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Zodiac Moth
Photo: C & D
Frith
Australia's Wet Tropics
Rainforest Life Zodiac Moth: (Alcides zodiaca)
- This is a large and attractive moth and in many ways resembles a swallow tail
butterfly.
- It is a diurnal moth (meaning that it is active during the day).
- It sips nectar from flowers with its long proboscis.
- It can be recognised as a moth because it rests with its wings outspread, unlike
butterflies which rest with wings together most of the time.
- The larvae of this moth feed mainly on the
vine Omphalea queenslandiae and pupate
in transparent cocoons between dead leaves on the ground or in crevices.
- Can be seen feeding on Golden Penda Flowers in May
and
June.
- They have been sighted in large numbers, in June
and
July, flying in a north south direction at the cross junction of the
Russell River and Mulgrave River, just south of the township of Deeral.
( Sighting information courtesy of: Gary Grant Phone (07)
4054 1193 )
Additional Information: Damon Ramsey
 A
day-flying moth
Has a
spectacular orange and black colouring.
It is sometimes seen in
places like Marrdja boardwalk.
It usually lands 'head down' (left).
Script: Courtesy of Damon Ramsey BSc.(Zool) Biologist Guide
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