Pollanisus apicalis
| Pollanisus apicalis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Zygaenidae |
| Genus: | Pollanisus |
| Species: | P. apicalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pollanisus apicalis Walker, 1854 | |
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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).[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]
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