Hepialus humuli (Linnaeus, 1758), (ghost moth, ghost swift)
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18 Jul 2007 at OSGR: SH71 in Merioneth, Wales

Record Summary2 pupal exuvia among grass, near dry streambed on steep hillside
Found asPupal exuvia
Date18 July 2007
OS grid refOSGR: SH71
Lat/Lon52° 40’ N, 3° 50’ W
Vice CountyMerioneth, VC no: 48
CountryWales
Voucher18 Jul 2007[C]
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Notes: Pupal exuvia with dorsal half rings of erect triangular spines towards front of each abdominal segment and repent flat-topped crenations towards rear. Ventrally with flattened half-rings divided into paired ridges except strongest one, near the tail, which is complete.

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