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Mint Moth
Pyrausta aurata
45.0695, 13.644
Field Notes
Description:
It is a small moth active by day.The purplish-brown wings have a span from 10 - 15 mm, and a single golden yellow spot on each overwing and underwing. In north-west Europe it can be seen from April until the end of September, and is capable of having two generations in each season.
Habitat:
As the name suggests, the mint moth often uses mint as a food plant, though it can also be found on other species such as marjoram.
Notes:
Sometimes very difficult to determine is it Pyrausta aurata or Pyrausta purpuralis cause they are very similar, for more about that follow the link in my references! Related spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/30389142
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PublishedJuly 27, 2013
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