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The Ghost moth (Hepialus humuli) is a moth species in the family Hepialidae, native to much of Europe. Adult males are conspicuously white, while females are yellowish-brown with darker markings. At dusk, males gather to perform a hovering display flight called a lek above open ground, attracting fe...
The Map-winged swift is a Palearctic moth distinguished by the intricate map-like patterns on its forewings, inhabiting heathlands across the United Kingdom.
The Gold swift is a Palearctic moth notable for its elaborate aerial lekking courtship displays, and was originally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758.
The Orange swift is a nocturnal moth distributed across Europe and the Middle East, recognized by the striking orange coloration of its adult males.
The Common swift is a widespread European moth whose larvae feed on plant roots, making them an agricultural pest in countries like the United Kingdom.
