Biology:Eublemma amabilis

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Short description: Species of moth

Eublemma amabilis
Scientific classification
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E. amabilis
Binomial name
Eublemma amabilis
Saalmüller, 1891
Synonyms
  • Micraeschus albinellus Hampson, 1896

Eublemma amabilis is a moth of the family Noctuidae first described by Saalmüller in 1891.[1] It is found in India , Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.[2][3]

The adult is white pinkish. Eggs are round and grey white. First instars are creamy whitish with a broad flat head.[4]

It is a major pest on Kerria lacca.[5] The caterpillar enters the lac insect through one of the openings in the test or by tunnelling a hole through the incrustation. Pupa obtect adecticous and dark brown.[6]

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q13514167 entry