72.034 Crimson Speckled Copyright Martin Evans
72.034 Crimson Speckled form Copyright Martin Evans
72.034 Crimson Speckled larva 3mm Copyright Martin Evans
72.034 Crimson Speckled larvae 5mm and 7mm Copyright Martin Evans
72.034 Crimson Speckled larva 15mm Copyright Martin Evans
72.034 Crimson Speckled larva 17mm Copyright Martin Evans
72.034 Crimson Speckled larva 27mm Copyright Martin Evans
72.034 Crimson Speckled pupa 12.5mm Copyright Martin Evans
Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
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Erebidae

72.034 Crimson Speckled Utetheisa pulchella (Linnaeus, 1758)

Immigrant

Similar species: This moth is unlikely to be mistaken for any British or Irish species.

Forewing: 15 to 22mm

Habitats: Dry open areas in southern Europe and North Africa.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed in the day and flies in sunshine. It comes to light.

Foodplant: The early stages have not been recorded in Britain. On the European mainland it feeds on a wide variety of herbaceous plants including Vipers Bugloss, Alkanet, Borage, gromwells, forget-me-nots and plantains.