Eyed Hawk-moth

Generally holding its own in the county and reasonably common.&nbsp; Few records from inland Exmoor, which no doubt reflect under-recording, as there is plenty of sallow available there.&nbsp; Apparently genuinely absent from an area of east Somerset stretching east from Shepton Mallet.

Emperor Moth

In Somerset the moth seems to be associated with sizeable areas of heather.&nbsp; It is still reasonably well distributed on Exmoor and the Quantocks, much less frequent on the Mendips.&nbsp; The moth used to be regularly reported in the Shapwick/Westhay area, but has not been seen there since 2000.

Lime Hawk-moth

Widely distributed throughout the county, though absent from inland Exmoor.&nbsp; It appears to be commonest in and around urban areas, perhaps reflecting widespread planting of lime trees.

Lime Hawk-moth

Mimas tiliae