Fraus crocea explained

Fraus crocea is a moth of the family Hepialidae. It is endemic to New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.[1]

The wingspan is about 20 mm for males and about 35 mm for females.[2] Adults are on wing from February to May.

Larvae are associated with Imperata cylindrica and Gahnia species.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/online-resources/fauna/afd/taxa/Fraus_crocea Australian Faunal Directory
  2. http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/hepi/crocea.html Australian Insects