Mint Moth
As promised, another photo of a mint moth (Pyrausta aurata), muntvlindertje in Dutch.
These moths are tiny; they have a wing span of about 15mm (0.6") which makes them hard to spot.
Olympus XZ-1, 112mm, ISO100, f4, 1/200s
You can find another photo of this species here (last photo), where it sits on mint, as it should.
Thanks for watching!
Hmph! A moth in a butterfly disguise.
Some do that 8-).
beautiful photo
I had lovely blooming mint this year and not a single one of the came!
Nice yellow accent on the wings :)
That's not fair. You should have a stern talk with them 8-).
As soon as I see one! :p
I am just thinking... they are called mint moths because they feed on mint flower or because the taste/smell like mint?
Because they are usually found on mint or close relations, like oregano.
Must plant more mint and oregano now...
really love this shot!
Thanks for the bonus photo. Those flowers its is in look like they are in the mint family too (Lamiacae)
I think it is wild marjoram aka oregano (Origanum vulgare), so yes 8-).
Hello)) Beautiful photos, as always))))
Thank you! 8-)
What it is resting on here is quite attractive in it's pink wine color.
It's oregano, I think. They like that too 8-).
Thanks ocrdu, The flowers kind of over shadowed the pretty moth.
Such a tiny little wonder she is. Thank you for sharing it. It actually is a perfect little specimen.
So beautiful! I realy love your photos:)
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