Orange-rayed Pearl
Common NameOrange-rayed Pearl
Scientific NamePyrausta aurata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, brown
HabitatGardens, meadows, woodland edges, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, introduced to North America
Host Plantsmint, marjoram, thyme
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae), then pupate in a silken cocoon, often near the host plant.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its small size, the striking yellowish-orange forewings with prominent darker orange longitudinal streaks, and its frequent presence near mint plants.
Description
A small moth characterized by its bright yellowish-orange forewings adorned with distinct darker orange longitudinal stripes, and a brownish body.
