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The mint moth (''Pyrausta aurata'') is a small moth from the family Crambidae. In the UK, it has two broods; in May/June, and July/August. It flies both at day and at night. The purplish-brown wings have a span from 10 to 15 millimetres, and a single golden yellow spot on each overwing and underwing. The moth is very similar to the related ''Pyrausta purpuralis'', a slightly larger moth with a larger number of yellow spots. As the name suggests, the mint moth often uses mint as a food plant, though it can also be found on other species such as marjoram. In north-west Europe it can be seen from April until the end of September and is capable of having two generations in each season. ==Gallery== File:Mint moth (pyrausta aurata).jpg|fresh, first brood. File:Mint moth (pyrausta aurata) worn first brood.jpg|worn, first brood File:Mint moth (pyrausta aurata) second brood.jpg|fresh, second brood File:Mint moth (pyrausta aurata) worn second brood.jpg|worn, second brood File:Mint moth (Pyrausta aurata) on shrubby cinquefoil (Dasiphora fruticosa).webm|video of ''Pyrausta aurata'' 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mint moth」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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