Minty Fresh - _TNY_3445
The mint moth (Pyrausta aurata) is also known as the small purple and gold.
It looks quite a lot like the common crimson-and-gold (Pyrausta purpuralis) but the gold markings differ enough that I am able to tell that this is P. aurata.
I found this one in my garden looking a bit surprised, wouldn't you say?
A comparison shot of the other species can be found here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/31183900037/
Minty Fresh - _TNY_3445
The mint moth (Pyrausta aurata) is also known as the small purple and gold.
It looks quite a lot like the common crimson-and-gold (Pyrausta purpuralis) but the gold markings differ enough that I am able to tell that this is P. aurata.
I found this one in my garden looking a bit surprised, wouldn't you say?
A comparison shot of the other species can be found here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/31183900037/