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Opodiphthera helena

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Species of moth

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

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.

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.
Saturniidae of Australia
Genus
Species
Attacus
Coscinocera
Opodiphthera
Syntherata
Additional articles
Samia cynthia (introduced)
List of moths of Australia (Saturniidae)
Taxon identifiers
Opodiphthera helena


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