Synemon selene
TaxonSynemon selene
AuthorityKlug, 1850[1]
Synonyms
  • Synemon adelaida Swinhoe, 1892

Synemon selene, the pale sun-moth, is a moth in the Castniidae family. It is found in Australia, including Victoria and South Australia.[2]

The wingspan is about 35 mm for males and 47 mm for females.[3]

Adults have been recorded from early February to early March.

The larvae probably feed on the roots of Austrodanthonia setacea.

References

  1. ^ Synemon at funet
  2. ^ CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online
  3. ^ The Sun-Moths (Lepidoptera: Castniidae) Of Victoria