Eumelea ludovicata explained
Eumelea ludovicata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae first described by Achille Guenée in 1858. It is found in Indo-Australian tropics of India, Sri Lanka,[1] east to Singapore,[2] Taiwan,[3] the Solomon Islands and Guam.
Biology
The adult has a fluttering, erratic flight. The male is more reddish, whereas female is yellowish.
The caterpillar has a cylindrical yellowish-white body with many longitudinal lines. Setae minute and spiracles greenish. Its round-shaped head is yellowish white with rusty markings. Hairs are present, which are short, erect and thick. Host plant is always Macaranga species. Pupa elongate with semi-elliptical, flattened cremaster. Pupal case for the proboscis and antennae extends free. Caterpillar resting straight at 60 degrees to the leaf surface, which is often confused as a twig. Pupation occurs between two leaves fastened together coated inside with silk.[4]
Subspecies
Eight subspecies have been recognized.[5]
- Eumelea ludovicata biclarata Prout, 1931
- Eumelea ludovicata cupreata Warren, 1897
- Eumelea ludovicata enantia Prout, 1921
- Eumelea ludovicata fulvida Prout, 1921
- Eumelea ludovicata referta Prout, 1931
- Eumelea ludovicata rhodeogyna Prout, 1925
- Eumelea ludovicata rubra Prout, 1921
- Eumelea ludovicata salomonis Prout, 1921
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Notes and References
- Koçak . Ahmet Ömer . Kemal . Muhabbet . 20 February 2012 . Preliminary list of the Lepidoptera of Sri Lanka . Cesa News . 79 . 1–57 . Centre for Entomological Studies Ankara . Academia.
- Web site: Eumelea ludovicata Guenée, 1857 . The Biodiversity of Singapore . 8 October 2018.
- Web site: Eumelea ludovicata Guenée, 1857 雌黃粉尺蛾 . Taiwan Biodiversity Information Facility. 17 March 2018.
- Web site: Eumelea ludovicata Guenée . The Moths of Borneo . 17 March 2018.
- Web site: Species Details: Eumelea ludovicata Guenée, 1858 . Catalogue of Life . 17 March 2018.
