Synechodes coniophora
Synechodes coniophora is a moth in the family Brachodidae. It was described by Turner in 1913. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Queensland.
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The wingspan is about 10 mm. Adults are dark brown with an orange thorax. Females also have orange marks on the forewings, as well as a basal orange patch on the hindwings.
The larvae bore into the flower spikes of various Arecaceae species.[2]
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