2023 Annual Report for: Parametriotidae / Parametriotinae
For species seen in 2023 that had less than or equal to 100 records, full details are included; for more common species, the earliest, latest and highest count by vice-county are shown. The narrative for each species is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species. The tables in each species account summarise the previous status, and that for the current year.
For the maps, all records prior to 2023 are shown by a blue dot (the larger the dot, the more recent), with the current year's records shown in red. As previous records are superimposed on any report for 2023, new sites have greater emphasis (i.e. will show as 'more red').
In the species accounts, an asterisk next to a location indicates a new 10km square record; earliest ever dates are highlighted in orange, and latest ever in red. Initials in the species accounts refer to the recorders listed here. Please get in touch if you identify any omissions or errors, in particular if you have records that have yet to be submitted. Details of how to submit records can be found here.
39.001 [B&F: 0905] Blastodacna hellerella (Duponchel, 1838) - Common
Common in hedgerows, woodland edges and scrub throughout the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland, and rare in Ireland. Recorded locally in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, but probably under-recorded. Wingspan 10-11 mm. The species differs from Apple Pith Moth B. atra by its pure white markings on the forewing and the absence of yellow-ochreous scales at the base of the dorsum. Larva feeds within berries of Hawthorn, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2023
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 58 | 65 | 1930 | 2022 |
| 11 | 380 | 414 | 1972 | 2022 |
| 12 | 170 | 201 | 1971 | 2022 |
2023 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | 14 | 2 |
| 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Totton, one, 15 Jun (CNB); Romsey, one, 15 Jun; two, 26 Jun (MJB); Stubbington, one, 16 Jun; one, 24 Jun (DPH); Fareham, one, 21 Jun (IMcP); one, 10 Jun; two, 24 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 02 Jul (MLO); Hengistbury Head, two, 23 Jul (MJef);
VC12: Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun (MJW); Alton, one, 27 Jun (DBO); Blackwater, one, 27 Jun (BGD)
