The Caterpillars of the species in this family in general feed on the roots of various types of grass and sedge. The moths are unusual as they fly during daylight hours, and have clubbed antennae like butterflies. The 24 named Australian representatives are:

Synemon catocaloides
Synemon collecta

Synemon jcaria
Synemon laeta

Synemon obscurella
Synemon parthenoides : Link Moth

Synemon phaeoptila
Synemon plana : Golden Sun Moth