Synemon nais explained

Synemon nais, the orange sun-moth, is a moth in the Castniidae family. It is found in Australia, including Victoria, South Australia[1] and south-eastern Western Australia.

The wingspan is about 27 mm for males and 30 mm for females.[2]

Adults are on wing from mid-October to mid-November.

The larvae probably feed on Austrodanthonia setacea and Austrostipa species.

Notes and References

  1. http://www1.ala.org.au/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=10960 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)