| Abantiades hyalinatus | |||
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| Nomenclature | |||
| Binomial name | Abantiades hyalinatus Herrich-Schäffer, 1853 | ||
| Common name | Mustard ghost moth | ||
| Taxonomy | |||
| Phylum | Arthropoda | ||
| Order | Lepidoptera | ||
| Suborder | Glossata | ||
| Superfamily | Hepialoidea | ||
| Family | Hepialidae | ||
| Genus | Abantiades | ||
| Species | A. Hyalinathus | ||
| Conservation status | Unranked | ||
Abantiades hyalinatus (sometimes referred to as Pielus erythrinu[1]) also known as mustard ghost moth is a species of ghost moth (family Hesperiida). It is Native to Australia.
Morphology[]
Abantiades hyalinatus Has a beautiful adult form with large forewings reaching spectacular lengths of 10-12 cm bathed in hues of mustard and brown with occasional bold streaks of silver (exclusive to the males[2]) the colouration varies from species to species, with some female specimen Having an eye-catching and bold tinge of Violet with delicate hindwings painted in dainty hues of red.
Ecology[]
Activity[]
The mustard ghost moths are on wing during months of February, March and April.[2] Sightings have been recorded on elevations of upto 1000m.[1]
Distribution[]
Range[]
The mustard ghost moth can be found in Queensland, New South Wales Victoria and Tasmania.[2]
Habitat[]
Specimens have been discovered in Canberra & Southern Tablelands, Southern Highlands, Southern Coasts, Hunter Region and South West.[1]