Current Volume - (126) 2014:

126(1):

UNUSUAL RECORDS OF HETERARTHRUS CUNEIFRONS (ALTENHOFER & ZOMBORI, 1987) (HYM.: TENTHREDINIDAE) IN 2013
ROBERT HOMAN
The Apiary, Swindon Lane, Cheltenham, Glos., GL50 4PD (E-mail: the apiary@hotmail.com)
Abstract
Heterarthrus cuneifrons (Altenhofer & Zombori), Hymenoptera: Symphyta, is regarded as a scarce and localised species in Europe. However, in 2013 it became widespread and common in parts of the south west Midlands of England. A large number of records from Gloucestershire affords an insight on the autecology of the species. The 2013 outbreak parallels recent events in northern Italy.

126(2):

STENOPTILIA ISLANDICUS (STAUDINGER, 1857) (LEP.: PTEROPHORIDAE) AT A NEW SITE IN THE BREADALBANE
REGION, PERTHSHIRE, SCOTLAND AND A REVIEW OF BRITISH RECORDS
¹ R. J. HECKFORd AND² 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
This paper reviews the history of Stenoptilia islandicus (Staudinger, 1857) (Pterophoridae) in the British Isles and records the discovery of a new site in the Ben Lawers area of the Breadalbane region, Perthshire, Scotland, which is only the second known extant locality in the British Isles. Key words: Lepidoptera, Pterophoridae, Stenoptilia islandicus, history in the British Isles, Breadalbane region, Ben Lawers, new locality.

BIODIVERSITY, LEPIDOPTERA AND URBAN BIOTOPES IN BERLIN
MATTHEW GANDY
Department of Geography, University College London (E-mail: m.gandy@ucl.ac.uk)
Abstract
Some aspects to the Lepidoptera of Berlin are explored, including a preliminary survey of an inner-city locality near the site of the former Wall. It is suggested that Berlin has high levels of invertebrate biodiversity because of its wide range of urban biotopes including distinctive
habitats such as “wastelands” and other types of ruderal land. Further factors include the high proportion of “green space” in and around the city and lower levels of light pollution in comparison with other European cities. The wider policy implications for urban ecology and
nature conservation in cities are also considered.

126(3):

BLASTOBASIS MAROCCANELLA AMSEL, 1952 (LEP.: BLASTOBASIDAE) NEW TO THE BRITISH ISLES
JOHN R. LANGMAID
Wilverley, 1 Dorrita Close, Southsea, Hampshire PO4 0NY (E-mail: johnrendle.langmaid@gmail.com)
Abstract
Blastobasis maroccanella Amsel, 1952 (Lep,: Blastobasidae), is added to the British list of Lepidoptera. The moth is illustrated in colour; the male genitalia are described, illustrated and compared with those of B. adustella Walsingham, 1894 and B. vittata (Wollaston, 1858)

.ON THE OCCURRENCE OFNINETA PALLIDA(SCHNEIDER, 1846) AND N. INPUNCTATA (REUTER, 1894) IN THE BRITISH ISLES AND REMARKS ON THESE RARE GREEN LACEWINGS (NEU.: CHRYSOPIDAE)
1 MICHELCANARD, 2 dAVEWILTON AND 3 COLIN W. PLANT
1 47 chemin Flou de Rious, F-31400 Toulouse, France (e-mail: michel.canard@wanadoo.fr) 2 25 Burnham Road, Westcott, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0PL, UK (e-mail: wilton@burnhamlodge.plus.com) 3 14 West Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 3QP, UK (e-mail: cpauk1@ntlworld.com)
Abstract
A third record of the green lacewing Nineta pallida (Schneider, 1846) is reported for Britain. A published record of Nineta inpunctata (Reuter, 1894) is shown to be an error, leaving only one valid British Isles record for that species. The opportunity is taken to discuss distribution, status and ecology of these two rare lacewings in Britain and France.

NOTES ON CADDISFLIES (TRICHOPTERA) COLLECTED BY J. J. F. X. KING IN CO. DOWN INCLUDING TWO SPECIES
NEW TO NORTHERN IRELAND
1 JAMES P. O’CONNOR AND 2 E. GEOFFREY HANCOCK
1 National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland (E-mail: joconnor@museum.ie) 2 Hunterian Museum (Zoology), Graham Kerr Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK (E-mail: Geof .Hancock@glasgow.ac.uk)
Abstract
A collection of unidentified pinned adult caddis flies (Trichoptera) in the Hunterian Museum, collected by J. J. F. X. King in the Newcastle area, County down, in 1912 was examined. A total of eight species were determined and two of these are new to Northern Ireland

126(4):

CLEPSIS DUMICOLANA (ZELLER, 1847) (LEP.: TORTRICIDAE), NEW TO BRITAIN
PEdRO PIRES
Apartment 9, 12 Gwynne Rd, London SW11 3GJ (E-mail: pedromspires@gmail.com)
Abstract
Clepsis dumicolana (Zeller, 1847) (Lep.: Tortricidae), is reported as a new species for Britain, from London.

SHORT CONTRIBUTION ON THE EARLY SPRING MACROLEPIDOPTERA OF THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA WITH A REPORT OF TWO NEW GENERA AND FOUR NEW GEOMETRIDAE SPECIES FOR THE COUNTRY
1 STOYAN BESHKOV* & 2 VIKTOR GASHTAROV
1 National Museum of Natural History, 1 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria (E-mail: stoyan.beshkov@gmail.com). 2 P.O. Box 1733, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria (E-mail: vgashtarov@yahoo.com
Abstract
Boudinotiana notha (Hübner, 1803), Boudinotiana puella mediterranea Ganev, 1984, Desertobia ankeraria Staudinger, 1861 and Agriopis leucophaearia ([denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) are reported for a first time from the Republic of Macedonia. The genera Boudinotiana (=Archiearis = Brephos) and Desertobia (=Erannis auct.) are also new for the country. One aberrant of Eriogaster rimicola ([denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) with unusual flight period is reported. These and some other interesting species are reported and illustrated.

126(5):

CHOREUTIS NEMORANA (HÜBNER, 1799) (LEP.: CHOREUTIDAE), A NEW ADVENTIVE SPECIES TO THE BRITISH ISLES
WILLy DE PRINS AND JURATE DE PRINS
The Natural History Museum, Department of Life Sciences, Division of Insects, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD (E-mails: willy.deprins@gmail.com; j.de-prins@nhm.ac.uk)
Abstract
Choreutis nemorana (Hübner, 1799) (Lep.: Choreutidae), is reported as a new species for Britain, from London, where it was reared from a fig tree Ficus carica L. in July 2014.

TETRAMOERA LANGMAIDI SP. NOV. (LEP.: TORTRICIDAE, OLETHREUTINAE, ENARMONIINI): A NEW SPECIES OF PROBABLY
ORIENTAL TORTRICID MOTH FROM ENGLAND
COLIN W. PLANT
14 West Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 3QP (E-mail: cpauk1@ntlworld.com)
Abstract
Tetramoera langmaidi Plant, 2014, sp. nov. is described from specimens taken at light traps in the southern English counties of Hampshire and Hertfordshire. Both sexes are described and illustrated; the genitalia of both sexes are figured. The species is likely to be associated with bamboo that was imported from propagated stock from the south of Ireland.

CONTRIBUTION ON THE MACROLEPIDOPTERA OF THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA WITH A REPORT OF ONE NEW GENUS AND FOUR NEW NOCTUIDAE SPECIES FOR THE COUNTRY
STOyAN BESHKOV
National Museum of Natural History, 1 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria (E-mail: stoyan.beshkov@gmail.com)
Abstract
Hydraecia micacea (Esper, [1789]), Egira tibori Hreblay, 1994, Egira anatolica (Hering, 1933) and Albocosta musiva (Hübner, [1803]) are reported for a first time for the fauna of the Republic of Macedonia. Genus Hydraecia Guenée, 1841 is also new for the country. Male genitalia including aedeagi with everted vesicas of European Egira species are illustrated along with those of Hydraecia micacea.

CACYREUS MARSHALLI BUTLER, 1898 (LEP.: LYCAENIDAE), A NEW SPECIES FOR BULGARIA
MARIO S. LANGOUROV & NIKOLAy P. SIMOV
National Museum of Natural History – Sofia, 1 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria (E-mail: langourov@gmail.com)
Abstract
The butterfly Cacyreus marshalli Butler, 1898 is reported as new to the Bulgarian fauna.

126(6):

MICROLEPIDOPTERA REVIEW OF 2013
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 recorded during 2013 are summarised, including two species new to the British Isles and numerous new vice-county records.

AUTUMN WEBWORM HypHantria cunea (DRURY, 1773) (LEP.: ARCTIIDAE) NEW TO BRITAIN
BEN SALE
36, Fairfield Way, Great Ashby, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 6BF (E-mail: bensale@rocketmail.com)
Abstract
Hyphantria cunea (drury, 1773) (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae), is reported formally as a new species for Britain from Hertfordshire. The adult male moth is illustrated in colour.

FIVE NEW SPECIES OF MICROLEPIDOPTERA FROM PORTUGAL
MARTIN CORLEY
Pucketty Farm Cottage, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8JP and CIBIO, Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos,Universidade do Porto, Campus Agrário de Vairão, P-4485–661 Vairão, Portugal E-mail: martin.corley@btinternet.com
Abstract
Five new species of microlepidoptera are described from Portugal: Caloptilia conimbricensis Corley, sp. n., also present in Spain, Denisia piresi Corley, sp. n., Filatima algarbiella Corley, sp. n., Stomopteryx lusitaniella Corley & Karsholt