Synemon jcaria explained

Synemon jcaria, the reddish-orange sun-moth, is a moth in the Castniidae family. It is found in Australia, including Victoria.^[1]

The wingspan is about 35 mm for males and 38 mm for females.

Adults are on wing from late January to mid March.

The larvae feed on Lomandra effusa.^[2]

Notes and References

1. http://www1.ala.org.au/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=10897 CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online
2. http://www.land.vic.gov.au/CA256F310024B628/0/8CD033DA4FEC900CCA2570ED0018F14E/$File/146+Sun-moths+five+species+2002.pdf Five threatened Victorian Sunmoths (Synemon species)