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Mint Moth

Pyrausta aurata

Description:

I guess this is a day flying micro moth. It was very flighty and this was the only shot I managed to get of it, hence poor quality.



No species ID suggestions

2 Comments

craigwilliams
craigwilliams a year ago

Thank you very much Small Wonders, I think you nailed it!

Small Wonders
Small Wonders a year ago

Looks like a Mint moth (Pyrausta aurata) :)

London Borough of Bromley, England, United Kingdom

Lat: 51.40, Long: 0.05

Spotted on Jul 14, 2011
Submitted on Feb 14, 2012

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