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Ornate Bella Moth

Utetheisa ornatrix

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Erebidae ›Genus: Utetheisa

About

The bella moth, ornate moth or rattlebox moth is a moth of the Arctiidae family. It is aposematically colored ranging from pink, red, orange and yellow to white coloration with black markings arranged in varying patterns on its wings. It has a wingspan of 33–46 mm. Moths reside in temperate midwestern and eastern North America as well as throughout Mexico and other parts of Central America. Unlike most moths, the bella moth is diurnal. Formerly, the bella...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ornate Bella Moth?
The scientific name of Ornate Bella Moth is Utetheisa ornatrix.
What kingdom does Ornate Bella Moth belong to?
Ornate Bella Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ornate Bella Moth belong to?
Ornate Bella Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Ornate Bella Moth belong to?
Ornate Bella Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Ornate Bella Moth belong to?
Ornate Bella Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Ornate Bella Moth belong to?
Ornate Bella Moth belongs to the family Erebidae.
What genus does Ornate Bella Moth belong to?
Ornate Bella Moth belongs to the genus Utetheisa.