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Ghost Moth
Hepialus humuli (Linnaeus, 1758)
Hepialidae
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Photo © Nigel Partridge,  25-06-2009 Loosley Row, Bucks

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Grasses, herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region. Likely to be found among tall grassland and herbaceous vegetation in a variety of open or semi-open habitats.

Recorded in 67 (86%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
18/08/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
03/08/2022123SP51 - Bletchington, Otmoor, Murcott
27/07/2022222SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
26/07/2022122SP40 - Wolvercote, Wytham, Wootton
18/07/2022224SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
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