Opodiphthera astrophela

4 Emperor Moth (Saturniidae at Mount George, NSW

Opodiphthera astrophela at Mount George, NSW - suppressed
Opodiphthera astrophela at Mount George, NSW - suppressed
Opodiphthera astrophela at Mount George, NSW - suppressed
Opodiphthera astrophela at Mount George, NSW - suppressed
Opodiphthera astrophela at Mount George, NSW - suppressed
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Identification history

Opodiphthera astrophela 2 Apr 2025 donhe
Opodiphthera astrophela 31 Mar 2025 DiBickers
Saturniidae 31 Mar 2025 DiBickers
Unidentified 31 Mar 2025 JenniferS

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2 comments

donhe wrote:
   1 Apr 2025
I think the superficial intra-species variability excedes the inter-species differences.
ibaird wrote:
   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.

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