| Pyrausta aurata | (Scopoli, 1763) |
Habitat
- Dry meadows
- Gardens
- Scrub
Similar species
16-20 mm
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
ČeskyZavíječ zlatoskvrnný 
DeutschGoldzünsler DeutschPurpurzünsler 
EnglishMint Moth EnglishSmall Purple and Gold 
FrançaisPyrale de la menthe FrançaisPyrauste de la menthe 
MagyarAranyló bíbormoly 
NederlandsMuntvlinder NederlandsMuntvlindertje 
NorskMynteengmott 
PolskiOmacnica złotowianka 
SlovenčinaVijačka zlatoškvrnná 
SvenskaGuldljusmott 
РусскийОгневка золотистая мятная
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Lamiaceae Mentha aquatica Water Mint Lamiaceae Mentha arvensis Corn Mint Lamiaceae Origanum vulgare Wilder Majoran Lamiaceae Salvia Clary Lamiaceae Thymus Thyme
- Links
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Language Website Authors Lepiforum e. V. Moths and Butterflies of Europe and North Africa Paolo Mazzei Moths and butterflies of Sweden Magnus Unger Suffolk Moths Tony Prichard Svenska fjärilar Bert Gustafsson UK Moths Ian Kimber
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