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The mint moth?

AuntyRachAuntyRach Posts: 5,291
in Wildlife gardening
I have been fascinated by watching this tiny day-flying moth today. It settled on my perennial sweet peas by my bench so I managed a photo.

I think it’s a mint moth. If so, this makes sense as I have a collection of herbs on my patio which they apparently like - spearmint, lemon balm and thyme. 



My garden and I live in South Wales. 

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Yes, thats a mint moth. I saw one the other day at the garden centre.
  • februarysgirlfebruarysgirl Posts: 835
    I get them in our garden sometimes. This one from last year was on my sorbaria


  • AuntyRachAuntyRach Posts: 5,291
    I have never seen them before and with general worries on insect populations decreasing, it’s a joy to see a new one in the garden. 
    My garden and I live in South Wales. 
  • CrazybeeladyCrazybeelady Posts: 778
    I get quite a few in them in my garden, I have no mint though and not much herbs!
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    This humid weather has seen a sudden surge in moths. I am seeing them all over the garden as I disturb vegetation during the day.
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