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Showing posts with label Tiger moths. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tiger moths. Show all posts
Red-striped Tiger Moth
The Tiger Moth is a collective name for the species of moths in the family Arctiidae. This Red-striped moth is Cyana sp. most probably Cyana selangorica, of tiger moth in the subfamily Lithosiinae.
Any help in correct identification would be highly appreciated.
Red-striped Tiger Moth (Cyana selangorica)
Red-striped Tiger Moth Cocoon
Newly Emerged Red-striped Tiger Moth
Any help in correct identification would be highly appreciated.
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
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