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Heliotrope Moth

Utetheisa pulchelloides

Photo by LeanneGardner
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Field Notes

Description:

Orange and black patterns and spots on wings. Wingspan 3cm. This moth's colours are quite faded, they're usually much brighter.

Habitat:

Attracted to night light in backyard.

Notes:

Updated ID.

Reference Links:

Utetheisa lotrix

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LeanneGardner
Thanks Neil. They're quite common up here. Usually much brighter in colour though as mentioned. I think I know that song.
Neil Ross
Salt and Pepper moth puts that song in my head :/ Great spotting, Leanne. I've never seen one of these moths before.

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PublishedJuly 27, 2018

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