November Moth

Requires dissection of the genitalia for a definite identification.&nbsp; The commonest of the Epirrita species, to be found right across the county.<br>

Northern Winter Moth

A species that nationally is in decline. Its habitat is woodland (mainly birch and alder), heathland, scrub, orchards and gardens. A rare and local moth in Somerset. It needs to be distinguished with care from Winter Moth (Operophtera brumata), which is smaller and tends to be darker, browner and stronger-marked.

Winter Moth

Abundant resident, its patchy distribution reflecting under-recording due to its December/January flight time.<br>