Pollanisus apicalis (Walker, 1854)
(previously known as: Procris apicalis)
 PROCRIDINAE ,   ZYGAENIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
and
Stella Crossley

Pollanisus apicalis
(Photo : courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

This caterpillar is hairy and basically pale green, but has a white dorsal band, and dorsolateral and lateral rows of dark outlined rings. The caterpillar has been found feeding on

  • Hoary Guinea Flower ( Hibbertia obtusifolia, DILLENIACEAE ).

    The adult moth has metallic dark green forewings, and grey hindwings. It has a wingspan of about 2 cms.

    The species has been found in:

  • Queensland,
  • Australian Capital Territory,
  • New South Wales, and
  • Tasmania.

    Further Reading:

    Gerhard M. Tarmann,
    Zygaenid moths of Australia, CSIRO Publishing 2004.

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    (updated 15 June 2009)