2022 Annual Report for: Lyonetiidae / Cemiostominae
For species seen in 2022 that had less than or equal to 100 records, full details are included; for more common species, the earliest, latest and highest count by vice-county are shown. The narrative for each species is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species. The tables in each species account summarise the previous status, and that for the current year.
For the maps, all records prior to 2022 are shown by a blue dot (the larger the dot, the more recent), with the current year's records shown in red. As previous records are superimposed on any report for 2022, new sites have greater emphasis (i.e. will show as 'more red').
In the species accounts, an asterisk next to a location indicates a new 10km square record; earliest ever dates are highlighted in orange, and latest ever in red. Initials in the species accounts refer to the recorders listed here. Please get in touch if you identify any omissions or errors, in particular if you have records that have yet to be submitted. Details of how to submit records can be found here.
21.004 [B&F: 0254] Laburnum Leaf Miner Leucoptera laburnella (Stainton, 1851) - Common
Common in gardens and urban areas throughout much of the British Isles, north to the Highlands of Scotland. In Hampshire widespread and often abundant in gardens in the vicinity of Laburnum, rather less common on the Isle of Wight. Form wailesella (Stainton 1857), previously considered a separate species, has been recorded, on Hayling Island in 1982. Wingspan 7-9 mm. Imago similar to L. spartifoliella; easily overlooked and not particularly common at light; more frequently recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of Laburnum, and also has been reported on Dyer's Greenweed; over-winters as a pupa.
Records prior to 2022
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 28 | 8 | 1900 | 2018 |
| 11 | 60 | 71 | 1974 | 2017 |
| 12 | 28 | 13 | 1996 | 2021 |
2022 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Records by year
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Record Details
VC10: St Catherine's Point, mine, present, several mines on leaves of Laburnum, 21 Sep; Ventnor Botanic Garden, vacated mine, present, several on Laburnum leaves, 12 Sep (PBar)
21.005 [B&F: 0256] Leucoptera spartifoliella (Hübner, [1813]) - Local
Local wherever the foodplant occurs, throughout much of Britain, but local in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight only recorded regularly in the south-east of the county, notably in and around Portsmouth and in Botley Wood. Wingspan 7-9 mm. Imago similar to Laburnum Leaf Miner L. laburnella; easily overlooked and not particularly common at light; more frequently recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines under bark of Broom and Dyer's Greenweed.
Records prior to 2022
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 2 | 1987 | 1987 |
| 11 | 33 | 22 | 1900 | 2011 |
| 12 | 6 | 1 | 1920 | 2010 |
2022 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Record Details
VC11: Botley Wood, mine, one, one tenanted mine, larva visible mining upwards, no egg present, on Broom near the substation and corner of the golf-course. Other mines seen which were probably this species. Communicated by email 11.i.2022, 09 Jan (DPH)
21.006 [B&F: 0258] Leucoptera lathyrifoliella (Stainton, [1865]) - pRDB2
Vulnerable (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) on sea cliffs and undercliffs on the coast of Devon from Torquay to Branscombe. On the Isle of Wight, still found at Luccombe Chine. In Hampshire formerly in Stubby Copse, near Brockenhurst, in the New Forest, but not reported since the 1940s. Wingspan 6-7 mm. Adults easily overlooked, and all records in our area relate to the larval mines on the leaves of Narrow-leaved Everlasting-pea, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2022
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 24 | 401 | 1959 | 2021 |
| 11 | 2 | 5 | 1939 | 1940 |
2022 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | 32 | 18 |
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Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Bonchurch, mine, present, several mines on leaves of Lathyrus sylvestris. The good patch of Lathyrus is partly smothered and is nearer the cliff edge compared to a year or so ago, 21 Sep (PBar); Luccombe, mine, present, mines in Lathyrus sylvestris, fewer mines than at Appley Steps, 23 Jul; Appley Steps, mine, present, numerous occupied mines on Lathyrus sylvestris. A few collected to breed through, 01 Jun; , 18, field observation, eclosed today from material collected on 01 June. Larvae left the leaves within two days of collection, spinning cocoon in the container. Pupation is clearly outside the mine, 18 Jun; , 10, field observation, eclosed today from material collected on 01 June. Larvae left the leaves within two days of collection, spinning cocoon in the container. Pupation is clearly outside the mine, 19 Jun; , two, field observation, eclosed today from material collected on 01 June. Larvae left the leaves within two days of collection, spinning cocoon in the container. Pupation is clearly outside the mine, 21 Jun; Shanklin , mine, two, tenanted mines in the leaves of Lathyrus latifolius (Broad-leaved Everlasting Pea). Found at the cliff top behind railing on East Cliff Promenade and at Osborne Steps. Several leaves collected, m and f bred through, 30 Jun; Shanklin, mine, present, mines, apparently of this species, in remaining Lathyrus sylvestris alongside Little Stairs path and at base of cliff along the revetment. Most of plant now finished, 17 Nov (IOu)
21.008 [B&F: 0260] Pear Leaf Blister Moth Leucoptera malifoliella (Costa, [1836]) - Common
Common, appearing in profusion in hot summers, in hedgerows, orchards and gardens throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland; otherwise, rather scarce. In Hampshire irregularly distributed in the south-east and north-west; on the Isle of Wight mainly restricted to the north coast. Wingspan 7-8 mm. Most records are of the larval mines, but occasionally recorded at light, the main confusion species being L. lotella, but forewing of L. malifoliella broader, with no purple-black apical spot, and third cilial bar directed more or less outwards (MBGBI Vol 2). Larva mines leaves of Hawthorn, Apple and Pear, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some years, and over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2022
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 14 | 1 | 1900 | 2010 |
| 11 | 26 | 20 | 1981 | 2021 |
| 12 | 27 | 12 | 1973 | 2021 |
2022 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
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Record Details
VC11: Warsash, mine, four, 4 mines, at lest 2 tenanted, on apple and hawthorn at Newtown Road (at the top of the Maritime College footpath), 26 Jul; mine, four, 4 mines, 3 on Apple and 1 on Hawthorn, at least 2 tenanted, 26 Jul (DPH)