Mint moth or Pyrausta aurata
A rather small but very common butterfly that
can be found in the near of munt and marjoran
(as seen on the photo). It uses these plants
as a food source . Due to the increase of Mint
in gardens, the Mint butterfly can be found nowdays
in larger amounts.The mint moth can be found from
spring until fall.
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The Munt moth visiting Marjoran.
The Munt moth and Marjoran.
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