24 Jun (DAS); Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun; one, 16 Jul (RHil); Pamber Forest, two, 25 Jun (GJD); Liss, one, 25 Jun; one, 24 Jul (LBe); Liss Forest, one, 27 Jun (RJM); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 17 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; two, to actinic, 13 Jul (ASto); Castle Bottom NNR, present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); Yateley, one, 23 Jun (JHH)

49.044 [B&F: 1025] Tortricodes alternella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common, in deciduous woodland, especially of oak, throughout Britain. In Hampshire, widely distributed and relatively common in oak woodland, appearing in 2009 in considerable numbers, including in many gardens well away from oak woodland. Likely to be under-recorded on the Isle of Wight with few recent records. Wingspan 19-23mm. One of the earliest Tortricids to emerge in Spring and unlikely to be confused with hibernating Tortricids which may be on the wing in early spring [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, Hornbeam, Hazel, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Lime and Birch, living between leaves spun together with silk, and over-wintering as a pupa.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104412119002019
11613264419702019
12288143519762019

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10321
112439758
12573

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VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 03 Feb (CHic); Shanklin, one, field observation, 14 Feb; one, 02 Feb (IOu);

VC11: Copythorne, one, 02 Feb (JAda); Ashley, one, 19 Feb; two, to actinic, 19 Feb (GCE); Romsey, one, 07 Jan; one, 12 Jan; one, 23 Jan; two, 25 Jan; 14, 30 Jan; 47, 01 Feb; 52, 02 Feb; 58, 07 Feb; one, 10 Mar (NRJ); Ashley, one, to actinic, 19 Feb (GCE); Botley Wood, one, 24 Jan; one, 13 Mar; Wickham Common, 37, 07 Feb (F.M.G.);

VC12: Chilbolton, three, to actinic, 02 Feb (GCE); Axmansford, one, to lighted window, 28 Feb (ACB); Pamber Forest, one, field observation, 25 Jan; one, 17 Mar (GJD); Liss Forest*, one, 23 Feb (RJM)

49.047 [B&F: 1030] Eana incanana (Stephens, 1852) - Local

Local in woodland throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire fairly widespread, but not particularly common, in most areas, except for the New Forest. It is relatively scarce on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 17-22 mm. The rounded forewing and conspicuous curved subbasal fascia are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds in a web in the flowers of Bluebell and possibly Wild Garlic (references to other pabula, such as Ox-eye Daisy, are potentially doubtful).

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103219332019
117311019902019
128610619942019

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10122
11661
12363

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VC10: Borthwood Copse, Winford, two, 23 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 11 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 08 Jul (LH); Winchester, one, 02 Jun (THW); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); West Meon, one, 31 Jul (F.M.G.);

VC12: Preston Candover, three, 12 Jul; Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun; two, 26 Jun (MJW); Castle Bottom NNR, one, ♀, gen det, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD det. AMD)

49.049 [B&F: 1024] Light Grey Tortrix Cnephasia incertana (Treitschke, 1835) - Common

Common in woodland edges and hedgerows throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 14-18 mm. Another small Cnephasia about the size of C. asseclana, from which distinguished by the weaker irroration in the forewing (not as pale as C. genitalana). Can be determined with certainty only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Greater Plantain, Ribwort Plantain, Common Sorrel, Sheep's Sorrel and similar, living within a spinning.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10191318562018
1130841819712018
126313619962015

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10331

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VC10: Shanklin, one, gen det, 02 Jun; one, gen det, 05 Jun; one, gen det, 07 Jun (IOu)

49.050 [B&F: 1020] Grey Tortrix Cnephasia stephensiana (Doubleday, [1849]) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and generally the commonest of the Cnephasia which occur in the county. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The largest of the British Cnephasia with relatively broad forewings having a dark ground colour and dark grey fascia; small specimens may be confused with C. asseclana but in that species the costal spot of the forewing is stronger and usually extends to the termen. Often readily identified on size alone, but can be determined with certainty only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva polyphagous on various herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10342818502019
11702194819642019
1243794719712019

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10331
1117182
12672

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VC10: Shippards Chine, Compton Bay, one, gen det, 16 Jul; Shanklin, one, gen det, 05 Jun; one, gen det, 17 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 28 May (RBW); Totton, one, 23 Apr; one, 24 Apr; one, 26 Apr (LH); Romsey, one, 30 May; one, 02 Jul; one, 11 Jul (NRJ); Winchester, one, 05 Jun; one, 13 Jun (THW); Catisfield, one, gen det, 06 Jul (ALR det. RJD); Fareham, one, to actinic, 01 Jul (MLO); Wickham, two, ♀, gen det, 07 Aug (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, two, gen det, 25 Jun; one, gen det, 14 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Crawley, two, 25 Jun (TNo); Pamber Forest, one, 25 May; one, 10 Jun (GJD); Warren Hill, Liss Forest, one, 04 Jul (RJM); Alton, one, to actinic, 08 Aug (DBO); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 10 Jul (ASw); Yateley, one, ♂ gen det, 09 Jun (JHH det. AMD)

49.051 [B&F: 1021] Flax Tortrix Cnephasia asseclana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in gardens, farmland and other open areas throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Distinguished from C. pasiuana by the usually stronger and more variegated forewing pattern with a relatively narrow median fascia. Smaller than C. stephensiana but with similar dark markings so could quite easily be confused with small specimens of that species. Can be determined with certainty only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva polyphagous on various herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011419002019
1140154019722019
126113519762018

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11452
12221

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VC10: Haseley Manor, one, gen det, 28 May; Shanklin, one, gen det, 02 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Catisfield, two, gen det, 15 Jun; one, gen det, 06 Jul (ALR det. RJD); Fareham, one, to actinic, 01 Jul (MLO); Hen Wood, one, ♀, gen det, 24 Jul (F.M.G.);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 25 Jun (GJD); Warren Hill, Liss Forest, one, gen det, 25 May (RJM)

49.053 [B&F: 1022a] Cereal Tortrix Cnephasia pumicana (Zeller, 1847) - Local

Local in gardens and other open areas in south-east England. C. pumicana was synonymised under C. pasiuana by Razowski (1989). Work recently published in Langmaid and Agassiz, 2010 indicates that consistent differences in genitalia exist between the two taxa, especially in the male, and that therefore there is no reason to not treat pumicana as a valid taxon. On external morphology, the adult's indistinct and often pale patterning (dark specimens do occur) makes identification on wing features alone impossible, as it is indistinguishable from pasiuana and, for pale specimens, from genitalana. The earliest confirmed record that has so far been identified from re-examining genitalia preparations previously attributed to pasiuana dates from 1986, and all have occurred in south-east England, indicating that this is most likely a recent arrival to the country; confirmed English specimens have been taken from 24 June to 8 August, with the majority in mid-late July. On the continent it is stated as being polyphagous on cereals, grasses, legumes and flax (Chambon & Genestier, 1980). Records in Hampshire date from 2004 onwards, but so far yet to be recorded on the Isle of Wight. The wingspan is similar to pasiuana, at 15-20 mm.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11354320052014
126720042011

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VC12: Warren Hill, Liss Forest*, one, 04 Jul (RJM)

49.055 [B&F: 1018] Cnephasia communana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) - Local

Local with a preference for dry pastures, downland and fens throughout England and Wales. The earliest Cnephasia to emerge and the only one on the wing during most of May, about the size of Grey Tortrix C. stephensiana and usually with a paler ground colour and paler brownish fascia, but like all Cnephasia, identification can only be confirmed by dissection of genitalia. Like its congeners, undoubtedly under-recorded. Reported from Totland, Isle of Wight in 2021 (and again in 2022), the first report from the island since the mid-20th century. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103019001947
11505819762019
12223119942013

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11122

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VC11: Southsea, two, 27 May (JRL)

49.058 [B&F: 1034] Spatalistis bifasciana (Hübner, [1787]) - Local

Local in woodland edges in parts of southern England and southern Wales. In Hampshire a rare or, more probably, overlooked species, with notable populations in Pamber Forest and Botley Wood. On the Isle of Wight, first recorded in 1972 in Parkhurst Forest, with no other records received until 2009, when one was at Freshwater. Wingspan 12-14 mm. The small size of this species and the dark coloration and ochreous-yellow apical area of the forewing are characteristic [Bradley], although it does bear a superficial resemblance to the far more common Pseudargyrotoza conwagana. Larva feeds within berries of Buckthorn, Alder Buckthorn and Dogwood.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10152219722019
11536719742019
12366519952017

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11111

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VC11: Romsey, one, 29 Jun (MB)

49.059 [B&F: 1033] Green Oak Tortrix Tortrix viridana Linnaeus, 1758 - Common

Common in oak woodland, woodland, parks, gardens and areas with scattered trees throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight can be abundant in oak woods, though prone to annual fluctuations, with larvae forming the staple diet for insectivorous birds and their young, but such abundance appears to becoming rarer. Wingspan 17-24 mm. This species is unique amongst the British Tortricids in having a light green, almost unicolorous forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak and deciduous trees, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as an egg

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10266141819722019
111893710619582019
127931195019712019

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1015328
1144655
122910627

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VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 30 May (CHic); Bonchurch, one, 30 May; one, 02 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, two, 01 Jun; one, 04 Jun; one, 05 Jun; one, 08 Jun; three, 12 Jun; five, 15 Jun; two, 16 Jun; two, 17 Jun; three, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun (IOu); Broadley Copse, eight, to actinic, 25 Jun (JBa); East Cowes, one, to actinic, 30 May (TWhi);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 28 May; one, 01 Jun (CTh); Totton, one, 30 May; one, 31 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 11 Jun (LH); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; one, to actinic, 23 Jun; Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (GCE); Romsey, five, 26 May; one, 28 May; one, 29 May; one, 30 May; one, 08 Jun; one, 23 Jun (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 26 May; three, to actinic, 15 Jun; one, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 24 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun (RAC); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 30 May (KArb); Allbrook, one, 21 May; three, 26 May; one, 28 May; four, 01 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 24 Jun (SI); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jun; two, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Fareham, one, to actinic, 31 May; one, to actinic, 02 Jun (MLO); Botley, one, to actinic, 02 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 30 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 15 Jun (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 21 May (IRT); Petersfield, one, to actinic, 15 Jun (RAll);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 01 Jun; Harewood Forest, three, to actinic, 24 Jun; one, to actinic, 24 Jun; two, to actinic, 24 Jun; three, to actinic, 24 Jun; three, to actinic, 24 Jun; two, to actinic, 24 Jun; four, to actinic, 24 Jun; Crawley, one, to actinic, 09 Jun; four, to actinic, 09 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun; two, to actinic, 09 Jun (GCE); Axmansford, nine, 02 Jun; two, 12 Jun (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 01 Jun; one, 26 Jun (MJW); five, 01 Jun (RHil); Pamber Forest, 21, 30 May; 27, 14 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 17 Jun (GJD); Warren Hill, Liss Forest, one, 06 Jun (RJM); Alton, one, to actinic, 07 Jun (BCA); Odiham Common, one, field observation, 04 Jun (JHH, AMD det. JHH); Castle Bottom NNR, one, field observation, 29 May (JHH); present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); Church Crookham, one, to actinic, 03 Jun; three, indoors, 05 Jun; one, to actinic, 06 Jun (DDim); Farnborough, one, 21 May; two, 31 May (KBW); Yateley, six, 26 May; three, 09 Jun; eight, 23 Jun (JHH)

49.060 [B&F: 1032] Aleimma loeflingiana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in oak woodland, areas with scattered trees, parkland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-21 mm. The angular shape of the forewing and the characteristic almost reticulate pattern distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107715818562019
111146305119582019
12552470819712019

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1011236
1147665
122512936

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VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 02 Jun (CHic); Kingston, one, 06 Jul (ENes); Parkhurst Forest, two, 29 Jun; Borthwood Copse, Winford, one, 23 Jun; Shanklin, six, 15 Jun; two, 16 Jun; three, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 01 Jul; Borthwood Copse, Winford, one, 23 Jun (IOu); Broadley Copse, five, to actinic, 25 Jun (JBa);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 03 Jun (RBW); Totton, one, 24 Jun; one, 22 Jul (LH); Timsbury, one, 13 Jun (TRa); Ashley, three, to actinic, 23 Jun; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; one, to actinic, 23 Jun; Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, 29 May; five, 30 May; two, to actinic, 30 May; one, 29 Jun (NRJ); Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Jul; one, to actinic, 23 Jun; Kings Somborne, three, to actinic, 15 Jun; one, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Itchen: Peartree Green, one, 19 Jun (PAB); Southampton, one, to actinic, 01 Jun (MGP); Allbrook, one, 30 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 02 Jun; one, 08 Jun; two, 13 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun; three, to actinic, 25 Jun (SI); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE); Fareham, one, 09 Jun; one, 15 Jun (ADT); one, 16 Jun (IMcP); one, to actinic, 01 Jun; one, to actinic, 09 Jun (MLO); Sway, one, 15 Jun (SKe); Pennington, one, 02 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 01 Jun; Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 24 Jun; five, to actinic, 24 Jun; Harewood Forest, 17, to actinic, 24 Jun; one, to actinic, 24 Jun; 10, to actinic, 24 Jun; 12, to actinic, 24 Jun; seven, to actinic, 24 Jun; seven, to actinic, 24 Jun; 12, to actinic, 24 Jun; Crawley, two, to actinic, 09 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun; two, to actinic, 09 Jun; one, to actinic, 09 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun; one, to actinic, 30 Jun (GCE); Axmansford, two, 02 Jun; two, 12 Jun (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 23 Jun (RHil); Pamber Forest, two, 30 May; 36, 14 Jun; one, 08 Jun; two, 15 Jun; one, 23 Jun (GJD); Castle Bottom NNR, present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); Farnborough, one, 23 Jun (KBW); Yateley, seven, 09 Jun; 21, 23 Jun; one, 31 Jul (JHH)

49.061 [B&F: 1037] Acleris holmiana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows and woodland throughout much of the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight scattered records of individuals or small groups indicate a low population density. Wingspan 10-15 mm. Immediately recognised by the conspicuous white costal marking on the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Apple, Plum, Blackthorn, Cotoneaster, Pear, Rowan and similar, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10221918932019
118312819742019
12587019932018

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10111
12221

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 12 Jul (JHa);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 17 Jul (TJN, HE); Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 16 Jul; one, to actinic, 25 Jun (GCE)

49.062 [B&F: 1036] Acleris forsskaleana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland and gardens throughout England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-19 mm. The pale yellow ground colour and strongly reticulate pattern of the forewing distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Field Maple and Sycamore, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as a small larva.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011418118932019
11913119019722019
12688107119762019

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 25 Jun, 1 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin Upper Chine, 20 Aug, 1 (IOu) Max count: West High Down Quarry, 07 Aug, 3 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Southampton, 19 Jun, 1 (MEdg) Latest: Wickham, 19 Sep, 1 (JRDS) Max count: Winchester, 31 Jul, 5 (THW)

VC12: Earliest: Barton Stacey, 22 Jun, 1 (GCE) Latest: Pamber Forest, 02 Sep, 1 (GJD) Max count: Yateley, 23 Jun, 17 (JHH)

49.065 [B&F: 1039] Strawberry Tortrix Acleris comariana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) - Local

Local in gardens, market gardens, fens and woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire very local, but often abundant where it occurs, as at Emer Bog. On the Isle of Wight, distinctly uncommon. Wingspan 12-18 mm. Certain forms of this species closely resemble forms of A. laterana, from which reliably separated by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Garden Strawberry, Wild Strawberry and Marsh Cinquefoil, living within a spun or rolled leaf, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102019001936
11232619722019
1281319952004

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11572
12221

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VC11: Allbrook*, two, 29 Jul; Hilltop, The Hangers*, one, 01 Aug (SI)

49.066 [B&F: 1038] Acleris laterana (Fabricius, 1794) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common, perhaps under-recorded in some areas. Wingspan 15-20 mm. Certain forms of this species closely resemble forms of A. comariana, from which reliably separated by dissection of the genitalia. The brownish f. perplexana may be confused with f. castaneana of A. schalleriana, but may be distinguished by the comparatively smooth costa of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Willow, Bilberry, Raspberry, Blackthorn, Rowan and similar, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104813419762018
1124534319702019
1210416119762019

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10331
11441
12111

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VC10: Shanklin, one, gen det, 14 Jul; one, gen det, 26 Jul; one, gen det, 07 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Southampton, one, 01 Apr; one, 09 Apr; one, 31 Jul (MEdg); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 17 Jul (KArb); Fareham, one, to actinic, gen det, 08 Aug (MLO det. RJD); Wickham, one, ♀, gen det, 07 Aug (F.M.G.)

49.069 [B&F: 1041] Acleris sparsana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, gardens and hedgerows throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan male 11-18 mm, female 11-14 mm. The relatively broad forewing and predominately grey coloration are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Beech and Sycamore, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011113718932019
1141348719712019
1220624919962019

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1010112
1116264
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VC10: Freshwater, one, to actinic, 20 Sep (PBa); Brook, one, 16 Jul (IOu); St Lawrence Undercliff, one, to actinic, 28 Sep (PBa); Shanklin, one, 16 Jul; one, 11 Sep; one, 21 Sep; one, 18 Oct; one, 07 Nov; one, 10 Nov; two, 24 Nov (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 01 Jan; one, 05 Jan; two, 07 Jan; one, 30 Jan (LH); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 16 Nov; Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Sep; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 28 Sep; four, to actinic, 16 Nov (GCE); Romsey, three, 15 Nov (NRJ); Kings Somborne, two, to actinic, 28 Sep; one, to actinic, 16 Nov; two, to actinic, 16 Nov (GCE); Fareham, one, to actinic, 20 Sep; one, to actinic, 10 Nov (MLO); Milford on Sea, one, 16 Oct (MMcM);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 10 Oct (TJN, LF); Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 09 Nov; Goodworth Clatford, one, 17 Oct; Crawley, one, to actinic, 17 Nov (GCE); Beech, two, 18 Oct; one, 22 Oct (NDP); Alton, one, to actinic, 07 Nov; one, to artificial light, 25 Nov (DBO); one, to actinic, 28 Sep (NDP)

49.070 [B&F: 1042] Rhomboid Tortrix Acleris rhombana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in hedgerows, gardens and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-21 mm. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Apple, Dog Rose, Hazel and Oak, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10261518562018
1118220119712019
12678819942018

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111

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VC10: Walter's Copse, Newtown, one, to actinic, gen det, 22 Sep (PBa);

VC11: Stroud, Petersfield*, one, to actinic, 20 Oct (RAll)

49.071 [B&F: 1062] Acleris emargana (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, gardens and hedgerows throughout the British Isles, less numerous in the north. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-22 mm. The pronounced emargination on the costa of the forewing is distinctive of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Sallow, Poplar and Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10565918562019
1131944119712019
1215121219752019

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10682
1111186
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VC10: Afton Marsh, one, to light, 28 Sep (IOu); Freshwater, two, to actinic, 22 Sep; Walter's Copse, Newtown, two, to actinic, ♂, gen det, 22 Sep (PBa); Shanklin, one, 12 Sep; one, 20 Sep; one, 30 Sep (IOu);

VC11: East Tytherley, one, to actinic, 14 Sep; one, to actinic, 10 Aug; six, to actinic, 10 Aug; two, to actinic, 14 Sep; one, to actinic, 10 Aug; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 08 Sep (GCE); Botley Wood, one, 18 Sep; two, 18 Sep; one, 23 Oct (F.M.G.); Wickham, one, 07 Sep (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 05 Aug (IRT);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 15 Sep; Bullington, one, to actinic, 20 Sep (GCE); Pamber Forest, one, 02 Sep; one, 14 Sep; one, 21 Sep (GJD)

49.073 [B&F: 1047] Acleris schalleriana (Linnaeus, 1761) - Local

Local in gardens and woodland throughout much of England and Wales, rare in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local on the chalk, where the the larva is found mainly on Wayfaring-tree, and in the New Forest and elsewhere, where it occurs on Guelder-rose; also occurs in gardens where either (or both) species is planted. Wingspan 15-20 mm. The moderately rough-scaled anterior margin of the forewing and the enlarged costal blotch, which extends to near the apex, distinguish this species from A. laterana and A. comariana [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Guelder-rose and Wayfaring-tree, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10321318932019
1122025619762019
1216519019912019

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10111
11892
12232

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VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 22 Nov (SDa);

VC11: Totton, one, 02 Feb; one, 03 Feb; one, 22 Jun; one, 06 Jul; one, 07 Nov (LH); Romsey, two, 26 Jun (SLay); one, 07 Jan (NRJ); Sway, one, 17 Jun (SKe);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 20 Jun; two, 24 Jun (MJW)

49.075 [B&F: 1052] Acleris umbrana (Hübner, [1799]) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in woodland, fens and marshes in parts of England and Wales. In Hampshire this scarce and elusive species has been knocked out of old hawthorns in the New Forest in the past, but nothing has been heard of it since the 1930s, until there was a migration event in early January 2013 when a number were trapped across southern England, during which an individual turned up in Pennington. In subsequent years the species has become increasingly frequent and appearances in the two counties are now expected annually (reported new for North Hampshire in 2022) and now probably established at low levels as a resident. Wingspan 18-23 mm. This species is similar to certain forms of A. hastiana; it may be distinguished by differences in the shape of the costa of the forewing, which in both sexes of A. hastiana appears shallowly concave beyond the middle; also, the two small but well-developed scale-tufts present in the tornal area of the forewing in A. umbrana, are not found in A. hastiana [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Bird Cherry and Rowan, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10202020142019
11343919002019

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10111
11552

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VC10: Shanklin, one, gen det, 22 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest*, present, 26 Jan (RBW); Botley Wood, one, 13 Mar; two, 23 Oct (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, to actinic, 22 Mar (ADT det. RJD); Sway, one, 10 Apr (SKe); Lymington, one, to light, 24 Oct (ASH)

49.076 [B&F: 1054] Acleris cristana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of southern England. Reasonably well distributed across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The very large coarse-scaled tuft situated towards the end of the discal cell on the forewing is peculiar to A. cristana, and is present in most forms, readily distinguishing this species from others in the genus Acleris [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various herbaceous trees and shrubs, including Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Beech, Oak, Birch, Hazel, Lime and Elm, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10484519002019
1125525419702019
1212813719932019

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10331
1111152
12991

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VC10: Shanklin, one, 14 Mar; one, 01 Apr; one, 21 Apr (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, 17 Mar; two, 18 Mar; one, 10 Apr (NRJ); Winchester, one, 10 Apr (THW); Botley Wood, one, 18 Sep (F.M.G. det. RJD); Fareham, one, to actinic, 05 Apr; two, to actinic, 06 Apr (MLO); Wickham Common, two, 07 Feb (F.M.G. det. RJD);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 31 Jul (TJN, HE); Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 10 Apr; Crawley, one, to actinic, 18 Mar (GCE); Pamber Forest, one, 21 Apr; one, 13 Aug (GJD); Liss Forest*, one, f. prostriana, 15 Mar; one, f. desfontiana, 05 Apr (RJM); Alton, one, to actinic, 11 Apr; one, to actinic, 22 Sep (BCA); Lower Froyle, one, 11 Aug (EFig); Farnborough, one, 18 Mar (KBW); Yateley*, one, 31 Jul (JHH)

49.077 [B&F: 1048] Garden Rose Tortrix Acleris variegana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in gardens and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire, distribution on the Isle of Wight apparently restricted to the south and west. Wingspan 14-19 mm. The form f. brunneana resembles the closely related species A. permutana in general appearance [Bradley]. Larva has been recorded on many species of Rosaceceae favouring Wild and Cultivated Rose, and Blackthorn, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as an egg.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1035365018562019
112354350319692019
12825112319762019

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1031444
11981243
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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Haseley Manor, 06 Jul, 1 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 25 Sep, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 03 Aug, 4 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Locks Heath, 09 Jun, 1 (PAS) Latest: Botley, 17 Nov, 1 (SLB) Max count: Portsmouth, 04 Aug, 3 (IRT)

VC12: Earliest: Basingstoke, 16 Jul, 1 (RHil) Latest: Barton Stacey, 22 Oct, 1 (GCE) Max count: Anna Valley, Andover, 28 Sep, 11 (TJN)

49.078 [B&F: 1043] Acleris aspersana (Hübner, [1817]) - Common

Common on grassland, downland, heaths and other open areas throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight mainly associated with chalk downland, but also found in other habitats such as marshes. Wingspan male 11-17 mm, female 11-14 mm. The small size of this species and the bright orange-yellow general coloration of the forewing are distinguishing features [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Wild Strawberry, Marsh Cinquefoil, Meadowsweet and other Rosaceae, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105918418562019
1123928619712019
1220635719712018

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10155
11331
12232

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VC10: West High Down Quarry, five, 07 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Stockbridge Down NT, one, to actinic, 24 Jul; Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Jul (GCE); Botley, one, to actinic, 26 Nov (SLB);

VC12: Cholderton, four, 24 Jul; present, 31 Jul; one, 08 Aug (TJN, HE); Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 19 Jul; Barton Stacey, two, to actinic, 16 Jul (GCE); Yateley*, one, 23 Jun (JHH)

49.080 [B&F: 1053] Acleris hastiana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, hedgerows, fens and freshwater margins throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 17-24 mm. A number of forms of this highly polymorphic species resemble certain forms of A. cristana, but A. hastiana can usually be distinguished by the relatively straight costa of the forewing and the presence of numerous small scale-tufts; other forms resemble A. umbrana and A. abietana, which see. Larva feeds on various species of Salix, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10465218802019
1142248818802019
12676719902019

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VC10: Western Yar Estuary, one, at dusk, 01 Jan; Shanklin, one, 25 Jan; one, at dusk, 04 Mar; one, gen det, 05 Apr; one, gen det, 08 Jul; one, 07 Nov (IOu);

VC11: Totton, one, 22 Jun (LH); Romsey, one, 04 May (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 21 Jun (RAC); Botley Wood, two, 24 Jan; Wickham Common, one, 07 Feb (F.M.G. det. RJD); Portsmouth, one, 10 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Pamber Forest, two, 25 Jun (GJD)

49.082 [B&F: 1055] Acleris hyemana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local on heathland and moorland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire most frequent in the New Forest; there is one record from the Isle of Wight and a few from outside the New Forest, which suggest the species may, on occasion, adapt to cultivated heathers. Wingspan 14-20 mm. The narrow forewings with prominent apex, especially in the female, and the purplish brown and silver-white coloration are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Heather and Bilberry, living between shoots spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102219842009
11453919712018
124419942015

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11321

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VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 01 Feb (RBW); Ashurst, NF, one, 19 Mar (SAB); Totton, one, 10 Nov (LH)

49.083 [B&F: 1044] Acleris ferrugana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in oak woodland, woodland and heaths throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight well distributed and reasonably common throughout. Wingspan 14-18 mm. A species associated with deciduous oak woodland, while the very similar A. notana feeds on birch. Fresh males of A. ferrugana can be distinguished by the presence of distinct scale tufts, a feature lacking on A. notana, but otherwise dissection is generally required to fully establish identity. Larva feeds on Oak and Goat Willow, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010819002018
1118722219722019
12353419762019

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10111
11111

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VC10: Shanklin, one, gen det, 05 Apr (IOu);

VC11: Romsey, one, ♂ with scale tufts, 08 Apr (NRJ)

49.084 [B&F: 1045] Acleris notana (Donovan, 1806) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight well distributed and reasonably common throughout. Wingspan 14-18 mm. A species associated with birch woodland, while the very similar A. ferrugana feeds on oak. Fresh males of A. ferrugana can be distinguished by the presence of distinct scale tufts, a feature lacking on A. notana, but otherwise dissection is generally required to fully establish identity. Larva feeds on Silver Birch and Downy Birch, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102119972013
1120022019712019
12536219902017

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11331

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VC11: Romsey, one, 25 Jan; one, 01 Feb (NRJ); Fareham, one, 10 Jul (IMcP);

VC12: Castle Bottom NNR, one, netted, ♀, gen det, 15 Jun (JHH det. AMD)

49.085 [B&F: 1050] Acleris kochiella (Goeze, 1783) - Local

Local in hedgerows, gardens, orchards and parks throughout southern England, north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, but not particularly common, and most frequent on the coast east of Southampton, where the larval spinnings are recorded in small numbers in most years. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Specimens of the autumn generation of this species resemble A. logiana, but are usually greyer in general coloration [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Elm, living within a spun or rolled leaf; larvae of the summer brood are much more common than those of the spring generation.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10393619002019
11743619782019
12191619962017

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10111
12221

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 04 Aug (JHa);

VC12: Sparsholt*, one, to actinic, 18 Mar (GCE); Pamber Forest, one, 25 Jun (GJD)

49.086 [B&F: 1051] Acleris logiana (Clerck, 1759) - Local

Local in birch woodland in parts of the Scottish Highlands, appearing in recent years as a migrant in southern England, where temporarily established. In Hampshire this species was first recorded in the county from larvae collected in Botley Wood in vice-county 11 by John Langmaid in 1991; a remarkable discovery, given that previously it was known only from the Highlands of Scotland. Subsequent discoveries elsewhere in birch woodland in vice-county 11 indicate that it is most likely a new arrival which is spreading; the individual shown here was the first for the north of the county, and was followed closely by another found on a tree trunk during a trapping session on Hook Common in 2003. On the Isle of Wight recorded for the first time in 1997, with another in 2012 at Cranmore. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The nominate form and f. tripunctana of this species resemble specimens of the autumn generation of A. kochiella. Larva feeds on Silver Birch and Downy Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105519972018
11464619802018
12263120032019

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10111
12221

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VC10: Freshwater, one, to actinic, gen det, 14 Sep (PBa);

VC12: Harewood Forest*, one, to actinic, 24 Jun (GCE); RSPB Hazeley Heath, one, field observation, among birch saplings , 18 Oct (FHu); Castle Bottom NNR, present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); Yateley*, one, 08 Nov (JHH)

49.087 [B&F: 1061] Acleris literana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Local

Local in oak woodland throughout much of Britain, rare in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight reasonably well distributed in suitable habitat throughout; perhaps benefitting from a reduction in the amount of collecting of this highly variable and attractive species. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Although an extremely variable species, readily distinguished by the light green or olive-green ground colour and black markings of the forewing, and the presence of characteristic fulvous or ferruginous markings in some of the forms [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Oak, living between leaves spun together with silk.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10313318562019
1119720819732019
12606019762019

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10693
1116172
12452

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VC10: Shanklin, one, 14 Mar; one, 10 Apr; two, 11 Apr; three, 12 Apr; one, 21 Apr; one, 10 Nov (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 01 Apr (RBW); Romsey, one, 15 Mar; two, 18 Mar; one, 05 Apr (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 07 Aug (GCE); Dibden Purlieu*, one, to actinic, 09 Aug (RAC); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 16 Apr (KArb); Botley Wood, one, 13 Mar; one, 18 Sep; Wickham, one, 07 Aug (F.M.G.); Botley, one, to actinic, 14 Feb; one, to actinic, 14 Feb; one, to actinic, 16 Feb; one, to actinic, 09 Mar (SLB); Sway*, one, 09 Apr; one, 10 Apr (SKe);

VC12: Chilbolton, two, to actinic, 16 Apr; Crawley, one, to actinic, 18 Mar (GCE); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 16 Apr (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 12 Apr (ASw)

49.090 [B&F: 1015] Eulia ministrana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in woodland, damp heathland and mosses throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, but not particularly common. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The moderately large size and the whitish yellow ground colour of the forewing with obscure ferruginous-brown markings are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, including Hazel, Ash, Buckthorn, Rowan, Birch and Bilberry, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10111319292016
1119122919002019
12669019742018

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1112154
12473

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VC11: Ashurst, NF, one, 31 May; one, 02 Jun (SAB); Totton, one, 27 May (LH); Romsey, one, 19 May (SLay); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 21 May; one, to actinic, 21 May; four, to actinic, 21 May; one, to actinic, 26 May (GCE); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 08 May; one, to actinic, 09 May (KArb); Allbrook, one, 20 May (SI); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 26 May; Ashley, one, to actinic, 26 May (GCE);

VC12: Ropley, two, 26 May (TJN, LF); Pamber Forest, two, netted, 17 May; one, 18 May; one, 20 May; three, 25 May (GJD); Yateley*, one, 26 May (JHH)

49.091 [B&F: 1011] Pseudargyrotoza conwagana (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-24 mm. The general yellowish coloration and metallic irroration of the forewing and the usually conspicuous pale yellow dorsal blotch readily distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds within fruits and berries of Wild and Garden Privet, and Ash, over-wintering as a pupa.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1024480418562019
111303335719712019
12692191119712019

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
108144
1114194
1214162

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VC10: West High Down Quarry, four, 07 Aug; three, 20 Aug (IOu); Bonchurch, two, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 12 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, 25 Jun; one, 12 Jul; one, 20 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 27 May (RBW); Allbrook, one, 01 Jun (SI); Winchester, one, 26 May; two, 24 Jul; three, 31 Jul; one, 07 Aug; four, 14 Aug (THW); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 26 May (GCE); Catisfield, one, 24 Jun (ALR); Fareham, one, 31 Jul (IMcP); Wickham, one, 23 Jun (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 15 Jun (IRT); Southsea, one, 27 May (JGe); one, 02 Jun (JRL);

VC12: Over Wallop, one, 21 May (CM); Cholderton, present, 24 Jul; one, 31 Jul (TJN, HE); Wherwell, one, to actinic, 29 Jun; Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 14 Jul; Crawley, one, to actinic, 30 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 22 Jun; one, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Jul; two, to actinic, 22 Jun (GCE); Old Burghclere, one, field observation, 24 May (GJD); Basingstoke, one, 23 Jun; one, 24 Jun; two, 26 Jun; one, 31 Jul (MJW); Chawton, one, 29 Jul (DAS)

49.092 [B&F: 0921] Phtheochroa inopiana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in dry pastures, fens and marshes, and on river-banks and other damp areas throughout England and Wales. Reasonably common in Hampshire, with the south-east quarter of the county responsible for more than two thirds of the total records on the county database, and with no indication of any significant decline in numbers, but very rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 17-22 mm. The relatively large size of this species and the obscure markings and drab coloration of the forewing are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Common Fleabane and Field Wormwood, living within a silken tube or tent.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011222719002019
11600133319712019
1211223619872019

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10452
111291

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VC10: Haseley Manor, one, 06 Jul; one, 11 Aug; Shanklin, two, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Furze Hill, NF, present, 19 Jul (RBW, MWa); one, 20 Jul; Woodlands, New Forest, present, 08 Jun (RBW); Romsey, one, 23 Jun; one, 16 Aug (MB); Allbrook, one, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun (SI); Fareham, one, 08 Jun (ADT); Wickham, one, 04 Jul (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 17 Jun (IRT); Sway, one, 24 Jun (SKe); Norleywood, NF, present, 09 Aug (RBW, MWa);

VC12: Odiham Common, one, field observation, gen det, 04 Jun (JHH, AMD det. AMD)

49.093 [B&F: 0922] Phtheochroa schreibersiana (Frölich, 1828) - pRDB1

Formerly very local in parts of southern England, but presumed extinct until 2010 when one was trapped in Buckinghamshire; subequently, 2017 saw three records, with more to follow across several southern counties in 2018. This reappearance may be due to introductions with planted tree saplings. First recorded in Hampshire in 2020. Wingspan 11-15 mm. Readily distinguished by the bright ochreous basal area and contrasting dark coloration of the distal half of the forewing with the distinctive metallic spots, and the area of yellowish coloration forming a conspicuous quadrate spot on the costa [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Elm, Black Poplar and Bird Cherry, forming galls.

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VC12: New Vice-county Record: Yateley*, one, 26 May (JHH)

49.094 [B&F: 0923] Phtheochroa sodaliana (Haworth, 1811) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in dry pastures, heathland and fens in parts of England and south-western Ireland. In Hampshire very local on the chalk around Winchester between the Itchen and Test valleys, also recorded historically from Oxenbourne Down, with wanderers elsewhere. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 13-17 mm. In some respects reminiscent of a small P. rugosana but at once distinguished by the conspicuous ferruginous-red apical spot and the generally white basal area of the forewing; the dappled hindwing distinguishes this species from Hysterophora maculosana [Bradley]. Larva feeds within berries of Buckthorn.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11292219642018
12161519912017

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11111

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VC11: Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jun (GCE)

49.095 [B&F: 0925] Phtheochroa rugosana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common in hedgerows and open woodland throughout England. Locally common on the chalk in Hampshire, but remaining extremely scarce on the Isle of Wight, where it was reported for the first time in 30 years in 2022. Wingspan 16-20 mm. A distinctive species with a characteristic roughened texture and variegated pattern of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds in berries and stems of White Bryony.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101119921992
1120725219722019
1218123619942018

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11342
12441

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VC11: Romsey, one, 16 Apr (MB); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 30 May; present, 07 Jun; present, 12 Jun; present, 16 Jun (JWP); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 21 May; two, 02 Jun (JSw);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 16 Jun (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 20 May; one, 16 Jul (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 23 Jun (GJD)

49.096 [B&F: 0924] Hysterophora maculosana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in woodland throughout much of the British Isles, south of Inverness-shire. In Hampshire recorded less than annually from scattered localities across the county, and still rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-14 mm. Distinguished from Phtheochroa sodaliana by its smaller size, the generally darker coloration of the forewing, and the relatively whiter hindwing of the male and dark greyish fuscous hindwing of the female [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Bluebell.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104119002017
11161419742018
123619662012

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VC12: Up Green Wood, Eversley*, two, field observation, 07 May (JHH)

49.097 [B&F: 0936] Cochylimorpha straminea (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and rather common in localities where the foodplant occurs, mainly on the chalk and along the coast. Wingspan 13-21 mm. Large specimens with the markings well developed may resemble small C. alternana but may be recognised by the comparatively unmarked basal and terminal areas of the forewing and the absence of scale-tufts in the median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Common Knapweed, living within the developing seeds.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10396418562019
1139050419712019
1219129519882019

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10453
1131312
1229475

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VC10: West High Down Quarry, one, 07 Aug; three, 20 Aug (IOu); Cranmore, present, to actinic, 27 May (CHic); Shanklin, one, gen det, 14 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 02 Aug (RBW); Totton, one, 08 Aug; one, 09 Aug; one, 26 Aug (LH); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 31 Jul; Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Jul; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 08 Sep (GCE); Southampton, one, 14 Aug (MEdg); Ashley, one, to actinic, 26 May (GCE); Fareham, one, 30 May (ADT det. RJD); Botley, one, to actinic, 18 Jun; one, to actinic, 09 Aug (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 01 Aug (SI); Portsmouth, one, 27 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 14 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 06 Aug; one, 08 Aug; two, 09 Aug; one, 12 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 16 Aug; one, 20 Sep; one, 21 Sep; one, 22 Sep; one, 28 Sep (IRT); Hen Wood, one, 04 Sep (F.M.G.); Sway, one, 26 May (SKe); Southsea, one, 26 Jul (JGe);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 08 Aug (TJN, HE); one, field observation, 22 Aug (TJN, LF); Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 30 May; one, to actinic, 16 Aug (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 26 May; one, 02 Jun (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, three, to actinic, 16 Aug; one, to actinic, 30 May; four, to actinic, 30 May; one, to actinic, 19 Jul; two, to actinic, 16 Aug; one, to actinic, 30 May; four, to actinic, 16 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Aug; four, to actinic, 30 May; one, to actinic, 19 Jul; Wherwell, two, to actinic, 15 May; one, to actinic, 13 Jun; one, to actinic, 19 Jul; one, to actinic, 13 Jun; Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 15 Sep; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 14 Aug; three, to actinic, 27 May (GCE); Ropley, present, field observation, 29 May (TJN); three, 26 May (TJN, LF); Cliddesden, five, 30 May; Basingstoke, one, 23 Jul (MJW); one, 24 May; one, 26 May; one, 31 Jul (RHil); Alton, one, to actinic, 13 Aug; one, to actinic, 02 Sep (BCA); Odiham Common, one, field observation, 27 May (DLev); one, netted, 19 May (JHH, AMD); present, 21 May (DAS); Yateley, one, netted, 16 May (JHH); Farnborough, one, 08 Aug (KBW); Yateley, one, 17 Aug (JHH)

49.098 [B&F: 0935] Cochylimorpha alternana (Stephens, 1834) - pRDB3

Primarily restricted to chalk downland in parts of Kent, there have been three reports from Hampshire, in 2007, 2020 and 2022. Wingspan 18-24 mm. A larger species than C. straminea, and further distinguished by the presence of scale-tufts in the comparatively broad median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Greater Knapweed.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
111120072007

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11111

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VC11: Pilley Bailey, NF*, one, 07 Jul (RBW, MWa)

49.101 [B&F: 0926] Phalonidia manniana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839) - Local

Local in marshes, river-banks and other freshwater margins, predominately in southern England, but also in north Wales eastwards to Yorkshire. In Hampshire mainly restricted to coastal sites such as Lower Test Marsh and Titchfield Haven, inland there are records from Botley Wood and Winnall Moors, Winchester, but it is very rare elsewhere, and there are no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Larva feeds within stems of Water Mint and Gypsywort.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10112519002019
117810219922019
12455519872019

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11342
12331

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VC11: Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 17 Jul (F.M.G. det. RJD); Fareham, one, to actinic, gen det, 08 Aug (MLO det. RJD); Tuckton, Bournemouth, two, 08 Aug (APar);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun (TJN); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 07 Aug (DAS); Pamber Forest, one, 04 Jun; one, 01 Jul (GJD)

49.104 [B&F: 0931] Gynnidomorpha luridana (Gregson, 1870) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) on dry pastures, farmland and downland in northern and southern counties of England, but absent from much of central England. In Hampshire an uncommon species, found mainly on the chalk around Winchester, with records south to the New Forest and north to Basingstoke. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 11-13 mm. Larva feeds on Scented Mayweed, Red Bartsia and Eyebright.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120162016
11141619772019
12415419942019

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115159
12221

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VC11: Kings Somborne*, two, to actinic, 09 Jul; one, to actinic, 15 Jul; nine, to actinic, 15 Jul; one, to actinic, 07 Aug; two, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 31 Jul (TJN, HE); Wherwell, one, to actinic, 19 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 12 Jul (GCE)

49.109 [B&F: 0937] Agapeta hamana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in rough meadows and on waste ground throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and often abundant in rough grassland, especially on the chalk and amongst thistles. Wingspan 17-24 mm. This species is readily distinguished by the pale yellow ground coloration and the reduced, ferruginous-brown markings of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of various species of thistle.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1035859018562019
112125347819712019
121576374919712019

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1035746
1111921915
129220512

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VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 26 May, 1 (IOu) Latest: West High Down Quarry, 20 Aug, 3 (IOu) Max count: Haseley Manor, 11 Aug, 6 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Eastleigh, 19 May, 1 (KArb) Latest: Pennington, 17 Aug, 1 (RFC) Max count: Lee, 18 Jul, 15 (CTh)

VC12: Earliest: Odiham Common, 19 May, 1 (JHH, AMD) Latest: Bullington, 20 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: Barton Stacey, 16 Jul, 12 (GCE)

49.110 [B&F: 0938] Agapeta zoegana (Linnaeus, 1767) - Common

Common in dry pastures, downland, scrub and waste ground throughout much of the British Isles, less numerous in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread but considerably more local and generally less common than the closely related A. hamana. Wingspan 15-24 mm. A distinctive species readily recognised by the bright yellow coloration and characteristic pattern of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Common Knapweed and Small Scabious.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109318118802019
1136975219652019
1229671219762019

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1011196
1135372
1225425

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VC10: West High Down Quarry, six, 07 Aug; two, 20 Aug; one, to light, 08 Sep (IOu); Kingston, one, 19 Jul (ENes); Wheelers Bay, one, 07 Aug (ABu); Bonchurch, one, 25 Jun (JHa); Haseley Manor, one, 06 Jul; Shanklin, one, 25 Jun; two, 16 Jul; one, 07 Aug; Bembridge Fort, two, 06 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Furze Hill, NF, present, 19 Jul; Ditchend Brook, Newfoundland, NF, present, 30 Jul (RBW, MWa); Furze Hill, NF, one, 20 Jul (RBW); Marchwood, one, 17 Jul (CTh); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 19 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 16 Jul (LH); East Tytherley, one, to actinic, 10 Aug (GCE); Stanbrige Earls, one, to actinic, 02 Aug; one, to actinic, 04 Aug (JRMi); Kings Somborne, two, to actinic, 31 Jul; one, to actinic, 22 Jul; Broughton, one, to actinic, 06 Aug; Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 06 Jun; one, to actinic, 22 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun (RAC); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 09 Aug (PGS); Southampton, one, to actinic, 10 Aug (MGP); Bitterne, one, 08 Aug (PAB); Allbrook, one, 24 Jun (SI); Ashley, one, to actinic, 07 Aug; Kings Somborne, two, to actinic, 07 Aug; Ashley, two, to actinic, 15 Jul; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); Fareham, one, to actinic, 17 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, to actinic, 27 Jul; one, to actinic, 25 Jun (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, two, 01 Aug (SI); Portsmouth, one, 22 Jun (IRT); West Meon, one, 31 Jul (F.M.G.); Pennington, one, 24 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 31 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 17 Jul; present, 31 Jul; two, 08 Aug (TJN, HE); one, field observation, 11 Aug (TJN, LF); Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 16 Aug; one, to actinic, 19 Jul; Wherwell, three, to actinic, 19 Jul; one, to actinic, 13 Jun; five, to actinic, 19 Jul; one, to actinic, 29 Jul; one, to actinic, 29 Jul; Chilbolton, two, to actinic, 14 Jul; one, to actinic, 16 Jun; two, to actinic, 14 Jul; Crawley, one, to actinic, 12 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; two, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 08 Jun; three, to actinic, 25 Jun; two, to actinic, 16 Jul; three, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 08 Jun; three, to actinic, 12 Jul; two, to actinic, 14 Aug (GCE); Axmansford, one, to lighted window, 07 Aug (ACB); Pamber Forest, one, 01 Jul (GJD); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 31 Jul (ASto); Castle Bottom NNR, present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); Yateley*, one, 12 Aug; one, 08 Aug; three, 17 Aug (JHH)

49.111 [B&F: 0954] Eupoecilia angustana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common on woodland edges, mountains and heathland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire but still scarce on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-15 mm. Apart from the somewhat confusing Shetland and Orkney subspecies, most closely resembles Vine Moth E. ambiguella, from which distinguished by the narrower and relatively diffuse median fascia of the forewing and the presence of a terminal fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowers of Greater Plantain, Ribwort Plantain, Yarrow and Heather.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10313718932019
1126739119712019
129112819712019

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10331
11452
12331

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VC10: Shanklin, one, gen det, 21 May; one, 30 Jul; one, 11 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Acres Down, two, 08 Aug (CWlk); Totton, one, 22 Aug (LH); Winchester, one, 04 Jul (THW); Southsea, one, 26 May (JRL);

VC12: Goodworth Clatford, one, 30 May (GCE); Cliddesden, one, 30 May; Basingstoke, one, 20 Jun (MJW); Castle Bottom NNR, one, 16 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Aug (JHH)

49.112 [B&F: 0955] Vine Moth Eupoecilia ambiguella (Hübner, 1796) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on heathland and woodland in parts of southern England. In Hampshire very local in the New Forest and Emer Bog in the south, and discovered in 1987 on Newtown Common in the north. On the Isle of Wight, recorded from a few sites in the far west. A distinctive species, readily recognised by the pale ochreous general coloration of the forewing and the contrasting heavy median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowers of Alder Buckthorn, Honeysuckle and Grape-vine, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in vineyards in some areas, over-wintering in a case made from leaf fragments.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105519972017
11242419852018
123119872011

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11122

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Record Details

VC10: West High Down Quarry, one, 20 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Winchester, two, 24 Jul (THW)

49.113 [B&F: 0952] Commophila aeneana (Hübner, [1800]) - Nationally Scarce B

Scarce on rough meadows and waste ground in scattered localities throughout southern England. An attractive, but very local and elusive, species in our counties, it is never found in numbers and appears most common around the Basingstoke area in north Hampshire; re-found on the Isle of Wight in 2014. Wingspan 13-17 mm. Day-flying. The bright orange-yellow ground colour and submetallic markings of the forewing are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Common Ragwort.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102119002014
114319762019
126619942016

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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Record Details

VC12: Basingstoke, one, field observation, 28 May (iNat); Noar Hill, one, field observation, 18 May (Unknown)

49.120 [B&F: 0947] Aethes smeathmanniana (Fabricius, 1781) - Common

Common in waste ground, shingle beaches and chalk downland throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire widespread and common but probably under-recorded, the extent of known records correlating with those areas in which the recording effort is concentrated. On the Isle of Wight, seemingly rather uncommon. Wingspan 12-17 mm. Readily distinguished from A. cnicana and A. rubigana by the narrower and more elongate forewing and the narrower median fascia which is more outward-oblique from the dorsum; in general appearance it somewhat resembles Cochylimorpha straminea but is distinguished by the presence of the well-developed fasciate pre-tornal marking [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Yarrow and Common Knapweed.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10141418502017
1149660719712019
1213816619922019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
114411515
12771

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Record Details

VC10: Kingston*, one, 16 Jul; one, 01 Aug (ENes);

VC11: Romsey, one, 24 May; one, 03 Aug (MB); Botley, one, to actinic, 17 Jul; six, to actinic, 18 Jul; two, to actinic, 19 Jul; three, to actinic, 21 Jul; seven, to actinic, 22 Jul; one, to actinic, 23 Jul; three, to actinic, 24 Jul; one, to actinic, 26 Jul; one, to actinic, 29 Jul; three, to actinic, 31 Jul; one, to actinic, 05 Aug; two, to actinic, 06 Aug; one, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Jul; 15, to actinic, 18 Jul; three, to actinic, 19 Jul; one, to actinic, 20 Jul; one, to actinic, 21 Jul; two, to actinic, 22 Jul; three, to actinic, 23 Jul; one, to actinic, 24 Jul; four, to actinic, 26 Jul; one, to actinic, 29 Jul; seven, to actinic, 30 Jul; four, to actinic, 31 Jul; one, to actinic, 05 Aug; nine, to actinic, 06 Aug; two, to actinic, 07 Aug; two, to actinic, 11 Aug; two, to actinic, 12 Aug; one, to actinic, 15 Aug (SLB); Shirrell Heath, one, 29 Jul (LEdg); Wickham, one, 06 Aug (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 29 Jul; two, 30 Jul; two, 31 Jul; one, 07 Aug; two, 09 Aug; five, 12 Aug; four, 13 Aug; one, 07 Sep; one, 21 Sep (IRT); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 23 Jul; one, 07 Aug (JSw);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 08 Aug (TJN, HE); Wherwell, one, to actinic, 13 Jun (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 31 Jul (MJN); Pamber Forest, one, 07 May (GJD); Warren Hill, Liss Forest*, one, 08 May (RJM); Alton, one, to actinic, 14 Sep (BCA); Fleet, one, 29 Jul (MHals); Farnborough, one, 23 Jul (KBW); Yateley*, one, 17 Aug (JHH)

49.121 [B&F: 0939] Aethes tesserana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in a wide range of habitats throughout much of southern England, with records north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight it seems to prefer xerothermic conditions such as dry, close-cropped chalk downland and coastal shingle, and largely absent from the New Forest and northern half of the county. Wingspan 12-17 mm. The bold chequered pattern formed by the markings and contrasting ground colour of the forewing are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots of Ploughman's-spikenard, Bristly Oxtongue and Hawkweed Oxtongue.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103610318562019
11233419742017
125319712015

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Wheelers Bay, one, field observation, 03 Jul (ABu);

VC12: Chilbolton*, one, to actinic, 16 Jun (GCE)

49.122 [B&F: 0949] Aethes dilucidana (Stephens, 1852) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on downland and waste ground in southern England, with records north to Lancashire and Yorkshire. In Hampshire scattered records on the chalk from Cholderton and Martin in the west to Selborne and Oxenbourne Down in the east, and on the chalk north of Portsmouth. On the Isle of Wight, there have been a few records in recent years. Wingspan 12-15 mm. Distinguished from A. francillana and A. beatricella by having the median fascia of the forewing obsolescent in the costal half [Bradley]. Larva feeds on seeds of Wild Parsnip and Hogweed, living between seeds spun together with silk.

Updated: July 2019

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109318802017
11312819742018
12181719712017

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Cliffs, one, 09 Aug (SDa)

49.123 [B&F: 0951] Aethes beatricella (Walsingham, 1898) - Local

Local on waste ground, in woodland edges and hedgerows throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire infrequently recorded and nowhere common, but has been recorded several times from Southsea; first recorded from the Isle of Wight in 2015. Wingspan 14-17 mm. Distinguished from A. francillana by the broader and less oblique median and postmedian fasciae of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Hemlock.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1071120152019
11262119822017
12161619962019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
11221

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Record Details

VC10: Wheelers Bay, one, 26 May; one, 15 Jun (ABu); Bonchurch, one, 02 Jun (JHa);

VC11: Romsey*, one, 09 Jun (MB); Portsmouth, one, 30 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Yateley*, one, ♀, gen det, 09 Jun (JHH det. AMD)

49.124 [B&F: 0950] Aethes francillana (Fabricius, 1794) - Local

Local in dry pastures, downland and waste ground throughout much of the British Isles, predominantly coastal in the north of its range. In Hampshire largely absent from the New Forest and uncommon in the north, but fairly widely distributed in the south-east and along the chalk. On the Isle of Wight, there are no recent records, but it has occurred in the past. Wingspan 13-18 mm. Differs from A. dilucidana in having the median fascia of the forewing complete; compared with A. beatricella the median and postmedian fasciae are narrower and more oblique, the costal end of the median fascia extending beyond the dorsal end of the postmedian [Bradley]. Larva feeds on seeds of Wild Carrot, living between flower heads spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10201718562019
11778219642019
1210819962012

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11221

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Record Details

VC10: West High Down Quarry, one, 07 Aug (IOu); Wheelers Bay, one, 06 Aug (ABu);

VC11: Portsmouth, one, gen det, 02 Aug; one, gen det, 03 Aug (IRT)

49.127 [B&F: 0945] Aethes cnicana (Westwood, 1854) - Common

Common in rough grassland, waste ground and damp woodland edges throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight reasonably well-distributed, with a significant population in Botley Wood. Wingspan 14-17 mm. Very similar to A. rubigana, but differing in the slightly smaller size and the comparatively narrow, less oblique and usually uninterrupted median fascia of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seeds of various species of thistle, especially Spear Thistle and Marsh Thistle.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10262919002019
1113717419732019
12749419712019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10342
11111
12111

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Record Details

VC10: Brook, two, 16 Jul; Shanklin, one, 26 Jul; one, 30 Jul (IOu);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 17 Jul (TJN, HE); Pamber Forest, one, 08 Jun (GJD)

49.128 [B&F: 0946] Aethes rubigana (Treitschke, 1830) - Common

Common on waste ground and dry open areas throughout the British Isles. In our area reasonably well-distributed, including the Isle of Wight in recent years. Wingspan 15-19 mm. Distinguished from A. cnicana by its usually larger size and the broader, more oblique and almost invariably clearly interrupted, median fascia of the forewing [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Greater and Lesser Burdock.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107112518802019
1113915019772019
1213316119932019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11551
12221

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Record Details

VC10: Shippards Chine, Compton Bay, one, gen det, 16 Jul (IOu); Kingston, one, 22 Jul (ENes);

VC11: Stanbrige Earls, one, to actinic, 06 Aug (JRMi); Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, one, 30 Jul (SI); Portsmouth, one, 18 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 16 Jul; one, to actinic, 12 Jul (GCE)

49.132 [B&F: 0956] Cochylidia implicitana (Wocke, 1856) - Local

Local on waste ground throughout much of southern England, north to Lancashire. In Hampshire an elusive, uncommon species, with scattered records mainly concentrated in North Hampshire and the south-east. Rarely encountered elsewhere, including the New Forest and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-14 mm. Slightly larger than C. heydeniana, and usually readily distinguished by the presence of a weak pinkish flush to the forewing and the relatively slender median fascia; similar to forms of Falseuncaria degreyana, which lack the pink flush to the forewing, but which are readily recognised by the conspicuous line in the cilia [Bradley]. Larva feeds on flowers of Scented Mayweed, Sea Mayweed, Stinking Chamomile and Goldenrod, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104218502019
11849219712019
12384019932019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1115152
12331

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Record Details

VC10: Haseley Manor, one, gen det, 11 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 03 Jun (RBW); East Tytherley, one, to actinic, 10 Aug; one, to actinic, 10 Aug (GCE); Stanbrige Earls, one, to actinic, 13 Aug; one, 12 Sep (JRMi); Broughton, one, to actinic, 06 Aug (GCE); Southampton*, one, 14 Aug (MEdg); Wickham, one, ♀, gen det, 07 Aug (F.M.G.); Botley, one, to actinic, 11 Jul; two, to actinic, 12 Jul; one, to actinic, 13 Aug; one, to actinic, 14 Aug; one, to actinic, 15 Aug; one, to actinic, 09 Jul; one, to actinic, 09 Aug; one, to actinic, 14 Aug (SLB);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 08 May (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 24 Apr; one, 06 Aug (GJD)

49.133 [B&F: 0968] Thyraylia nana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common in birch woodland and on heathland throughout much of Britain. Frequent in Hampshire, but only one old record from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 9-12 mm. A distinctive species, at once recognised by its small size and characteristic grey and ochreous general coloration, and the broad median fascia of the forewing with its outer margin outward-oblique from the costa and the inner margin diffuse and often confluent with the ill-defined basal fasciae [Bradley]. Larva feeds within catkins of Downy Birch and Silver Birch, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103219002017
1112213219752019
12425319762019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11363
12991

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VC11: Totton, one, 26 May (LH); Kings Somborne, two, to actinic, 21 May (GCE); Burton, nr Christchurch, three, 26 May (JSw); Sway, one, 30 May; one, 29 Jun (SKe);

VC12: Harewood Forest*, one, to actinic, 23 May (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 09 May (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, field observation, 04 May; one, 18 May; one, 20 May; one, 25 May (GJD); Liss Forest*, one, 25 May (RJM); Farnborough, one, 26 May; one, 02 Jun (KBW)

49.134 [B&F: 0962] Cochylis roseana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local in rough ground throughout much of southern England, with records north to Cheshire. Under-recorded in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, where the extent of known records correlate with those areas in which the recording effort is concentrated, and probably present wherever the foodplants occurs regularly. Wingspan 10-17 mm. Distinguished from C. flaviciliana by the darker median fascia of the forewing and the presence of a subapical line in the cilia; the presence of the subapical line also separates this species from Falseuncaria degreyana [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Wild Teasel.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10428018562019
116815619742018
12191719932018

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
11221

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Record Details

VC10: West High Down Quarry, one, 07 Aug; Brook, one, gen det, 16 Jul (IOu); Wheelers Bay, one, 22 Jul (ABu det. IOu);

VC11: Ashley, one, to actinic, 15 Jul; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 08 Sep (GCE)

49.135 [B&F: 0963] Cochylis flaviciliana (Westwood, 1854) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in dry, calcareous grassland in parts of southern England, southern Wales and on the Burren in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight individuals occasionally turn up, mainly on calcareous soils. Wingspan 11-16 mm. The contrasting bright rose-pink and cream-white forewing coloration is characteristic; differs from C. roseana by the lighter median fascia of the forewing and the absence of a subapical line in the cilia [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Field Scabious, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102219741975
1161219362015
127818952016

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: Barton Stacey*, one, to actinic, 16 Jul (GCE)

49.136 [B&F: 0965] Neocochylis hybridella (Hübner, [1813]) - Local

Local on chalk downland, woodland on chalky soils and sand-dunes throughout much of southern England and southern Wales, with records north to Cheshire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight taken occasionally at light, mostly in a band from Romsey in the west to Southsea in the east, perhaps overlooked elsewhere. Wingspan 12-16 mm. Distinguished from C. dubitana and C. atricapitana by the white thorax [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Bristly Oxtongue, Hawkweed Oxtongue, several species of Hawk's-beard, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10293118562019
1112112719712019
12242919952019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1110112
12221

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Record Details

VC10: Wheelers Bay, one, 01 Aug (ABu);

VC11: Totton, one, 12 Jun; one, 17 Aug (LH); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 07 Aug; two, to actinic, 15 Jul; one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 11 Aug (RAC); Bitterne, one, 08 Aug (PAB); Allbrook, one, 18 Aug (SI); Fareham, one, 16 Sep (IMcP); Wickham, one, 07 Aug (F.M.G. det. RJD);

VC12: Barton Stacey*, one, to actinic, photograph taken., 16 Jul (GCE); Alton, one, to actinic, 22 Aug (BCA)

49.137 [B&F: 0964] Neocochylis dubitana (Hübner, [1799]) - Common

Common on dry pastures and waste ground throughout southern England and southern Wales, north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire the species is widely distributed, but not particularly common. Recorded on the Isle of Wight for the first time since 1900 at Freshwater in 2010. Wingspan 11-16 mm. Similar to C. atricapitana, in which the head and labial palpus are blackish grey, and C. hybridella, in which the thorax is white (blackish in C. dubitana). Larva feeds within flowers of Common Ragwort, Rough Hawk's-beard, Smooth Hawk's-beard and Goldenrod, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10142119002019
1111513219762019
12729319712019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11441
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Botley, one, to actinic, 23 Aug; one, to actinic, 27 Aug; one, to actinic, 03 Sep; one, to actinic, 07 Sep (SLB);

VC12: Alton, one, to actinic, 07 Sep (NDP); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 16 Aug (ASto); Yateley*, one, 08 Aug (JHH)

49.138 [B&F: 0964a] Neocochylis molliculana Zeller, 1847 - Local

Local on rough ground in southern England. First recorded in Britain at Portland in 1993, this species has rapidly colonised the south coast of England. Frequent in Hampshire in the south-east corner of the county, but very rare inland. On the Isle of Wight first appeared in Parkhurst Forest in 2006 since when reported at several sites on the Island. Larva feeds within seedheads of Bristly Oxtongue.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10537420062019
11899169519932019
12151719962019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1021294
116625828
129124

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Record Details

VC10: West High Down Quarry, one, 07 Aug (IOu); Freshwater, one, to actinic, 12 Sep (PBa); Cranmore, present, to actinic, 08 Aug (CHic); Wheelers Bay, one, 30 Jul; one, 01 Aug (ABu); Bonchurch, one, 21 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 07 Jun; two, 08 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 19 Jun; one, 24 Jun (JHa); Haseley Manor, four, 11 Aug; Shanklin, one, 24 Jun; one, 08 Aug; three, 09 Aug; four, 13 Aug; one, 14 Aug; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 02 Jun; one, 08 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Brockwood, three, 07 Aug (SDut); Totton, one, 01 Jun; one, 11 Aug (LH); Kings Somborne*, one, to actinic, 31 Jul; Broughton, one, to actinic, 06 Aug; Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 07 Aug (GCE); Catisfield, one, 06 Aug (ALR det. RJD); Fareham, one, 11 Aug (IMcP); one, to actinic, 05 Aug (MLO); Wickham, one, 07 Aug (F.M.G. det. RJD); Portsmouth, two, 21 May; one, 26 May; three, 01 Jun; five, 02 Jun; 10, 07 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 09 Jun; four, 10 Jun; four, 12 Jun; three, 13 Jun; one, 14 Jun; six, 15 Jun; two, 16 Jun; six, 17 Jun; three, 18 Jun; one, 19 Jun; two, 20 Jun; two, 21 Jun; four, 22 Jun; three, 24 Jun; three, 25 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 23 Jul; four, 29 Jul; one, 30 Jul; six, 31 Jul; one, 01 Aug; six, 02 Aug; three, 03 Aug; three, 04 Aug; 17, 05 Aug; four, 06 Aug; 15, 07 Aug; 15, 08 Aug; 28, 09 Aug; four, 10 Aug; 21, 12 Aug; 16, 13 Aug; five, 16 Aug; four, 18 Aug; one, 20 Aug; two, 23 Aug; four, 24 Aug; three, 25 Aug; two, 26 Aug; one, 07 Sep; one, 12 Sep; one, 13 Sep; one, 28 Sep (IRT); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 29 Jul (JSw); Pennington, two, 05 Aug (RFC); Southsea, one, 10 Aug (JGe);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 09 Aug (SLE det. GCE); Crawley*, one, to actinic, 12 Aug (GCE); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 10 Aug (DAS); Pamber Forest*, four, 15 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 31 Jul; one, 06 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 07 Sep (GJD); Yateley*, one, 13 Aug; one, 24 Aug (JHH)

49.139 [B&F: 0966] Cochylichroa atricapitana (Stephens, 1852) - Common

Common on chalk downland and rough ground throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and fairly common on chalk downland and along the coast, and increasingly common wherever the larval foodplant is allowed to prosper. Wingspan 12-16 mm. The dark coloration of the head and thorax distinguish this species from C. dubitana and C. hybridella [Bradley]. Larva feeds on the flowers, stems and roots of Common Ragwort, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1024934618502019
111690217519722019
1235842719932019

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1049625
111191333
1234473

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 21 Apr, 1 (IOu) Latest: Brook Down, 19 Sep, 1 (PBa) Max count: Bembridge Fort, 06 Aug, 5 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Botley, 21 Apr, 1 (SLB) Latest: Portsmouth, 28 Sep, 1 (IRT) Max count: Totton, 16 Jul, 3 (LH)

VC12: Earliest: Harestock, 28 Apr, 1 (GRog) Latest: Castle Bottom NNR, 16 Aug, 1 (JHH) Max count: Cholderton, 08 Aug, 4 (TJN, HE)

49.142 [B&F: 0960] Falseuncaria ruficiliana (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local on downland, heathland and mosses throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire mainly restricted to downland sites such as Martin Down and Portsdown in the south, and Noar Hill in the north. On the Isle of Wight, has been recorded in the past, but there has been no recent records. Wingspan 12-15 mm. The lack of rose coloration in the forewing and the comparatively broad whitish-edged median fascia distinguish this species from F. degreyana [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Cowslip and Lousewort, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2020

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102018561880
11183319662019
12202119502017

2020 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11211

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Record Details

VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 25 Jun (RBW); Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (GCE);

VC12: Cholderton*, one, 31 Jul (TJN, HE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 23 Jun (TJN)