Naming
Eight subspecies have been recognized.⤷ ''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
Behavior
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 occures between two leaves fastened together coated inside with silk.
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