"mint moth" meaning in English

See mint moth in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: mint moths [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} mint moth (plural mint moths)
  1. Any of species Pyrausta aurata of small grass moths, widespread throughout Europe, North Africa, and northern Asia.
    Sense id: en-mint_moth-en-noun-NN-DCCra Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Pyraloid moths

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