Eublemma rivula (Moore, 1882)
(one synonym : Porphyrinia pallida)
 ACONTIINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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

(updated 30 April 2009)

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

The caterpillars of this species have some prolegs reduced, and move in a looping fashion. The caterpillars are a pest on:

  • Safflower ( Carthamus tinctorius, ASTERACEAE ).

    The adult moths are pale brown with some black dots, darker brown bands, and sometimes two white lines on each forewing. The wingspan is about 1.5 cms.

    Eublemma rivula
    Cocos Islands     1982

    The species is found across south-east Asia, including:

  • Hong Kong,
  • India,
  • Japan,
  • Society Island,
  • Taiwan,
    as well as:
  • Australian Capital Territory,
  • New South Wales, and
  • Queensland in Australia.

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