Mango Eublemma
Common NameMango Eublemma
Scientific NameEublemma ruda
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyEublemminae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatMango orchards, tropical and subtropical agricultural areas
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, parts of Africa
Host PlantsMangifera indica (Mango)
Flight PeriodMultiple generations, active during mango fruiting seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are fruit borers, infesting mango fruits and causing significant damage. Pupation typically occurs within the fruit or in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, cryptic brown coloration, characteristic broad, triangular resting posture, and its strong association with mango fruits as a pest.
Description
A small, drab brown moth with a broad, somewhat triangular forewing shape at rest. The forewings feature faint, wavy transverse lines and often a few small dark spots.
