Lepidoptera · Native

Emperor gum moth

Opodiphthera eucalypti

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FIELD CHARACTERS

What to look for

A large moth with conspicuous eyespots on all four wings.

Look at eucalypt foliage for larvae and photograph adults resting near lights.

Identification limits

Similar emperor moths require comparison. Do not handle caterpillars or remove cocoons.

These introductory notes and broad habitat associations do not replace a species key.

VICTORIA · ALL LIFE STAGES

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