Ghost Moth (Hepialus humuli) - Bedfordshire Moths - The macro and micro moths of Bedfordshire VC30.

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Ghost Moth

Hepialus humuli

(Linnaeus, 1758)

14 / 3.005

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 June to 15 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 21 (95%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1798.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
13/07/2023	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
08/07/2023	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
07/07/2023	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
05/07/2023	1	30	TL16 - Staploe, Eaton Ford
30/06/2023	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy

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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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