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Crimson speckled

Utetheisa pulchella

Photo by Dangermouse
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Field Notes

Description:

Forewings white but speckled with red and black dots. Hindwings white with black margins. Length at rest 20mm.

Habitat:

Favours flowery terrain including abandoned arable fields and meadows. Flies April-October. Widespread and common.

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Utetheisa pulchella

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