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Emperor gum moth caterpillar (Opodiphthera eucalypti) A very large caterpillar (100mm length 20mm diameter); pale green-blue with very brightly coloured (spectrum red to purple) protuberances evenly distributed over the back and sides; with tufts of white hairs; a set of 3 pairs of legs at front; 4 pairs spread to rear; 2 yellow clasping at rear; a single cream line along each side.<br />
Eucalyptus forest - dense to very open. Australia,Caterpillar,Emperor gum moth,Geotagged,Opodiphthera eucalypti,Saturnidae,Summer,larva Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Emperor gum moth caterpillar (Opodiphthera eucalypti)

A very large caterpillar (100mm length 20mm diameter); pale green-blue with very brightly coloured (spectrum red to purple) protuberances evenly distributed over the back and sides; with tufts of white hairs; a set of 3 pairs of legs at front; 4 pairs spread to rear; 2 yellow clasping at rear; a single cream line along each side.
Eucalyptus forest - dense to very open.

    comments (2)

  1. Awesome, looks somewhat like a cactus :) Posted 9 years ago
  2. Nice! Posted 3 years ago

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The Emperor gum moth is a species of moth in the family Saturniidae, that is native to Australia. This species was formerly placed in the genus "Antheraea".

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 24, 2016. Captured Feb 10, 2014 18:49 in 1225 Burwood Hwy, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
  • EX-Z2000
  • f/3.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 6.58mm