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Scientific Name : Opodiphthera helena Common Name : Helena gum moth Description : The largest moth in the area, wingspan up to 140mm.The wings are a rich orange and appear hairy. The hind wings have a large black ring, with a blue and orange centre forming the appearance of an eye. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of Eucalyptus trees. Habitat : Eucalyptus forest. Distribution : Southern Queensland to Tasmania and across to West Australia. A caterpillar was found near the weir on Billys Creek, under a Eucalyptus viminalis tree on 16th February 1992. Family : Saturnidae

Available Images View At 50% | View At 100% Emperor gum moth, male. View At 50% | View At 100% Emperor gum moth caterpillar, by the Billys Creek weir. View At 50% | View At 100% Male Helena Gum Moth by the Stringybark Ridge Track View At 50% | View At 100% Helena Gum Moth cocoon by the Coprosma Track. A female moth emerged 20 months later!