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Mint moth
Chocky

Mint moth (Pyrausta aurata)

Not sure if he is watching me
These are very tiny macro moths about the size of one's bay fingernail. Wingspan 18-20 mm.
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Habitat
Gardens parks mint plants
Location
Devon UK
Date taken
August 2014
Scientific name
Pyrausta aurata
Equipment used
Nikon D7000 Camera. AF-5 DX Micro Nikkor 40 mm f/2.8G SWM
delia todd
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A lovely angle to catch this wee thing Beryl. He's so pretty.
 
Chocky
Thank you kindly Delia.|=)|

Yes not easy even with a macro lens. They are just not photogenic
 

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