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Helena gum moth (Opodiphthera helena) This emperor moth is a big sister to the emperor gum moth and similar to the popular American polyphemus moth.<br /> The larvae are distinct with more numerous and finer tubercles and the adult is slightly more bright and large. <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/33287/helena_gum_moth_opodiphthera_helena.html" title="Helena gum moth (Opodiphthera helena)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2532/33287_thumb.JPG?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=jWb7bE8OmEeY3NEk2dl4zaIxTzM%3D" width="200" height="150" alt="Helena gum moth (Opodiphthera helena) A very large male Saturnid moth (170mm wingspan) with large &#039;eye spots&#039; on hind wings and banded socks. Found resting on glossy black bricks. Attracted to lights at midnight at the local fire station which is in part of the local national park.<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/33286/helena_gum_moth_opodiphthera_helena.html<br /> Australia,CFA,DRNP,Geotagged,Moth,Opodiphthera helena,Spring" /></a></figure><br /> Polyphemus moth (USA);<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/19784/polyphemus_moth.html" title="Polyphemus moth"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/1748/19784_thumb.JPG?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=0btcgw7%2FYATFR4rOWUdzzJ5B5gg%3D" width="200" height="150" alt="Polyphemus moth Antheraea polyphemus,Geotagged,Moth Week 2018,Polyphemus moth,United States" /></a></figure> Australia,Geotagged,Opodiphthera helena,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Helena gum moth (Opodiphthera helena)

This emperor moth is a big sister to the emperor gum moth and similar to the popular American polyphemus moth.
The larvae are distinct with more numerous and finer tubercles and the adult is slightly more bright and large.

Helena gum moth (Opodiphthera helena) A very large male Saturnid moth (170mm wingspan) with large 'eye spots' on hind wings and banded socks. Found resting on glossy black bricks. Attracted to lights at midnight at the local fire station which is in part of the local national park.<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/33286/helena_gum_moth_opodiphthera_helena.html<br /> Australia,CFA,DRNP,Geotagged,Moth,Opodiphthera helena,Spring

Polyphemus moth (USA);
Polyphemus moth Antheraea polyphemus,Geotagged,Moth Week 2018,Polyphemus moth,United States

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The Helena gum moth

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.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Martin Lagerwey
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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Jul 17, 2016. Captured Jan 8, 2010 08:03 in 1A Ingram Rd, Coldstream VIC 3770, Australia.
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  • FinePix S2950
  • f/6.4
  • 1/137s
  • ISO64
  • 5mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.