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
10	5	1	1850	1996
11	84	341	1978	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	4	13	8

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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
10	300	488	1893	2022
11	2228	3034	1958	2022
12	965	1929	1976	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	139	195	6
12	62	92	8

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VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 07 Jun, 1 (CTha) Latest: Swaythling, Southampton, 05 Sep, 1 (MEdg) Max count: Pennington, 10 Jun, 6 (RFC)

VC12: Earliest: Overton, 09 Jun, 2 (ACr) Latest: Nether Wallop, 30 Sep, 1 (GCE) 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
10	37	105	1893	2022
11	369	588	1973	2022
12	171	364	1976	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	14	18	4
12	2	3	2

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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
10	12	35	1978	2021
11	125	169	1973	2022
12	43	59	1974	2022

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

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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
10	440	945	1856	2022
11	2276	3147	1964	2022
12	1149	2333	1971	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	163	254	6
12	73	105	9

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VC11: Earliest: North Baddesley, 28 May, 1 (RWPas) Latest: Lovedean, 16 Sep, 1 (ARJa) Max count: Allbrook, 17 Jun, 6 (SIng)

VC12: Earliest: Magdalen Hill Down NNR, 10 Jun, 1 (KArb, SIng, PPea) Latest: Whitehill, 16 Sep, 1 (ASto) 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
10	42	87	1900	2022
11	37	35	1980	2021
12	37	77	1996	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	5	5	1
12	8	9	2

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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)

Basingstoke, Hampshire
24/06/2023
to MV - female
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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
10	189	952	1893	2022
11	1455	4849	1972	2022
12	713	4372	1971	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	92	339	45
12	88	249	37

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VC11: Earliest: Totton, 09 Jun, 1 (CNB) Latest: Needs Ore NNR, 23 Jul, 1 (CNB) Max count: East Tytherley, 21 Jun, 45 (GCE)

VC12: Earliest: Fleet Pond, 02 Jun, 1 (MHals) Latest: Blacknest, Binstead, 08 Aug, 2 (MAng) 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
10	26	110	1951	2021
11	76	82	1978	2022
12	64	112	1982	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
12	4	34	15

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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
10	7	8	1982	2021
11	44	36	1971	2021
12	40	44	1980	2022

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

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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
10	22	19	1969	2021
11	123	152	1972	2022
12	74	100	1976	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	5	8	3
12	5	4	1

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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
10	4	4	2013	2022
11	244	426	1971	2022
12	115	292	1994	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	12	15	3
12	23	52	25

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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
10	280	533	1856	2022
11	1791	2661	200	2022
12	780	1492	1971	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	93	117	4
12	44	58	6

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VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 11 Jun, 1 (TDCh) Latest: Fareham, 25 Sep, 1 (MLO) Max count: Marchwood, 03 Sep, 4 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Blacknest, Binstead, 09 Jun, 1 (MAng) 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
10	479	1444	1900	2022
11	2253	3964	1969	2022
12	1102	2772	1971	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	107	157	9
12	53	95	9

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VC11: Earliest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 03 Jun, 1 (PWhtk) Latest: Funtley, 16 Sep, 1 (TDC) Max count: Waterlooville, 10 Jun, 9 (DWhe)

VC12: Earliest: Farnborough, 03 Jun, 1 (MThmp) Latest: Cole Henley, 12 Sep, 1 (GCE) 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
10	209	279	1900	2022
11	1500	2657	1969	2022
12	832	1178	1976	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	47	51	3
12	29	38	3

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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
10	155	241	1900	2022
11	740	957	1971	2022
12	410	576	1971	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	22	29	6
12	9	10	2

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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
10	146	184	1856	2022
11	1119	1597	1971	2022
12	285	351	1977	2022

2023 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	24	27	3
12	9	9	2

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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
10	47	84	1950	2022
11	829	1074	1971	2022
12	155	155	1995	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	17	15	1
12	4	4	1

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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.

Record Details

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
10	72	138	1856	2022
11	343	513	1971	2022
12	177	280	1983	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	10	13	4
12	4	4	1

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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
10	320	527	1850	2022
11	2527	4122	1969	2022
12	861	1573	1987	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	211	375	17
12	61	137	24

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VC11: Earliest: North Baddesley, 21 May, 2 (RWPas) Latest: Waterlooville, 10 Oct, 1 (DWhe) Max count: Burton, nr Christchurch, 22 Jun, 17 (JStw)

VC12: Earliest: Basingstoke, 07 Jun, 1 (MJW) Latest: Overton, 30 Sep, 1 (ACr) 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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	2724	10184	1991	2022
11	28655	122247	1900	2022
12	6060	26764	1993	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	1551	4442	32
12	379	1303	35

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VC11: Earliest: Minstead, NF, 02 Jan, 0 (SHol) Latest: Botley, 22 Dec, 1 (SLB) Max count: Southsea, 28 Jul, 32 (JGdr)

VC12: Earliest: North Waltham, 10 Feb, 1 (AJon) Latest: Farnborough, 22 Dec, 1 (KBW) 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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	93	124	1950	2022
11	992	1169	1973	2022
12	307	363	1981	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	49	53	2
12	19	27	3

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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
10	53	129	1900	2022
11	688	3272	1970	2022
12	349	1578	1976	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	29	107	19
12	9	13	4

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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).

Records prior to 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	7	7	1933	2022
11	86	125	1990	2022
12	101	126	1994	2022

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

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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
10	23	17	1856	2022
11	309	419	1971	2021
12	64	139	1996	2021

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

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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
10	51	64	1850	2022
11	733	1981	1964	2022
12	458	984	1971	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	4	5	2
12	7	7	2

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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
10	16	9	1900	2022
11	410	551	1972	2022
12	71	148	1976	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	1	2	2
12	7	7	2

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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
10	5	6	2009	2022
11	76	92	1991	2022
12	37	51	2004	2022

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

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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
10	12	10	1850	2019
11	116	1400	1974	2022
12	29	35	1998	2019

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	4	5	2
12	1	1	1

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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

Records prior to 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	317	1580	1972	2022
11	2081	7815	1958	2022
12	930	12748	1971	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	188	875	70
12	81	642	50

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VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 08 Jun, 2 (MLO) Latest: Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, 11 Aug, 1 (F.M.G.) Max count: Botley Wood, 09 Jun, 70 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: Harewood Forest, 07 May, 27 (BGD) Latest: Silchester Common, 07 Jul, 3 (WLan) 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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	117	242	1856	2022
11	1331	3713	1958	2022
12	654	5312	1971	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	114	387	32
12	56	287	41

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VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 08 Jun, 1 (ADT) Latest: Southsea, 14 Jul, 2 (JGdr) Max count: Allbrook, 17 Jun, 32 (SIng)

VC12: Earliest: Minley Wood, 04 May, 5 (BGD) Latest: Magdalen Hill Down NR, 23 Jul, 0 (AMD) 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
10	25	22	1893	2021
11	89	134	1974	2022
12	62	74	1993	2022

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

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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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	149	252	1893	2022
11	1129	1477	1972	2022
12	902	1446	1976	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	78	99	5
12	93	176	9

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VC11: Earliest: Romsey, 19 Jun, 1 (MJB) Latest: Fareham, 09 Sep, 1 (MLO) Max count: Portsmouth, 07 Jul, 5 (IRT)

VC12: Earliest: Basingstoke, 09 Jun, 1 (MJW) Latest: Cole Henley, 12 Sep, 1 (GCE) 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
10	64	162	1976	2022
11	260	363	1970	2022
12	112	171	1976	2022

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

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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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	170	217	1893	2022
11	500	599	1971	2022
12	272	327	1996	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	55	63	3
12	18	21	2

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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.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	29	19	1856	2022
11	183	202	1971	2022
12	76	97	1994	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	6	7	2
12	12	15	4

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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
10	73	211	1856	2022
11	349	479	1971	2022
12	162	223	1975	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	6	6	1
12	10	13	2

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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
10	36	17	1893	2022
11	255	288	1976	2022
12	190	222	1991	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	12	11	1
12	29	31	2

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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)

Basingstoke, Hampshire
27/06/2023
to MV
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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
10	39	55	2014	2022
11	67	75	1900	2022
12	2	2	2022	2022

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

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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)

North Waltham
17/11/2023
to MV
Andy Jones
Photo © Andy Jones

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
10	61	76	1900	2022
11	296	307	1970	2022
12	163	175	1993	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	8	9	2
12	4	4	1

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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
10	473	834	1856	2022
11	2701	3947	1969	2022
12	1021	1401	1976	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	118	150	5
12	99	158	9

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VC11: Earliest: Needs Ore NNR, 30 Jun, 1 (CNB) Latest: Wildern LNR, Hedge End, 11 Oct, 1 (TCrw) Max count: Portchester, 07 Sep, 5 (DH-J)

VC12: Earliest: Overton, 24 Jul, 1 (ACr) Latest: Cheriton, 10 Oct, 1 (DAS) 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
10	67	199	1856	2022
11	250	298	1971	2022
12	217	372	1971	2022

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

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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
10	64	72	1880	2022
11	482	550	1880	2022
12	73	74	1990	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	16	16	1
12	9	11	2

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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
10	2	2	1984	2009
11	51	42	1971	2022
12	7	7	1994	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	4	3	1

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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
10	22	20	1900	2022
11	196	231	1972	2022
12	45	44	1976	2022

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

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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
10	2	1	1997	2013
11	201	221	1971	2020
12	56	68	1990	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
12	2	6	5

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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
10	53	54	1900	2022
11	80	42	1978	2022
12	24	22	1996	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	6	8	4
12	1	1	1

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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
10	6	6	1997	2020
11	57	57	1980	2022
12	34	38	2003	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	4	4	1
12	3	3	1

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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)

Basingstoke
11/10/2023
to MV
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

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
10	54	61	1856	2022
11	253	267	1973	2022
12	82	87	1976	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	29	38	4
12	9	8	1

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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
10	14	16	1929	2022
11	227	269	1900	2022
12	87	114	1974	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	3	5	2
12	1	1	1

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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
10	284	859	1856	2022
11	1409	3504	1971	2022
12	784	2045	1971	2022

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

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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
10	153	283	1900	2022
11	654	1400	1971	2022
12	119	247	1987	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	55	78	6
12	3	3	1

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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
11	30	23	1964	2020
12	17	16	1991	2021

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
12	7	8	2

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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
10	2	2	1992	2022
11	227	267	1972	2022
12	193	248	1994	2022

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

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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
10	4	1	1900	2017
11	17	14	1974	2022
12	6	10	1966	2022

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12	1	1	1

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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
10	53	80	1856	2022
11	520	668	1971	2022
12	281	421	1988	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	32	39	3
12	30	48	10

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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
10	14	51	1900	2022
11	92	115	1992	2022
12	53	64	1987	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	2	2	1
12	8	14	6

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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
10	15	64	1850	2021
11	34	38	1974	2022

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11	2	2	1

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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
10	1	1	2016	2016
11	27	40	1977	2022
12	51	66	1994	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	2	3	2
12	18	27	5

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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
10	18	8	1856	2014
11	23	77	1974	2022

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

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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
10	483	811	1856	2022
11	2506	4165	1971	2022
12	1901	4316	1971	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	139	204	7
12	135	288	10

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VC11: Earliest: Allbrook, 07 Jun, 1 (SIng) Latest: Broughton, 27 Aug, 1 (GCE) Max count: Horsea Island, 21 Jul, 7 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: Minley Wood, 30 May, 1 (BGD) Latest: Barton Stacey, 06 Sep, 1 (GCE) 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
10	140	259	1880	2022
11	455	853	1965	2022
12	383	949	1976	2022

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11	30	40	3
12	44	86	12

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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
10	42	54	1893	2022
11	282	410	1971	2022
12	112	151	1971	2022

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11	3	2	1
12	10	15	5

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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
10	7	7	1997	2022
11	28	29	1985	2021
12	3	1	1987	2011

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12	1	1	1

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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
10	2	1	1900	2014
11	5	3	1976	2022
12	9	9	1994	2022

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12	3	1	1

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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)

Noar Hill
20/05/2023
field observation
Michael Jones
Photo © Michael Jones

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
10	25	25	1850	2022
11	603	805	1971	2022
12	165	197	1992	2022

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Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	21	24	3
12	8	8	1

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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
10	41	110	1856	2022
11	23	34	1974	2017
12	6	4	1971	2020

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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
10	10	4	1880	2020
11	32	29	1974	2022
12	19	18	1971	2022

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12	1	1	1

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

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