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Mint Moth
Kits

Mint Moth (Pyrausta aurata)

Thanks to aeshna5 and Internetman for the ID.
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Location
Hampshire
Date taken
July 2022
Scientific name
Pyrausta aurata
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Stanley Jones
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Wonderful open wing view showing lovely colors and patterns of this attractive moth. TFS Kits!
 
bievreJJ
beautiful patterns and colours, Kits, a great portrait of this lovely moth, many tfs!!
 
Doc Duck
Presumably so named because it lays its eggs on mint leaves??? Can't say I'd mind. Mint is hardy, almost to the point of being a pest plant sometimes, and this moth is lovely :)
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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Sat, 23 July 2022 8:00 AM
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