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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/

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Uploaded on June 16, 2024
Taken on June 7, 2023