Sunday, January 17, 2016

Crimson-speckled moth (Utetheisa pulchella)

  The Crimson-speckled Flunkey (Utetheisa pulchella) is a moth of the family Arctiidae. It is found in Africa, Southern Europe, Central and Southern Asia and Australia. The wingspan is 29–42 mm. The larvae feed on Forget-me-not, Echium, Borago and Anchusa species.
  • Original Name: "Медведица красноточечная"
  • Country: USSR
  • Year: 1986-03-18
  • Series: Butterflies, IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals
  • Perforation: comb 12
  • Printing: Offset lithography
  • Size: 40 x 28 mm
  • Face value: 4 kop
  • Number of catalogue Michel: SU 5584