Mint moth caterpillar
Pyrausta aurata
Conservation status: Common
When to see: Spring and Summer
About
The mint moth caterpillar, as its name implies, feeds on plants belonging to the mint family, such as spearmint, catmint, marjoram, and thyme. These moths are frequently seen in gardens where these herbs have been cultivated, as well as in grasslands and wetlands where their food sources are found.
| See also different: | Garden caterpillars |
