Opodiphthera helena
Appearance
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Saturniidae |
Genus: | Opodiphthera |
Species: | O. helena
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Binomial name | |
Opodiphthera helena White, 1843
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Synonyms | |
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Opodiphthera helena, the Helena gum moth, is a moth in the family Saturniidae. It is found along the eastern coast of Australia.
The wingspan is 130–170 mm (5.1–6.7 in).
The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley (May 31, 2008). "Opodiphthera helena". uts.edu.au. Archived from the original on August 10, 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-29.