Golden-rod Pug

A nationally local species of woodland rides, roadside verges, farmland and open ground. It&nbsp; was not definitely recorded in the county until 1944, when larvae were found at Porlock. Since then it has been recorded in small numbers from 1984, and not annually. The larval foodplants are Golden-rod and Ragwort. It needs to be identified with care because it can be impossible to differentiate from Grey Pug.

Cypress Pug

A relatively recent colonist, both nationally and locally.&nbsp; The larvae feed on ornamental cypresses, and unsurprisingly the moth is associated with gardens, especially in urban areas; it is very rare in the wider countryside.

White-spotted Pug

Widespread in small numbers, often coming to light in gardens, especially in areas with damp habitats nearby.&nbsp; Numbers seem to be declining.

White-spotted Pug

Eupithecia tripunctaria