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.