Winter Moth

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

Devon Carpet

A moth of damp woodland where its foodplant Marsh Bedstraw can be found.&nbsp; As the English name suggests, a south-western species, but one that has undergone a massive expansion in range nationally recently.&nbsp; In Somerset it was historically confined to the west, extending as far as Shapwick, but has spread further north and east since the turn of the century.&nbsp; It is still, however, very localised, becoming more so the further the moth goes from the Devon border.<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.

Northern Winter Moth

Operophtera fagata