Aetholix flavibasalis
Aetholix flavibasalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854.[1] It is found in Australia (Queensland), Thailand, western India, Sri Lanka, the Andamans and on Borneo.[2]
| Aetholix flavibasalis | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Aetholix |
| Species: | A. flavibasalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Aetholix flavibasalis (Guenée, 1854) | |
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The forewings are brown with a pale spot. There is a white band across the hindwings. Both wings have a cream and orange thorax and basal area.
The larvae feed on Garcinia mangostana and Eugenia species.[3]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Savela, Markku. "Aetholix flavibasalis (Guenée, 1854)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia
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