Perilla Leaf Moth

Pyrausta phoenicealis

''Pyrausta phoenicealis'' or Perilla Leaf Moth is a moth of the Crambidae family. It is found worldwide, including the Americas, Africa, Australia and Asia.

It is a pest of ''Perilla'' , fruit mint and Knobweed . Larvae also feed on Lamiaceae mint plants, such as ''Hyptis pectina'', Coleus sp. and Rosemary.