August Thorn

Fairly widespread, though tending
to be commoner in those areas retaining higher proportions of semi-natural
habitat and rarer in highly agricultural areas.

Orange Moth

A woodland moth, occasionally wandering to light in gardens.&nbsp; Confined to central southern Somerset.&nbsp; Strong populations at Great Breach Wood and Thurlbear, and turns up irregularly elsewhere in the area.&nbsp; Formerly frequently recorded at Shapwick and Street Heath, but not seen there since 2013.&nbsp; Away from this district, used to be recorded frequently from Cogley Wood near Bruton - and may still occur here - but elsewhere is only an occasional wanderer.

Lilac Beauty

Widespread if infrequent throughout the county, though noticeably rarer north of the Poldens and west of Minehead.&nbsp; Associated with ash amongst other species, so ash dieback may be a threat to the future of this species.

Lilac Beauty

Apeira syringaria