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134
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FIFTH UPDATE
TO A CHECKLIST OF THE LEPIDOPTERA OF THE BRITISH ISLES, 2013
ON ACCOUNT OF SUBSEQUENTLY PUBLISHED DATA
1 DAVID J. L. AGASSIZ, 2 S. D. BEAVAN& 1 R. J. HECKFORD
1 Department of Life Sciences, Division of Insects, Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road,
London SW7 5BD
2 The Hayes, Zeal Monachorum, Devon EX17 6DF
Abstract
This update incorporates information published since 31 December 2020
and before 1 January
2022 into A Checklist of the Lepidoptera of the British Isles, 2013.
ISOPHRICTIS
ANTHEMIDELLA (WOCKE, 1871) (LEP.: GELECHIIDAE), NEW FOR GREAT BRITAIN
MARK J. STERLING1, KLAUS SATTLER1 AND DAVID C. LEES1
1 Department of Life Sciences, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road,
South Kensington,
London SW7 5BD
Address for correspondence: M.Sterling@nhm.ac.uk
Abstract
Isophrictis anthemidella (Wocke, 1871) is recorded for the first time
from Great Britain on
the basis of DnA barcoding. Diagnostic morphological characters separating
the species from
I. striatella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) are presented
and discussed.
Keywords. DNA barcoding, morphology, Anthemideae.
HOMOEOSOMA
NIMBELLA (DUPONCHEL, 1837) (LEP.: PYRALIDAE) BREEDING IN DORSET (VC9),
WITH COMMENTS ON THE DISTRIBUTION AT THE SITE
JACK W. OUGHTON
30 Front Street, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 4ET
E-mail: jack.oughton@hotmail.co.uk
Abstract
Homoeosoma nimbella has been found breeding at the Studland Peninsula,
Dorset, 60 years
after the only previous vice-county record. Larvae were found on Jasione
montana (L.)
throughout the Studland Peninsula, in the active dune system and on sandy
paths. Larvae
were absent where the foodplant grew on less disturbed soils or in lower
abundances.
Key words: Pyralidae, Lepidoptera, Dorset, larvae.
THE STATUS
OF CALOPTILIA HONORATELLA (REBEL, 1914) AND C. HEMIDACTYLELLA ([DENIS & SCHIFFERMÜLLER], 1775) IN
BRITAIN WITH A NOTE ON TWO SIMILAR ADDITIONAL ACERFEEDING
CALOPTILIA THAT MIGHT APPEAR IN BRITAIN
(LEP.: GRACILLARIIDAE)
COLIN W. PLANT
14 West Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 3QP
colinwplant@gmail.com
Abstract
The statuses of Caloptilia honoratella (Rebel) and C. hemidactylella
([D. & S.]) in
the British Isles are investigated. Distribution maps are presented.
Caloptilia
honoratella has invaded from 2016 onwards and is now an established breeding
species. Caloptilia hemidactylella remains extant at its historic site,
but also reached
Britain as a primary immigrant during 2013, and perhaps subsequently;
it is currently
locally resident in East Anglia. Past records are reviewed. other Acer-feeding
Caloptilia species that might invade Britain are presented. Colour illustrations
are
provided of adults, as well as photographs of both male and female genitalia
of other
Caloptilia species.
Keywords: Caloptilia, Britain, invasive Lepidoptera, immigration, distribution
AN EXAMPLE
OF THE SPECIES DIVERSITY AND ABUNDANCE OF BUTTERFLIES OF THE FOREST EDGE
IN THE VICINITY OF
JAGODINA (SERBIA)
BOBAN STANKOVIC
Department of Environmental Protection, City of Jagodina, Serbia
E-mail: boban.stankovic035@gmail.com
Abstract
Butterflies were examined along the edge of a forest near the city of
Jagodina, Serbia, from
April to September 2017, in order to assess the diversity of species
and identify the factors
that influence it. Shannon Diversity Index, Simpson’s Diversity
Index, species richness,
Pielou’s Evenness, Margalef’s Richness Index and relative
abundance were calculated.
Keywords: Butterfly diversity, Jagodina, Serbia.
134
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BATRACHEDRA CONFUSELLA BERGGREN, AARVIK, HUEMER, LEE& MUTANEN, 2022 (LEP.: BATRACHEDRIDAE) IN BRITAIN
1 PETER HALL& 2 COLIN W. PlANT
¹ Easter Craiglands, Rosemarkie, Fortrose, Ross-shire IV10 8SJ
(peter.hall018@gmail.com)
² 14 West Road, Bishops Stortford, Herts. CM23 3QP
(colinwplant@gmail.com)
Abstract
The species Batrachedra pinicolella (Zeller, 1839) has recently been
recognised as
comprising two distinct species, both of which were stated to be present
in Britain. This
British status is examined and confirmed. Information is presented to
allow British
readers to recognise and record the new species.
Keywords: Batrachedridae, Batrachedra confusella, faunistics.
ANANIA
CORONATA (HUFNAGEL, 1767) AND ANANIA HORTULATA (LINNAEUS, 1758) (LEP.:
CRAMBIDAE): LARVAE OF BOTH FEEDING
ON HEDGE BINDWEED CALYSTEGIA SEPIUM (L.) R. BR. IN DEVON,
ENGLAND, AN OVERLOOKED FOODPLANT OF THE FORMER AND A
RARELY RECORDED ONE OF THE LATTER IN THE BRITISH ISLES
AND CONSIDERATION OF THE VOLTINISM OF A. CORONATA
R. J. HECKFORD
Department of Life Sciences, Division of Insects, Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD
(Correspondence address: 67 Newnham Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7
4AW)
Abstract
An account is given of finding the larvae of Anania coronata (Hufnagel,
1767) and Anania
hortulata (linnaeus, 1758) in Devon, England, in 2021 feeding on Hedge
Bindweed
Calystegia sepium (l.) R. Br., an overlooked foodplant of the former
and an apparently
rarely recorded one of the latter in the British Isles. Descriptions
and photographs of the
larva of A. coronata in various instars are provided and the final instar
of A. hortulata is
compared and an image provided. Voltinism of A. coronata is considered.
Keywords: lepidoptera, Crambidae, Anania coronata, Anania
hortulata, larva,
foodplant, Calystegia sepium, voltinism.
RECORDING
INVERTEBRATES – THE
IMPORTANCE OF ACCURACY MARTIN ALBERTINI, JON COLE, LES EVANS-HILL,
KEITH LUGG, IAN MASTERS,
IAN SIMS & ADRIAN SPALDING
Corresponding author: Adrian Spalding, Sunny Bank Cottage, The Terrace,
Chacewater, Cornwall TR4 8LT.
A.Spalding@ spaldingassociates.co.uk
Abstract
Invertebrates are key constituents in all habitats and their records
contribute to our
understanding of the health of the countryside. Accurate records are
important, especially
when making decisions about the conservation status of species and sites,
but many species
are difficult to identify. Some species cannot be properly identified
when still alive; voucher
specimens allow critical examination (e.g. using DnA techniques) and
may result in the
discovery of species complexes. Inaccurate records can skew data sets,
cause unjustified
conservation effort and disguise the presence of rare species. We provide
a number of case
studies to support our view that accuracy in recording is vitally important.
Keywords: Invertebrate recording, voucher specimens,
nepticulidae; Phyllocnistinae, Scotoperyx; saproxylic beetles, woodlice.
ON THE
OCCURRENCE OF OECOPHORA BRACTELLA (LINNAEUS, 1758) (LEP.: OECOPHORIDAE)
IN THE NORFOLK BROADS,
ENGLAND
¹
M. A’COURT, 2 S. D. BEAVAN & ³R. J. HECKFORD
¹
2 Nash’s Cottages, Old Lane, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk NR12 0PA
2 The Hayes, Zeal Monachorum, Devon EX17 6DF
³ 67 Newnham Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7 4AW
Abstract
Oecophora bractella (linnaeus, 1758) is recorded at light in the norfolk
Broads, East
norfolk (VC27). It had never been recorded from any of the four vice-counties
adjoining
the county of norfolk and is the first from any wetland site in Great
Britain. larvae were
found and moths reared, confirming that the species is resident in at
least one area of
the norfolk Broads.
Keywords: lepidoptera, oecophoridae, Oecophora bractella, larva, Salix
sp., norfolk
Broads.
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