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Hepialus humuli
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Ghost Moth
Hepialus humuli

(Linnaeus, 1758) 14 / 3.005

Common across the region.

Frequents waste ground and grassy places where the larvae feed on the roots of a variety of herbaceous plants and grasses from July to May.

Males can be seen at dusk flying above grass and both sexes come readily to light.

Recorded in 116 (83%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: M 21-29mm. F 21-35mm.
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Grasses, Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
07/08/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93
25/07/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
24/07/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
23/07/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
19/07/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO53

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