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Unknown garden moth
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Unknown garden moth

This is the second time I have seen this species of
Moth in my garden almost in the same spot as about
Two years ago would welcome any Id
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Habitat
Suburban
Location
South east derbyshire
Date taken
friday 11th july 2014
Equipment used
PRAKTICA 9.0 mega pixel 7.5 mm 1:32
ApusApus
It looks like Pyrausta aurata, do you have any mint planted nearby as this is one of their main food plants?


Shane
 
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Hi shane

I had some common mint at the bottom of my garden Its one plant that struggles here
Along with pineapple mint, and ode cologne mint.
 

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