Opodiphthera helena
Opodiphthera helena, the Helena gum moth, is a moth in the family Saturniidae. It is found along the eastern coast of Australia.
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Saturniidae |
| Genus: | Opodiphthera |
| Species: | O. helena |
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| Opodiphthera helena White, 1843 | |
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The wingspan is 130–170 mm (5.1–6.7 in).
The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species.[1]
References
- 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.
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