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Helena gum moth

Opodiphthera helena

Photo by lori.tas
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Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan up to 140mm. The wings are a rich orange and appear hairy. The hind wings have a large black ring, with a blue and orange center forming the appearance of an eye. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of Eucalyptus trees. This is a male.

Notes:

Left for me this morning (on my keyboard) by my partner.

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Comments (3)
lori.tas
Thanks Tiz. It's moth season here - they're thumping themselves against the windows in the evening and tucked away in shady spots during the day.
Tiz
wonderful find :)
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PublishedNovember 6, 2013

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