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Helena gum moth - Opodiphthera helena    Source: Wikipedia:    The emperor gum moth does not feed after it emerges from the cocoon, relying solely on the energy it stored as a caterpillar. Their adult life span is limited to a couple of weeks in which they mate, lay eggs and die. The moths, like the caterpillars, are very striking in appearance. The emperor gum moth is a very large moth, having a wingspan of 120 to 150 mm. Females are generally larger than males. The furry wings and body are multi-colored, but are in overall tones of pale reddish/brown. The wings are decorated with four prominent ‘eyes’ and various other markings in a symmetrical formation. The antennae of the males are feathery, while the females' are thinner and with fewer hairs. Australia,Dodson road SA,Eamw moth,Geotagged,Helena gum moth,Opodiphthera,Opodiphthera helena,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Helena gum moth - Opodiphthera helena

Source: Wikipedia: The emperor gum moth does not feed after it emerges from the cocoon, relying solely on the energy it stored as a caterpillar. Their adult life span is limited to a couple of weeks in which they mate, lay eggs and die. The moths, like the caterpillars, are very striking in appearance. The emperor gum moth is a very large moth, having a wingspan of 120 to 150 mm. Females are generally larger than males. The furry wings and body are multi-colored, but are in overall tones of pale reddish/brown. The wings are decorated with four prominent ‘eyes’ and various other markings in a symmetrical formation. The antennae of the males are feathery, while the females' are thinner and with fewer hairs.

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The Helena gum moth is a moth in the family Saturniidae. It is found along the eastern coast of Australia.
The wingspan is 130-170 mm. The larvae feed on ''Eucalyptus'' species.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Sep 16, 2023. Captured Sep 16, 2023 11:05 in 2 Norma Cres, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/512s
  • ISO800
  • 67mm