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Emperor moths (Saturniidae)

Emperor moths (Saturniidae)

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Emperor moths (Saturniidae)

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Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Rosedale, NSW by jb2602
Opodiphthera helena at Mangerton, NSW by Angry154

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jb2602 wrote:
8 Oct 2024
O. helena has: bands on legs; forewing eyespot away from line.
Opodiphthera helena
jb2602 wrote:
31 Aug 2024
According to Moths in the ACT: bands on the legs are diagnostic for Helena Gum Moth; also forewing eyespot is well away from submarginal line. It lacks the triangular white spot at the base of the forewing costa that the Emperor Gum Moth has.
Opodiphthera helena
ibaird wrote:
9 Apr 2024
Yes, I think you are correct, Cheers, Ian.
Austrocaligula loranthi
JulieMorgan wrote:
9 Apr 2024
Hi Ian, I am wondering whether this is Austrocaligula loranthi as the distribution of A. carnea is further north? https://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/satu/loranthi.html
Austrocaligula loranthi
donhe wrote:
12 Mar 2024
Mature instar. Maybe it was in diapause preparing to pupate.
Opodiphthera eucalypti

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