The Seraphim

Scarce and local, probably restricted by the distribution of the foodplants, poplars and aspens, which are not widespread trees in Somerset. The moth is recorded in small but variable numbers each year, most frequently met with in the Taunton area; often, there is more than one recorded at light at once.

The Streak

Historically rare and local in the county, it has been reported irregularly in small numbers since 1990; its late flight period (October) may mean that it is under-recorded. It was once regularly recorded from the hills around Minehead, and although it has not been seen there since the 1970s, it may still occur there.&nbsp; Its habitats include moorland,&nbsp; heathland, hedgerows and other habitat where the larval foodplant, Broom, occurs.

Broom-tip

A nationally scarce species with a patchy distribution. It has always been very rare in the&nbsp; county, with just five records since 1950 (three of which are not shown on the distribution map).&nbsp; It is a species of heathland, moorland and open woodland, with most county records coming from the Minehead area. As the species name suggest, the larval foodplant is Broom.

Broom-tip

Chesias rufata