14 Ghost Moth, Hepialus humuli, (Linnaeus, 1758)
National Status :
Common
Local Status :
Resident (SMP Status 2)
Distribution and abundance :
Widespread and abundant
Habitats :
Grassy areas, meadows, fens, woodland rides, heathland and gardens
Flight Period :
Single-brooded; June to early August
Larval foodplants :
Roots of grasses (Gramineae) and herbaceous plants
Morley's Final Catalogue :
Quite common throughout the entire County: Bentley Woods, One house, Monks Soham, &c.
Wingspan details :
Forewing male 21-29mm, female 21-35mm, Wingspan 42-48mm
Identification
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Further Photographs
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Female - Ipswich, Suffolk (4.vii.2012) © Neil Sherman
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First site record. - Bawdsey, Suffolk (13.vi.2009) © Matthew Deans
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Male - Ipswich, Suffolk (4.vii.2012) © Neil Sherman
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Female - Woolpit, Suffolk (16.vi.2015) © Paul Bryant
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