Helena gum moth - (Opodiphthera helena)

These large Saturnid moths are usually brown, orange or tan coloured but this one revealed lovely pastel tones under both wings.
Wingspan was about 160 mm.
Found near midnight at the edge of a local national park.

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abhitap

Lion

This is amazing Posted 8 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

160mm? That's crazy! Posted 8 years ago
1. Mark Ridgway
  
  Lion
  
  If only we could train them to stay on our hands and flap they would make beautiful fans in summer.
  (Sorry my cam is broken Ferdy.. I would be more active otherwise - maybe a new one from Santa)
  Posted 8 years ago, modified 8 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Fingers crossed for Santa :) Broken beyond repair? Posted 8 years ago
  2. 1. Mark Ridgway
      
      Lion
      
      Yes. Very frustrating. Posted 8 years ago

Paul Dirksen

Lion

Gorgeous Mark, time to come to Australia. Posted 5 years ago
1. Mark Ridgway
  
  Lion
  
  More than welcome... while there's still something to see. Posted 5 years ago

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 Mark Ridgway