Utetheisa Pulchella

Deiopeia pulchra

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.

Subspecies include:

  • Utetheisa pulchella dilutior
  • Utetheisa pulchella kallima
  • Utetheisa pulchella pulchella