''Pollanisus apicalis'' is a
moth of the family
Zygaenidae. It is found in the eastern part of
Australia
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(
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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References
apicalis
Moths of Australia
Moths described in 1854
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