Beautiful Snout

The larvae of this moth feed on bilberry, so in Somerset it is a moth of acidic uplands - the Blackdowns, Quantocks and parts of Exmoor (where it is probably under-recorded).&nbsp; There are occasional wanderers elsewhere, particularly along the coast running north from Bridgwater.&nbsp; In VC6 it has always been a rarity, though it was likely resident at Leigh Woods long ago and a series of records in 2011 from the nearby Tyntesfield estate suggest there may be a small resident population there.

Buttoned Snout

Extremely local in the county, most of the records coming from two areas at opposite ends of Somerset, around Bath and around Porlock.&nbsp; Usually very few records, apart from 2012 when there was a remarkable surge in records . It is a hop-feeding species that is confined mainly to south-east England, East Anglia and Monmouthshire. The forewing shape and 'buttons' distinguish it from other Snouts. It overwinters in adult form in outbuildings, caves, cellars and hollow trees.

Paignton Snout

A rare migrant,&nbsp; with a handful of records in southern England, including near Timsbury in the county in 2001.&nbsp;

Paignton Snout

Hypena obesalis