Pyrausta aurata - a tiny but beautiful moth

[British Red]

Saw this guy today in the herb garden - a new one on me - Pyrausta aurata (at least I think aurata).

Pyrausta aurata by British Red, on Flickr

Pyrausta aurata (3) by British Red, on Flickr

Pyrausta aurata (2) by British Red, on Flickr

Tiny wee thing - abut 10-12mm

Pretty though don't you think?

 

[Harvestman]

Definitely P. aurata, a most distinctive and beautiful moth. Lovely shots.

 

[copper_head]

Wonderful pictures of a beautiful creature.

 

[British Red]

Definitely P. aurata, a most distinctive and beautiful moth. Lovely shots.

Thanks for the confirm - I know they like eating mint - but these seem hugely attracted to horehound

 

[Adze]

It's eyes are amazing - like tiny silver buttons.