Golden Sun Moth

About

Synemon plana, commonly known as the golden sun moth, is a diurnal moth native to Australia and throughout its range, it is currently classified as vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

How to spot it

The golden sun moth is a medium-sized, day-flying moth with distinct green eyes and clubbed antennae. The antennae are a notable feature of Synemon plana; as most other moths have brushy antennae. Listed as vulnerable under the EPBC Act 1999, it is synonymous with Rytidosperma species of grasses and is almost completely confined to grasslands which include many of these grass species. At least a 40% cover of Rytidosperma species is optimal for the species. Male Synemon plana are dull in colour,

Documented on these trails

Found in

• Canberra Centenary Trail — Canberra & Namadgi National Park hikes