Current Volume - (125) 2013:

125(1):

SCYTHRIS FALLACELLA (SCHLÄGER, 1847) (LEP.: SCYTHRIDIDAE): AN ACCOUNT OF THE EARLY STAGES
¹ R. J. HECKFORD AND ² S. D. BEAVAN
¹ Department of Life Sciences, Terrestrial Invertebrates Division, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD. (Correspondence address: 67 Newnham Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7 4AW)² The Hayes, Zeal Monachorum, Devon EX17 6DF.
Abstract
An account is given of the larva of Scythris fallacella (Schläger, 1847), which hitherto appears to be undescribed in the British literature andhas only recently been described in mainland European literature, together with the pupa.

THE DISCOVERY OF BRACHMIA INORNATELLA (DOUGLAS, 1850) (LEP.: GELECHIIDAE) IN NORTH HAMPSHIRE, WITH NOTES ON ITS LIFE HISTORY AND A LARVAL DESCRIPTION
1 P. H. STERLING, 2 M. J. WALL, AND 3 J. R. LANGMAID
1 Environment Department, Dorset County Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ (Email:p.sterling@dorsetcc.gov.uk) 2 11 Waterloo Avenue, Basingstoke, Hants RG23 8DL (E-mail: mikewall@gofast.co.uk) 3 Wilverley, 1 Dorrita Close, Southsea, Hants PO4 0NY (E-mail: johnrendle.langmaid@gmail.com)
Abstract
The discovery in 2003 of a colony of Brachmia inornatella (Douglas, 1850) (Lep.: Gelechiidae) in North Hampshire (VC 12) is reported, together with notes on the life history and a larval description.

PEMPELIELLA ALIBOTUSCHELLA (DRENOWSKI, 1932) (LEP.: PYRALIDAE, PHYCITINAE) BONA SP. AND DISCOVERY OF THE MALE
1 BOYAN ZLATKOV AND 2 COLINW. PLANT
1 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) 2 14 West Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 3QP, UK (E-mail: cpauk1@ntlworld.com)
Abstract
Pempeliella alibotuschella (Drenowski, 1932) is confirmed as a valid species. It was known from a single surviving female specimen (Syntype) collected in 1930; this specimen is redesignated as Lectotype and is formally described. Its status as a valid species and its placement within genus Pempeliella sensu Caradja, 1916 is confirmed as correct. We also report two male examples captured in the vicinity of the type locality during 2012 and a female from the Eastern Rhodopes Mountains collected during 2010. The male is described for the first time. Male and female genitalia are figured for the first time.

125(2):

REARING SOMBRE BROCADE DRYOBOTODES TENEBROSA (ESPER) (LEP.: NOCTUIDAE)
1 ROy LEVERTON AND 2 MARK PARSONS
1 Whitewells, Ordiquhill, Cornhill, Banffshire AB45 2HS. 2 Butterfly Conservation, Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Dorset BH20 5QP.
Abstract
Sombre Brocade Dryobotodes tenebrosa (Esper) was reared from eggs laid by a wild female collected in Dorset. One batch was fed on Quercus ilex and the other on Q. robur, with similar success. The egg, larva and pupa are described.

DESCRIPTION OF A NEW SUBSPECIES OF CALLISTEGE MI (CLERCK, 1759) (LEP.: EREBIDAE): CALLISTEGE MI DELPLANQUEI, NOV. SSP.
GUILLAUME H. C. LERAUT
Beau-Rivage, 29, rue des Bondrolles, 77200 TORCY, FRANCE (E-mail: guillaume.leraut@hec.edu)
Abstract
A new subspecies of Callistege mi (Clerck, 1759), Callistege mi delplanquei nov. ssp., is described from southern France and its distribution specified.

A SECOND IRISH LOCALITy FOR THE SCARAB BUG ThYREOCORIS SCARABAEOIDES (L.) (HEM.: THyREOCORIDAE)
1 J. P O’CONNOR AND 2 B. NELSON
1 Emeritus Entomologist, National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. 2 National Parks & Wildlife Service, 7 Ely Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Abstract
The scarab bug Thyreocoris scarabaeoides (L.) was previously only known in Ireland from the Ballyteige Burrow, Co. Wexford where it was taken in 1932 and 1934. A previously unreported specimen was discovered in the National Museum of Ireland. The new record greatly extends the known distribution of the species in south-east Ireland.

125(3):

THE IMMIGRATION OF LEPIDOPTERA TO THE BRITISH ISLES IN 2010
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 2010 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/frequent immigrant species recorded during the season, annual summaries and a selection of the more important records are presented in Annex 2.

NOTES ON THE APPARENT STATUS OF AGONOPTERIX ATOMELLA (D.& S.) (LEP.: DEPRESSARIIDAE)
M. S. PARSONS AND A. M. DAVIS
Butterfly Conservation, Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5QP. (E-mails: mparsons@butterfly-conservation.org & tdavis@butterfly-conservation.org)
Abstract
Recent British records of Agonopterix atomella (D.& S.) were collated. Surprisingly, this species is currently known from just five sites.A plea for further recording is made.

DEPRESSARIA PYRENAELLA SP. N. – A CONFUSED SPECIES FROM SOUTH-WESTERN EUROPE (LEP. : DEPRESSARIIDAE)
JAN ŠUMPICH
Ceská Belá 212, CZ-582 61 Ceská Belá, Czech Republic (E-mail: jansumpich@seznam.cz)
Abstract
Depressaria pyrenaella Šumpich, sp.n. is described from Spain and France, where it was found at higher elevations of the Pyrenees. The new species is illustrated in colour and compared with similar and related species and its male genitalia are pictured. The first record of Depressaria cervicella Herrich-Schäffer, 1854 from the European part of Russia is given.

CHILADES TROCHYLUS (FREYER, [1845]) (LEP.: LYCAENIDAE) CONFIRMED FOR THE BULGARIA FAUNA AND DOUBT CAST ON
EARLIER RECORDS OF THIS AND OTHER SPECIES
1 ASSEN IGNATOV, 2 PAULWETTON AND 3 STOyAN BESHKOV
1 National Museum of Natural History, Sofia, Tzar Osvoboditel Blvd. 1, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria (E-mail: assen.ignatov@gmail.com)
2 Paul Wetton: Nottingham, United Kingdom (E-mail: paulosw@ntlworld.com) 3 Stoyan Beshkov: National Museum of Natural Histoty, Sofia, Tzar Osvoboditel Blvd. 1, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria (E- mail: Stoyan.beshkov@gmail.com)
Abstract
Chilades trochylus (Freyer, 1845) is positively recorded for the fauna of Bulgaria. A previous record is probably the result of mislabelling. The validity of some past records made by Alexander Slivov are discussed. The rule that a temporary label should be unequivocally
associated with a specimen immediately on capture is reinforced by this experience.

125(4):

CHILADES TROCHYLUS (FREYER, [1845]) (LEP.: LyCAENIDAE), NEW FOR THE NORTH AEGEAN ISLANDS
MARIO S. LANGOUROV, NIKOLAY P. SIMOV & STANISLAV P. ABADJIEV
National Museum of Natural History – Sofia, 1 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria (E-mail: langourov@gmail.com)
Abstract
The Grass Jewel, Chilades trochylus (Freyer, [1845]), is reported as new for the Island of Thássos and for the North Aegean islands as a whole.

PHALONIDIA UDANA(GUENÉE, 1845) (LEP.: TORTRICIDAE) NEWLY RECOGNISED IN BRITAIN
DAVID AGASSIZ
The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD (E-mail: agassiz@btinternet.com)
Abstract
Phalonidia manniana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839) has recently been recognised as a mixture of two species in northern Europe. Its sister species P. udana is reported as occurring in Britain as well as P. manniana.

125(5):

MYRMELEON FORMICARIUS (L., 1767) (NEUR.: MYRMELEONTIDAE): AN ANT-LION NEW TO BRITAIN
1DAVE COOKE, 2TIM NORRISS, 3LYNN FOMISON & 4COLINW. PLANT
1 2 Clarence Cottages, Queens Road, Freshwater Isle of Wight PO40 9HD (E-mail: dave4cooke@gmail.com) 2 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover, Hampshire SP11 7SA (E-mail: tim@kitsmail.com) 3 Mount Pleasant, Parkstone Road, Ropley, Hampshire SO24 0EW
(E-mail: lfomison@madasafish.com) 4 14 West Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 3QP (E-mail: cpauk1@ntlworld.com)
Abstract
The ant-lion Myrmeleon formicarius (Linnaeus, 1767) is recorded new to Britain from the Isle of Wight in August 2013. The possible origin of the insect is discussed.

CHILO PARTELLUS (SWINHOE, 1884) (LEP.: PYRALOIDEA, CRAMBIDAE) A STEM BORER ON CYPRUS
1IAN BARTON, 1KATHLEEN ROSEWARNE AND 2EDDIE JOHN
1 7 Cage Lane, Stretham, Cambs CB6 3LB, UK (kandi@waitrose.com) 2 Coach House, Church Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7BB, UK (eddiejohn100@gmail.com).
Abstract
Chilo partellus is formally recorded on Cyprus, with records from 1997, 1999 and 2012.

HYDROPTILA VALESIACA SCHMID (TRICH.: HYDROPTILIDAE) NEW TO IRELAND WITH RECORDS OF TWO OTHER NOTABLE SPECIES
JAMES P. O’CONNOR AND MARY O’CONNOR
c/o National Museum of Ireland – Natural History, Merrion Street, Dublin 2, Ireland (E-mail: joconnor@museum.ie)
Abstract
Hydroptila valesiaca Schmid is reported new to Ireland from two sites. Ithytrichia clavata Morton has been discovered at a second Irish site while Tinodes maculicornis (Pictet) has been found in south-east Ireland.

125(6):

MICROLEPIDOPTERA REVIEW OF 2012
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 2012 are summarised, including three species new to the British Isles and numerous new vice-county records.

FIRST ENGLISH RECORDS OF ELACHISTA ORSTADII (PALM) (LEP.: ELACHISTIDAE) ON FOUR COTSWOLD GRASSLAND SITES
G. H. J. MEREDITH
23 Highland Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 9LU
Abstract
Specimens of Elachista orstadii (Palm) (Lep.: Elachistidae) were found on four Cotswold limestone grassland sites in 2013. On re-examination of Elachista specimens kept from previous years another E. orstadii was found for one of these sites from 2012, initially misidentified. In the UK this species was previously known only from 6 vice-counties in Scotland.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT STATUS OF EPERMENIA INSECURELLA (STAINTON) (LEP.: EPERMENIIDAE) IN BRITAIN?
MARK PARSONS
Butterfly Conservation, Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5QP (E-mail: mparsons@butterfly-conservation.org)
Abstract
The status of Epermenia insecurella (Stt.) is reviewed for Great Britain. In 2013, this species is probably breeding on six sites in three vice-counties of southern England. However, this is an elusive species typically only seen in small numbers and hence may well be overlooked. An appeal for additional data is made.

COLEOPHORA LINOSYRIDELLA FUCHS (LEP.: COLEOPHORIDAE) DISCOVERED NEW TO DEVON ON ASTER LINOSYRIS, A NEWLY RECORDED BRITISH FOODPLANT
1 R. J. HECKFORD AND ² S. D. BEAVAN
¹ Department of Life Sciences, Terrestrial Invertebrates Division, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD.
(Correspondence address: 67 Newnham Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7 4AW.)² The Hayes, Zeal Monachorum, Devon EX17 6DF.
Abstract
In 2013 we found larvae of Coleophora linosyridella Fuchs, 1880, feeding on Goldilocks Aster Aster linosyris in Devon and reared moths. Hitherto, in the British Isles, the species had only been known from Kent and Essex where the larval foodplant is Sea Aster Aster tripolium.