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southern purple mint moth

Pyrausta laticlavia

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Field Notes

Description:

It is a small moth that has a mango colored wings with designs with purple/maroon.It is a nice moth that has bright colors,it is in the family crambidae.

Habitat:

building structure in lake dallas

Notes:

It was found when raining in the morning

Species ID Suggestions

Southern Purple Mint Moth

Pyrausta laticlavia

Comments (3)

Thank you AshleyT for the ID and links i'll be sure to change the name of this spotting(:
Because you have the wrong ID for your moth. Correct ID includes them in Texas, https://bugguide.net/node/view/1300230
Apparently this is not known to be found in texas can anybody tell why!!!

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