63.031 [B&F: 1395] Rusty-dot Pearl Udea ferrugalis (Hübner, 1796) - Migrant

Common immigrant to the British Isles from mainland Europe, most frequent on waste ground by the coast where sometimes abundant. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a common immigrant, which is widely distributed throughout in some years. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The rusty forewing with prominent black discal spot is characteristic of this species [Goater]. Larva feeds on herbaceous plants.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	1124	5080	1951	2020
11	4874	7770	1951	2020
12	627	1038	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	205	697	26
11	298	431	8
12	64	79	4

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland Bay, 24 Jul, 2 (DCoo) Latest: Seaview, 29 Sep, 1 (J&SMas) Max count: Freshwater, 06 Oct, 26 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Avon Heath Country Park, 03 Aug, 1 (SDut) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 11 Nov, 1 (STho) Max count: Milford on Sea, 07 Oct, 8 (MMcM)

VC12: Earliest: Little Somborne, 13 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 07 Oct, 1 (KBW) Max count: Goodworth Clatford, 09 Aug, 4 (JMor)

63.032 [B&F: 1389] Udea fulvalis (Hübner, [1809]) - Migrant

Formerly considered a migrant to southern England from mainland Europe, in some years arriving in sufficient numbers to breed, it now has become established since the mid 1990s predominantly along the south coast of Hampshire inland into the New Forest, and along the north shore of the Isle of Wight; it is spreading northwards and has now reached the VC11/VC12 boundary, and one in the north-east in 2022 represents the first incursion from the Sussex heaths to the east. Wingspan 24-29 mm. Similar in structure, size and markings to U. prunalis, but differs in the dull fulvous brown coloration of the forewing, which is slaty grey in U. prunalis, and in the wider submedian sinus of second line [Goater]. Larva feeds on Black Horehound, Meadow Clary, Red Campion and White Campion.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	165	443	1955	2019
11	515	713	1981	2020
12	3	5	2020	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	17	23	3
11	38	41	2
12	2	2	1

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VC10: Totland, two, 21 Jul; one, 22 Jul; two, 25 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 01 Sep (RTer); Freshwater, one, field observation, 07 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 18 Jul; two, 22 Jul; one, 04 Aug; two, 11 Aug; one, 14 Aug; one, 23 Aug; one, 31 Aug (DCoo); Newport, three, 29 Jul (DPl);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 07 Aug; one, 13 Aug (CTha); Totton, one, 16 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 04 Aug; one, 16 Aug (LHan); Millbrook, one, 22 Jul (JWal); Woodley, one, 27 Jul; one, 30 Jul (NBin); Chandlers Ford, one, field observation, 03 Aug (AMur det. MJW); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 22 Aug (MEdg); Bitterne, Southampton, one, 24 Jul (PAB); Allbrook, one, field observation, 12 Jul (SIng); Lee-on-Solent, one, 14 Aug; one, 17 Aug; one, 20 Aug; one, 25 Aug (IHrg); Fareham, one, 16 Jul; one, 14 Aug; one, 28 Aug (ADT); one, 11 Aug (IMcP); two, to light, 25 Jul; two, to light, 29 Jul; one, to light, 31 Jul; one, to light, 04 Aug (KJW); one, indoors, 24 Jul (RJD); Bournemouth Centre, one, indoors, 23 Aug; Jumpers Common, Christchurch, one, field observation, 30 Jun (MJef); Tuckton, Christchurch, one, 17 Jul; one, 04 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 29 Aug; one, 08 Sep (APar); Burton, nr Christchurch, two, 17 Aug (JStw); New Milton, one, indoors, 30 Jul (RPH); Milford on Sea, one, 20 Aug (MMcM); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, gen det, 20 Aug (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Teg Down, Winchester, one, field observation, 29 Jul (CKni); Farnborough, one, 26 Jul (KBW)

Farnborough, North Hampshire VC12
26/07/2021
MV Light Trap
Keith Wills
Photo © Keith Wills

63.033 [B&F: 1388] Udea lutealis (Hübner, [1809]) - Common

Common on waste ground, gardens and woodland edges throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally common to abundant, but scarce or absent in many places where, due to its polyphagous nature, it might be expected. Wingspan 23-26 mm. An easily recognised species on account of the pale coloration and dark clouding in apex of hindwing [Goater]. Larva polyphagous on various herbaceous plants, including Bramble, Thistle, Wormwood and Scabious.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	24	18	1909	2020
11	268	311	1951	2020
12	133	116	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
11	31	45	3
12	2	2	1

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VC11: Broughton, one, field observation, 19 Aug (GSD); Marchwood, one, 27 Aug (CTha); Totton, one, 13 Jul; three, 14 Jul; three, 16 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 19 Jul; two, 21 Jul; two, 22 Jul; two, field observation, 25 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 03 Aug; two, 04 Aug; two, 09 Aug; one, 10 Aug; two, 11 Aug; one, 19 Aug; two, 20 Aug; two, 21 Aug; one, 22 Aug; one, 24 Aug; two, 26 Aug (LHan); Romsey, two, 13 Jul (MBak); Freemantle, Southampton, one, field observation, 20 Jul; one, field observation, 29 Jul (CDC); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 11 Jun; one, 19 Aug; one, 27 Aug (MEdg); Sway, one, 26 Jun (DMui);

VC12: Stockbridge Down NT, one, field observation, 27 Jul (MDuf det. PEH); one, field observation, 29 Jul (DKel det. PEH)

63.034 [B&F: 1390] Udea prunalis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in thickets, copses and hedgerows throughout the British Isles. Frequently recorded and well distributed across much of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 23-26 mm. Slate-coloured overall appearance and weak markings distinguish from other Udea species, lack of white patch between the stigmata distinguish from U. olivalis. Larva feeds on various herbaceous and woody plants

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	144	167	1856	2020
11	1787	2142	1945	2020
12	760	1052	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	12	13	2
11	45	56	3
12	22	33	3

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 30 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, 16 Jul (DCoo); Cranmore, one, 19 Jul (CHic); Newport, one, 15 Jul; one, 19 Jul (DPl); Wheelers Bay, one, 19 Jul (ABut); Bonchurch, one, 13 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, 22 Jul; one, 04 Aug; Shanklin Upper Chine, two, 18 Jul; one, 21 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 22 Jul; one, 11 Aug (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 09 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 19 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 30 Jul (LHan); Romsey, two, 09 Jul (MBak); Ashley, one, 24 Jul (GCE); Romsey, one, 03 Jul; one, 23 Jul (NRJ); Broughton, one, 25 Jul; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 11 Aug; one, 30 Jun; one, 19 Jul (GCE); Itchen Valley CP, three, 16 Jul (CTha); Allbrook, one, 17 Jul (SIng); Botley Wood, one, 13 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Fareham, three, 30 Jun; two, 16 Jul; three, 17 Jul; three, 18 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 11 Aug (ADT); one, 01 Jul; one, 14 Jul (IMcP); one, 08 Jul; one, 18 Jul (MLO); one, 28 Jun; one, 11 Jul (KJW); Botley, one, 09 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 28 Jul (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 16 Jul; three, 19 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 21 Jul (IRT); Tuckton, Christchurch, one, 08 Jul; one, 13 Jul (APar); Christchurch, one, 11 Aug (PHug); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 09 Jul; one, 16 Jul (JStw);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Little Somborne, three, 12 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, 16 Jul (GCE); Hinton Ampner, one, 21 Jul (ASD); Kempshott, two, 07 Jul; one, 10 Jul (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, field observation, 07 Jul; one, 17 Jul (MJN); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 08 Jul (ACB, GJD); Basingstoke, one, 08 Jul; one, 14 Jul; three, 19 Jul; three, 22 Jul (MJW); one, 18 Jul (RHil); Pamber Forest, three, 16 Jul (GJD); Alton, one, to artificial light, 01 Jul; one, 01 Aug; two, 11 Aug (DBO); one, 18 Jul (NDP); Whitehill, one, 13 Jul; one, 19 Jul (ASto)

63.037 [B&F: 1392] Udea olivalis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in woodland, gardens and waste ground throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 24-28 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on many different herbaceous plants, including Stinging Nettle, Common Sorrel and Hop.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	364	709	1856	2020
11	1532	2425	1951	2020
12	1407	2510	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	28	57	8
11	36	68	10
12	39	58	7

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 22 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Shanklin, 18 Jul, 2 (IOut) Max count: Shanklin, 29 Jun, 8 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 29 Jun, 1 (SLoa) Latest: Burton, nr Christchurch, 29 Jun, 1 (JStw) Max count: West Meon, 02 Jul, 10 (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 02 Jul, 7 (TJN, LFom, HEdm) Latest: Selborne, 24 Jun, 1 (CJP) Max count: Cholderton, 02 Jul, 7 (TJN, LFom, HEdm)

63.038 [B&F: 1405] Mother of Pearl Patania ruralis (Scopoli, 1763) - Common

Common in rural gardens, waste ground and rough pastures throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 33-37 mm. One of the largest and most familiar pyralids, wings have an opalescent sheen, most obvious in sunshine, which gives rise to the vernacular name. Larva feeds predominately on Stinging Nettle, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	939	3827	1969	2020
11	9448	22533	200	2020
12	3431	14628	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	80	236	20
11	342	608	14
12	190	793	175

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 21 Jul, 1 (RTer) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 31 Jul, 1 (DElm) Max count: Shanklin, 11 Aug, 20 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 21 Aug, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 20 Aug, 1 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW) Max count: West Tytherley, 04 Aug, 14 (A&LB)

VC12: Earliest: Over Wallop, 14 Aug, 3 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 04 Sep, 1 (KBW) Max count: Goodworth Clatford, 11 Aug, 175 (JMor)

63.039 [B&F: 1396] Mecyna flavalis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - pRDB2

Rare (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) on chalk downland and grassy slopes in parts of southern England, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight the species has two strongholds where it is common, on Porton, Broughton and Stockbridge Downs on the mainland, and Compton Down on the Island. Occasional specimens encountered away from these localities suggest that there may be other, perhaps small, colonies still undetected. Wingspan 25-29 mm. Both wings have a very narrow, dark terminal line and greyish cilia, producing a sharply pencilled outline to the wings which, together with the presence of a third stigmatal spot in the forewing, makes this species easy to recognise [Goater]. Larva feeds on Hedge Bedstraw, Field Woundwort, Black Horehound, Small Nettle and Mignonette.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	61	337	1856	2020
11	85	133	1951	2020
12	41	55	1981	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	4	2	1
11	5	4	1
12	5	4	1

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VC10: Brook, one, field observation, 01 Aug (PTiz); Mottistone Down, present, field observation, 19 Aug; present, field observation, 19 Aug (AEmm); Parkhurst Forest, one, 03 Aug (IOut);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 24 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 19 Jul (LHan); Kings Somborne, one, 18 Jul (GCE); Taddiford Cliff, one, field observation, 26 Jul (SKee); Pennington, one, 30 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Stockbridge Down, present, field observation, 21 Aug (ABlu); Crawley, one, 04 Aug; one, 04 Aug (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, field observation, 29 Jul (DAS); Alton, one, field observation, 05 Aug (EFig)

63.040 [B&F: 1397] Mecyna asinalis (Hübner, [1819]) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on limestone downland and coastal cliffs in Britain, from Sussex to southern Wales, and in southern Ireland. On the Isle of Wight, frequent on the coast. In Hampshire although the foodplant occurs occasionally on the mainland, there are only a very few records of the moth. Wingspan 27-34 mm. Easily recognised by the long, pointed wings and soft blue-grey coloration [Goater]. Larva feeds on Wild Madder.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	401	826	1856	2020
11	9	5	1981	2009

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	26	53	9

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VC10: Totland, one, 24 Jul; one, 25 Jul (RTer); Freshwater Bay, one, 29 Jun (SDav); Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 13 Jul; one, 11 Jul; two, 15 Jul (PBar); Wheelers Bay, one, 17 Sep; nine, 08 Oct; one, 17 Oct (ABut); Bonchurch, four, 08 Oct (IOut); one, 19 May; one, 29 May; one, 11 Jun; two, 15 Jun; one, 27 Jun; two, 28 Jun; three, 30 Jun; two, 02 Jul; three, 03 Jul; two, 07 Jul; four, 14 Jul; three, 16 Oct (JHa); two, 10 Jul; one, 12 Jul; two, 14 Jul; one, 12 Jul (PBar)

63.041 [B&F: 1410] Agrotera nemoralis (Scopoli, 1763) - pRDB1

Previously considered restricted as a breeding species in the UK to woodland in Kent, with occasional records from elsewhere as presumed migrants; however, in 2014 a breeding colony was found in Torpoint, Cornwall. In our area the only historic record dated from 1946, until another (illustrated here) was taken at MV by John Langmaid in Southsea on 4th June 2010. The first of Isle of Wight record was one to light in Borthwood Copse on 21st June 2015, since when it has been taken annually, indicating probable colonisation of the south-east of the island. Still rare on the mainland, there have been four reports since 2018, which may relate to dispersion across the Solent; remarkably far inland, one turned up in Alton (VC12) in 2023. Wingspan 20-24 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Hornbeam and Hazel.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	21	24	2015	2020
11	3	3	1946	2018

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	3	4	2
11	1	1	1

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VC10: Bonchurch, one, 02 Jun (JHa); one, 14 Jul (PBar); Osborne Valley Walk, two, 15 Jun (IOut);

VC11: Romsey, one, 02 Jun (MBak)

Romsey
02/06/2021
Mike Baker
Photo © Mike Baker

63.048 [B&F: 1408] Palpita vitrealis (Rossi, 1794) - Migrant

Immigrant to south-western England from southern Europe. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded in most years, chiefly on the Isle of Wight and near the Hampshire coast, occasionally making it as far north as vice-county 12. Wingspan 27-31 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Summer Jasmine, Olive, Wild Privet and similar, no evidence of breeding in the UK.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	253	499	1869	2020
11	296	306	1951	2020
12	25	22	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	14	19	3
11	9	10	2
12	2	2	1

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VC10: Totland, one, 26 Sep (RTer); Freshwater, one, 06 Nov; one, 09 Nov (DCoo); Newport, one, 03 Sep (DPl); Wheelers Bay, one, 07 Sep; one, field observation, 10 Sep; one, 13 Sep; two, 26 Sep (ABut); Bonchurch, one, 01 Sep; two, 08 Sep; one, 16 Sep; three, 08 Nov; two, 10 Nov (JHa); Shanklin, one, 08 Sep (IOut);

VC11: Totton, one, 12 Sep; one, 14 Nov; one, 18 Nov (LHan); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 08 Nov (MEdg); Fareham, one, to light, 13 Sep; one, to light, 07 Oct; one, to light, 08 Oct (KJW); Milford on Sea, one, 22 Oct (MMcM); Pennington, two, 06 Oct (RFC);

VC12: Alton, one, 08 Nov (BCA); Hammer Vale, one, 07 Nov (ASwa)

63.050 [B&F: 1399] Dolicharthria punctalis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on cliffs and shingle beaches in England, from Sussex to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local and uncommon on the coast. Wingspan 20-25 mm. The long legs and antennae give the species a distinctive jizz; in the superficially similar Synaphe punctalis, the discal spot is dark and the second line is clearly pale-edged distally [Goater]. Larva feeds on flowers and leaves of plants such as Bird's-foot Trefoil, Red Clover and Buckshorn Plantain.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	114	250	1800	2020
11	293	421	1800	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	13	24	4
11	11	11	1

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VC10: Chale, one, field observation, 12 Jul (PBar); Bonchurch, one, 10 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 15 Jun; one, 21 Jun; two, 27 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 30 Jun; three, 02 Jul; four, 03 Jul; four, 07 Jul; three, 14 Jul (JHa); Sandown, one, 27 Jul (JMar det. JRB);

VC11: Brownwich cliffs, one, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW); Portsmouth, one, 01 Jul; one, 03 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 15 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 21 Jul (IRT); Pennington, one, 21 Jul (RFC)

63.052 [B&F: 1398] Rush Veneer Nomophila noctuella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Migrant

Common immigrant from mainland Europe, appearing throughout the British Isles, abundantly in some years, but most frequently and numerously in the south. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a common immigrant, which is widely distributed throughout in some years. Wingspan 25-34 mm. Until recently, this was regarded as an absolutely unmistakable species, but it is now known to comprise a species complex of considerable size, one of which, N. nearctica, has been recorded in Britain. Larva feeds on Leguminosae, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	899	15340	1947	2020
11	8251	34734	1951	2020
12	1632	5295	1951	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	38	48	6
11	108	125	3
12	19	22	2

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 29 May, 1 (RTer) Latest: Seaview, 01 Oct, 1 (J&SMas) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 26 Aug, 6 (SDav)

VC11: Earliest: Latchmore Bottom, NF, 13 Aug, 1 (NTO) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 08 Oct, 2 (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW) Max count: Marchwood, 17 Aug, 3 (CTha)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 10 Sep, 2 (TJN) Latest: Blackwater, 12 Sep, 1 (BDal) Max count: Cholderton, 10 Sep, 2 (TJN)

63.054 [B&F: 1409a] Box-tree Moth Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) - Adventive

A native to Asia, and after an initial finding in Germany in 2007, it has been found elsewhere in Europe, thought that the species was originally introduced with imports from China. Since the first finding, larvae have been found in more locations across Germany, sometimes causing severe defoliation as they feed on box (Buxus sp.). By 2008, C. perspectalis had been reported from five countries in Western Europe. In England, it was first recorded in 2008, when adult moths were caught in light traps at Icklesham, East Sussex, and Weybridge, Surrey. In 2009 a nursery in Surrey found perspectalis larvae causing severe damage.

In 2013, a large infestation was discovered at Longstock Nursery in central Hampshire, from which a number of adults were bred. In the same year, a few individuals were caught in the wild, provenance unknown, and it was new for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in the same year.

As can be seen from the annual distribution graph, a resident population became established around 2016-2017, and numbers are increasing significantly each year. In southern Hampshire in particular it can be one of the most abundant species to light for some unfortunate recorders.

Wingspan 38-42 mm. Somewhat variable, but typical form unmistakable, and there is an attractive purple-black melanic form which is not uncommon. Larva feeds on Box, and may become a horticultural pest in the UK.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	First Record	Last Record
10	123	346	2013	2020
11	1065	6801	2013	2020
12	160	395	2013	2020

2021 records

Vice County	#Records	#Individuals	Max Quantity
10	126	656	51
11	773	5709	141
12	182	629	29

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VC10: Earliest: Totland, 21 Jul, 4 (RTer) Latest: Seaview, 30 Sep, 1 (J&SMas) Max count: Freshwater, 13 Oct, 51 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Ashley Heath, 23 Oct, 1 (SDut) Latest: Eastoke, Hayling Island, 16 Oct, 1 (STho) Max count: Portsmouth, 26 Sep, 141 (IRT)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 05 Aug, 1 (GCE) Latest: Frogmore, 12 Oct, 1 (BDal) Max count: Blackwater, 14 Sep, 29 (BDal)

Rooksdown, Basingstoke
26/08/2021
field observation - Larval feeding damage on Buxus
Mike Wall
Photo © Mike Wall

West End, Southampton VC11
10/09/2021
Field observation
Karen Williams
Photo © Karen Williams