Eublemma abrupta
Common NameEublemma abrupta
Scientific NameEublemma abrupta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyAcontiinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatOpen areas, grasslands, disturbed habitats, gardens
Geographic RangeAfrica, Arabian Peninsula, India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Australia
Host PlantsSphaeranthus indicus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known to feed on the flower heads of *Sphaeranthus indicus* and possibly other plants in the Asteraceae family.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown overall coloration, the distinct dark, angled median line on the forewing, and the row of small white dots along the outer margin of the hindwings.
Description
A small, reddish-brown moth with triangular forewings featuring a prominent dark, angled median line and a darker subterminal band. The hindwings are paler brown with a series of small white dots along the outer margin.
