About Abantiades labyrinthicus (Donovan, 1805)
Abantiades labyrinthicus is a moth species that belongs to the family Hepialidae. This species is endemic to Australia, and within the country it occurs in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria. Males of this species have a wingspan of around 100 mm, while females have a larger wingspan reaching approximately 160 mm. The forewings of the moth are brown and marked with two silver flashes. The larvae of Abantiades labyrinthicus live underground, and they feed on the roots of various trees, which may include Eucalyptus species.
