Yellow-veined Moth
Common NameYellow-veined Moth
Scientific NamePyrausta aurata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, brown, yellow
HabitatGardens, meadows, woodland edges, waste ground
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia, introduced to North America
Host Plantsmint, marjoram, thyme, lemon balm
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various Lamiaceae plants, often spinning leaves together. They pupate in a silken cocoon, typically producing two or three generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown wings with bright golden-yellow veins, the two dark transverse bands, and the distinctive upward-curving labial palps that give it a 'snout' appearance.
Description
A small moth with reddish-brown forewings adorned with prominent golden-yellow veins and two distinct darker, purplish-brown transverse bands. It possesses a characteristic upward-pointing snout formed by its labial palps.
