It feeds on "Theobroma cacao". It is found in Indonesia, where it associates with "Theobroma cacao". The same study also identified methylxanthines ratios associated with "Theobroma cacao". The larvae feed on "Theobroma cacao". Chocolate is made from the tropical Theobroma cacao tree seeds. The cacao tree, also known as Theobroma cacao, is where chocolate is first formed. Phytopathogens (parasitic organisms) cause much damage to "Theobroma cacao" plantations around the world. The larvae feed on "Adenia lobata" and "Theobroma cacao". Fruit of the cacao tree ("Theobroma cacao") are used as an ingredient for chocolate. The larvae feed within the pods of "Theobroma cacao", "Theobroma simiarum" and other fruits. The larvae feed on "Hevea brasiliensis", "Theobroma cacao" and "Santalales" species. Other economically important trees include cotton tree or kapok (Ceiba pentandra), and cacao (Theobroma cacao). "Theobroma cacao", the cacao tree, produces seeds containing flavanols. The larvae of another moth, "Hypercompe muzina", feed exclusively on "Theobroma cacao". The caterpillar is known to feed on "Rosa", "Theobroma cacao", "Smilax" and "Vitis" species.