General Description
The forewings are narrow and orange coloured with long dark stripes and a dark fringe. The hindwings may be dark or have an orange base depending on the species. Each antenna has a thick fringe that tapers, with the end third being threadlike. Length from head to tail 1.5 cm. Wingspan approximately 2 cm.
Biology
Adults commonly feed at the same flowers as a very similar-looking lycid beetle that is apparently distasteful to birds. Mimicing the beetles may help the moths to avoid being eaten.
Distribution
Eastern Australia from southern Queensland to Victoria.
Habitat
Coastal heathlands.
More Information
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Brief Id
Small orange moths with narrow black-edged wings.
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Colours
Orange
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Maximum Size
2 cm
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Diet
Herbivore
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Commercial
No
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Flight Start
November
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Flight End
February
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Scientific Author
Walsingham, 1889
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Common Name
Snellenia moths
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