Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Zygaenidae Scientific name Pollanisus apicalis | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Pollanisus Rank Species | |
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Similar Pollanisus, Butterflies and moths, Pollanisus viridipulverulenta, Zygaenidae | ||
Pollanisus apicalis is a moth of the Zygaenidae family. It is found in the eastern part of Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania).
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. Mating takes place in the afternoon and lasts until the following morning, and following this the female lays eggs on the host plant.
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