Male
| Insects of Townsville, Australia - Graeme Cocks |
| Opodipthera eucalypti | Emperor Gum Moth |
| Saturniidae | The larva feed on a Eucalyptus and Lophostemon. The males are shortlived and are readily attracted to lights. |
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No mouthparts | |
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The hindwing 'eye' even has an eyebrow. | |
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