Pollanisus apicalis

Pollanisus apicalis is a moth of the family Zygaenidae. It is found in the eastern part of Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania).^[1]

Pollanisus apicalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Zygaenidae
Genus:	Pollanisus
Species:	P. apicalis
Binomial name
Pollanisus apicalis Walker, 1854
Synonyms
Pollanisus sequens Procris novaehollandiae

The larvae feed on Hibbertia obtusifolia and Hibbertia virgata. Adult moths are day flying, and can be found feeding during the hottest hours of the day.^[1] Mating takes place in the afternoon and lasts until the following morning, and following this the female lays eggs on the host plant.^[1]