Heliotrope Moth

Utetheisa pulchelloides

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

The moth looks quite white when it is flying, but at rest, the pretty pattern of red and black spots on the white forewings can be seen. Each hindwing is white with two black spots and an irregular black margin

Size

Can grow to around 30mm

Habitat

The larvae feed on ''Argusia argentea'', ''Echium plantagineum'', ''Heliotropium arborescens'' and ''Myosotis arvensis''.

Distribution

Across Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Heliotrope Moth
Scientific name: Utetheisa pulchelloides Hampson, 1907
Family: Erebidae
Category: Bug Life › Butterflies & Moths
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Salt and Pepper Moth

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