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Ornate Bella Moth

Utetheisa ornatrix ( Linnaeus, 1758 ).

Description:

The Bella Moth, Ornate Moth or Rattlebox Moth is a moth of Arctiidae Family. It is a aposematically colred ranging from pink, red, orange and yellow to white coloration with black markings arranged in varying patterns on this wings. The adult has a wigspam of 33-46 mm.

Habitat:

Utetheisa ornatrix is found in the southeastern Unites States to Mexico, Central America and South America.

Notes:

It characterizes a subtle and stylish way to the fly like an extremely slim design and colorful pastel.

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2 Comments

Francisco Ramírez
Francisco Ramírez 8 years ago

Thanks Chris Taklis !!!

Chris Taklis
Chris Taklis 8 years ago

nice colors. love it.

Veracruz, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico

Spotted on May 26, 2015
Submitted on Jul 24, 2015

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