Mouse Moth

A species that has declined
considerably – almost all instances where numbers recorded were more than two predate 2000.&nbsp; It has disappeared from
many areas of the county, especially along the coast north from Bridgwater and
in the Mendips, though still fairly frequently encountered where it does occur.

Copper Underwing

Separable only with difficulty
from the scarcer - but not rare - Svensson’s Copper Underwing, both as an adult and as a
larva.&nbsp; Common and widespread across the
county, with gaps in its distribution likely to be caused by under-recording.&nbsp; The larvae are polyphagous on the foliage of various deciduous trees.

Svensson's Copper Underwing

Separable only with difficulty
from the commoner Copper Underwing, both as an adult and as a larva.&nbsp; Undoubtedly under-recorded, the distribution
map may not reflect the full picture, but it appears fairly widespread if
local, though conspicuously absent from the Levels.

Svensson's Copper Underwing

Amphipyra berbera