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Hantsmoths
The Lepidoptera (Moths and Butterflies) of Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Heliotrope Moth
Utetheisa pulchelloides
Checklist Number
72.0342 [B&F: 2055a]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
Family:
Erebidae
Subfamily:
Arctiinae
Genus:
Utetheisa
Species:
pulchelloides
Authority:
Hampson, 1907
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Introduction
A native of the Indo-Australasian region, one was found dead in Cardiff in 2008, presumably imported with foodstuff.
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