None of these lists can be
reproduced without written permission from
SEG
or SBRC.
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LEPIDOPTERA
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butterflies and moths
compiled by Mike Pennington with thanks to a great many
but particularly Geoff & Donna Atherton, Keith Bland, Jon Clifton, Wendy Dickson, Paul
Harvey, Svend Kaaber, the late Ian Lorimer, George Petrie, Frances Ratter, Nick Riddiford
Paul Sclater and Terry Rogers.
The best known of the insect
orders in Shetland, but because of their strong powers of flight,
immigration is frequent and species are are regularly added to the list.
The most important sources of information from the 19th century are Weir
(1880), Vaughan (1880), Briggs (1884), South (1888) and King et al.
(1896). Other records come from Barrett (1895 et seq.), Meyrick
(1928) and South (1961). In the 20th century, lists were published by
Beirne (1945) and Wolff (1971) and Pennington (1999), although Kettlewell
& Cadbury (1963), Goater (1969, 1973) and Bradley et. al. (1973,
1979) also add useful information, but the following list includes
information from a great many sources. Numbers are Bradley & Fletcher
Logbook numbers.
Only
confirmed new species recorded in 2004 have been added. Otherwise, all
records known to me until the end of 2003 are included.
Eriocranidae
[13
Eriocrania semipurpurella (Steph.) X?: recorded by Meyrick but not
known from any other source.]
Hepialidae
14
Hepialus humuli (Linn.) Ghost Moth R: common throughout the
islands, except Fair Isle. Shetland and Faroese specimens are subspecies
thulensis Newman, with dark males, although pale specimens also
occur. May-August, but mainly July.
[17
Hepialus lupulinus (Linn.) Common Swift X?: probably
misidentification of sandhill form of H. fusconebulosa.]
18
Hepialus fusconebulosa (Deg.) Map-winged Swift R: common
throughout the islands. The Shetland form ab. zetlandicus forms a
small proportion of the population. May-August but mainly June-July.
Nepticulidae
66
Stigmella sorbi (Stt.) R: larval mines found on a lone native Rowan
near Brae in 1973.
Incurvariidae
Incurvariinae
129 Incurvaria
maculella ([D. & S.]) U: one record - Muckle Roe in May 2004.
Zygaenidae
[166
Zygaena exulans (White) Scotch Burnet X: specimens falsely
labelled.]
[169
Zygaena filipendulae (Linn.) Six-spot Burnet AI: a newly
emerged adult beside newly bought plants on Unst in June 1997.]
Tineidae
Tineinae
227
Monopis laevigella ([D. & S.]) Skin Moth RS: locally frequent
on Mainland, Unst and Fair Isle. June-August.
245
Tinea pallescentella (Stt.) Large Pale Clothes Moth RS: very
locally common around outhouses on Fair Isle, Foula, central Mainland and
Unst. All year, but mainly May-September.
247
Tinea trinotella (Thunb.) U: one taken on Unst in 1895 and possibly
recorded on Foula but no recent records.
Ochsenheimeriidae
252
Ochsenheimeria urella (F.v.R.) Cereal Stem Moth U: taken on
Unst in 1895 but no recent records.
Gracillariidae
Gracillariinae
282
Caloptilia elongella (Linn.) R(N?): scarce, Eswick, central Mainland.
September-December.
293
Caloptilia syringella (Fabr.) R(N?): scarce in established deciduous
plantations in central and west Mainland; also on Unst in 19th century.
May-August.
294
Aspilapteryx tringipennella (Zell.) R: scarce on Mainland, Unst and
Foula. June-August.
Sesiidae
[383
Bembecia muscaeformis (Esp.) Thrift Clearwing X: larval mines
reported on Unst in 1884 but no evidence that this species was really
involved.]
Choreutidae
385
Anthophila fabriciana (Linn.) Nettle-tap R: abundant
throughout the islands, even uninhabited islands such as Oxna, but usually
near buildings.
June-August.
[389
Choreutis pariana (Cl.) Apple Leaf Skeletoniser X?: listed by
Meyrick but not known from any other source.]
Glyphipterigidae
397
Glyphipterix thrasonella (Scop.) R: frequent in damp areas throughout
the islands. Always as the plain upland form cladiella. June-August
but mainly July.
Yponomeutidae
Argyresthiinae
418
Argyresthia conjugella Zell. Apple Fruit Moth U: two records -
several at Eswick, central Mainland, in July 1996 and one on Fair Isle in
June 2003.
Yponomeutinae
424
Yponomeuta evonymella (Linn.) Bird-cherry Ermine M: six in
1994, 20 in 1996 and one in 2003; Mainland, Bressay and Unst. July-August.
[425
Yponomeuta padella (Linn.) Orchard Ermine X: the published
record in Pennington (1997) was a misidentification.]
427
Yponomeuta cagnagella (Hb.) Spindle Ermine V: four records -
south and west Mainland and Foula, all in August 1996.
453
Ypsolopha dentella (Fabr.) Honeysuckle Moth R: several at
Tresta, west Mainland, and one at Kergord, central Mainland, in August
2003.
Plutellinae
464
Plutella xylostella (Linn.) Diamond-back Moth M possibly also
temporarily R: scarce to abundant depending on weather for immigration;
throughout the islands. April-December but mainly June-September.
466
Rhigognostis senilella (Zett.) R: common throughout the islands. All
year but mainly August-September and April-May.
467
Rhigognostis annulatella (Curt.) R: frequent throughout the islands.
July-October and, rarely, March-May.
Epermeniidae
478
Phaulernis fulviguttella (Zell.) R: only recent records from Fair
Isle and Foula. July.
Coleophoridae
518
Coleophora mayrella (Hb.) U: one record - Fair Isle in July 1994.
[522
Coleophora lineola (Haw.) X?: listed by Meyrick but not known from
any other source.]
562
Coleophora asteris (Mühl.) U: one record - Eswick, central Mainland,
in August 1996.
562
Coleophora obscenella (Herr.-Sch.) U: one record - Burrafirth, Unst,
in July 1998.
568
Coleophora versurella Zell. R: but only six records, three at
Eswick, central Mainland, two at Baltasound, Unst, and one on Foula. July-September.
572
Coleophora vestianella (Linn.) U: one record - Eswick, central
Mainland, in July 1994.
584
Coleophora alticolella Zell. R: frequent on Foula and north Mainland
but presumably overlooked elsewhere. July.
Elachistidae
598
Elachista kilmunella Stt. U: one record - Foula in July 1996.
599
Elachista alpinella Stt. R: scarce, south and central Mainland, Foula
and Unst. July-August.
602
Elachista apicipunctella Stt. R: but only three records, at
Veensgarth, central Mainland, in July 1996 and 1997 and Eswick, central
Mainland, in July 2003.
610
Elachista argentella (Cl.) R: but only two records, at Norwick, Unst,
in June 1996 and on Fair Isle in July 1997.
[628
Biselachista eleochariella (Stt.) X: specimens are misidentifications
of the next species.]
630
Biselachista albidella (Nyl.) R: scarce on Foula and central
Mainland, also Unst 19th century. July.
Oecophoridae
Oecophorinae
647
Hofmannophila pseudospretella (Stt.) Brown House-moth RS:
common indoors throughout the islands, scarce outdoors. Originally
introduced into Britain 19th century. All year but commonest in July.
648
Endrosis sarcitrella (Linn.) White-shouldered House-moth RS:
abundant throughout the islands, mainly indoors, but often outdoors in
summer. All year but commonest in June-July.
Depressarinae
672
Depressaria pastinacella (Dup.) Parsnip Moth U: only record
from Eswick, central Mainland, August 1996.
674
Depressaria badiella (Hb.) R: frequent throughout the islands, except
Bressay. August-September.
687
Exaeretia allisella Stt. U: one record - Eswick, central Mainland, in
August 1994.
688
Agonopterix heracliana (Linn.) R: locally common in central Mainland
and on Bressay and Unst. All months but mainly September and April.
689
Agonopterix ciliella (Stt.) R: 19th century records from Shetland
with no other data; present and breeding on Foula. February-July and
September-November.
692
Agonopterix subpropinquella (Stt.) U: one record - Eswick, central
Mainland, in August 1996.
695
Agonopterix alstromeriana (Cl.) U: three records - Veensgarth,
central Mainland, in August 1996; Bressay in September 2000; and Eswick,
central Mainland, in October 2000.
695
Agonopterix arenella ([D. & S.]) U: one record - Fair Isle in
September 1999.
705
Agonopterix nervosa (Haw.) U: five records - Foula in August 1994;
Veensgarth, central Mainland, in August 1996; Bressay in August 1996 and
August 2002; and Virkie, south Mainland, in August 2003.
Gelechiidae
Gelechiinae
735
Monochroa tenebrella (Hb.) U: two records - Haroldswick, Unst,in 1895
and Eswick, central Mainland, in July 1996.
[738
Monochroa tetragonella (Stt.) X?: recorded by Curzon on Unst 19th
century but omitted from later lists.]
[786
Bryotropha desertella (Dougl.) X?: recorded on Foula in 1960s but
unconfirmed.]
787
Bryotropha terrella ([D. & S.]) R: scarce throughout the islands,
except Bressay. June-August.
788
Bryotropha politella (Stt.) presumed R: only record from St Ninians
Isle, south Mainland, in July 1996.
790
Chionodes fumatella (Dougl.) U: one record - Ocraquoy, south
Mainland, in August 1996.
797
Neofaculta ericetella (Geyer) R: locally frequent on Muckle Roe, one
recent record from Unst and 19th century records from Mainland and Unst.
May-July.
811
Scrobipalpa samadensis (Pfaff.) R: locally common on Mainland, Foula
and Unst, as the British subspecies plantaginella (Stt.).
June-August.
812
Scrobipalpa instabilella (Dougl.) V: one record - Fair Isle in August
1994. A record from Foula in July 1969 is unconfirmed.
818
Scrobipalpa atriplicella (F.v.R.) V: 13 records - one in central
Mainland in August 1994 and about twelve in central Mainland, Foula and
Unst in August 1996.
[822
Scrobipalpa acuminatella (Sirc.) X: misidentification of Monopis
laevigella.]
[825
Phthorimaea operculella (Zell.) Potato Tuber Moth AI: in an
imported bag of Cyprus potatoes on Foula in 1995.]
Momphidae
Momphinae
882
Mompha locupletella ([D. & S.]) R: common at Haroldswick, Unst, in
1895 but only recent records on Bressay in July 2001 and at Eswick,
central Mainland, in August 2002.
Cosmopterigidae
Cosmopteriginae
898 Limnaecia phragmitella Stainton
V: one record - Eswick, central Mainland in August 2004.
Tortricidae
Tortricinae
945
Aethes cnicana (Westw.) R: frequent in 19th century but only four
recent singles in south and central Mainland, Foula and Bressay.
July-August.
[946
Aethes rubigana (Treit.) X?: at least one record in 19th century but
provenance unclear.]
947
Aethes smeathmanniana (Fabr.) V: 11 records - two in 1996, seven in
1997, and singles in 1998 and 2000; south and central Mainland and Unst.
August.
954
Eupoecilia angustana (Hb.) R: common in grassy areas on Unst, Yell
and Mainland, as the Shetland subspecies thuleana Vaugh.,
originally described as a new species. June-July.
960
Falseuncaria ruficiliana (Haw.) R: scarce in south and central
Mainland. June-July.
964
Cochylis dubitana (Hb.) U: one record - Virkie, south Mainland, in
July 2003.
974
Argyrotaenia ljungiana (Thunb.) R: but only record is from Hermaness,
Unst, in June 1995.
986
Syndemis musculana (Hb.) R: common on hills, throughout the islands
except Fair Isle, as the subspecies musculinana Kennel, which is
also found in Orkney and the Outer Hebrides. May-July.
988
Aphelia viburnana ([D. & S.]) Bilberry Tortrix R: common on
Fair Isle, but only one other record, on Foula in August 1995.
June-August.
989
Aphelia paleana (Hb.) Timothy Tortrix R: adults and larval
spinnings at Sandvoe, north Mainland, in July 1973.
991
Clepsis senecionana (Hb.) R: frequent on hills, throughout the
islands except Fair Isle. May-June.
[999
Adoxophyes orana (F. v. Rosl.) Summer Fruit Tortrix AI: one
indoors at Baltasound, Unst, in November 1998.]
[1008
Philedone gerningana ([D. & S.]) X?: included in several lists but no
dated records traced.
[1009
Philedonides lunana (Thunb.) X?: listed by Meyrick but not known from
any other source.]
[1020
Cnephasia stephensiana (Doubl.) Grey Tortrix X?: listed by
Bradley et al. but original record not traced.]
1029
Eana osseana (Scop.) R: abundant in grassy areas and low heaths
throughout the islands. July-September.
1031
Eana penziana (Thunb.) R: frequent around coasts throughout the
islands, as the subspecies colquhounana Barr. which is found
throughout northern Britain. July-September.
1041
Acleris sparsana ([D. & S.]) R(N?): first recorded in 1973, now
locally common in plantations on Mainland and Unst. August-September.
1043
Acleris aspersana (Hb.) R: common throughout the islands.
August-September.
1045
Acleris notana (Don.) U: two records - singles at Eswick, central
Mainland, and Baltasound, Unst, on the same date in September 1996.
1048
Acleris variegana ([D. & S.]) Garden Rose Tortrix R(N?): first
recorded in 1994 but locally frequent on Mainland, Bressay and Unst.
August-October.
1053
Acleris hastiana (Linn.) R: first recorded in 1973 and scarce in
central Mainland and Bressay. September-November and March-April.
1055
Acleris hyemana (Haw.) R: first recorded in 1993 but frequent on
moorland in central Mainland, Muckle Roe and Unst. April-May.
1060
Acleris maccana (Treit.) U: two records - Eswick, central Mainland,
and Baltasound, Unst, in September 1996.
1062
Acleris emargana (Fabr.) R(N)?
1062a
Acleris stettinensis (Leraut) R(N)?
One or
other or both locally frequent in plantations on Mainland, but one from
Fair Isle in September 2003 determined as stettinensis, a recently
recognised British species; other Shetland records require reassessment.
August-October.
Olethreutinae
1076
Celypha lacunana ([D. & S.]) R: common throughout the islands, except
Fair Isle. July-August.
1071
Olethreutes arbutella (Linn.) R: first recorded in north Mainland in
1972 and subsequently found on Muckle Roe. June-August.
1073
Olethreutes schulziana (Fabr.) R: frequent on moorland on Mainland,
Foula and Unst. June-July.
[1077
Olethreutes obsoletana (Zett.) X?: listed by Bradley et al.
but original record not traced.]
1084
Hedya ochroleucana (Fröl.) U: one record - Ocraquoy, south
Mainland, in August 1996. A Hedya sp. on Foula in August 1994 could not be identified to species.
1103
Endothenia ericetana (Humph. & Westw.) U: one record - Veensgarth,
central Mainland, in August 1996.
1104
Endothenia quadrimaculana (Haw.) R: one on Unst in 19th century and
just single records since, from north Mainland in 1972 and central
Mainland in 1995. July.
1108
Lobesia abscisana (Doubl.) M: one at Eswick, central Mainland, in
August 1994, and about 26 on Mainland, Bressay and Unst in August 1996.
1109
Lobesia littoralis (Humph. & Westw.) R: frequent throughout the
islands. June-September.
1110
Bactra furfurana
(Haw.) U: one record - Eswick, central Mainland, in August 1994.
1111
Bactra lancealana
(Hb.) R: common in damp grassland and moors throughout the islands.
June-August.
1117
Ancylis unguicella (Linn.) R: frequent on drier moorland throughout
the islands except Fair Isle. May-July.
1138
Epinotia nisella (Cl.) V: eight records - in south and central
Mainland and Unst in August 1996.
1148
Epinotia mercuriana (Fröl.) R: common or abundant on hills throughout
the islands. July-August.
1152
Epinotia maculana (Fabr.) U: one record - Eswick, central Mainland,
on unknown date in 1996.
1154
Epinotia caprana (Fabr.) R: scarce on Mainland and Unst.
August-September.
1156
Epinotia solandriana (Linn.) V: one record – Burrafirth, Unst, in
September 1997.
1157
Crocidosema plebejana (Zeller) V: one record - 2 on the same night at
Eswick, central Mainland, in September 1998.
1159
Rhopobota naevana (Hb.) Holly Tortrix M: at least 23 in 1996,
three in 1997 and one in 1999. Mainland, Bressay, Unst and Fair Isle.
August.
1162
Rhopobota myrtillana (Humph. & Westw.) R: but only record is from
Nibon, north Mainland, in June 1995.
1163
Zeiraphera ratzeburgiana
(Ratz.) Spruce Bud Tortrix RN: three singles collected from
Eswick, central Mainland, in August 1995 and 1996.
1164
Zeiraphera rufimitrana (H.-S.) U: four singles recorded from south
and central Mainland and Unst in August 1996.
1165
Zeiraphera isertana (Fabr.) U: one record - Eswick, central Mainland,
in August 1996.
1166
Zeiraphera griseana (Hb.) Larch Tortrix RN: locally common
around conifer plantations on Mainland and Unst. July-September.
1183
Epiblema foenella (Linn.) V: two records - singles on the same night
at Easter Quarff, south Mainland, and Veensgarth, central Mainland, in
August 1996.
1195
Eucosma lacteana (Treit.) V: one record - Eswick, central Mainland,
in August 1996.
1200
Eucosma hohenwartiana ([D. & S.]) R: but only two singles identified,
from south Mainland in July and August 1996.
1201
Eucosma cana (Haw.) R: scarce on Mainland, Muckle Roe, Bressay and
Fair Isle. June-August.
[1208
Pseudococcyx posticana (Zett.) X?: listed by Bradley et al.
but original record not traced.]
[1240
Laspeyresia molesta (Buck) Oriental Fruit Moth AI: one at
Veensgarth, central Mainland, in July 1996.]
1255
Cydia succedana ([D. & S.]) R: locally common on Unst but only one
recent record from Mainland. June-July.
[1261
Cydia pomonella (Linn.) Codlin Moth AI: larva in imported
apple in 1994 and single adults found indoors on two other occasions.]
[1276
Dicrorampha plumbagana (Treit.) X?: in several lists but no details
traced.]
[1279
Dicrorampha acuminatana (Lien. & Zell.) X?: listed by Meyrick but not
known from any other source.]
[1280
Dicrorampha consortana (Steph.) X?: found on Unst in 1895 but not
known from any other record so probably a misidentification.]
1283
Dicrorampha montanana (Dup.) R: locally common on Mainland, Bressay,
Yell and Unst. July-August.
Alucitidae
1288
Alucita hexadactyla (Linn.) Twenty-plume Moth U: two records -
Bressay in August 1997 and Eswick, central Mainland, in September 2002.
Pyralidae
Crambinae
1289
Euchromius ocellea (Haw.) V: two records - Eswick, central Mainland,
in September 1995 and August 2003.
1293
Chrysoteuchia culmella (Linn.) R: noted as ‘rare’ in 19th century;
only recent record at Easter Quarff, south Mainland, in August 1996.
1294
Crambus pascuella (Linn.) R: noted as ‘rare’ in 19th century; only
recent records on Foula in June 2000 and July 2004.
1301
Crambus lathoniellus (Zinck.) R: locally common in dry, grassy areas
throughout the islands. May-July.
1302
Crambus perlella (Scop.) U: noted as ‘rare’ in 19th century; six
recent records in central Mainland and on Unst and Foula, possibly
immigrants. June-July.
1303
Agriphila selasella (Hb.) V: two records - both at Eswick, central
Mainland, in August 1996.
1304
Agriphila straminella ([D. & S.]) R: abundant in grassy areas
throughout the islands. June-September but mainly July-August.
1305
Agriphila tristella ([D. & S.]) M: about 17 records - one in 1990,
about ten in 1996, two in 2002 and four in 2003; south and central
Mainland, Fair Isle and Foula; July-August.
[1306
Agriphila inquinatella ([D. & S.]) X: the published record in
Pennington (1997) was a misidentification.]
[1309
Agriphila geniculea (Haw.) X: the published record in Pennington
(1997) was a misidentification.]
1315
Catoptria furcatellus (Zett.) R: locally common on Ronas Hill in
north Mainland and Foula. July-August.
1324
Pediasia aridella (Thunb.) V: one record - Eswick, central Mainland,
in August 1996.
1325
Platytes alpinella (Hb.) V: one record - Eswick, central Mainland, in
August 1996.
Scopariinae
1334
Scoparia subfusca (Haw.) R: scarce on Fair Isle, north and central
Mainland and Unst. June-August but mainly July.
1334
Scoparia ambigualis (Treit.) R: common throughout the islands.
June-August.
[1335
Dipleurina lacustrata (Panz.) X?: only record in 1880s, found in
collection sent to Germany, so proveneance unclear.]
[1336
Eudonia pallida (Curt.) X?: listed by South and Briggs but not in
other lists and the only recent record is unconfirmed.]
1337
Eudonia alpina (Curt.) R: locally common in south and central
Mainland, Foula and Unst. May-July but mainly June.
1338
Eudonia angustea (Curt.) R: common throughout the islands.
July-October but mainly August-September.
[1344
Eudonia mercurella (Linn.) X?: listed by Beirne but not known from
any other source.]
Pyraustinae
1365
Pyrausta despicata (Scop.) R: locally frequent in dry heathery areas,
central Mainland, Unst and Muckle Roe. May-July but mainly June.
1368
Loxostege sticticalis (Linn.) V: about 18 records - 15 in August 1996
on Mainland, Bressay, Fair Isle, Foula and Unst, two on Unst in
July-August 1997 and one in central Mainland in August 2003.
1388
Udea lutealis (Hb.) R: common throughout the islands. July-September.
1375
Ostrinia nubalis (Hb.) European Corn-borer V: one record -
Eswick, central Mainland, in July 2003.
1395
Udea ferrugalis (Hb.) Rusty-dot
Pearl
M: first recorded in 1994 and almost annual since, maximum c. 15 in 1996;
south and central Mainland, Unst, Fair Isle and Foula. July-September.
1398
Nomophila noctuella ([D. & S.]) Rush Veneer M: just about
annual in variable numbers, occasionally common, as in 1996; throughout
the islands. May-October, but most in autumn.
[1403a
Duponchelia fovealis AI: one found dead indoors in south Mainland in
October 1999 following overseas holiday.]
1405
Pleuroptya ruralis (Scop.) Mother of
Pearl
M: annual in in 1994-98, maximum c. 50 in 1996, but no others until c. 12
in 2003; south and central Mainland and Unst. July-August.
Phycitinae
1438
Trachycera suavella (Zinck.) V: one record - Eswick, central
Mainland, in July 2003.
1439
Trachycera advenella (Zinck.) V: one record - Eswick, central
Mainland, in August 1994.
1451
Pyla fusca (Haw.) U: two records - Sullom, north Mainland, in July
1996 and Eswick, central Mainland, in July 1997.
1453
Pima boisduvaliella (Hb.) V: one record - Eswick, central Mainland,
in July 2003.
1454
Dioryctria abietella ([D. & S.]) M: singles in 1991 and 1994, over 30
in 1996 and two in 1997; throughout the islands. July-August.
1458
Myelois cribrella (Hb.) Thistle Ermine V: two records - Fair
Isle in June 1992 and June 2002.
[1473
Ephestia elutella (Hb.) Cacao Moth AI: three records - Fair
Isle in July 1992 and Unst in July 1993 and May 1994.]
[1479
Plodia interpunctella (Hb.) Indian Meal Moth AI: several found
in west Mainland in packet on walnuts from abroad.]
Pterophoridae
Platyptiliinae
1501
Platyptilia gonodactyla ([D. & S.]) R: scarce in south Mainland and
Unst. July-September.
1508
Stenoptilia bipunctidactyla (Scop.) R: locally frequent throughout
the islands, except Fair Isle. July-September.
Pterophorinae
1524
Emmelina monodactyla (Linn.) RN?: scarce at Eswick, central Mainland,
and on Bressay. September-January.
Hesperiidae
[1532
Erynnis tages (Linn.) Dingy Skipper X: specimens in the
British Museum are presumed mislabelled.]
Papilionidae
1539
Papilio machaon (Linn.) Swallowtail V: two records - Voe,
central Mainland, in August 1994 and Fair Isle in September 1995.
Pieridae
Coliadinae
1545
Colias croceus (Geoff.) Clouded Yellow V: four records -
Fair Isle in July to August 1980 and May and August 1992 and Bressay in
June 1998.
Pierinae
1549
Pieris brassicae (Linn.) Large White R and M: apparently
only common since mid 20th century and population levels vary
considerably; recent breeding records from all islands Fetlar and Fair
Isle, in 1990s, immigrants throughout the islands, May-September, local
population June-August.
Pieris rapae (Linn.)
Small White V: at least four records - Yell in 1970s and Fair Isle
in June 1978, August 1989 and July 1992. Possibly other records not
traced.
Pieris napi (Linn.)
Green-veined White V: one record - Bressay in July 1994.
Lycaenidae
Lycaeninae
[Lycaena
phlaeas (Linn.) Small Copper X: unconfirmed record of one at
Catfirth, central Mainland in September 1997.]
[Aricia
artaxerxes (Fabr.) Northern Brown Argus X: one reported by the
botanist Druce in the 1920s was presumably a female of the next species.]
Polyommatus icarus (Rott.)
Common Blue formerly R, now extinct: locally common in south
Mainland in 1960s and 1970s, possibly present before that and more
widespread, but this is unconfirmed. Only records since are unconfirmed.
Nymphalidae
Nymphalinae
1590
Vanessa atalanta (Linn.) Red Admiral M: annual in variable
numbers, hundreds in good years when breeding also occurs, but they cannot
overwinter; throughout the islands. April-October but mainly
June-September.
1591
Cynthia cardui (Linn.) Painted Lady M: virtually annual in
variable numbers, usually scarcer than the previous species, but can be
much commoner, as in 1980 and 1996, and rarely breeds; throughout the
islands. April-October but mainly June-September.
1593
Aglais urticae (Linn.) Small Tortoiseshell M: virtually
annual in small numbers, maximum c. 15 in 1996, and has never bred;
throughout the islands but commonest on Fair Isle. May-October but has
also been recorded hibernating.
1596
Nymphalis antiopa (Linn.) Camberwell Beauty V: 11 records -
Foula and Scalloway 19th century; Unst in August 1901; Bressay in July
1976; Lerwick in August 1982; Fetlar in 1982; Foula in August 1995;
Bressay in September 1995; south Mainland in August 1996 and July 1999;
Unst in August 2002.
1597
Inachis io (Linn.) Peacock M: singles in 1961 and 1969,
nine in 1975/76, one in 1983, then virtually annual since 1991, maximum c.
18 in 1995; throughout the islands. May-September but has also been
recorded hibernating.
Satyrinae
1626
Maniola jurtina (Linn.) Meadow Brown V: one record - Fair
Isle in June 1980.
1627
Coenonympha pamphilus (Linn.) Small Heath V: one record -
Fair Isle in June 1980.
[1628
Coenonympha tullia (Müll.) Large Heath X: specimens
reputedly taken in the 19th century were erroneous or falsely labelled]
Danainae
1630
Danaus plexippus (Linn.) The Monarch V: one record -
Bixter, west Mainland, in September 1941.
Lasiocampidae
[1637
Lasiocampa quercus (Linn.) callunae (Palmer) Northern
Eggar X: specimen from Unst seen by Beirne presumed misread or
mislabelled.]
Saturniidae
[1634
Saturnia pavonia (Linn.) Emperor Moth AI: one found on
cruise ship released on Fair Isle in May 1992.]
Endromidae
[1644
Endromis versicolora (Linn.) Kentish Glory X: old specimens
believed to be mislabelled.]
Thyatiridae
[1655
Tethea or ([D. & S.]) Poplar Lutestring X?: recorded by
South but not known from any other source.]
[1657
Ochropacha duplaris (Linn.) Common Lutestring X?: recorded
by South but not known from any other source.]
Geometridae
Sterrhinae
1677
Cyclophora albipunctata (Hufn.) Birch Mocha V: one record -
Eswick in May 2002.
1682
Timandra griseata (Peters.) Blood-vein V: five records -
four in south and central Mainland in August 1996 and one in south
Mainland in July 2003.
1690
Scopula imitaria (Hb.) Small Blood-vein V: one record -
Norwick, Unst, in August 1994.
[1702
Idaea biselata (Hufn.) Small Fan-footed Wave X: a record
from Fair Isle in 1987 has been withdrawn by the observer].
Larentiinae
1716
Rhodometra sacraria (Linn.) The Vestal V: one record -
Eswick in August 2000.
1720
Orthanoma obstipata (Fabr.) The Gem V: six records -
Eswick, central Mainland, in October 1994, August 1996 and October 2003;
Baltasound, Unst, in September 1998; and Foula in September 1998 and
September 2002.
1723
Xanthorhoe decoloraria (Esp.) Red Carpet R: common
throughout the islands. The Shetland subspecies hethlandica Prout
is restricted to the islands. June-October but mainly July-August.
1727
Xanthorhoe montanata ([D. & S.]) Silver-ground Carpet R:
common throughout the islands. The Shetland subspecies shetlandica
Weir is restricted to the islands. June-August.
1728
Xanthorhoe fluctuata (Linn.) Garden Carpet R: frequent
throughout the islands and the only Shetland macromoth with a regular
second brood. The melanic ab. thules forms a small proportion of
the population. April-September.
[1737
Epirrhoe tristata (Linn.) Small Argent & Sable X?: recorded
by South but not known from any other source.]
1738
Epirrhoe alternata (Müll.) Common Carpet V: one record -
Eswick, central Mainland in August 1996.
1742
Camptogramma bilineata (Linn.) Yellow Shell R: frequent,
but very local, on Mainland, Muckle Roe, Fair Isle and Unst. Most
specimens conform to the subspecies atlantica (Stdgr.) which may
also occur in the Outer Hebrides. June-August.
1744
Entephria caesiata ([D. & S.])
Grey Mountain Carpet
R: locally frequent, throughout the islands except Fair Isle. July-August.
1749
Pelurga comitata (Linn.) Dark Spinach V: one record -
Fetlar in August 1991.
[1750
Lampropteryx suffumata ([D. & S.]) Water Carpet X?: in BRC
data from the 1960s but not known from any other source.]
[1753
Nebula salicata (Hb.) Striped Twin-spot Carpet X?: recorded
by Meyrick and on Fair Isle in the 1950s presumably in error for P.
didymata.]
1755
Eulithis testata (Linn.) The Chevron R: common throughout
the islands, but only one record from Fair Isle. August-September.
1756
Eulithis populata (Linn.) Northern Spinach R: common or
locally abundant throughout the islands, except Fair Isle. July-August.
1760
Chloroclysta siterata (Hufn.) Red-green Carpet R: scarce in
central Mainland. September.
1761
Chloroclysta miata (Linn.) Autumn Green Carpet R:
scarce in central Mainland, Fair Isle, Foula and Unst. September-October
(none in spring).
1762
Chloroclysta citrata (Linn.) Dark Marbled Carpet R: locally
frequent throughout the islands, except Fair Isle. Shetland specimens are
subspecies pythonissata Milliere, also found in Orkney.
July-September but mainly August.
[1764
Chloroclysta truncata (Hufn.) Common Marbled Carpet X?:
worn specimen reported on Foula in the 1960s presumed to be
misidentification of the previous species.]
1768
Thera cognata (Thunb.) Chestnut-coloured Carpet R: very
local on Juniper on Muckle Roe and north Mainland. August.
[1771
Thera juniperata (Linn.) Juniper Carpet X: recorded by
South but disproved later.]
1777
Hydriomena furcata (Thunb.) July Highflier R: frequent or
locally abundant throughout the islands. July-September but mainly August.
1787
Rheumaptera hastata (Linn.) Argent & Sable U: two record -
Shetland specimen exhibited in London in 1891 and one at Kergord, central
Mainland, in July 2000.
1799
Operophtera brumata (Linn.) Winter Moth R: common or
locally abundant, throughout the islands, except Fair Isle and Foula.
November-February but manly December.
[1804
Perizoma bifaciata (Haw.) Barred Rivulet X?: records from
north and central Mainland in 1961 and 1962 later withdrawn by one of the
observers.]
1806
Perizoma blandiata ([D. & S.]) Pretty Pinion R: scarce 19th
century on Mainland; one on Bressay in 1985 and recent records from
singles sites on Yell and in north Mainland. June-July.
1807
Perizoma albulata ([D. & S.]) Grass Rivulet R: locally common
throughout the islands, except Fair Isle. The Shetland population is
separated as the subspecies subfasciaria Boheman. June-August.
1809
Perizoma didymata (Linn.) Twin-spot Carpet R: locally
common throughout the islands, but possibly declining. Subspecies
hethlandica only seems to form a small proportion of the population.
July-September.
[1817
Eupithecia pulchellata (Steph.) Foxglove Pug X?: recorded
by Barrett but not known from any other source.]
1823
Eupithecia venosata (Fabr.) Netted Pug R: locally frequent
in the vicinity of beaches throughout the islands. The Shetland subspecies
fumosae Gregson is also found in Orkney (with other forms).
May-June.
1825
Eupithecia centaureata ([D. & S.]) Lime-speck Pug V: five
records - Foula and two at Eswick, central Mainland in August 1996;
Burrafirth, Unst, in August 1997; and Eswick in September 2002.
1828
Eupithecia satyrata (Hb.) Satyr Pug R: common throughout
the islands as the the Shetland subspecies curzoni Gregson.
May-July.
1832
Eupithecia assimilata Doubl. Currant Pug RN: locally
frequent in south and central Mainland, Bressay and Unst. May-September.
[1834
Eupithecia vulgata (Haw.) Common Pug X?: two on Fair Isle
in August 1955 were presumably misidentified.]
[1837
Eupithecia subfuscata (Haw.) Grey Pug X?: included in a
list of BRC data but not known from any other source.]
1846
Eupithecia nanata (Hb.) Narrow-winged Pug R: many old
records known to have been confused with E. satyrata. but four
recent singles on Fair Isle and one from Muckle Roe. June.
1851
Eupithecia virgaureata Doubl. Golden-rod Pug U: one record
- Virkie, south Mainland, in July 2003.
1854
Eupithecia pusillata ([D. & S.]) Juniper Pug R and M:
locally common on Fair Isle but nine singles in central Mainland, Fetlar
and Unst are presumed immigrants. August.
1856
Eupithecia lariciata (Freyer) Larch Pug RN: locally
frequent at Kergord, central Mainland. June-August.
1862
Gymnoscelis rufifasciata (Haw.) Double-striped Pug V: one
record - Fair Isle in September 2003.
1866
Carsia sororiata (Hb.)
Manchester Treble-bar
R: locally frequent on Mainland, Yell and Foula with an old record from
Unst. The Shetland population is the British subspecies anglica
Prout. July-August.
Ennominae
1884
Abraxas grossulariata (Linn.) The Magpie U: first recorded
in 1991, then singles in 1996 and 1998 and annual records since 2000 inc.
c. 50 in 2003, so possibly colonising; throughout the islands.
July-August.
[1906
Opisthograptis luteolata (Linn.) Brimstone Moth AI: one on
Foula in June 2002 probably brought from England with trap or seeds.]
1923
Coltois pennaria (Linn.) Feathered Thorn V: one record -
Eswick, central Mainland, in October 2000.
[1929
Lycia lapponaria
(Harr.) Rannoch Brindled Beauty X?: recorded by Wolff in his
Faroese list but not known from any other source.]
1934
Agriopos marginaria (Fabr.) Dotted Border R: only known
from around Burn of Valayre, central Mainland. March
1935
Erannis defoliaria (Linn.) Mottled Umber RN: locally common
two sites in central Mainland, presumably imported with trees.
October-December.
[1941
Alcis repandata (Linn.) Mottled Beauty X?: in BRC data from
the 1960s but not known from any other source.]
1952
Ematurga atomaria (Linn.) Common Heath R: locally common in
drier, heathery areas on Mainland. May-June.
1954
Bupalus piniaria (Linn.) Bordered White V: two records -
male at Baltasound, Unst, in June 1992 and female at Eswick, central
Mainland, in June 1995.
Sphingidae
Sphinginae
1972
Agrius convolvuli (Linn.) Convolvulus Hawkmoth M: regular
since 19th century, with c. 20 in 1917, and annual since 1988 at least
usually small numbers but c. 55 in 2003; throughout the islands.
August-September, but singles in May and July.
1952
Acherontia atropos (Linn.) Death’s-head Hawkmoth M: fairly
regular at end of 19th and beginning of 20th century but only three recent
records - Sullom Voe, central Mainland, in June 1992, Scalloway in
September 1992 and Lerwick in August 1999.
[1976
Sphinx ligustri (Linn.) Privet Hawkmoth X?: one record
from central Mainland in August 1991 but confirmation required.]
[1981
Laothe populi (Linn.) Poplar Hawkmoth AI: one found on a
cruiseship was released on Fair Isle in June 1999.
Macroglossinae
1984
Macroglossum stellatarum (Linn.) Humming-bird Hawkmoth M:
only four records traced before 1992 but virtually annual since, maximum
11 in 2003; throughout the islands. May-November.
1985
Daphnis nerii (Linn.) Oleander Hawkmoth V: two records –
Baltasound, Unst, in September 1997 and Mossbank, central Mainland, in
September 2002.
1987
Hyles gallii (Rott.) Bedstraw Hawkmoth M: records traced
from only four years before 1990 but virtually annual since, maximum c.25
in 1998, and larvae found in 1992 and 2003; throughout the islands. June-August.
1990
Hyles livornica (Esp.) Striped Hawkmoth V: four records -
Baltasound, Unst, in May 1932, and Mid Yell, Whalsay and Lerwick in July
1952.
Lymantridae
2026
Orygia antiqua (Linn.) The Vapourer V: one record - male at
Walls, west Mainland, in September 1987.
2031
Leucoma salicis (Linn.) White Satin Moth V: one record -
male at Petester, Unst, in July 1938.
Arctiidae
2054
Utestheisa pulchella (Linn.) Crimson Speckled V: one record
- Fair Isle in October 1961.
2056
Parasemia plantaginis (Linn.) Wood Tiger R: locally common
on Mainland, Muckle Roe and Foula; old records from Unst. Moths have been
assigned to the northern Scottish subspecies insularum Seitz
June-August.
2057
Arctia caja (Linn.) Garden Tiger V: 12 records - south
Mainland in July 1995; seven in south and central Mainland, Yell and Unst
in August 1996; off Foula in July 2001; south Mainland, Foula and Unst in
July 2003.
2063
Spilosoma urticae (Linn.) Water Ermine V: one record - Fair
Isle in June 2002.
2069
Tyria jacobaeae (Linn.) Cinnabar V: one record - Fetlar in
June 2002.
Ctenuchidae
Euchromiinae
[2074a
Antichloris eriphia (Fabr.) Banana Stowaway AI: one
in bananas in March 2001.]
Noctuidae
Noctuinae
2081
Euxoa tritici (Linn.) White-line Dart R: locally common
around beaches on Mainland, Burra and Noss. July-August.
[2082
Euxoa nigricans (Linn.) Garden Dart X?: included on several
lists but no records traced.]
2083
Euxoa cursoria (Hufn.) Coast Dart R but possibly extinct:
local around beaches on Unst and north Mainland but not recorded since
1974. August.
2087
Agrotis segetum ([D. & S.]) Turnip Moth M: first recorded
in 1994 and less than annual since with nearly all records at Eswick,
central Mainland, but singles in south Mainland in 1999 and 2000 and on
Fair Isle in 2002. June-October.
2089
Agrotis exclamationis (Linn.) Heart and Dart V: nine
records - Fair Isle in June 1992; three in south and central Mainland in
June-July 1993; two in Unst and one in central Mainland in June 1997; one
in central Mainland in June 2000; and one in south Mainland in July 2003.
2091
Agrotis ipsilon (Hufn.) Dark Sword-grass M: in variable
numbers, occasionally hundreds; recorded throughout the islands. All
months except January but commonest in September.
2101
Ochropleura flammatra ([D.&S.]) Black Collar V: one record
- Eswick, central Mainland, in June 1997.
2102
Ochropleura plecta (Linn.) Flame Shoulder R: first recorded
on Foula in 1996 and resident there; only five records elsewhere, in
south and central Mainland and Bressay, possibly immigrants.
June-September but mainly June-July.
2104
Standfussiana lucernea (Linn.) Northern Rustic R: locally
common, especially in rockier areas. July-September.
2105
Rhyacia simulans (Hufn.) Dotted Rustic U: old records only,
details not traced.
2107
Noctua pronuba (Linn.) Large Yellow Underwing R: probably
also immigrant in some years; common throughout the islands. May-November,
mainly August-September.
2108
Noctua orbona (Hufn.) Lunar Yellow Underwing U: two taken
on Unst in July 1884 - confirmation would be desirable.
2109
Noctua comes Hb. Lesser Yellow Underwing U: recorded 19th
century and in 1962 but only eight (??) recent records from Fair Isle,
central Mainland and Noss. July-September.
2110
Noctua fimbriata (Schreb.) Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing
V: at least eight records - south Mainland in August 1994; central
Mainland in August 1995; and at least five in south and central Mainland
and Unst in August 1996; and central Mainland in August 1998.
2111
Noctua janthe Borkh. Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing
U: 13 records - two in central Mainland in August 1993; four in central
Mainland and another on Unst in August-September 1996; two in central
Mainland in August 1997; three on Unst in August-September 2000; singles
on Foula and in central Mainland in August 2003.
2112
Noctua interjecta Hb. Least Yellow Underwing V: two records
- Eswick, central Mainland, in August 1996 and August 1997.
2117
Eunorisma glareosa (Esp.) Autumnal Rustic R: common
throughout the islands. The dark form edda increases from less than
5% in the south to over 95% of the population on Unst. August-September.
2118
Lycophotia porphyrea ([D. & S.]) True Lover’s Knot R:
common throughout the islands. July-August.
2119
Peridroma saucia (Hb.) Pearly Underwing M: virtually annual
in small numbers, maximum c.25 in 2000; throughout the islands.
June-October but mainly September.
2120
Diarsia mendica (Fabr.) Ingrailed Clay R: abundant
throughout the islands. The supposed Shetland subspecies thulei
Staud. forms only a tiny part of the population. June-October, mainly
July-August.
[2121
Diarsia dahlii (Hb.) Barred Chestnut X?: recorded in BRC data in
the 1960s but original source not traced.]
2122
Diarsia brunnea ([D. & S.]) Purple Clay V: two records -
Burrafirth (?), Unst, in July 1914 and Norwick, Unst, in August 1996.
2123
Diarsia rubi (View.) Small Square Spot R: first recorded in
south Mainland in 1959, now common throughout the islands, and apparently
still increasing with first record on Foula in 1995. June-October but
mainly July-August.
2125
Xestia alpicola (Zett.) Northern Dart R: apparently common
on Mainland and Unst in the 19th century, but not recorded since 1932,
although most records in odd years. Shetland specimens are of the British
subspecies alpina Humph. & Westw. (June-July?).
2126
Xestia c-nigrum (Linn.) Setaceous Hebrew Character M: just
about annual in small numbers, maximum c.50 in 2000; throughout the
islands. May-October but mainly September.
2128
Xestia triangulum (Hufn.) Double Square-spot V: two records
- Eswick, central Mainland, in July 1995 and August 2002.
2130
Xestia baja ([D. & S.]) Dotted Clay U: singles on Unst in
1959 and August 1996 and in south and central Mainland in July 2003 but up
4 in a night at Tresta, west Mainland, in August 2003.
2133
Xestria sexstrigata (Haw.) Six-striped Rustic V: one record
- Fair Isle in ?? 2004.
2134
Xestia xanthographa ([D. & S.]) Square-spot Rustic R:
locally common, throughout the islands. July-October but mainly
August-September.
2135
Xestia agathina (Dupon.) Heath Rustic V: one record - Fair
Isle in September 2002.
2137
Eurois occulta (Linn.) Great Brocade M: less than annual,
occasionally hundreds, as in 1996; throughout the islands. July-September
but mainly August.
2138
Anaplectoides plasina ([D. & S.]) Green Arches V: two
records - on the same date at Burrafirth, Unst, and Eswick, central
Mainland, in August 2004.
Hadeninae
[2143
Anarta cordigera (Thunb.) Small Dark Yellow Underwing X?:
published reference from 19th century probably erroneous.]
2144
Anarta melanopa (Thunb.) Broad-bordered White Underwing R:
apparently frequent on Unst and Mainland in 19th century; only two recent
records, in north Mainland in 1992 and 2004. June.
2145
Discestra trifolii (Hufn.) The Nutmeg M: singles in 1974
and 1992, c.15 in 1994, five in 1995, hundreds in 1996, and two in 1998;
throughout the islands, except Fair Isle. June-September but mainly
August.
2147
Hada plebeja (Linn.) The Shears R: common, throughout the
islands. April-July but mainly May-June and three singles in September.
[2149
Polia trimaculosa (Esp.) Silvery Arches X?: recorded by
Beirne but omitted from later lists.]
2154
Mamestra brassicae (Linn.) Cabbage Moth U: only records
traced on Unst in 1884 and 1916, south Mainland in early 1960s and 1992,
and singles on Unst and central Mainland in 1994. June-September.
2158
Lacanobia thalassina (Hufn.) Pale-shouldered Brocade U:
Unst and south and west Mainland in 1959-62, Fetlar in 1991, Unst and
central Mainland in 1992, south Mainland in 1993, central Mainland in
1996. Overlooked since? June-July.
2159
Lacanobia suasa ([D. & S.]) Dog’s Tooth V: at least 10
records - at least 7 at in south and central Mainland and Unst in
July-August 1996 and at least 3 in central Mainland in June-July 1997.
2160
Lacanobia oleracea (Linn.) Bright-line Brown-eye M: ‘a few’
in 1884, one in 1893, one in 1994, about six in 1996, three in 1997, three
in 2002, and at least 12 in 2003. June-September.
2162
Papestra biren (Goeze) Glaucous Shears R: first recorded in
1995 but occasional on Mainland and Unst. May-June
2163
Ceramica pisi (Linn.) Broom Moth V: six records -
Baltasound, Unst, in June 1992 and August 1996; two at Eswick, central
Mainland, in June 1996 and one there in May 1997; and Quendale in June
2000.
2171
Hadena confusa (Hufn.) Marbled Coronet R: locally common
around suitable beaches throughout the islands. May-August but mainly
June-July.
2173
Hadena bicrurus (Hufn.) The Lychnis R: frequent throughout
the islands, except Fair Isle. May-September but mainly July.
2176
Cerapteryx graminis (Linn.) Antler Moth R: abundant,
throughout the islands. June-September but mainly July-August.
[2177
Tholera cespitis ([D. & S.]) Hedge Rustic X?: in a list of
BRC data but not known from any other source.]
2188
Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab (Hufn.) V: two records - at
Eswick, central Mainland, in April 2003.
2190
Orthosia gothica (Linn.) Hebrew Character R: common
throughout the islands, except Foula. February-July but mainly April-May.
2198
Mythimna impura (Hb.) Smoky Wainscot R: locally frequent
around sandy beaches in south and central Mainland and Burra, but also
recorded from Fair Isle and Foula, possibly as an immigrant. July-August.
2199
Mythimna pallens (Linn.) Common Wainscot M: one in 1895,
one in 1992, two in 1994, c. 30 in 1996, two in 2002 and two in 2003;
throughout the islands. May-September.
2203
Mythimna unipuncta (Haw.) White-speck V: about 11 records -
about seven in south and central Mainland in June-July 2000; one on Foula
in October 2002; three in south Mainland or on Foula in September 2003.
Cuculliinae
[2225
Brachylomia viminalis (Fabr.) Minor Shoulder-knot X?:
recorded by Barrett but not known from any other source]
2229
Dasypolia templi (Thunb.) Brindled Ochre R: frequent and
locally common, throughout the islands. August-June.
2232
Aporophyla nigra (Haw.) Black Rustic V: six records - two
on Fair Isle in September 1991; Fair Isle and Baltasound, Unst, in
September 1996; Foula in September 1997; Eswick, central Mainland, in
September 2000.
2233
Lithomoia solidaginis (Hb.) Golden-rod Brindle V: three
records - two of the grey Continental form at Eswick, central Mainland in
August 1997 and one there in August 2002.
2236
Lithophane hepatica (Cl.) Pale Pinion V: one record -
Eswick, central Mainland, in September 2000.
2241
Xylena vetusta (Hb.) Red Sword-grass M: recorded in 19th
century and virtually annual since 1992, possibly hibernating and may be
resident; on Mainland, Fair Isle, Bressay and Unst. August-November and
April-May but mainly September.
2242
Xylena exsoleta (Linn.) Sword-grass R: only four records of
adults - Fair Isle in April 1992 and October 1999 and Eswick, central
Mainland, in May and September-October 1997 - but larva found on Fair Isle
in 2004.
2248
Dryobotodes eremita (Fabr.) Brindled Green V: one record -
Eswick, central Mainland, in September 1993.
2250
Mniotype adusta (Esp.) Dark Brocade R: common throughout
the islands, except Fair Isle. May to August but mainly June-July.
2256
Eupsilia transversa (Hufn.) The Satellite M: first recorded
in 1991 and virtually annual since, maximum c.30 in 1995; throughout the
islands. September-February but mainly September-October
2262
Agrochola circellaris (Hufn.) The Brick M: recorded in 19th
century, then annually since 1992, usually scarce but occasionally
hundreds as in 2000, while temporary or local residence should not be
excluded; throughout the islands. September-October but in August in one
year.
2263
Agrochola lota (Cl.) Red-line Quaker V: one
record - Tresta, west Mainland, in October 2004.
2273
Xanthia togata (Esp.) Pink-barred Sallow V: three records -
Eswick, central Mainland, in September 1993 and August 2003 and Bressay in
September 2002.
2274
Xanthia icteritia (Hufn.) The Sallow V: ten records – most
in central Mainland, in August 1994, three in August-September 1995, two
in August 1996 and one in September 1998, but one on Unst in August 1996.
2275
Xanthia gilvaga ([D. & S.]) Dusky-lemon Sallow V: one
record - Eswick, central Mainland, in September 1998.
Amphipyrinae
[2288
Acronicta euphorbiae ([D. & S.]) Sweet-gale Moth X?:
recorded by Wolff in his Icelandic list but not known from any other
source.]
2298
Amphipyra berbera (Linn.) Svensson’s Copper Underwing V:
one record - Eswick, central Mainland, in August 1996.
2299
Amphipyra tragopoginis (Cl.) Mouse Moth M: first recorded
in 1991, virtually annual since, maximum about six in 1996; throughout the
islands. August-September .
2306
Phlogophora meticulosa (Linn.) Angle Shades M but also
possibly R and certinaly breeds regularly: scarce to abundant depending on
weather; throughout the islands. March-December but commonest in autumn
and also recorded in January.
2313
Enargia paleacea (Hb.) Angle-striped Sallow V: five records -
all on the same date on Unst and central Mainland in August 1996.
2314
Parastichtis suspecta (Hb.) The Suspected M: c. 20 in 1996
and at least 6 in 2000; Unst, central Mainland and Foula. July-August.
2318
Cosmia trapezina (Linn.) The Dun-bar M: c. 15 in 1994, and
five in 1996; south and central Mainland, Foula and Unst. July-August.
2321
Apamea monoglypha (Hufn.) Dark Arches R: scarce 19th
century, now abundant throughout the islands. June-September but mainly
July-August.
2324
Apamea zeta (Treit.) The Exile R: locally common on
moorland on Mainland, Muckle Roe and Unst; one undated record from Yell
and an unconfirmed record from Fair Isle. Originally thought to be endemic
subspecies (or species) exulis, currently placed with Scandinavian
subspecies marmorata Zett. July-August.
2325
Apamea oblonga (Haw.) Crescent Striped U: two records -
Unst in 1886 and Norwick, Unst, in August 1994.
2326
Apamea crenata (Hufn.) Clouded-bordered Brindle R: not
recorded until 1959 but now locally abundant, throughout the islands
except Fair Isle. June-August but rarely in September.
2328
Apamea lateritia (Hufn.) Scarce Brindle V: two records -
singles on consecutive nights at Norwick, Unst, in August 1996.
2329
Apamea furva ([D. & S.]) The Confused R: frequent
throughout the islands. July-September.
2330
Apamea remissa (Hb.) Dusky Brocade R: frequent throughout
the islands. June-August but rarely in September.
[2333
Apamea anceps ([D. & S.]) Large Nutmeg X?: recorded by
South but not known from any other source.]
2334
Apamea sordens (Hufn.) Rustic Shoulder-knot U: several in
19th century but one at Eswick, central Mainland, in July 1996 is only
recent record.
2336
Apamea ophiogramma (Esp.) Double Lobed V: five records - on
Unst and central Mainland in August 1996.
2340
Oligia fasciuncula (Haw.) Middle-barred Minor R: common
throughout the islands. June-August.
2341
Mesoligia furuncula ([D. & S.]) Cloaked Minor V: two
records - singles on consecutive nights at Ocraquoy, south Mainland, and
Eswick, central Mainland, in August 1996.
2343
Mesapamea secalis (Linn.) Common Rustic R
2343a
Mesapamea didyma (Esp.) Lesser Common Rustic R
These two
species are scarce in
south and central Mainland, Fair Isle, Foula, Bressay and Unst with both
species confirmed by dissection and both apparently widespread.
July-September.
2345
Photedes minima (Haw.) Small Dotted Buff U: six records at
Eswick, central Mainland in July-August 1994-98, one at Veensgarth,
central Mainland, in July 1997 and one on Foula in July 2003.
2350
Chortedes pygmina (Haw.) Small Wainscot R: first recorded
in 1955, now locally common throughout the islands. July-October but
mainly August-September.
2353
Luperina testacea ([D. & S.]) Flounced Rustic V: two
records - Norwick, Unst, in August 1994 and Fair Isle in August 2003.
2357
Amphipoea lucens (Freyer) Large Ear M: probably the
commonest Amphipoea, recorded in 1991, 1994-1996, 2003; throughout
the islands. August.
2358
Amphipoea fucosa (Freyer) Saltern Ear M: probably the
second commonest Amphipoea, recorded in 1994, 1997, 1999 and 2003.;
Fair Isle, central Mainland, Muckle Roe and Unst. The subspecies involved
seems to be the nominate, not British paludis (Tutt). August.
2359
Amphipoea crinanensis (Burr.) Crinan Ear V: one
record - Fair Isle in August 2000.
2360
Amphipoea oculea (Linn.) Ear Moth V: one record - Fair Isle
in September 1991.
2361
Hydraecia micacea (Esper) Rosy Rustic R: throughout the
islands and common in south Mainland, Fair Isle and Foula. July-October
but mainly August-September.
2367
Celaena haworthii (Curt.)
Haworth’s Minor
R: scarce throughout the islands, except Fair Isle. July-October but
mainly Auguts-September.
2368
Celaena leucostigma (Hb.) The Crescent M: virtually annual
and usually scarce, but hundreds in 1996, while temporary or local
residence should not be discounted; throughout the islands. Both the
nominate subspecies and scotica Cock. apparently occur.
August-September.
2375
Rhizedra lutosa (Hb.) Large Wainscot V: about 18 records -
singles in 1880s and 1961, up to 15 in 1994-99, one in 2003; central and
north Mainland, Fair Isle, Foula and Unst. August-October.
[2380
Charanyca trigrammica (Hufn.) Treble Lines X?: listed by
Wolff in a list of Faroese Lepidoptera in 1929 but not in his Icelandic
list of 1971.]
2382
Hoplodrina blanda ([D. & S.]) The Rustic V: one at
Sandwick, south Mainland, in August 1997.
2385
Spodoptera exigua (Hb.) Small Mottled Willow V: seven
records - all in south and central Mainland in August 1996.
2389
Paradrina clavipalpis (Scop.) Pale Mottled
Willow
R: scarce on Mainland and Bressay, with single records from Fetlar, Foula
and Fair Isle, but only one record since 1999. June-September.
Heliothinae
2400
Helicoverpa armigera (Hb.) Scarce Bordered Straw V: four
records - Hillswick, north Mainland, in September 1961; Baltasound, Unst,
in September 1996; Fair Isle in August 1997; and Burrafirth, Unst, in
August 2003.
2403
Heliothis peltigera ([D. & S.]) Bordered Straw V: four
records - Westing, Unst, in 1948; Eswick, central Mainland, in August 1996
and September 2002; and Fair Isle in September 2002.
Plusiinae
2434
Diachrysia chrysitis (Linn.) Burnished Brass V: two records -
singles on Fair Isle in July 1997 and August 2001.
2436
Macdunnoughia confusa (Steph.) Dewick’s Plusia V: three
records - different singles on consecutive nights at Eswick, central
Mainland, in August 1996 and another there in September 2002.
2439
Plusia festucae (Linn.) Gold Spot R: not recorded until
1959, now scarce but widespread on Mainland, Bressay, Muckle Roe and Unst.
One on Foula in June 2002 was presumed immigrant; otherwise, July-August.
2441
Autographa gamma (Linn.) Silver Y M: annual, sometimes in
enormous numbers as in August 1996 when there were tens of millions or
more. Breeds after large influxes but cannot overwinter. May-October.
2442
Autographa pulchrina (Haw.) Beautiful Golden Y R: not
recorded until 1968, but now common throughout the islands, although only
two records on Fair Isle. May-September, but mainly July-August.
2444
Autographa bractea ([D. & S.]) Gold Spangle V: three
records - Baltasound, Unst, in August 1996; Sullom, north Mainland, in
August 1997; and Eswick, central Mainland, in August 2001.
2447
Syngrapha interrogationis (Linn.) Scarce Silver Y M: one in
1959, six in 1961, 10 in 1996 and two in 1997; Mainland, Fetlar and Unst.
August.
Catocalinae
2451
Catocala fraxini (Linn.) Clifden Nonpareil V: at least five
records - before 1945 (?); Collafirth Hill, north Mainland, September
1969; Eswick, central Mainland, in September 1995, August 1997 and August
2002; and Ocraquoy, south Mainland, in August 1997.
Ophiderinae
2469
Scoliopteryx libatrix (Linn.) The Herald U: recorded by
Curzon in 19th century, then annually since 1994, possibly colonising from
the south; throughout the islands. August-October and April-June.
Rivulinae
2474
Rivula sericealis (Scop.) Straw Dot V: one record - Foula
in August 2004.
Hypeninae
2477
Hypena proboscidalis (Linn.) The Snout V: one record - Fair
Isle in July 2002.
Nature in Shetland
