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Emperor Gum Moth

Opodiphthera eucalypti

Photo by AnneW
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Description:

Seen in our garden, this moth is the first of its kind I have seen, although I was able to immediately identify it due to it's huge size. Close up, it reminds me of a teddy bear with a very hairy body. I love its striped socks! :)

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that first shot looks like one of those plush toys... quite cuddleable
beautiful moth and great photography ! He makes me feel a little too warm but yes, I love his socks...
I love these moths. We don't see nearly enough of them any more (like when we were kids). I hope they are doing ok. Really great set of photos AnneW - thanks for sharing them.
Seen in our garden, this moth is the first of its kind I have seen, although I was able to immediately identify it due to it's huge size. Close up, it reminds me of a teddy bear with a very hairy body. I love its striped socks! :)

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