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Pollanisus viridipulverulenta
Species of moth From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pollanisus viridipulverulenta, the satin-green forester, 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]
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Description
The adult moth has head, thorax and forewings metallic blue-green, while the hindwings are grey.[2] The wingspan is about 30 mm.[2] The length of the forewings is 11–13 mm for males and 8–9 mm for females.[1] The female has a yellow tuft of hair at the tip of the abdomen.[2] This species resembles other adult moths in the genus such as P. apicalis (generally smaller with narrower wings) and P. subdolosa (distinguishable by a bronze "collar" behind the head).[3]
The larva is brown and has clumps of short hair.[2]
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Life cycle
Adults are on wing from August and early September (in Queensland and South Australia) to January (in Tasmania)..[1] Female moths camouflage their eggs using hairs from their abdominal tufts.[2]
The larvae feed on various Hibbertia species, including Hibbertia obtusifolia, Hibbertia stricta and Hibbertia sericea.[1][2] They pupate in cocoons amongst the foliage or in the leaf litter at the feet of host plants.[2]
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