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Utetheisa pulchelloides
Orange and black patterns and spots on wings. Wingspan 3cm. This moth's colours are quite faded, they're usually much brighter.
Attracted to night light in backyard.
Updated ID.
Spotted on Jul 27, 2018
Submitted on Jul 27, 2018
2 Comments
Thanks Neil. They're quite common up here. Usually much brighter in colour though as mentioned. I think I know that song.
Salt and Pepper moth puts that song in my head :/ Great spotting, Leanne. I've never seen one of these moths before.