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Crimson Speckled Footman Moth

The Crimson speckled footman (Utetheisa pulchella) is a striking colored moth of the family Arctiidae (tiger moths), found in Pakistan. They are very common in the months of September and October. Fore wings white with red and black spots, arranged in a beautiful pattern. Hind wings white having black spots, with black along the margin. Larvae of crimson speckled footman are white with black longitudinal lines and transverse orange spots edged with black, has hair between the segments.

Crimson Speckled Footman (Utetheisa pulchella)
Crimson Speckled Footman (Utetheisa pulchella) Caterpillars/Larvae

6 comments:

  1. ClaudiaOctober 8, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    Beautiful shots!

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  2. SAPhotographs (Joan)October 9, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    We have the same one here too Birdy. :) Very pretty.

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  3. Birdy OfficialOctober 9, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Thanks Claudia for the appreciation.

    Thanks Joan for stopping by and leaving your informative comment.

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  4. YacekOctober 9, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    Bardzo kolorowe i dla mnie bardzo egzotyczne

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  5. Amir WeinsteinOctober 9, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    Hi

    Nice portraits

    The Utetheisa pulchella is common here (Israel) too. usually seen in the late spring until the mid summer.

    Have a look at my post of the U. pulchella for the eggs and larvae
    http://insectour.blogspot.com/2010/05/blog-post_18.html

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  6. LydiaOctober 15, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Hi birdy, your blog & butterfly snap is too outstanding and eye catching, truly like it.

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