Latin name: Pyrausta aurata
Wingspan: 15-18mm
Conservation status: Common
When to see: Adults fly in two generations - one from Apr to Jun, a second from Jul to Sept.
The mint moth is a day-flying moth, which can be seen on sunny days between April and September (though is sometimes recorded in March and October). As the name suggests, caterpillars of the mint moth feed on plants in the mint family, including spearmint, catmint, marjoram and thyme. Mint moths are a common sight in gardens where these herbs have been planted, as well as in grasslands and wetlands where the foodplants are found.
Wingspan: 15-18mm
Conservation status: Common
When to see: Adults fly in two generations - one from Apr to Jun, a second from Jul to Sept.
The mint moth is a day-flying moth, which can be seen on sunny days between April and September (though is sometimes recorded in March and October). As the name suggests, caterpillars of the mint moth feed on plants in the mint family, including spearmint, catmint, marjoram and thyme. Mint moths are a common sight in gardens where these herbs have been planted, as well as in grasslands and wetlands where the foodplants are found.
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