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Originally Posted by emf Hello everyone.
I saw this tiny thing on my cotoneaster today, flying around and basking in the sun on the leaf. I've looked everywhere to try and identify it. I even went out and bought a book on butterflies/moths but can't determine what it is from there. (But then I am very new at this identifying butterfly thing!)
It's really small - no more than a centimetre long or wide and looks more purple than brown.
If anyone can help I'll be eternally grateful. It's been bugging me all day! |
Hi emf and welcome to WAB!!
I think you'll find this is a little blighter called the Mint Moth (
Pyrausta aurata) and if you click on the link below to my web site, you'll find a few more details about it!
http://www.uknature.co.uk/P.Aurata-info.html
Hope you find the WAB site as interesting and informative as all the rest of us do, and you'll find it's ideal for identifying these strange things we come across in our gardens or out on walks etc