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Crimson-speckled Flunkey

Utetheisa pulchella

Photo by PatriciaPi
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Is a moth of the family Arctiidae
The wingspan is 29-42 mm.
The larvae feed on Forget-me-not, Echium, Borago and Anchusa species.

Habitat:

It is found in Africa, Southern Europe, Central and Southern Asia and Australia.

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Comments (5)
PatriciaPi
thank you Jason Alexander and Jopy! :)
Jopy
Great photo and nice looking caterpillar :)

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European Butterflies and Moths
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Caterpillars and larvae of the World
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PublishedOctober 10, 2013

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