ghost moth

noun

1. swift ( def 9 ).

ghost moth

noun

1. any of various large pale moths of the family Hepialidae that are active at dusk

Word History and Origins

Origin of ghost moth¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Such is the common Ghost Moth (Hepialus humuli), which sometimes causes the greatest damage.

From Project Gutenberg

Another especially interesting night-flyer is the ghost moth.

From Project Gutenberg