Family: Hepialidae 14     *     Ghost Moth     *     Hepialus humuli Widespread, common Wingspan: 40-65mm Flight time: June-August Habitat: Grassy areas in woodland clearings and on open ground Larvae feed on the roots of various grasses and herbaceous plants

Ghost Moth, Hepialus humuli
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. June 2011