Eilema griveaudi is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, specifically within the subfamily Arctiinae and the tribe Lithosiini, commonly known as lichen moths. The species was first described by the French entomologist Hervé de Toulgoët in 1960. It is geographically restricted to Madagascar, where it is an endemic species.
The moth is classified within the genus Eilema, a large and taxonomically complex group of moths. Members of the tribe Lithosiini are distinguished by the dietary habits of their larvae, which typically subsist on lichens, mosses, or algae. Morphologically, species in this genus generally exhibit slender bodies and narrow wings that are often folded or wrapped around the body when at rest.
The specific epithet, griveaudi, was chosen to honor Jean Griveaud (1907–1981), an entomologist who conducted extensive research on the insect fauna of Madagascar. While the taxonomic placement and occurrence of Eilema griveaudi are documented in specialized entomological catalogs and historical records of Malagasy fauna, detailed information regarding its specific life cycle, larval host plants, and population ecology is currently subject to [Insufficient Encyclopedic Information].