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. The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species.
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I am a butterfly and moth hobbyist and i sometimes rear if i have the time, just to document them in pictures. This one is big just like our common Atlas moth.
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