Eublemma pudica (Snellen, 1880)
(previously known as Thalpochares pudica)
ACONTIINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
and
Stella Crossley

Eublemma pudica
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moth has forewings that are pale brown, each with a shaded dark band across the middle, and a black spot at the apex. The hindwings are also pale brown, each with a shaded dark triangle on the inner margin. The wingspan is about 12 mm.

The species is found around the south pacific, including

  • Fiji,
    as well as the northern half of Australia, including:
  • Northern Territory, and
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 29 September 2011)