Eublemma dimidialis (Fabricius, 1794)
 ACONTIINAE ,  NOCTUIDAE

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

(updated 24 August 2004)

Eublemma dimidialis

The Caterpillar of this species is a pest in the Northern Territory, feeding on :

  • Mung Beans ( Vigna radiata, FABACEAE ).

    Eublemma dimidialis

    The adult moth has pink and white forewings, and fawn hindwings. This specimen has a wingspan about 2 cms. It was taken at Concord, Sydney, New South Wales. The species is found in south east Asia as well as the northern half of Australia.

    Eublemma dimidialis

    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 455.

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