Hepialidae

Ghost Moth

Hepialus humuli

Rhossili, West Glamorgan, Wales - July 2011

Ghost Moth is found throughout Britain, including Orkney and Shetland, in grassy habitats.  Its larvae feed on the roots of a variety of grasses and herbaceous plants, such as Common Nettle and Wild Strawberry.

Rhossili, West Glamorgan, Wales - July 2011