Aetholix flavibasalis
Common NameAetholix flavibasalis
Scientific NameAetholix flavibasalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, brown, white, purple
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, lowland areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea) and Australia (Queensland)
Host PlantsUnknown, possibly broadleaf plants (e.g., Rubiaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely leaf-feeders on their host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its vibrant orange-yellow and dark brown wings, prominent white spots, and the iridescent purplish-pink sheen on the dark terminal bands of both forewings and hindwings. Checkered fringes are also characteristic.
Description
A small, strikingly patterned moth with forewings predominantly orange-yellow with white spots, and broad dark brown margins featuring iridescent purplish-pink scales. The hindwings are similarly patterned with a dark margin and central orange-yellow area.
