2023 Annual Report for: Tortricidae / Tortricinae

For species seen in 2023 that had less than or equal to 100 records, full details are included; for more common species, the earliest, latest and highest count by vice-county are shown. The narrative for each species is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species. The tables in each species account summarise the previous status, and that for the current year.

For the maps, all records prior to 2023 are shown by a blue dot (the larger the dot, the more recent), with the current year's records shown in red. As previous records are superimposed on any report for 2023, new sites have greater emphasis (i.e. will show as 'more red').

In the species accounts, an asterisk next to a location indicates a new 10km square record; earliest ever dates are highlighted in orange, and latest ever in red. Initials in the species accounts refer to the recorders listed here. Please get in touch if you identify any omissions or errors, in particular if you have records that have yet to be submitted. Details of how to submit records can be found here.

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105118501996
118434119782022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
114138

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Ober Water, NF, one, field observation, 13 Jul (HVau); Hincheslea Bog, NF, one, field observation, 29 Jul (SKee); Matley Bog, NF, eight, field observation, 26 Jul (NRJ); Marchwood, three, 27 Jul (CTha)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1030048818932022
112228303419582022
12965192919762022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
111391956
1262928

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 24 Jun, 1 (PWhtk) Latest: Southsea, 14 Jul, 1 (JGdr) Max count: Pennington, 10 Jun, 6 (RFC)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 29 Jul, 5 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 16 Sep, 1 (KBW) Max count: Blackwater, 07 Jul, 8 (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103710518932022
1136958819732022
1217136419762022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1114184
12232

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 12 Jul (PWhtk); Romsey, one, 09 Jul (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 02 Jul (CNB); four, 02 Jul (PCra); two, 23 Jul (CNB); one, 23 Jul (PCra); Allbrook, one, 21 Jun (SIng); Wickham, one, 16 Jun; one, 20 Jul (JRDS); Hengistbury Head, one, 27 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 15 Jun; one, 25 Jun (SKee); Pennington, one, 07 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 24 Jun (ACB); Fleet Pond, two, 07 Jul (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10123519782021
1112516919732022
12435919742022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11331

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF*, one, 29 May (JPuz); Romsey, one, 28 May (NRJ); Botley Wood, one, 09 Jun (F.M.G. det. RJD)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1044094518562022
112276314719642022
121149233319712022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
111632546
12731059

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 15 Jul, 1 (PWhtk) Latest: Southsea, 01 Jun, 1 (JGdr) Max count: Allbrook, 17 Jun, 6 (SIng)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 29 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Blackwater, 17 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, 24 Jun, 9 (ACB)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10428719002022
11373519802021
12377719962022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11551
12892

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: East Tytherley*, one, 11 Jul; Broughton, one, 22 Jun (GCE); Botley Wood, one, field observation, 18 Jun; one, field observation, 18 Jun (DPH); Pennington, one, 07 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Littleton, two, 27 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul; one, 09 Jul; Cole Henley, one, 07 Jul; one, 17 Jun (GCE); Cheriton, one, field observation, 16 Jun (DAS); Overton, one, 14 Jun (ACr); Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun (MJW)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1018995218932022
111455484919722022
12713437219712022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
119233945
128824937

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: East Tytherley, 21 Jun, 17 (GCE) Latest: Southsea, 20 Jun, 1 (JGdr) Max count: East Tytherley, 21 Jun, 45 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 22 Jun, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 19 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, 24 Jun, 37 (ACB)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102611019512021
11768219782022
126411219822022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1243415

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC12: Silchester Common, four, 10 Jun (WLan); 15, 10 Jun (MBot); three, 10 Jun (WLan); Blacknest, Binstead*, 12, field observation, 09 Jun (MAng)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107819822021
11443619712021
12404419802022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

Records by year

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Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: North Waltham*, one, 07 Jul (AJon)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10221919692021
1112315219722022
127410019762022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11583
12541

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Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Culverley, NF, two, 30 May (CLew); Botley Wood, three, 09 Jun (F.M.G. det. RJD); Fareham, one, 10 Jun (MLO); Hurn, one, 08 Jun; one, 09 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Harewood Forest, larva, one, field observation, 07 May (BGD); Silchester Common, one, field observation, netted flying around oaks. , 10 Jun (WLan); Whitehill, one, 10 Jun (ASto); Odiham Common, present, field observation, 28 May (AMit); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 14 Jun (ASwa)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104420132022
1124442619712022
1211529219942022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1112153
12235225

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, one, female, 08 Sep (JPuz); Winchester, one, 16 Jun; one, 05 Sep (THW); Botley Wood, one, 09 Jun; one, 08 Sep (F.M.G.); Wickham, one, 07 Sep; one, 08 Sep (JRDS); Waterlooville*, three, 08 Sep; one, 11 Sep; one, 14 Sep; two, 16 Sep (DWhe); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 09 Oct (RAll);

VC12: Cholderton, 25, 04 Sep (TJN); Wherwell, one, 23 Sep; Leckford Estate, one, 08 Sep (GCE); Stockbridge Down, one, 08 Sep (MEdg); Anna Valley, Andover, two, 05 Sep; one, 07 Sep (TJN); Barton Stacey, one, 16 Sep; Littleton, one, 03 Sep; one, 03 Sep; Barton Stacey, two, 06 Sep; two, 11 Sep; Cole Henley, one, 12 Sep; one, 12 Sep (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 10 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); one, 10 Jun; one, 09 Sep (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Tidgrove Warren,nr Overton, two, 15 Sep; Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, two, 24 Jun; one, 27 Aug (ACB); Alton, one, 07 Sep (DBO); Blacknest, Binstead, one, 08 Aug (MAng); Blackwater, one, 10 Jun; one, 17 Jun (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1028053318562022
11179126612002022
12780149219712022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11931174
1244586

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 19 Aug, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 01 Sep, 1 (F.M.G.) Max count: Marchwood, 03 Sep, 4 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 29 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 16 Sep, 1 (KBW) Max count: Blacknest, Binstead, 08 Aug, 6 (MAng)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10479144419002022
112253396419692022
121102277219712022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
111071579
1253959

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 03 Jun, 1 (PWhtk) Latest: Southsea, 03 Aug, 1 (JGdr) Max count: Waterlooville, 10 Jun, 9 (DWhe)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 29 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Blackwater, 27 Jun, 1 (BGD) Max count: Basingstoke, 15 Jun, 9 (MJW)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1020927919002022
111500265719692022
12832117819762022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1147513
1229383

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Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 10 Jun (PWhtk); one, 21 Jun (JMed); one, 19 Aug; Ringwood, present, 22 Aug (PWhtk); Pig Bush, NF, one, 06 Jul (NRJ); Marchwood, one, 09 Sep; one, 08 Jul; one, 11 Sep (CTha); Totton, one, 18 May; one, 15 Jun (CNB); Lee, one, 14 Jul; one, 08 Sep; one, 16 Sep (CTha); North Baddesley, two, 24 May (RWPas); Fishlake Meadows, one, 13 Jul; one, 25 Jul (NRJ); Broughton, one, 22 Jun; one, 19 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 31 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 02 Jul (CNB); Chandler's Ford, one, 16 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 10 Aug; one, 06 Sep; one, 09 Sep (SIng); Winchester, one, 25 Jul (THW); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 14 Sep; Botley Wood, one, 09 Jun (F.M.G.); Wickham, one, 09 Sep (JRDS); Portchester, one, 24 Jun; one, 12 Aug (DH-J); Horsea Island, one, 25 Aug; one, 25 Aug (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 07 Aug (DWhe); Old Winchester Hill NNR, present, field observation, 26 Jul (JHol); Old Winchester Hill, three, 28 Jul (MJW); Hurn, one, 26 Jun; Hengistbury Head, one, 12 Jun; two, 01 Sep; one, 22 Aug; one, 06 Sep (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 27 Jun; one, 08 Aug (JStw); Hengistbury Head, two, 23 Jul; one, 23 Jul; two, 27 Jun (MJef); New Milton, one, 07 Jun (RPH); Pennington, one, 26 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 18 Jul; Chilbolton, three, 21 Aug; Littleton, two, 20 Jul; one, 03 Sep; Barton Stacey, one, 08 Aug; one, 08 Aug; one, 08 Aug; one, 11 Sep; one, 08 Aug (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, two, 23 Jul; one, 14 Aug (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 10 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); one, 10 Jun; one, 08 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Overton, two, 19 Jul; two, 31 Jul; one, 15 Aug (ACr); North Waltham, one, 27 Jun; one, 07 Jul; two, 13 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 27 Jul; two, 04 Aug; one, 09 Aug (AJon); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, one, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB); Pamber Forest, one, 06 Sep (GJD); Alton, one, 23 Jun (DBO); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, two, 11 Aug (AMD, FHay det. AMD)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1015524119002022
1174095719712022
1241057619712022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1122296
129102

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 11 May (PWhtk); Marchwood, one, 19 May; one, 10 May; one, 14 May; one, 28 May (CTha); Stanbridge Earls, one, 07 May (JRM); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 22 May (MEdg); Wildern LNR, Hedge End, one, field observation, 23 May (TCrw); Botley Wood, one, 09 Jun (F.M.G.); Funtley, one, 20 May (TDC); Fareham, one, 22 May (ADT); Botley, one, 12 May; one, 19 May (SLB); Portchester, one, 25 May (DH-J); Horsea Island, three, 12 May; six, 19 May (F.M.G. det. RJD); Waterlooville, one, 23 May (DWhe); Hengistbury Head, one, 23 May (MJef); Sway, one, 18 May; one, 20 May (SKee); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 05 May (F.M.G. det. RJD);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 20 May (TJN); Cole Henley, one, 24 May; one, 24 May (GCE); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 12 May (ACB det. GJD); Kings Furlong, Basingstoke, one, 29 May (DJJ); Alton, one, 28 May (DBO); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, gen. det., 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, two, 14 May (ASto); Fleet Pond, one, 10 Jun (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014618418562022
111119159719712022
1228535119772022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1124273
12992

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 16 Jun (JPuz); Marchwood, one, 23 Jul (CTha); Totton, one, 23 Jun (CNB); East Tytherley, one, 21 Jun (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, two, 07 Jun; one, 12 Jun (MEdg); Chandler's Ford, one, 15 Jun (KArb); Stubbington, one, 10 Jun (DPH); Fareham, one, 01 Jun; one, 07 Jun; three, 14 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 19 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 26 Jun (ADT); one, 15 Jun; one, 27 Jun (MLO); Horsea Island, one, 16 Jun (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 12 Jun (IRT); Muscliffe, one, 29 May (KingB); Hengistbury Head, one, 27 Jun (MJef); Pennington, one, 17 Jun (RFC);

VC12: North Waltham, one, field observation, 11 Jun; one, 14 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke, two, 14 Jun; one, 24 Jun (MJW); Alton, one, 15 Jun (DBO); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 15 Jun (CJP); Holybourne, Alton, present, field observation, 16 Jun (iNat); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 20 Jun (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 12 Jun (BGD)

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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10478419502022
11829107419712022
1215515519952022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1117151
12441

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Record Details

VC11: Stanbridge Earls, one, field observation, 13 Sep (JRM); Romsey, one, 15 Jun (KPea); Hook with Warsash, larva, present, field observation, several larvae in Wild Carrot seedheads, 31 Jul (AMD); Eastleigh, present, field observation, 08 Sep (iNat); Chandler's Ford, one, 01 Sep (KArb); Allbrook, one, 20 Jul; one, 17 Aug (SIng); Fareham, one, field observation, 18 May; one, 06 Sep; one, 08 Sep (MLO); Botley, one, 12 Oct (SLB); Horsea Island, one, 04 Aug (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 24 May (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 08 Sep (DWhe); Hengistbury Head, one, 18 Jun (MJef); Southsea, one, 22 May; one, 04 Jun (JGdr);

VC12: Whitehill, one, 08 Jun (ASto); Farnborough, one, field observation, 26 May; one, field observation, 15 Jun; one, 18 Jun (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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1095819252019
118710119792022
12748819942022

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12331

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VC12: Basingstoke, one, 04 Jun; one, 19 Jul (MJW); Fleet Pond, one, 14 Jun (MHals)

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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107213818562022
1134351319712022
1217728019832022

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VC11: Chandler's Ford, one, 07 May; one, 14 May (KArb); Highbridge, Eastleigh, four, 19 Aug (SIng, PPir); Muscliffe*, one, 06 Sep (KingB); Hurn, one, 16 May; one, 11 Jun; Hengistbury Head, one, 12 Jun; one, 05 Jun; one, 23 Jul (MJef); New Milton, one, 07 Jun (RPH);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 18 Jul (GCE); Fleet Pond, one, 10 Jun; one, 10 Aug; one, 10 Aug (MHals)

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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1032052718502022
112527412219692022
12861157319872022

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Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 01 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Southsea, 30 Sep, 1 (JGdr) Max count: Burton, nr Christchurch, 22 Jun, 17 (JStw)

VC12: Earliest: Anna Valley, Andover, 10 Jun, 2 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 12 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Basingstoke, 10 Jun, 24 (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
1027241018419912022
112865512224719002022
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VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 07 Jul, 1 (SDut) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 09 Sep, 2 (STho) Max count: Southsea, 28 Jul, 32 (JGdr)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 04 Sep, 0 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 03 Jun, 2 (SBly) Max count: Farnborough, 23 Aug, 35 (KBW)

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
109312419502022
11992116919732022
1230736319812022

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Record Details

VC11: Ogden's Purlieu, NF, one, 17 Jun (AMD); North Baddesley, one, 08 Jul (RWPas); Stanbridge Earls, one, 13 Jun (JRM); Romsey, one, 18 Jun; one, 08 Jul (KPea); one, 11 Jul; one, 13 Jul (MJB); Needs Ore NNR, two, 02 Jul (PCra); one, 23 Jul (CNB); one, 23 Jul (PCra); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 05 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 09 Jul; one, 10 Jul (RAC); Blackfield, one, 06 Jul (SJJ); Peartree Green LNR, Southampton, one, 11 Jun; one, 07 Jul (MGP); Allbrook, one, 01 Jul (SIng); Fareham, one, 12 Jun (IMcP); one, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun (MLO); Wickham, one, 20 Jun; one, 27 Jun (JRDS); Portchester, one, 27 Jun (CEH, JGS); Portsmouth, one, 22 Jun; one, 27 Jun (IRT); Waterlooville, two, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jun; two, 27 Jun; one, 09 Jul (DWhe); Horndean, one, 10 Jul (PHog); Bournemouth, one, 09 Jul (KBed); Muscliffe, one, 23 Jun; one, 24 Jun (KingB); Bournemouth, two, 05 Jul (WSoa, SMorr); Sopley Common, present, 28 Jun (RFox); Sway, one, 15 Jun; one, 05 Jul; one, 09 Jul (SKee); Pennington, one, 17 Jun (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jun (CNB); Southsea, one, 06 Jul (JGdr);

VC12: Goodworth Clatford, three, 01 Jul (TJN); Littleton, two, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 08 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 17 Jul (MJW); Oakridge, Basingstoke, one, 25 Jun (IFS); Alton, one, 21 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 18 Jul (DBO); Whitehill, one, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun; two, 23 Jun; three, 28 Jun (ASto); Fleet Pond, two, 17 Jun (MHals); Blackwater, one, 11 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 24 Jun (KBW)

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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105312919002022
11688327219702022
12349157819762022

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112910719
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VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, two, 22 Feb (PWhtk); Hale, Fordingbridge, four, field observation, 18 Feb; present, field observation, 18 Feb; Hale Purlieu, NF, four, 17 Feb (JPuz); Marchwood, one, 20 Feb (TDCh); three, 18 Feb (CTha); Romsey, one, 02 Feb; four, 11 Mar; 11, 17 Mar (NRJ); Wildern LNR, Hedge End, one, field observation, 19 Feb (TCrw); Allbrook, one, 11 Feb; three, 16 Feb; eight, 17 Feb; five, 18 Feb; one, 20 Feb (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 03 Feb; four, 10 Feb; eight, 03 Mar (F.M.G.); Botley, one, 16 Feb (SLB); Waterlooville, two, field observation, 15 Feb (DWhe); West Walk, 19, 17 Feb; seven, 17 Mar (F.M.G.); Lovedean, one, 16 Mar; one, 19 Mar; one, 23 Mar (ARJa); Hurn, two, 16 Feb; three, 17 Feb; three, 18 Feb; five, 20 Feb (MJef);

VC12: North Waltham, one, 20 Feb (AJon); Ecchinswell, two, 20 Feb (MJN); Pamber Forest, four, 20 Feb (GJD); Alton, one, 12 Feb (DBO); Whitehill, one, 17 Feb; one, 20 Feb (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 03 Mar (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, field observation, 12 Feb (MHals); Yateley Common, one, field observation, 16 Feb (BGD)

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
107719332022
118612519902022
1210112619942022

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VC12: Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton*, five, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10231718562022
1130941919712021
126413919962021

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11111
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VC11: Horsea Island, one, female gen.det. , 16 Jun (F.M.G. det. RJD);

VC12: Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton*, present, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB); Fleet Pond, one, 10 Jun; one, 14 Jun (MHals)

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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10516418502022
11733198119642022
1245898419712022

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VC11: Swaythling, Southampton, two, 18 Jun (MEdg); Wickham, one, male gen det. , 23 Jun (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, genitalia checked., 28 Jun (IRT); Sway, one, 28 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, gen. det., 23 Jul (AMD); Overton, one, 17 Jun; one, 19 Jul (ACr); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton*, present, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB); Basingstoke, two, 12 Jul (MJW); Fleet Pond, one, 24 Jun (MHals); Blackwater, one, gen det. , 07 Jul (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1016919002022
1141055119722022
127114819762022

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11122
12772

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VC11: Wickham, two, female gen.det. , 23 Jun (F.M.G. det. RJD);

VC12: Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton*, present, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB); Odiham Common, larva, two, field observation, bred, gen det. , 27 May; Minley Wood, larva, one, field observation, bred, gen det. , 22 Apr; larva, one, field observation, bred, gen det. , 29 May; Blackwater, one, gen det. , 10 Jun; one, gen det. , 11 Jun; one, gen det. , 07 Jul (BGD)

49.054 [B&F: 1023] Cnephasia genitalana Pierce & Metcalfe, 1922 - Local

Local in gardens, woodland edges and other open areas in parts of south-eastern England and Wales. In Hampshire there has been an increase in the number of records received in the first decade of the century, and the species has been found to favour certain gardens in Waterlooville, Basingstoke and Southsea, amongst others. Recorded on the Isle of Wight for the first time at Totland in 2009. Wingspan 15-18 mm. The whitish slate-grey general coloration and usually obsolescent markings are characteristic of this species. Can be determined with certainty only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on various Ranunculaceae and Compositae, living between flowers spun together with silk.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105620092022
11769219912022
12375120042022

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VC11: Hengistbury Head*, one, 23 Jul (MJef det. PHS);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, four, gen. det., 23 Jul (AMD)

49.057 [B&F: 1016] Cnephasia longana (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common on downland and rough ground throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire fairly well distributed in the east of the county. Recorded on the Isle of Wight for the first time since 1850 at Compton Down and Brook in 2011. Wingspan 15-22 mm. One of the more easily identifiable Cnephasia species, the male differs from other species in the unicolorous ochreous forewing; in the female the characteristic markings are ochreous-brown. Larva feeds within flowerheads of various Umbelliferae, living between flowers spun together with silk, and over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10121018502019
11116140019742022
12293519982019

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VC11: Hengistbury Head, one, 19 Jun; one, 26 Jun; two, 28 Jun; one, 03 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jul (AMD)

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

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10317158019722022
112081781519582022
129301274819712022

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1118887570
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VC11: Earliest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 10 Jun, 1 (PWhtk) Latest: Southsea, 16 Jun, 1 (JGdr) Max count: Botley Wood, 09 Jun, 70 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 01 Jul, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 27 Jun, 1 (KBW) Max count: Silchester Common, 10 Jun, 50 (MBot)

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.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011724218562022
111331371319582022
12654531219712022

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1111438732
125628741

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VC11: Earliest: Fordingbridge, 15 Jun, 1 (SCT) Latest: Southsea, 14 Jul, 2 (JGdr) Max count: Allbrook, 17 Jun, 32 (SIng)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 22 Jun, 2 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 27 Jun, 7 (KBW) Max count: Basingstoke, 17 Jun, 41 (MJW)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10252218932021
118913419742022
12627419932022

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11221
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VC11: Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 31 Jul (GCE);

VC12: Wonston, one, 13 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, one, 07 Jul (SIng, NRJ, PPea); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jul (AMD); North Waltham, one, 23 Jul (AJon); Sherborne St John, one, 02 Jul (AWan)

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.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014925218932022
111129147719722022
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VC11: Earliest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 08 Jul, 1 (PWhtk) Latest: Pennington, 07 Jul, 1 (RFC) Max count: Portsmouth, 07 Jul, 5 (IRT)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 29 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 27 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Littleton, 27 Jun, 9 (GCE)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106416219762022
1126036319702022
1211217119762022

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Record Details

VC11: Hurn, two, 18 Aug; one, 23 Sep (MJef);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, gen. det., 14 Aug (AMD); Overton, one, 15 Aug (ACr)

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
1017021718932022
1150059919712022
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VC11: Romsey, one, 04 Oct (KPea); one, 07 Oct (MJB); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 05 Nov (MEdg); West End, one, 01 Oct (AMD); Thornhill, Southampton, one, field observation, 27 Sep (PAB); Allbrook, one, 25 Sep (SIng); Crawley, one, 10 Sep (GCE); Stubbington, one, 30 Sep (DPH); Fareham, one, 19 Aug; one, 20 Nov (ADT); Alver Valley CP, one, field observation, 30 Jun (IHrg det. MJW); Fareham, one, 25 Sep; one, 30 Sep; one, 08 Oct; one, 20 Oct; three, 21 Oct; two, 06 Nov; two, 11 Nov; one, 21 Nov (MLO); Botley, one, 07 Jul; one, 29 Dec (SLB); Portchester, one, 05 Oct; one, 14 Nov; one, 22 Nov; one, 17 Dec (CEH, JGS); one, 16 Sep; one, 05 Oct (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 24 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 28 Jun (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 07 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 16 Sep; one, 25 Sep; one, 29 Sep; one, 08 Oct; one, 17 Oct; one, 25 Oct; one, 03 Nov; two, 07 Nov; one, 11 Nov; two, 14 Nov; three, 19 Nov; one, 23 Nov; one, 26 Nov; one, 03 Dec (DWhe); West Walk, one, 17 Nov (F.M.G.); Muscliffe*, one, 17 Aug (KingB); Hurn, one, 12 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 22 Jul (MJef); Bransgore, one, 22 Oct (SPMC); New Milton, one, field observation, 13 Nov; Sway, one, 06 Dec (SKee);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 04 Sep; one, 28 Oct; Anna Valley, Andover, one, 20 Oct (TJN); Littleton, two, 01 Oct; Barton Stacey, one, 16 Sep; Littleton, two, 01 Oct; Barton Stacey, one, 11 Sep (GCE); Overton, one, 06 Oct (ACr); North Waltham, one, 10 Sep; one, 17 Oct; one, 20 Oct (AJon); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 16 Sep (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 25 Sep; one, 11 Oct (MJW); Whitehill, one, 19 Oct (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 19 Oct (ASwa); Blackwater, two, 24 Sep; one, 05 Oct (BGD)

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.

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10291918562022
1118320219712022
12769719942022

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11672
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VC11: Funtley, one, 09 Jun (TDC); Fareham, one, 17 Jun (ADT); one, 15 Aug (IMcP); Waterlooville, two, 08 Sep; one, 10 Oct; one, 22 Oct (DWhe);

VC12: West Down, Chilbolton, one, field observation, 23 Sep; Littleton, one, 03 Sep; Barton Stacey, four, 11 Sep; Cole Henley*, one, 12 Sep (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 02 Sep (CRB, PDF, DAS); one, 09 Sep (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); North Waltham, one, 02 Aug (AJon); Sherborne St John, one, 27 Jul; one, 09 Sep (AWan); Pamber Forest, one, 04 Sep; one, 06 Sep (GJD); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 11 Aug (AMD, FHay det. AMD)

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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107321118562022
1134947919712022
1216222319752022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11661
1210132

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Record Details

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, 02 Sep (PWhtk); Romsey, one, 24 Sep (NRJ); Wildern LNR, Hedge End, one, field observation, 21 Jul (TCrw); Portchester, one, 04 Oct (CEH, JGS); Waterlooville, one, 16 Sep (DWhe); Hengistbury Head, one, 06 Sep (MJef);

VC12: Barton Stacey, two, 06 Sep; one, 06 Sep; one, 11 Sep (GCE); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 16 Sep (ACB); Pamber Forest, two, 26 Jul; one, 04 Sep; one, 06 Sep (GJD); Bentley Station Meadow, two, 08 Aug (NDP, KBW det. KBW); Blacknest, Binstead, one, 08 Aug (MAng); Fleet Pond, one, 17 Aug (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10361718932022
1125528819762022
1219022219912022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1112111
1229312

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VC11: Lee, one, 23 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 21 Oct (KPea); Dibden Purlieu, NF*, one, 05 Oct (RAC); Allbrook, one, 03 Feb (SIng); Stubbington, one, 24 Jun (DPH); Lymington, one, 29 Jun (IHrg det. MJW); Fareham, one, 24 Jun; one, 28 Jun (ADT); Cams Bay, Fareham, larval feeding signs, present, field observation, 24 Sep (AMD); Waterlooville, one, 08 Oct (DWhe); Hurn, one, 23 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 15 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 04 Sep; Anna Valley, Andover, one, 03 Sep; one, 06 Sep; one, 07 Sep; one, 15 Sep (TJN); Magdalen Hill Down NR, larva, one, field observation, 07 Aug; larval feeding signs, present, field observation, 05 Oct (AMD); North Waltham, one, 17 Feb; one, 16 Mar; one, 30 Mar; one, 28 Apr; one, 23 Jun; one, 27 Jun; two, 07 Jul; one, 16 Sep; two, 01 Oct; one, 18 Nov; one, 20 Nov (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 12 Jun; two, 27 Jun; two, 12 Jul; one, 25 Sep (MJW); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, larval feeding signs, present, field observation, 23 Sep (AMD); Whitehill, one, 19 Oct; one, 04 Nov; one, 22 Nov; one, 08 Dec (ASto); Fleet Pond, one, field observation, 20 Aug (MHals); Blackwater, one, 27 Jun (BGD)

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 an aberrant 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). 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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10395520142022
11677519002022
122220222022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11991
12331

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VC11: Lee, one, 28 Jul (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 05 Oct (RWPas); Romsey*, one, 04 Jan (NRJ); Fareham, one, 08 Jul; one, 25 Sep (ADT); one, 18 Feb (MLO); Portsmouth, one, 07 Oct (IRT); West Walk, one, female gen.det. , 17 Mar (F.M.G. det. RJD); Stroud, Petersfield*, one, 10 Oct (RAll);

VC12: Hurstbourne Priors*, one, 11 Aug (GCE); North Waltham, one, 17 Nov (AJon); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 16 Mar (ASwa)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10617619002022
1129630719702022
1216317519932022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11892
12441

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Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 01 Apr; one, 30 Apr; two, 09 Sep; one, 10 Sep (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF*, one, 12 Oct (RAC); Botley Wood, one, 10 Feb (F.M.G. det. RJD); Botley, one, 19 Dec (SLB); West Walk, one, 17 Mar (F.M.G. det. RJD);

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 08 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); North Waltham, one, 16 Mar (AJon); Whitedown, Alton, one, field observation, 03 Feb (BCA); Selborne, one, 23 Oct (CJP)

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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1047383418562022
112701394719692022
121021140119762022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
111181505
12991589

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Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 19 Aug, 1 (SDut) Latest: Southsea, 09 Oct, 1 (JGdr) Max count: Portchester, 07 Sep, 5 (DH-J)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 04 Sep, 3 (TJN) Latest: Farnham, 08 Sep, 0 (iNat) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 09 Sep, 9 (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106719918562022
1125029819712022
1221737219712022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12441

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VC11: Winchester, one, 07 Jul (THW);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 15 Sep (TJN); Silchester Common, one, 07 Jul (WLan); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, gen. det., 11 Aug (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Blackwater, one, 16 Aug (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10647218802022
1148255018802022
12737419902022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1116161
129112

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VC11: Lee, one, 01 Jul (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 22 Jun (RWPas); Woodley, one, indoors, 12 Feb (NBin); Romsey, one, 04 Jan; one, 09 Apr (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 27 Jul (MEdg); Lymington, one, 26 Jun (IHrg); Portchester, one, 20 Feb; one, 07 Jul (DH-J); Waterlooville, one, 09 Aug (DWhe); West Walk, one, 03 Nov (F.M.G.); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 08 Dec (RAll); Hurn, one, 17 Feb; one, 20 Feb (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, one, 30 Jun (CNB); Southsea, one, 20 Jul (JGdr);

VC12: Silchester Common, one, 07 Jul (WLan); Pamber Forest, one, 18 Jul (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 07 Jun (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, field observation, 26 Apr; two, netted, 24 Jun; two, 24 Jun; one, 07 Jul; larva, one, field observation, 17 Aug; larva, one, field observation, in rolled sallow leaf - em.16/9. , 24 Aug (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102219842009
11514219712022
127719942022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11431

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Record Details

VC11: Hale, Fordingbridge, one, field observation, 18 Mar; present, field observation, 18 Mar (JPuz); White Moor, NF, one, field observation, 17 Apr (AMD); Waterlooville*, one, 29 Dec (DWhe)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10222019002022
1119623119722022
12454419762022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221
12331

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VC11: Romsey, one, male - scale tufts. , 17 Mar (NRJ); Fareham, one, det gen RJD, 21 Nov (MLO det. RJD);

VC12: Fleet Pond, one, 17 Jun (MHals); Blackwater, one, gen det. , 27 Jun; one, gen det. , 07 Jul (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102119972013
1120122119712020
12566819902022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12265

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VC12: Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton*, five, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB); Fleet Pond, one, 24 Jun (MHals)

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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10535419002022
11804219782022
12242219962022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11684
12111

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 09 Aug (CTha); Needs Ore NNR, one, 02 Jul (CNB); one, 23 Jul (PCra); Fareham, larval feeding signs, four, on host-plant, 4+ on elm, leaves spun flatly together with feeding by grazing. One opened had no larva. , 15 Aug; Milton Common, Portsmouth, larval feeding signs, present, field observation, many feeding signs of pairs of overlapping leaves spun together, 28 Aug (IRT); Pennington*, one, 07 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul (GCE)

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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106619972020
11575719802022
12343820032022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11441
12331

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VC11: Romsey, one, 26 Jun (MJB); Botley Wood, one, male gen det. , 07 Apr (F.M.G. det. RJD); Portchester*, one, 06 Oct (CEH, JGS); Waterlooville*, one, to artificial light, 08 Dec (DWhe);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 11 Oct (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 03 Oct (GJD); Farnborough, one, 27 Jun (KBW)

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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10546118562022
1125326719732022
12828719762022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1129384
12981

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 21 May (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 08 Apr (RWPas); Romsey, one, 17 Feb (MJB); two, 11 Mar; four, 17 Mar; three, 28 Mar; one, 01 Apr; one, 09 Apr; one, 09 Sep (NRJ); Allbrook, one, 16 Feb; one, 16 Mar; one, 18 Mar; one, 28 Mar; one, 15 Apr; one, 07 May (SIng); Fareham, one, 04 Apr; one, 03 May (ADT); one, 13 Nov (MLO); Botley, one, 17 Feb; two, 17 Mar; one, 24 Mar (SLB); Waterlooville*, two, 28 Apr; two, 06 May; one, 10 May; one, 11 May (DWhe); West Walk, one, 17 Feb (F.M.G.); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 28 Apr (RAll); Pennington, one, 16 Mar (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 24 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford*, one, 12 May; one, 30 Sep (ACB); Whitehill, one, 04 May (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 13 May (ASwa); Farnham*, present, 16 Mar (Bird); Fleet Pond, one, field observation, 13 Jan (MHals); Blackwater, one, 11 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 16 Mar; one, 22 Apr (KBW)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10141619292022
1122726919002022
128711419742022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11352
12111

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VC11: Totton, two, 28 May (CNB); Stanbridge Earls, one, to pheromone lure, to Chamomile Shark lure. , 23 May (JRM); Waterlooville, two, 09 Jun (DWhe);

VC12: Hammer Vale, Woolmer*, one, 07 Jun (ASwa)

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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1028485918562022
111409350419712022
12784204519712022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1111122
12331

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 28 Jun (CTha); Totton, one, 09 Jun (CNB); Lee, one, 09 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 09 Jun; one, 11 Jun (MJB); Upham, one, 02 Jun (F.M.G.); Old Winchester Hill NNR, present, field observation, 08 Jun (iNat); Northney, one, field observation, 03 Jul (AMD); Hurn, two, 10 Jun (MJef); Sway, two, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Cheriton Wood, one, field observation, 06 Jun (DAS); Basingstoke, one, 09 Jun (MJW); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1015328319002022
11654140019712022
1211924719872022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1155786
12331

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Record Details

VC11: Marchwood, one, 24 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, 20 Jul; two, 18 Jun; one, 18 Jul; two, 20 Jul; Lee, two, 23 Jun; one, 14 Jul (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 22 Jun (RWPas); East Tytherley, one, 09 Aug; two, 09 Aug; one, 21 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, 23 Jul (MJB); one, 26 Jun; one, 07 Jul (NRJ); Needs Ore NNR, one, 02 Jul (PCra); three, 23 Jul (CNB); one, 23 Jul; one, 24 Jul (PCra); Chandler's Ford, one, 23 Jun (KArb); Botley Wood, one, 04 Aug (AMD); one, female gen.det. , 28 Jul; one, female gen.det. , 28 Jul (F.M.G. det. RJD); Funtley, two, 21 Jun; six, 24 Jun; four, 29 Jun; one, 19 Jul (TDC); Fareham, one, 24 Jun; one, 05 Jul (ADT); one, 21 Jun (IMcP); one, 21 Jun; one, 19 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, 21 Jul (SLB); Wickham, one, 23 Jun (F.M.G. det. RJD); two, 12 Jun; one, 13 Jun; three, 15 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 11 Jul (JRDS); Horsea Island, two, 16 Jun (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 23 Jun; one, 28 Jun (IRT); Sway, one, 20 Jun; one, 21 Jun; three, 22 Jun (SKee); Pennington, one, 07 Jul; one, 08 Jul; two, 10 Jul (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 10 Jun; one, 16 Jun (CNB); two, 23 Jul (PCra); one, 09 Aug (CNB);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 18 Jul; Forton, one, 24 Jul (GCE); Whitehill, one, 01 Jul (ASto)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11302319642020
12171619912021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12782

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VC12: Littleton, one, 27 Jun; Cole Henley*, one, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun; two, 07 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, one, 10 Jun (KArb, SIng, PPea); Basingstoke, one, 12 Jun; one, 24 Jun (MJW)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102219922022
1122726719722022
1219324819942022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12661

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Record Details

VC11: Horsea Island, one, 16 Jun (F.M.G. det. RJD);

VC12: Goodworth Clatford, one, 01 Jul (TJN); Littleton, one, 27 Jun; Wonston, one, 16 Jun (GCE); North Waltham, one, 27 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 09 Jun; one, 15 Jun (MJW)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104119002017
11171419742022
1261019662022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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Record Details

VC12: Hammer Vale, Woolmer*, one, indoors, 03 Jun (ASwa det. MJW)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10538018562022
1152066819712022
1228142119882022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1132393
12304810

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VC11: Brockwood, one, 11 Aug; one, 19 Aug (SDut); Broughton, one, 09 Aug (GCE); Marchwood, one, 03 Sep; Lee, three, 09 Jun; one, 14 Jul (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 01 Jun (RWPas); East Tytherley, one, 09 Aug; one, 09 Aug (GCE); Romsey, one, 11 Jun (NRJ); Broughton, one, 19 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, three, 23 Jul (CNB); one, 24 Jul (PCra); Dibden Purlieu, NF, two, 08 Aug (RAC); Chandler's Ford, one, 20 May (KArb); Funtley, one, 19 Jul (TDC); Fareham, one, 05 Sep (IMcP); Botley, one, 04 Aug; one, 04 Aug (SLB); Bishop's Waltham, one, 11 Aug (HGil); Portsmouth, one, 13 Jun; one, 02 Aug; one, 16 Aug (IRT); Horndean, one, 11 Aug (PHog); Sway, two, 10 Aug; one, 19 Aug (SKee); Pennington, one, 06 Sep; one, 08 Sep (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 23 Jul (PCra); two, 24 Jul (CNB); one, 24 Jul (PCra);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 29 Jul; one, 04 Sep (TJN); Nether Wallop, two, 22 Aug; one, 19 Jul (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 16 Aug; two, 06 Sep (TJN); Newton Stacey, one, 16 Aug; Littleton, one, 20 Jul; Wonston, one, 07 Aug; Longparish, one, 11 Aug; Cole Henley, one, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jul; one, 07 Aug; one, gen. det., 14 Aug (AMD); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, one, 21 Jul (SIng, PPea); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 19 Aug (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Basingstoke, two, 10 Jun (MJW); one, 20 Jul (RHil); Alton, one, 14 Aug (DBO); Selborne, one, 25 Jul (CJP); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, one, field observation, 23 May (DAS); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Empshott, 10, 10 Aug (CJP); Bentley Station Meadow, one, 08 Aug (NDP, KBW det. KBW); Odiham Common, one, field observation, gen. det., 26 May (AMD); three, field observation, 27 May (BGD); present, field observation, 28 May (AMit); Blackwater, one, 10 Jun; Hawley Meadows, six, field observation, 23 Jul (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10145119002022
119211519922022
12536419872022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221
128146

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VC11: Romsey, one, 16 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF*, one, 17 Jun (RAC);

VC12: Sherborne St John, one, 16 Jun (MJW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer*, one, 12 Jun (ASwa); Ancells Farm HWT reserve*, two, field observation, 05 Jun; six, field observation, 08 Jun; Fleet Pond*, one, 17 Jun; one, 10 Aug; one, 10 Aug; one, 27 Jun (MHals)

49.103 [B&F: 0932] Phalonidia affinitana (Douglas, 1846) - Local

Local in saltmarshes throughout much of England, Wales and Ireland, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire locally common in salt-marshes, from Hurst Castle to Sandy Point, with a few inland records in the south. Under-recorded in the Isle of Wight, but recent years have seen reports from Newtown, Freshwater and Norton Spit. Wingspan 13-16 mm. Distinguished from other species of Phalonidia and from species of Gynnidomorpha by the median fascia being strongly developed in the dorsal half of the wing and obsolescent costally [Bradley]. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Sea Aster.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10156418502021
11343819742022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221

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VC11: Hook with Warsash, one, netted, gen. det., 31 Jul (AMD); Hengistbury Head*, one, 23 Jul (MJef det. PHS)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120162016
11274019772022
12516619942022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11232
1218275

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VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 22 Jun; two, 19 Jul (GCE); Stockbridge Down, one, 08 Jul (MEdg); Chilbolton, one, 23 Jul; Littleton, one, 20 Jul; one, 20 Jul; Wonston, one, 13 Jul; two, 13 Jul; Barton Stacey, two, 09 Jul; Cole Henley, one, 07 Jul; one, 27 Jul; five, 27 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 27 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NNR*, two, 07 Jul (SIng, NRJ, PPea); Magdalen Hill Down NR*, two, 1m gen. det., 23 Jul (AMD); Magdalen Hill Down NNR*, one, 21 Jul (SIng, PPea); Morn Hill, Winchester*, one, 24 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS)

49.105 [B&F: 0929] Gynnidomorpha vectisana (Humphreys & Westwood, 1845) - Local

Local in saltmarshes, fens, wet heathland and freshwater marshes throughout much of England, Wales and southern Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight predominantly a species of coastal salt-marshes, and locally common in the south of the county and along the north coast of the Island. Wingspan 9-12 mm. Although extremely variable in wing pattern, the small size of this species and the olive-brown general coloration of the forewing and the reticulation in the distal area are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within stems of Sea Arrowgrass and Marsh Arrowgrass.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1018818562014
11237719742022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11342

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VC11: Hengistbury Head, one, 05 Jun; one, 01 Sep; two, 27 Jun (MJef)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1048381118562022
112506416519712022
121901431619712022

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111392047
1213528810

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VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 07 Jul, 2 (SDut) Latest: Lepe, 01 Jul, 1 (PGS) Max count: Horsea Island, 21 Jul, 7 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 22 Jun, 3 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 18 Jun, 1 (KBW) Max count: Barton Stacey, 08 Aug, 10 (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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014025918802022
1145585319652022
1238394919762022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1130403
12448612

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VC11: Fordingbridge, one, 30 Jun (SCT); East Tytherley, one, 21 Jun (GCE); Totton, one, 15 Jun (CNB); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 14 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 23 Jun; two, 25 Jun; two, 26 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 30 Jun; two, 07 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 10 Jul; one, 11 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul; two, 15 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 27 Jul (RAC); Thornhill, Southampton, one, field observation, 15 Aug (PAB); Crab Wood, Winchester, one, field observation, 29 Jul (WLan); Horsea Island, two, 21 Jul (F.M.G.); Beacon Hill nr Warnford, two, vacuum sampling, 19 Jun (MChg det. RJD); Pennington, one, 07 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Nether Wallop, seven, 22 Jun; one, 19 Jul; two, 22 Jun (GCE); Stockbridge Down, two, 08 Jul (MEdg); Chilbolton, three, 23 Jun (GCE); Amport, Andover, present, field observation, 10 Jun (iNat); Vernham Dean, one, field observation, 15 Aug (JHale); Newton Stacey, one, 16 Aug; Littleton, one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; Wonston, one, 16 Jun; one, 16 Jun; Longparish, one, 11 Aug; Barton Stacey, one, 08 Aug; five, 09 Jul; one, 09 Jul; Longparish, two, 11 Aug; Cole Henley, one, 27 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 27 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NNR*, three, 10 Jun (KArb, SIng, PPea); five, 24 Jun (KArb, ARho, PPea); one, 07 Jul (SIng, NRJ, PPea); Magdalen Hill Down NR*, three, 23 Jul; present, 14 Aug (AMD); Magdalen Hill Down NNR*, three, 21 Jul (SIng, PPea); Morn Hill, Winchester*, two, 10 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); two, 10 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); three, 24 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS); 12, 08 Jul; one, 28 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); four, 11 Aug (CRB, DAS); three, 19 Aug (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); North Waltham, one, 27 Jun; one, 29 Jun (AJon); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, one, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB); Ecchinswell, one, 24 Jun (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 14 Jun; one, 27 Jun (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 18 Jul (GJD); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, present, several, 09 Jun; present, several, 11 Aug; present, several, 01 Sep (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Empshott, three, 10 Aug (CJP)

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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10425418932022
1128241019712022
1211215119712022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11321
1210155

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Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 21 Jun (MJB); Butser Hill, present, netted, frequent, 29 Jul (AMD); Sway, one, 16 Sep (SKee);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, present, several, 23 Jul; one, gen. det., 14 Aug (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 10 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); two, 10 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); five, 24 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS); one, 08 Jul; two, 28 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, present, several, 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Fleet Pond, one, 09 Sep (MHals); Yateley Common, one, 26 Aug (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107719972022
11282919852021
123119872011

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NNR*, one, 27 May (KArb, SIng, PPea, MEdg)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102119002014
115319762022
129919942022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12311

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VC12: Noar Hill HIWWT NR, present, field observation, 20 May (MJon); one, field observation, 23 May (DAS); present, field observation, 20 May (MJon)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10252518502022
1160380519712022
1216519719922022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1121243
12881

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VC11: Lee, one, 21 Jul; two, 05 Aug (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 05 Aug (RWPas); Romsey, one, 14 Aug; two, 16 Aug (MJB); Broughton, one, 22 Aug (GCE); Lakeside CP, Eastleigh, present, field observation, 16 May (JHol); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 19 Aug; one, 19 Aug; Botley Wood, one, 09 Jun (F.M.G.); Botley, one, 11 Aug; one, 09 Jun; one, 27 Jul; one, 30 Jul (SLB); Portchester, one, 16 Aug (DH-J); Horsea Island, three, 19 May; one, 04 Aug (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 10 Aug; one, 16 Aug; one, 19 Aug (IRT); Hengistbury Head, one, 16 May (BKin);

VC12: Littleton, one, 10 Aug; Wonston, one, 07 Aug (GCE); North Waltham, one, 12 Jun; one, 23 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 16 Aug (AJon); Whitehill, one, 17 Aug (ASto); Fleet Pond, one, 07 Jul (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104111018562022
11233419742017
126419712020

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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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1010418802020
11322919742022
12191819712022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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VC12: Fleet Pond*, one, netted, 17 Jun (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10141820152022
11332819822022
12181819962022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12111

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VC11: Romsey, one, 17 Jun (NRJ);

VC12: Blackwater*, one, 17 Jun (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10333819002022
1114918819732022
128010019712022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12342

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VC11: Fareham, one, 05 Sep (MLO);

VC12: Cole Henley, one, 07 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 28 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Pamber Forest, one, 21 Aug (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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107613318802022
1116718019772022
1214218519932022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11441
129102

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VC11: Lee, one, 21 Jul (CTha); Broughton, one, 11 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 31 Jul (GCE); Hurn, one, 14 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 18 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, 08 Aug (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, at dusk, gen. det., 23 Jul; one, 23 Jul (AMD); Overton, one, 19 Jul (ACr); North Waltham, two, 27 Jul (AJon); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, one, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB); Basingstoke, one, 27 Jun (MJW); Sherborne St John, one, 13 Jul (AWan)

49.129 [B&F: 0959] Cochylidia rupicola (Curtis, 1834) - Local

Local in woodland, downland, marshes, river-banks and ditches throughout much of England and southern Ireland, predominantly coastal in the north of its range. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight distinctly uncommon, with records restricted to those locations where the recording effort is concentrated: Botley Wood, Leckford, Fareham, Portsmouth and, on the Island, Ventnor. Wingspan 12-14 mm. The comparatively broad forewing and the rounded apex are rather characteristic of this species. Distinguished from C. subroseana by the broader median fascia and the well-developed postmedian and subapical markings [Bradley]. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of Hemp-agrimony, over-wintering in a cocoon.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10141618802022
11253120002022
128519772011

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12111

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VC11: Old Winchester Hill NNR*, one, field observation, flushed around hemp agrimony. , 29 Jul (WLan);

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

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107818502021
1112313119712022
12476919932022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11331
12331

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VC11: Fareham, one, 07 Aug (IMcP); Waterlooville, one, 05 Sep (DWhe); Langstone, one, 24 Aug (RPic);

VC12: Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, 01 Sep (GCE); North Waltham, one, 21 Jul (AJon); Sherborne St John, one, 28 Aug (AWan)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103219002017
1114015119752022
12637519762022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221
12111

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Record Details

VC11: Hurn, one, 18 Aug (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 02 Jun (JStw);

VC12: Fleet Pond, one, 10 Jun (MHals)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10498718562022
117115919742022
12201819932022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12111

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Record Details

VC11: Lee, one, 28 Jul (CTha);

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester*, one, 28 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102219741975
1161219362015
128918952020

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR*, one, gen. det., 07 Aug (AMD)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10425118562022
1116417219712022
12293819952022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
119102
12111

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Record Details

VC11: Swaythling, Southampton, two, 10 Jun; one, 15 Jun (MEdg); Winchester, one, 11 Aug (THW); Fareham, one, 20 Jun (ADT); one, 26 Jun; one, 29 Aug (IMcP); Tipner Park & Ride, Portsmouth, one, field observation, gen. det., 30 Jul (AMD); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 09 Jun (JStw); Needs Ore NNR*, one, 09 Aug (CNB);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover*, one, 10 Jun (TJN)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10162419002022
1113215019762022
129611819712022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12782

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC11: Old Winchester Hill, one, 28 Jul (MJW);

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 11 Aug (CRB, DAS); North Waltham, one, 27 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 09 Aug (AJon); Alton, one, 07 Sep (DBO); Hammer Vale, Woolmer*, one, 10 Aug (ASwa); Minley Wood, two, field observation, 30 May (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1012518120062022
111101215619932022
12517419962022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1161787
1220212

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Record Details

VC11: Ringwood, present, 22 Aug (PWhtk); Marchwood, one, 26 Jun; one, 27 Jul; one, 23 Aug; Lee, one, 17 Jun (CTha); Dibden Purlieu, NF*, present, 27 Jun (RAC); Crawley*, one, 20 Aug (GCE); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 19 Aug; one, 19 Aug (F.M.G.); Stubbington, two, 10 Aug; two, 23 Aug (DPH); Fareham, one, 12 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 15 Aug (IMcP); one, 17 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 03 Aug; one, 08 Aug; three, 10 Aug; one, 14 Aug; one, 19 Aug; one, 20 Aug (MLO); Botley, one, 13 Jun; one, 13 Aug (SLB); Wickham, one, 21 Aug (JRDS); Portchester, one, 09 Jun; one, 13 Jun; one, 09 Aug (DH-J); Horsea Island, two, 16 Jun; three, 21 Jul; one, male gen det. , 04 Aug; seven, 04 Aug; two, 25 Aug (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, two, 13 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 28 Jun; two, 27 Jul; one, 08 Aug; two, 10 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 19 Aug; two, 20 Aug; one, 24 Aug (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 07 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun; one, 12 Jun (DWhe); Havant, one, 10 Jun (EJac); Langstone, one, 24 Aug; two, 27 Aug (RPic); Hurn, one, 26 Jun; one, 23 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 10 Aug; one, 19 Aug; one, 21 Aug (SKee); Blackbush, Milford-on-Sea, one, 28 May (MBot); Pennington, one, 10 Jun; one, 21 Aug (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 09 Aug (CNB);

VC12: Littleton*, one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jun; Wonston*, one, 07 Aug; Cole Henley*, one, 24 Aug (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, gen. det., 14 Aug (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 08 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); North Waltham, one, 27 Aug (AJon); Ecchinswell*, one, 09 Jun (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 10 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 27 Jun; Sherborne St John, one, 16 Jun (MJW); one, indoors, 15 Aug (AWan); Silchester Common, one, 10 Jun (MBot); Alton, one, 16 Aug (DBO); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, gen. det., 01 Sep (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, one, 17 Jun (ASto); Blackwater, two, 11 Jun (BGD)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1039353018502022
112163278019722022
1250664219932022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
111461917
1243513

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Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 10 Jul, 2 (SDut) Latest: Southsea, 27 Jun, 1 (JGdr) Max count: Highbridge, Eastleigh, 05 Sep, 7 (SIng)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 29 Jul, 1 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 14 May, 1 (KBW) Max count: Longparish, 11 Aug, 3 (GCE)

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 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102018561880
11203419662020
12273019502022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
125105

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Record Details

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NNR, five, 24 Jun (KArb, ARho, PPea); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, swept, 14 May (MJW); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 24 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS); Silchester Common*, one, 07 Jul (WLan); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, two, 11 Aug (AMD, FHay det. AMD)