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Eumelea ludovicata is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in Indo-Australian tropics of India, Sri Lanka,[1] east to Singapore,[2] Taiwan,[3] Solomon Islands, Guam.
Biology
Adult has a fluttering, erratic flight. Male is more reddish, whereas female is yellowish.
Caterpillar has cylindrical yellowish white body with many longitudinal lines. Setae minutes and spiracles greenish. Round shaped head is yellowish white with rusty markings. Hairs 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 occures 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
Gallery
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References
- ^ "Preliminary list of the Lepidoptera of Sri Lanka". Academia. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "A Digital Reference Collection for Singapore's Biodiversity". singapore. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Eumelea ludovicata Guenée, 1857 雌黃粉尺蛾". TaiBif. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Eumelea ludovicata Guenée". Moths of Borneo. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Species Details : Eumelea ludovicata Guenée, 1858". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
External links
- Images at Wikimedia
- Final instar caterpillar and metamorphosis of Eumelea ludovicata Guenee, 1857, in Singapore
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