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Post by rowanberry on Aug 21, 2015 20:42:25 GMT
This one stayed for ages on the oregano which has started to flower. I took photos of it, then went in to get a ruler to measure it... didn't bother it in the slightest. (oregano blossoms must be very nice!) It was between 1 to 1.5cm.  |
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Post by Eristic on Aug 21, 2015 22:09:54 GMT
I am normally the one asking for IDs so maybe I should answer this one for you. This is the Mint Moth or Pyrausta aurata. One of my favorite little moths that seem to have permanent residence in my polytunnel.
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Post by aeshna5 on Aug 22, 2015 4:33:08 GMT
Origanum is one of the food plants + they use this in my garden to breed. When fresh a pretty moth indeed.
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Post by rowanberry on Aug 22, 2015 19:54:16 GMT
That's great- thanks for the id, and the info... this is the first time I've seen one on the oregano, but will keep an eye out now to see if there are any more on it.
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