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Ghost Moth
Hepialus humuli

(Linnaeus, 1758) 14 / 3.005

Norfolk status
Common.
Largest of our Swift moths, formerly named the Ghost Swift.
The English name 'Ghost' comes from the white males, the female being yellow, marked with orange.

Male moths can sometimes be seen at dusk performing ghostly courtship displays ('lekking') over grassy areas.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
12/08/2023128TF70Cockley Cley
07/08/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
31/07/2023327TG33Ridlington
31/07/2023128TF63Snettisham
30/07/2023227TG04Cley next the Sea
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Forewing: M 21-29mm. F 21-35mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
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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