Mint Moth (Pyrausta aurata) – Over the last three years since my garden pond’s inception it has attacted some interesting and beautiful forms of wildlife. Growing Water Mint attracts these attractively coloured little micro moths. The adult moths lay ther eggs on the plants and the hatching caterpillars feed on the leaves.
Rear garden, May 2019. Nikon D7200 © Peter Hillman.
Nature Journeys 
Water mint, Mint moth…these are new to me!!
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This is great , I think I should plant some mint too.
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Water Mint also has beautiful flowers which attract nectar loving insects!
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Glad to hear things are still flourishing around your pond. Did not know there was a Mint Moth.
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Thank you Peggy!
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A very attractive visitor!
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