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Heliotrope Moth

Utetheisa pulchelloides

Photo by John B.
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Spotted in our backyard on Indian Heliotrope (Heliotropium indicum Linn.) known as Trompang Elepante in Tagalog, the Philippine national language - Tagalog. "Trompang Elepante", rather obviously, translates into English as Elephant's Trunk. In the dialect spoken in our area, this plant is called "Ikoi-pusa" - in English, "Cat's Tail". Plant information from - http://www.stuartxchange.org/TrompangEle......

Notes:

Utetheisa pulchelloides - common name, Heliotrope Moth. The common name comes from its host plant (see habitat).

Reference Links:

Utetheisa pulchelloides - Wikipedia, Arctiinae (Tiger and Lichen Moths)

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PublishedMay 31, 2024

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