Biology:Pollanisus apicalis

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Short description: Species of moth

Pollanisus apicalis
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Zygaenidae
Genus: Pollanisus
Species:
P. apicalis
Binomial name
Pollanisus apicalis
Walker, 1854
Synonyms
  • Pollanisus sequens
  • Procris novaehollandiae

Pollanisus apicalis is a moth of the family Zygaenidae. It is found in the eastern part of Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania).[1]

The larvae feed on Hibbertia obtusifolia and Hibbertia virgata. Adult moths are day flying, and can be found feeding during the hottest hours of the day.[1] Mating takes place in the afternoon and lasts until the following morning, and following this the female lays eggs on the host plant.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Tarmann, G.T. (2004). Zygaenid moths of Australia. CSIRO Publishing, Australia. 

Wikidata ☰ Q7225554 entry