Inconspicuous Eublemma
Common NameInconspicuous Eublemma
Scientific NameEublemma inconspicua
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyEublemminae
Wingspan (mm)17
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale brown, dark brown, cream
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, sandy areas, open scrubland
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia
Host PlantsHelichrysum, Achillea, Artemisia
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the flowers and seeds of various Asteraceae, particularly *Helichrysum* species. It typically overwinters as a larva or pupa.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the pale yellowish-brown ground color, and the characteristic oblique dark brown bands on the forewings. The plain, paler hindwings are also a distinguishing feature.
Description
This is a small moth with pale yellowish-brown forewings marked by several distinct, oblique dark brown bands. Its hindwings are typically plain and paler.
