Opodiphthera helena

Opodiphthera helena, the Helena gum moth, is a moth in the family Saturniidae. It is found along the eastern coast of Australia.

Opodiphthera helena
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Saturniidae
Genus: Opodiphthera
Species:
O. helena
Binomial name
Opodiphthera helena
White, 1843
Synonyms
  • Antheraea intermedia

The wingspan is 130–170 mm.

The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species.[1]

References

  1. 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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