Biology:Abantiades labyrinthicus

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Short description: Species of moth

Abantiades labyrinthicus
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hepialidae
Genus: Abantiades
Species:
A. labyrinthicus
Binomial name
Abantiades labyrinthicus
(Donovan, 1805)
Synonyms
  • Cossus labyrinthicus Donovan, 1805
  • Cossus argenteus Donovan, 1805
  • Pielus tasmaniae Walker, 1856
  • Pielus swainsoni Scott, 1864
  • Pielus diversata Lucas, 1898

Abantiades labyrinthicus is a moth of the family Hepialidae. It is endemic to Australia , where it is found in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria.[1]

The wingspan is about 100 mm for males and 160 mm for females. The forewings are brown with two silver flashes.[2]

The larvae are subterranean and feed on the roots of various trees, possibly including Eucalyptus species.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q4663422 entry