Eublemma pura
Common NameEublemma pura
Scientific NameEublemma pura
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyEublemminae
Wingspan (mm)16
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorscream, pale yellow
HabitatDry grasslands, scrublands, open habitats
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia
Host PlantsHelichrysum species
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on the flowers and seeds of herbaceous plants, particularly *Helichrysum* species.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall pale creamy-white coloration, and the subtle presence of one or two tiny dark discal spots on the forewings, distinguishing it from similar plain moths.
Description
A small, delicate moth with uniformly pale creamy-white to yellowish forewings, featuring a few minute dark spots and a fringed outer margin.
