Opodiphthera astrophela
6 Emperor Moth (Saturniidae at Mount George, NSW
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| Opodiphthera astrophela | donhe | 2 Apr 2025 | |
| Opodiphthera astrophela | DiBickers | 31 Mar 2025 | |
| Saturniidae | DiBickers | 31 Mar 2025 | |
| Unverified | JenniferS | 31 Mar 2025 |
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2 comments
1 Apr 2025
I think the superficial intra-species variability excedes the inter-species differences.
1 Apr 2025
I think this is a good match for O. astrophela. The yellowish colour seems to be indicative cf. O. helena
A first sighting for NatureMapr and NatureMapr's Hunter Region if confirmed. Excellent photos.
A first sighting for NatureMapr and NatureMapr's Hunter Region if confirmed. Excellent photos.
Location information
- Places Mount George, NSW
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- JenniferS Recorded by
- Another smaller brown moth also pictured Associated animal
- 50mm or larger Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- JenniferS NatureMapr Hunter Region Featured Opodiphthera astrophela Emperor moths (Saturniidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Opodiphthera astrophela Scientific name
- Emperor Moth (Saturniidae Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 195m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Record quality
Quality score
4 / 7
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- More than one media file
- Verified by an expert moderator
- Additional attributes
- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
- GPS evidence of location
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