Aetholix flavibasalis

Description

Aetholix flavibasalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It is found in Australia (Queensland), Thailand, western India, Sri Lanka, the Andamans and on Borneo. 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.