Opodiphthera eucalypti
Emperor Gum Moth at Turner, ACT
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| Opodiphthera eucalypti | ibaird | 9 Nov 2022 | |
| Opodiphthera eucalypti | LD12 | 9 Nov 2022 |
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Very large moth found perched on the wall under porch light. Striking patterns. Wingspan approx. 15cm.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.123160-35.269963
- Altitude 586.0m
- Places Turner, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 9 Nov 2022 09:41 PM Recorded on
- LD12 Recorded by
- 50mm or larger Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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- LD12 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
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Synonyms
Austrocaligula eucalypti
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