Lepidoptera records from the Channel Islands 



The systematic sequence mainly follows Bradley (2000), except for some minor changes and the 

 inclusions of non-British species. It differs from the classification provided by Leraut (1997) and that given in 

 Karsholt & Razowski (1996). Differences of opinion in taxonomy have been expressed in current literature and 

 for the sake of consistency the classification here mainly follows current British usage. For the higher 

 classification, major headings of superfamily, family and subfamily are given. Genera, species and subspecies 

 are listed, but mainly only the names that currently apply have been used. Within the given synonymy, only 

 those names that have been used in the Channel Islands literature are provided, along with the misidentifications 

 and misspellings, so that these names and errors can be accounted for. For full generic and specific synonymies, 

 the current checklists should be referred to, particularly the revised edition of Kloet & Hincks, 1972, or the 

 Leraut checklist, 1997. 



Within the layout, names for subfamily, subgenera and subspecies are centrally placed on same line 

 with their nominate taxa; all names in synonymy are indented under their respective nominate taxa. Whenever 

 possible, the English vernacular names are provided. For butterflies and the larger moths these names are the 

 current ones used in British literature. Except for those names that have been generally accepted for species of 

 economic importance, the remaining vernacular names for microlepidoptera in general are derived from the lists 

 provided by Heslop. These names are not in general use today and are only provided here as an historical 

 reference to Heslop' s papers. 



As far as possible, all dated records are given sequentially, irrespective of island origin. When multiple 

 records are listed for a single island from a published or unpublished source by an author or recorder, e.g. total 

 records for a given year, they are sequentially listed. Abbreviated references are supplied where origin is from 

 the literature; when it is detected that references apply to the same specimens or sightings, they are included 

 sequentially within the same record for the purposes of cross-referencing. Source of record is stated when origin 

 is from an unpublished list or from any other manuscript listing. Whenever known, the names of recorders are 

 stated. Previously unpublished records from the author and other sources are included. When voucher material is 

 present from the author's collection, or where specimens have been located and verified in museum collections 

 by the author, their depository is stated, e.g. BMNH. When depository of specimens is not stated, it must be 

 assumed they are in the private collection of the recorder involved, or in the major museum collections in 

 Guernsey and Jersey. The author was responsible for identifications of own material, except when otherwise 

 stated. Other authorities are stated from published sources when this is known, if not, it must be assumed that 

 identifications originated from the recorder. 



For all voucher records the number of specimens involved is stated; similarly the numbers given by any 

 recorder are mentioned, irrespective of whether it is known that they represent voucher material or not. 

 Wherever possible, records are distinguished as probably representing either available voucher material or just 

 sightings. When citing published records the original comments are given, or are paraphrased. Original 

 identifications from other authors are enclosed in incurved brackets. All comments, observations or notes 

 given by the author are enclosed in square brackets, or given under the heading Note: in bold type-face at 

 end of listing for a species. 



Though the coverage in this work was only intended for records up to and including the year 2002, the 

 collecting and recording undertaken by the author in 2003 proved to be so useful that the most important results 

 are also included. This has been extended to any important records received or published during 2003. 



MICROPTERIGOIDEA 

 MICROPTERIGIDAE 

 MICROPTERIX Hiibner, [1825] 



aruncella (Scopoli, 1763) Neat Gold 



Sark - 1 specimen taken on main road on Little Sark, 26. vi. 1993, 1.C. Beavis; [Societe Sercquiaise files]. 

 Sark - 1 specimen taken at Port Gorey, 24. vi. 1994, I.C. Beavis; [Societe Sercquiaise files]; R.A. Austin, 

 1995(23):658 & 659. 



Jersey - data unknown, recorded by R. Long; [Societe Sercquiaise files] [confirmation required]. 



caltliella (Linnaeus, 1761 ) Small Gold 



Jersey - data unknown, recorded by R. Long; [Societe Sercquiaise files] [confirmation required]. 



ERIOCRANIOIDEA 

 ERIOCRANIIDAE 



ERIOCRANIA Zeller, 1851 (DYSERIOCRANIA Spuler, 1910) 



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