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Small Purple and Gold - Pyrausta aurata

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Small Purple and Gold Small Purple and Gold - Pyrausta aurata dylan Location 7 Sep 2021, 4:36 p.m. 3 Sep 2021, 2:56 p.m.
Small Purple and Gold Small Purple and Gold - Pyrausta aurata dylan Laundry Lane 11 Sep 2020, 6:58 p.m. 27 Apr 2020, 1:31 p.m.
Small Purple and Gold Small Purple and Gold - Pyrausta aurata dylan Laundry Lane 11 Sep 2020, 6:58 p.m. 27 Apr 2020, 1:31 p.m.
Small Purple and Gold Small Purple and Gold - Pyrausta aurata dylan Laundry Lane 3 Sep 2020, 10:48 a.m. 8 Aug 2020, 6:41 p.m.
Small Purple and Gold Small Purple and Gold - Pyrausta aurata dylan Laundry Lane 3 Sep 2020, 10:48 a.m. 8 Aug 2020, 6:41 p.m.
Small Purple and Gold Small Purple and Gold - Pyrausta aurata dylan Laundry Lane 3 Sep 2020, 10:48 a.m. 8 Aug 2020, 6:41 p.m.

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Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the Southern half of the UK. Less frequent further North. Habitat includes: gardens, allotments, parks, roadside verges, coasts, river banks. Where it's larvae feed on various species of Mint. Other names include: Mint moth. Wingspan 15-18 mm.