Opodiphthera eucalypti

Emperor Gum Moth at Hackett, ACT

Opodiphthera eucalypti at Hackett, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 10:53 PM

Opodiphthera eucalypti at Hackett, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 10:53 PM

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Identification history

	Opodiphthera eucalypti	12 Feb 2020	GlennCocking
	Opodiphthera eucalypti	12 Feb 2020	Thommo17

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2 comments

donhe wrote:

13 Feb 2020

The little triangle at the forewing mid-costa is looking a bit faint on this one, so I think it might be A. Helena.
What do you reckon?

GlennCocking wrote:

13 Feb 2020

That mark is a bit variable. Lack of bands on forelegs suggests O. eucalypti.

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Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
24 Jan 2018 10:53 PM Recorded on
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Featured Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Emperor moths (Saturniidae) Thommo17 Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

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50mm or larger Animal size

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
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Synonyms
Austrocaligula eucalypti

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