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. As their bright coloration shows they are day flying moths and are mostly found feeding on Forget-me-not species.
Great pictures!!
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Thank you so much!
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Wonderful! I love that little bug so snug in the coral colored flower — and all the rest too.
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That was a real bonus! I did not even see it at first, the flowers are clivia
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Beautiful – LOVE the name – crimson speckled flunkey –
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It has a funky name! 🙂
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a funky flunkey – I wonder who he “flunkeys” for? 🙂 Is it a pest or not?
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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. As their bright coloration shows they are day flying moths and are mostly found feeding on Forget-me-not species.
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Wow that’s gorgeous is it a moth? It’s sitting more like a moth than butterfly..
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Yes it is a moth! It is rather beautiful!
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Great shots Aletta.
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Thank you, Raewyn!
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Ons het ook sulke motte
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Ek het dit nog net een keer gesien.
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These are great! 🙂
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Thank you, Lore!
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Great close up shot, Aletta! The Crimson-speckled Flunkey is awesome, I’ve never seen it… the caterpillars are so special! 🙂
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It is a beautiful moth! I have only seen this once!
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wow! lovely close ups, Aletta!
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Thanks, Lola, I am glad you enjoyed it!
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Aletta, you have a wonderful gallery this week! I love the name of that first one as well as how cool it looks!
janet
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Thank you so much, Janet!
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Fabulous close ups, Aletta. The first one is so amazing and different. 🙂
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Thank you, Sylvia!
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I have never seen The Crimson-speckled Flunkey- what a beautiful butterfly!! All great shots
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Thank you, Lisa!
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