Risoba basalis explained

Risoba basalis is a species of moth of the family Nolidae first described by Frederic Moore in 1882.

Distribution

It is found in India, the Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Sundaland and Sulawesi.^{[1] [2]}

Biology

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Melastoma and Quisualis species.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Risoba basalis Moore, 1882 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . January 19, 2019.
2. Book: Hewitson . William C. . William Chapman Hewitson . Moore . Frederic . Frederic Moore . amp . 1879 . Descriptions of New Indian Lepidopterous Insects: From the Collection of the Late Mr. W.S. Atkinson, M.A., F.L.S., &c. . The Asiatic Society of Bengal . 9625544 . Internet Archive.