Pyrausta laticlavia

Southern Purple Mint Moth
Crambidae Family
Pyraustinae Subfamily
Pyraustini Tribe
Hodges #5070

Is that an egg, oh so close to end of abdomen? Wish I had noticed it at the time of the photograph - I hate missing a rearing opportunity.

06/23/2008 at incandescent light
Yard, Comal Co., TX