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Mint Moth

Pyrausta aurata

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted this mint moth on my yard fence.

Habitat:

Urban garden.

Notes:

Photos: http://www.google.com/search?q=Mint+moth+photos&hl=en&client=safari&rls…

Reference Links:

Mint moth, Gardensafari Picture page about the Mintmoth, Pyrausta aurata

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Comments (2)
KarenP
I saw a mint moth today not too far from your spotting last year. Now I know what kind of moth it was. It was too fast, no photo. Thanks for posting.

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