Opodiphthera helena
Helena Gum Moth at Rosedale, NSW
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| Opodiphthera helena | ibaird | 1 Sep 2024 | |
| Opodiphthera helena | jb2602 | 31 Aug 2024 |
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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.
Location information
- Coordinates 150.222409-35.812179
- Places Rosedale, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 31 Aug 2024 12:12 AM Recorded on
- jb2602 Recorded by
- 50mm or larger Animal size
Collections
- jb2602 South Coast NatureMapr Opodiphthera helena Emperor moths (Saturniidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Opodiphthera helena Scientific name
- Helena Gum Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1670m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Austrocaligula helena
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