3 moth IDs requested :)

[Dready Sam]

I have been trying to identify these moths, any help would be appreciated


Loads of these seen in grassland in the Brecon Beacons. Approx 1.5cm long.


Seen in a hedgerow on the Ridgeway near Avebury. Approx 3cm long.


Not even sure this is a moth? Seen on the Mint in my garden in Gloucestershire. Thought it was a Mint moth until I saw Mint Moths which are smaller than this Moth. Approx 3cm long.

[Miss Caretaker]

Hi, #3 is Pyrausta aurata (see "Beautiful Moth" thread )
Jo

[aeshna5]

Agree with 3

2 is a Snout

[Dready Sam]

Thanks, very helpful. So it is also a Mint Moth? Or have I identified this incorrectly as one?...



The one I wanted identifying was double the size of what I took to be a Mint Moth. Are these both the same species then?

[Miss Caretaker]

According to the Butterfly Conservation website 'Mint Moth' is the common name for Pyrausta aurata (and the other Pyrausta species I expect )

Jo

[Dready Sam]

OK thanks for the info