Opodiphthera eucalypti

1 Emperor Gum Moth at Higgins, ACT

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Opodiphthera eucalypti 30 Jan 2024 ibaird
Opodiphthera eucalypti 25 Jan 2024 AlisonMilton

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First recorded on 31 January 2023, the adult moth has finally emerged, however, I'm not sure that the wings are going to open completely. Any advice on keeping larvae? Should they be sprayed with water occasionally? Thanks

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donhe wrote:
   26 Jan 2024
Spray: yes, good idea, or give them wet leaves. but not so much as to leave liquid water about, or mould will take over. A delicate balancing act.

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