Opodiphthera eucalypti

1 Emperor Gum Moth at Berridale, NSW

Opodiphthera eucalypti at Berridale, NSW - 11 Dec 2017
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Identification history

Opodiphthera eucalypti 2 Feb 2018 donhe
Opodiphthera eucalypti 1 Feb 2018 ibaird
Unidentified 1 Feb 2018 GeoffRobertson

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ibaird wrote:
   2 Feb 2018
Markings consistent with a male, but the branched antennae are not visible. Normal for the moth to hide its conspicuous 'eyes' on the hindwing with its forewing.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 11 Dec 2017 08:32 AM Recorded on
  • GeoffRobertson Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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