Aetholix flavibasalis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Aetholix |
| Species: | A. flavibasalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Aetholix flavibasalis (Guenée, 1854)
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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]
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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