Valerian Pug

A nationally scarce species that has always been rare and local in the county. It is found mainly in wetlands and damp woodlands but is sometimes&nbsp; also found in drier habitats where its larval foodplant, Common Valerian, occurs. Because of its habitat requirements, most county records have come from the Avalon Marshes and surrounding areas. Needs to be distinguished from Lead-coloured Pug and pale Common Pug.

Wormwood Pug

Widespread in low but fluctuating numbers, occurring across the county.

Bleached Pug

Nationally scarce. Very local in southern England and south Wales, with scattered records further north.&nbsp; Rare in the county.&nbsp; A species of woodland rides and clearings, which may be disturbed around the foodplant, Goldenrod, during the day. It sometimes comes to light. A large pug which needs to be distinguished from Wormwood Pug.

Bleached Pug

Eupithecia expallidata