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[midge]

Hi
We have a lot of these tiny moths in amongst the herbs in our front garden.
We have been unable to identify them using our butterfly and moth book and hope that someone can let us know what they are? They seem to be particularly fond of the oregano plants.
Thanks for any help


Midge

 

[Nick Tanner]

it only has a latin name, Pyrausta purpuralis

Nick

 

[Paul Chapman]

If I am reading the forewing markings correctly - no guarantee! - I thought that this looked a little more like Pyrausta aurata but always happy to be educated.

All the best

Paul Chapman

 

[aeshna5]

I would go with Pyrausta aurata- Mint Moth- too; the larvae also feed on other labiate herbs too such as marjoram.

 

[Tri-Counties Birder]

Mint moth is an english name I have heard.