Emperor gum moth

Opodiphthera eucalypti

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".
Emperor Gum Moth (Opodiphthera eucalypti) This bright green larvae has clusters of stinging spines on colorful tubercles,    Australia,Emperor gum moth,Geotagged,Opodiphthera eucalypti,Summer

Distribution

The Emperor gum moth may inhabit all states of Australia, however it is scarce in the more southerly states where the climate is less suitable. They are also found as an introduced species on both the North and South Islands of New Zealand.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilySaturniidae
GenusOpodiphthera
SpeciesO. eucalypti
Photographed in
Australia