Pollanisus subdolosa (Walker, 1865) is a animal in the Zygaenidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Pollanisus subdolosa (Walker, 1865)

Pollanisus subdolosa (Walker, 1865)

Pollanisus subdolosa is a Zygaenidae moth found in eastern Australia that has two generations yearly, with larvae feeding on Hibbertia scandens.

Family
Genus
Pollanisus
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Pollanisus subdolosa (Walker, 1865)

Pollanisus subdolosa (Walker, 1865) is a moth species that belongs to the family Zygaenidae. This species is found in Australia, specifically in Victoria, and across the region extending from south-eastern Queensland to New South Wales. For adult males, the forewings measure between 7.5 and 10.5 mm in length, while adult female forewings measure between 7 and 8 mm in length. Pollanisus subdolosa produces two generations each year. The larvae of this moth feed on Hibbertia scandens.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Zygaenidae Pollanisus

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