Utetheisa pulchella - Crimson-speckled footman

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Photo(s): Bart Wursten: Chitengo, Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique.

Notes:

Hindwings translucent white with a broad border. Often active during the day.

Distribution:

Widespread and common in Africa, Southern Europe, Asia, Australia.

Related plant families:

Poaceae (Food plant)

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