Hantsmoths


The Lepidoptera (Moths and Butterflies) of Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Heliotrope Moth

Utetheisa pulchelloides

Checklist Number
72.0342 [B&F: 2055a]

Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure

Classification

Family:Erebidae
Subfamily:Arctiinae
Genus:Utetheisa
Species:pulchelloides
Authority:Hampson, 1907
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A native of the Indo-Australasian region, one was found dead in Cardiff in 2008, presumably imported with foodstuff.

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