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Orange Mint Moth

DiOhio

By Diohio


Orange Mint Moth (Eupatorium coelestinum)
  • Photo posted on 26 Aug, 2008
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Today I found an Orange Mint moth nectaring on the Mistflower. These very tiny moths use mint for a host plant. I have a patch of Narrowleaf Mountain Mint right next to the Mistflower in the back yard.



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Chrispook
Chrispook
 

Great shot.

26 Aug, 2008



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