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Rain moth ♂ (Abantiades labyrinthicus)
A beautiful uniquely Australian moth with a wingspan of about 100mm.
Intriguing maze-like patterns around the wing margins although the species seems to show all sorts of variations possible with both the larger white patterns inside and the the labyrinthine pattern as well. . Mostly cream, pale pink, dark chocolate brown.
Found under night security lights next to a national park.
This moth is very similar in appearance to Trictena atripalpis but Trictena males have tri-pectinate antennae and the flight times don't match. Trictena April to June, Abantiades December to March.
''Abantiades labyrinthicus'' is a moth of the Hepialidae family. It is endemic to Australia, where it is found in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria.
The wingspan is about 100 mm for males and 160 mm for females. The forewings are brown with two silver flashes.
The larvae are subterranean and feed on the roots of various trees, possibly including ''Eucalyptus'' species.
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Dave Posted 9 years ago