Pollanisus apicalis

Pollanisus apicalis
Scientific classification
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

^ ^a ^b ^c Tarmann, G.T. (2004). Zygaenid moths of Australia. CSIRO Publishing, Australia.

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[GTT-1] Tarmann, G.T. (2004). Zygaenid moths of Australia. CSIRO Publishing, Australia.

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