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Helena Gum Moth

Opodiphthera helena

Photo by CharliePrice
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Description:

Wingspan was appox 15cms , The adult moth is brown with wrinkled wingtips, and a single brown eyespot in the middle of each forewing. The hind wings also each have an eyespot which is much more spectacular.

Habitat:

Flew onto the back decking of a holiday house ...area is surrounded with large gums , and eucalypts.

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