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Emperor gum moth

Opodiphthera eucalypti

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

These tiny caterpillars are the second instar larva of the large and showy emperor moth.
The mature caterpillar is vivid green and spectacular.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/16510145

Habitat:

Eggs found on red box leaf in a nature reserve.
Eggs are found occasionally but larvae are very scarce.
I have taken these eggs to breed them out.

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Opodiphthera eucalypti

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Comments (1)
MartinL
There are about 15 eggs but some were non starters and I think there are about 12 passed the first molt. They survive very well after first molt. I am breeding wood whites anyway and they take a fair bit of work until Christmas. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/39320011

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