Archive:  Moths

Last Updated  24/2/08

Striated Sun Moths Fly Again

(24/12/07 - E)   Info on threatened species

The Striated Sun-moths are flying again on the Northern Plains, on the gilgai soils where they seem to be associated with Austrostipa aristaglumis dominated vegetation. Pictured are couple of species captured by Eris O'Brien.

To learn more about Striated (and other) Sunmoths, and their conservation status under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act (FFG), click the link below for the FFG Action Statement.

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/CA256F310024B628/0/8CD033DA4FEC900CCA2570ED0018F14E/$File/146+Sun-moths+five+species+2002.pdf