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Abantiades labyrinthicus
Very large , atleast 8cms in length , a very dark grey , almost black , with very elegant markings, truly beautiful. Inner forewings where a brownish colour , unfortunatly couldnt hold macro and wing up for a shot , and preferred not to disturb.
Found on a wooden bridge over a creek , in a resting stop surrounded by very large eucalypti and wattle tree's .
Abantiades is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae.There are 14 described species, all found exclusively in Australia.
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Nice specimen.