Synechodes coniophora

Description

Synechodes coniophora is a moth in the Brachodidae family. It was described by Turner in 1913. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland. 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.