Opodiphthera (genus)

1 A gum moth at Stromlo, ACT

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Identification history

Opodiphthera (genus)	18 Dec 2022	donhe
Opodiphthera (genus)	18 Dec 2022	ibaird
Opodiphthera eucalypti	18 Dec 2022	HelenCross

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2 comments

donhe wrote:

18 Dec 2022

I think this could be either O. helena or O. eucalypti, and that you need to take it into protective custody and wait for the adult moth to emerge to determine the species .

HelenCross wrote:

18 Dec 2022

Thanks Don, yes I have it in protective custody :) so hopefully I'll find out

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Location information

Coordinates 149.026536 -35.379361
Altitude 617.0m
Maps Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T.
Places Stromlo, ACT

Sighting information

1 Abundance
18 Dec 2022 06:19 PM Recorded on
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Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Emperor moths (Saturniidae) HelenCross Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

Eucalyptus Associated plant
50mm or larger Animal size
Larvae Breeding behaviour

Species information

Opodiphthera (genus) Scientific name
A gum moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 843.9m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Austrocaligula sp.(genus)

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