Mint-feeder
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Anoncia sphacelina
Anoncia sphacelina is a small moth in the family Cosmopterigidae, first described by Keifer in 1935. It is known only from California in western North America. Adults are active in spring, and the larvae are documented feeding on Lepechinia calycina, a member of the mint family.
Pyrausta californicalis
California Pyrausta Moth, Mint Moth
Pyrausta californicalis is a small crambid moth native to western North America. Adults are active throughout much of the year, with records spanning February to October. The species is commonly known as the Mint Moth due to its larval association with Mentha species. It was first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873.
Pyrausta orphisalis
orange mint moth, orange-spotted pyrausta
Pyrausta orphisalis is a small crambid moth native to North America, commonly known as the orange mint moth or orange-spotted pyrausta. Adults have a wingspan of 15–17 mm and are active during summer months. The larvae are specialized herbivores that feed on various mint species, particularly Monarda.