Orange mint moth

Pyrausta orphisalis

''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.
Orange Mint Moth - Pyrausta orphisalis *Rotated Habitat: Resting on a stone wall enclosing a small garden at an audubon Crambidae,Geotagged,Orange mint moth,Pyrausta,Pyrausta orphisalis,Spring,United States,mint moth,moth

Appearance

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The moth flies from June to July depending on the location.
Orange Mint Moth - Pyrausta orphisalis I saw this cutie resting in a dandelion this afternoon. Habitat: Meadow edge Geotagged,Orange mint moth,Pyrausta,Pyrausta orphisalis,Spring,United States,moth

Food

The larvae feed on various mint species, including ''Monarda''.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyCrambidae
GenusPyrausta
SpeciesP. orphisalis
Photographed in
United States of America