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Orange Mint Moth - Pyrausta orphisalis I saw this cutie resting in a dandelion this afternoon. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Meadow edge Geotagged,Orange mint moth,Pyrausta,Pyrausta orphisalis,Spring,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Orange Mint Moth - Pyrausta orphisalis

I saw this cutie resting in a dandelion this afternoon.

Habitat: Meadow edge

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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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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded May 5, 2020. Captured May 5, 2020 00:38 in 690 S Britain Rd, Southbury, CT 06488, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO320
  • 100mm

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