Red-spot Eublemma
Common NameRed-spot Eublemma
Scientific NameEublemma rufiplaga
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyEublemminae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorspinkish-brown, grey, dark brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, grasslands, disturbed areas, gardens, and agricultural fields.
Geographic RangeAsia (including India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Korea) and Australia.
Host PlantsBidens pilosa, Ageratum conyzoides, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions; warmer months in temperate zones.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on herbaceous plants, pupating before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled pinkish-brown forewings with a prominent dark central spot, and its typical resting posture with wings held flat.
Description
A small moth with mottled pinkish-brown to greyish-brown forewings, characterized by scattered darker speckles and a prominent dark spot on each forewing.
