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Pyrausta aurata Pyrausta aurata Crambidae,Geotagged,Jane's garden,Lepidoptera,Mint Moth,Netherlands,Pyraloidea,Pyrausta,Pyrausta aurata,Pyraustinae,nl: Muntvlindertje Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Pyrausta aurata

Pyrausta aurata

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    Beautiful! Was it in Holland? Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Pudding4brains's profile
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      Yes - I forgot to tag it last night *rolleyes* - in Drenthe on a Mint plant Posted 7 years ago
      1. View Patomarazul's profile
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        Nice finding! Posted 7 years ago
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    englishindiangirl
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    It just shows how a tiny creature can be so beautiful! Posted 7 years ago

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The Mint Moth

The mint moth is a small moth from the family Crambidae, active by day. The purplish-brown wings have a span from 10 to 15 millimetres, and a single golden yellow spot on each overwing and underwing. The moth is very similar to the related "Pyrausta purpuralis", a slightly larger moth with a larger number of yellow spots.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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Uploaded Jul 21, 2018. Captured in Koekanger Dwarsdijk 42, 7958 SV Koekange, Netherlands.
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