| 3.005 ~ 14 ~ Ghost Moth ~ Hepialus humuli | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common and widespread species found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 44-48mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Grassy and open places especially woodland rides and clearings with thick vegetation. Foodplant The roots of grasses and many other herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Overwinters probably twice as a larva. Larva July-May. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 21st June 2007, Commins Coch |
 Photo by DB, 27th May 2011, Middletown Pic shows a male. |
 Photo by MDH, 4th July 2011, Llanfyllin Pic shows a female. |