Opodiphthera eucalypti
1 Emperor Gum Moth at Berridale, NSW
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| Opodiphthera eucalypti | donhe | 2 Feb 2018 | |
| Opodiphthera eucalypti | ibaird | 1 Feb 2018 | |
| Unverified | GeoffRobertson | 1 Feb 2018 |
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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.
Location information
- Coordinates 148.783906-36.313369
- Altitude 903.0m
- Places Berridale, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 11 Dec 2017 08:32 AM Recorded on
- GeoffRobertson Recorded by
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
Collections
- GeoffRobertson Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Opodiphthera eucalypti Emperor moths (Saturniidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Opodiphthera eucalypti Scientific name
- Emperor Gum Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1250.5m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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Synonyms
Austrocaligula eucalypti
Record quality
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