Mint Month

We've been to a Braai today where Crocodile was top of the menu alongside several other carnivorous treats. Great afternoon and perfect weather. Thanks again to the hosts if you are reading.

Earlier in the day I found this little moth in the garden while hunting for bugs with the boys. I managed to capture this shot after several attempts. Its quite beautiful to look at close up in the sunshine. More details below.

The mint moth (Pyrausta aurata) is a small moth from the family Crambidae. In the UK, it has two broods; in May/June, and July/August. It flies both at day and at night.
The purplish-brown wings have a span from 10 to 15 millimetres, and a single golden yellow spot on each overwing and underwing. The moth is very similar to the related Pyrausta purpuralis, a slightly larger moth with a larger number of yellow spots.
As the name suggests, the mint moth often uses mint as a food plant, though it can also be found on other species such as marjoram. In north-west Europe it can be seen from April until the end of September and is capable of having two generations in each season.