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Moths

Crimson-speckled Flunkey (Utetheisa pulchella)

The Crimson-speckled Flunkey (Utetheisa pulchella) is a colourful tiger moth of the family Erebidae. Known for its vibrant crimson, black, and white speckled wings, this species is toxic to predators, a defence mechanism derived from its diet as a caterpillar.
Contributor: Anne Sordinas

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