Opodiphthera eucalypti

Emperor Gum Moth at Wamboin, NSW

Opodiphthera eucalypti at Wamboin, NSW - 26 Dec 2020
Opodiphthera eucalypti at Wamboin, NSW - 26 Dec 2020
Opodiphthera eucalypti at Wamboin, NSW - 26 Dec 2020
Opodiphthera eucalypti at Wamboin, NSW - 26 Dec 2020
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Identification history

Opodiphthera eucalypti 12 Dec 2021 donhe
Opodiphthera eucalypti 10 Dec 2021 natureguy

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2 comments

ibaird wrote:
   10 Dec 2021
Not sure, may better match O. helena,
donhe wrote:
   12 Dec 2021
Late instar O. helena larvae have all blue tubercles, and a prominent off-white line along each side. O. eucalypti has mainly red tubercles, and the pale line along just above the legs.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 26 Dec 2020 01:43 PM Recorded on
  • natureguy Recorded by

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  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

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