Current Volume - (124) 2012:

124(1):

NEW LEAFROLLERS (LEP.: TORTRICIDAE) FOR BULGARIA WITH TAXONOMICAL COMMENTS
BOYAN ZLATKOV & OGNYAN SIVILOV
Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty of Biology, Dept. of Zoology and Anthropology, 8 Dragan Tsankov Blvd., BG-1164 Sofia, Bulgaria (E-mail: bzlatkov@gmail.com or osivilov@gmail.com)
Abstract
Seventeen species of Tortricidae are reported from Bulgaria for the first time. One of these, Dichrorampha caucasica (Danilevsky, 1948), is also new for the Balkan Peninsula. Some taxonomical comments on this species are added. Everted vesicae of two species are described and illustrated for the first time.

124(2):

BROWNFIELD SITES AND INVERTEBRATE BIODIVERSITY IN THE POST-INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT OF LONDON
GENEVIEVE MUN-EE LEONG
Department of Geography, University College London, 26 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AP. (E-mail: genevieve.leong.09@ucl.ac.uk)
Abstract
The post-industrial environments of many European cities provide novel brownfield spaces which plants, invertebrates and even mammals are finding habitable. This paper discusses some of the knowledge accrued over the past half-century on brownfield habitat and their potential for urban biodiversity

BUCCULATRIX CHRYSANTHEMELLA REBEL, 1896 (LEP.: BUCCULATRICIDAE) NEW TO BRITAIN
RACHEL TERRY
92 Woodville Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire EN5 5NJ.
Abstract
Bucculatrix chrysanthemella Rebel, 1896, is added to the British list of Lepidoptera. The moth, its genitalia and larval workings are llustrated.

PSEUDOCOCCYX TESSULATANA (STAUDINGER, 1871) (LEP.: TORTRICIDAE, OLETHREUTINAE) IN BRITAIN
HARRY E. BEAUMONT
37 Melton Green, West Melton, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 6AA.
Abstract
Pseudococcyx tessulatana (Staudinger) is recorded for the first time in Britain.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BROWNFIELD SITES FOR MOTHS: MOTHS OF NOSTERFIELD LOCAL NATURE RESERVE IN NORTH YORKSHIRE
JILLWARWICK
Sharow Grange, Sharow, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 5BN. (E-mail: jill@swland.co.uk)
Abstract
The moth (Lepidoptera) fauna of Nosterfield Local Nature Reserve is examined for the years 2001 to 2011. The reserve is a former mineral extraction site upon which the vegetation has been allowed to regenerate naturally. A total of 420 moth species are recorded and the majority are now resident on the site. The results of the survey are discussed.

BROWNFIELD SITES AND MOTH DIVERSITY IN THE TEES ESTUARY
ROBERTWOODS
Industry Nature Conservation Association (INCA), Phoenix Centre, Wilton International, Redcar TS10 4RG.
Abstract
Studies relating to the moth fauna occurring on brownfield sites in the Tees estuary in northeast England are reported, including a number of species with first records for County Durham (VC 66), including Saltern Ear Amphipoea fucosa. Other important new records
and key habitat indicator species are also discussed.

124(3):

THE IMMIGRATION OF LEPIDOPTERA TO THE BRITISH ISLES IN 2009
SEAN P. CLANCY
1 Myrtle Villas, Sussex Road, New Romney, Kent. TN28 8DY. E-mail: trapsite@talktalk.net
Abstract
Formally accepted records of immigrant Lepidoptera occurring in the British Isles during the year 2009 are listed and discussed. For less frequently encountered species, full information is given in Annex 1, presented in vice-county order, the individual localities then listed alphabetically for each VC. For the more regular immigrant species,annual summaries and a selection of the more important records are presented in Annex 2.

SCARCE AND MIGRANT LADYBIRDS (COCCINELLIDAE) IN MOTH TRAPS
ANDREW COLLINS
228 Kathleen Road, Sholing, Southampton SO198GY. Email: arc@soton.ac.uk
Abstract
Light trap records of ladybirds from 2003-2011 are presented. Most of the common easily observed species were only infrequently recorded. However, some of the more uncommon species such as Adonis’, 18-spot, Eyed and Larch, were found from the continent and
several pine specialist species are overrepresented, given their scarcity.

124(4):

TEMPERATURE DETERMINES THE PRESENCE OF MICROPTERIX CALTHELLA L. (LEP.: MICROPTERIGIDAE) IN FLOWER-HEADS OF
CREEPING BUTTERCUP RANUNCULUS REPENS
ADRIAN SPALDING
Tremayne Farm Cottage, Praze-an-beeble, Praze, Camborne, Cornwall TR14 9PH.
Abstract
The day-flying moth Micropteryx calthella L. can be highly visible on the flowers of Creeping Buttercup Ranunculus repens where they feed on pollen. It is suggested here that temperature is one of the factors influencing presence in flowerheads. There was a significant difference in temperatures recorded in flowerheads with moths and without moths; the numbers of moths in each flowerhead increases with temperature in the range 10.3-16.7ºC. Most moths were found in shade (e.g., on north-facing roadside verges); temperatures in full sun may rise as high as 22.2ºC, which appears to be too hot for Micropteryx calthella. Low daytime temperatures

SCYTHRIS CRASSIUSCULA (HERRICH-SCHÄFFER) (LEP.: SCYTHRIDIDAE) BIVOLTINE IN THE COTSWOLDS
G. H. J. MEREDITH
23 Highland Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 9LU.
Abstract
Records of Scythris crassiuscula (Herrich-Schäffer) on Cotswold grasslands in late August and September provide evidence that the species is bivoltine in this habitat, contrary to its description as a univoltine species in two recent publications.

NOTES ON THE DISTRIBUTION AND ECOLOGY OF THE GATEKEEPER BUTTERFLY PYRONIA TITHONUS (L.) AB. EXCESSA
TUTT IN BRITAIN AND EUROPE (LEP.: NYMPHALIDAE)
RUPERT BARRINGTON
Damson House, Church Lane, Freshford, Bath BA2 7WD.
Abstract
The distribution and varying degree of expression of the extra-spotted aberration excessa Tutt of the Gatekeeper Butterfly Pyronia tithonus in England, Wales and Ireland is discussed. Evidence is presented which extends the generally accepted range of its most extreme expressions in England from devon and Cornwall to as far north as Cumbria. Information is presented on the European distribution and expression of this aberration. Comparisons are made with studies on the ecology of multiple-spotted forms of the Meadow Brown Butterfly Maniola jurtina L. and Large Heath Butterfly Coenonympha tullia L. An idea is proposed to explain the western bias in frequency and degree of expression of excesssa.

TWO NEW SPECIES OF PLATYGASTROIDEA (HYMENOPTERA) FROM IRELAND
1 PETER NEERUP BUHL AND 2 JAMES P. O’CONNOR
1 Troldhøjvej 3, DK-3310 Ølsted, Denmark (e-mail: pnbuhl@hotmail.com)
2Emeritus Entomologist,National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Abstract
Two species of microwasps, Platygaster ashei sp. nov. and Telenomus fergussoni sp. nov., are described as new to science.

124(5):

OVIPOSITION IN PENNISETIA HYLAEIFORMIS (LASP.)– THE RASPBERRY CLEARWING (LEP.: SESIIDAE)
ANGIE CRAIG
1 The Glebe, Ickleton Road, Elmdon, Essex CB11 4LY. (E-mail: coprolite21@yahoo.co.uk)
Abstract
Observations on the egg and oviposition in Pennisetia hylaeiformis (Laspeyres) (Lep.: Sesiidae) are reported and illustrated from sites in essex and Hertfordshire, UK.

NEW RECORDS OF GRECIAN COOPER, LYCAENA OTTOMANA (LEFÈBVRE, 1830) (LEP.: LYCAENIDAE) IN CROATIA
TONI KOREN, ANA ŠTIH, DOMEN TRKOV AND MITJA CRNE
1 University of Primorska, Science and Research Centre, Institute for Biodiversity Studies, SI-6310 Izola, GiordanaBruna 6, Slovenia (E-mail: koren.toni1@gmail.com). Corresponding author 2 Matije Divkovica 7, 10090 Zagreb, Croatia 3 Biodiva – Conservation biologists society, SI-6000 Koper, Kettejeva 1, Slovenia
Abstract
Grecian Copper Lycaena ottomana (Lefèbvre) is southern european species with only a single locality in Croatia prior to now. In a ten day period during 2012 we recorded 95 specimens (69 males and 26 females); consequently this species is now known from 22 localities in
southern Croatia, from the Cavtat area in the west, Sniježnica Mountain in the north and toward the border with Montenegro in the east. Most were recorded in wet meadows; this differs from data given in literature. It is possible that our recent records are the result of the species’
expansion, rather than the lack of historical surveys. The butterflies were common and their habitats are still frequent and widespread; it is possible that L. ottomana is not an endangered species in Croatia.

CALOPTILIA HEMIDACTYLELLA (d.& S.) (lEP.: GRACILLARIIDAE):
A RARE SPECIES dDISCOVERED IN NORTHUMBERLAND
STEWART SEXTON
2 Widow’s Row, Howick, Northumberland NE66 3LG.
Abstract
Caloptilia hemidactylella (D.& S.) (Gracillariidae) is reported from north-east England. This represents only the seventh British Isles record for this species as well as a significant northwards range expansion. The six earlier records are listed.

NINETA INPUNCTATA (REUTER, 1894) (NEU.: CHRYSOPIDAE):
A SECOND BRITISH ISLES RECORD
1 CHRIS R. SHORTALL & 2 COLIN W. PLANT
1 Insect Survey, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2JQ. 2 14 West Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 3QP.
Abstract
The second British Isles example of Nineta inpunctata (Reuter, 1894) (Neuroptera, Chrysopidae), is reported. A minor correction is made to a published identification key.

A NEW ABERRATION OF THE COMMON BLYE BUTTERFLY
POLYOMMATUS ICARUS rott. (LYCENIDAE) From TRESCO, ISLES OF SCILLY: IS THIS EB FORD'S LOST RACE REDISCOVERED?
RUPERT BARRINGTON
Damson House, Church Lane, Freshford, Bath BA2 7WD.
Abstract
The unexpected appearance of a new, pale blue aberration of the Common Blue Polyommatus icarus Rott., in stock originating from Tresco, Isles of Scilly, is described. Its similarity to a now extinct race from Teän, Isles of Scilly, is noted. The history of this lost race may be
genetically related. The new form is described and named: ab. scillonia.

MICROLEPIDOPTERA REVIEW OF 2011
1 J. R. Langmaid and 2 m. R. Young 1 Wilverley, 1 Dorrita Close, Southsea, Hampshire PO4 0NY. (johnrendle.langmaid@gmail.com)
2 Meiklepark, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire AB51 0DL. (m.young@abdn.ac.uk)
Abstract
Noteworthy records of microlepidoptera collected during 2011 are summarised, including five species new to the British isles and numerous new vice-county records.

PAMMENE IGNORATA (KUZN.) (LEP.: TORTRICIDAE): A NEW NORTHUMBERLAND (VC 67) RECORD
T. J. Tams 191 Links Road, Tynemouth, Northumberland NE30 3TQ.
Abstract
Pammene ignorata (Kuznetzov) (Tortricidae) is reported as a new species for South northumberland. The two specimens collected in this vice-county in 2011 represent only the eleventh and twelfth British records to date and are the most northern reports for the country.