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Pyrausta orphisalis (Orange Mint Moth) Larvae of this species are reported to feed on mint (Mentha) species and other Lamiaceae such as savory (Satureja spp.) and beebalm (Monarda spp.). Crambid Snout Moths,Crambidae,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Orange Mint Moth,Pyraloidea,Pyrausta orphisalis,Summer,United States,insect,moth Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Pyrausta orphisalis (Orange Mint Moth)

Larvae of this species are reported to feed on mint (Mentha) species and other Lamiaceae such as savory (Satureja spp.) and beebalm (Monarda spp.).

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The Orange mint moth

''Pyrausta orphisalis'', the orange mint moth or orange-spotted pyrausta, is a species of moth of the Crambidae family. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is found in North America from Newfoundland west to British Columbia, south to Florida and New Mexico.

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Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Aug 5, 2019. Captured Aug 5, 2019 10:34 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/5.6
  • 1/166s
  • ISO1000
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.