About Marathyssa basalis Walker, 1865
Marathyssa basalis, commonly known as the light marathyssa, is a species of moth that belongs to the family Euteliidae. This species is found in North America. It was first formally described by Francis Walker in 1865, which is reflected in its scientific name: Marathyssa basalis Walker, 1865. Its MONA or Hodges catalog number is 8956.