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An Emperor Gum Moth
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Inscta Order: Lepidoptera Suborder: itrysia Family: Saturniidae Genus: Opodipthera Species: O. eucalypti

The Emperor Gum Moth (Opodiphthera eucalypti) is a species native to Australia, and can be easily found in all the states except for Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania. A female Emperor Gum Moth Taken by fir0002 File links The following pages link to this file: Emperor Gum Moth User:Fir0002/Fir0002 gallery Categories: GFDL images ... Scientific classification or biological classification is how biologists group and categorize extinct and living species of organisms (as opposed to folk taxonomy). ... Binomial name Aptenodytes forsteri Gray, 1844 For other uses, see Animal (disambiguation). ... Subphyla and Classes Subphylum Trilobitomorpha Trilobita - trilobites (extinct) Subphylum Chelicerata Arachnida - spiders, scorpions, etc. ... Super Families Butterflies Hesperioidea Papilionoidea Moths Micropterigoidea Heterobathmioidea Eriocranioidea Acanthopteroctetoidea Lophocoronoidea Neopseustoidea Mnesarchaeoidea Hepialoidea Nepticuloidea Incurvarioidea Palaephatoidea Tischeriodea Simaethistoidea Tineoidea Gracillarioidea Yponomeutoidea Gelechioidea Zygaenoidea Sesioidea Cossoidea Tortricoidea Choreutoida Urodoidea Galacticoidea Schreckensteinioidea Epermenioidea Pterophoroidea Aluctoidea Immoidea Axioidea Hyblaeoidea Thyridoidea Whalleyanoidea Pyraloidea Mimallonoidea Lasiocampoidea Geometroidea Drepanoidea Bombycoidea Calliduloidae Hedyloidea Noctuoidea Families About... Subfamilies Arsenurinae Ceratocampinae Hemileucinae Agliinae Ludiinae Salassinae Saturniinae The Saturniidae, collectively known as saturniids, are among the largest and most spectacular of the lepidoptera, with an estimated 1,200 to 1,500 different species existing worldwide. ... Motto: Cygnis Insignis (Distinguished by its swans) Nickname: Wildflower State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Governor Premier Const. ... Motto: United for the Common Wealth Nickname: Festival State Other Australian states and territories Capital Adelaide Government Governor Premier Const. ... Emblems: ? (please edit) Motto: Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Slogan or Nickname: The Apple Isle Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Governor Premier Const. ...

Eggs

The eggs of the Emperor Gum Moth

The eggs are laid on a leaf either singly or several in a row. They are pale cream in color and are approx 2mm in length. The eggs are usually laid on native eucalyptus trees but are sometimes found on introduced species such as the peppercorn, silver birch, liquid amber and apricot trees. They hatch between 7-10 days after getting laid. The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar eggs This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar eggs This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... An average Whooping Crane egg is 102 mm long, and weighs 208 grams In some animals, an egg (Latin ovum) is the zygote, resulting from fertilization of the ovum. ... In botany, a leaf is an above-ground plant organ specialized for photosynthesis. ... Color is an important part of the visual arts. ... A millimetre (American spelling: millimeter), symbol mm is an SI unit of length that is equal to one thousandth of a metre. ... Species About 700; see the List of Eucalyptus species Wikispecies has information related to: Eucalyptus Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of trees (rarely shrubs), the members of which dominate the tree flora of Australia. ... The wave shape (known as the dynamic ribbon device) present on all Coca-Cola cans throughout the world derives from the contour of the original Coca-Cola bottles. ... The wave shape (known as the dynamic ribbon device) present on all Coca-Cola cans throughout the world derives from the contour of the original Coca-Cola bottles. ... The wave shape (known as the dynamic ribbon device) present on all Coca-Cola cans throughout the world derives from the contour of the original Coca-Cola bottles. ... Binomial name Prunus armeniaca L. The Apricot (Prunus armeniaca, syn. ...

Caterpillars

The caterpillar of the Emperor Gum Moth in its last stage before pupation

Caterpillars can usually be found on young adult leaves between October and March (the Australian Spring and Summer). When the caterpillars hatch they are black with short hairs on top of little nodes on their bodies called tubercles. The hairs are not poisonous and will not sting. As the caterpillars mature they change color each time the shed their skin (which totals to 5 stages in the caterpillars appearance). By the final stage before pupation the caterpillars have developed striking coloration, having a yellow/cream stripe down their bright green/blue body and nodes of red and blue. Despite this they are still surprisingly hard to spot. The caterpillar stage in the Emperor Gum Moths life cycle can last for many weeks, depending on the temperature and weather conditions. Download high resolution version (800x625, 141 KB)The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar at the 5th development stage, distinguished from 4th stage by its green underside Taken by fir0002 File links The following pages link to this file: Caterpillar Wikipedia:Featured pictures candidates/January-2005 Emperor Gum Moth Wikipedia:Featured picture... Download high resolution version (800x625, 141 KB)The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar at the 5th development stage, distinguished from 4th stage by its green underside Taken by fir0002 File links The following pages link to this file: Caterpillar Wikipedia:Featured pictures candidates/January-2005 Emperor Gum Moth Wikipedia:Featured picture... The striking caterpillar of the Emperor Gum Moth This article is about insect larva. ... March is the third month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... Spring is one of the four seasons of temperate zones. ... For other senses of this word, see summer (disambiguation). ... This article is about insect larvae. ... The word short has more than one meaning: Look up short in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Young Girl Fixing her Hair, by Sophie Gengembre Anderson Hair is a filamentous outgrowth skin found only in mammals. ... 1. ... Hair is also a musical: see Hair (musical) and Hair (movie) Hair is the filamentous outgrowth of the epidermis found in mammals. ... The skull and crossbones symbol traditionally used to label a poisonous substance. ... Diagram of the layers of human skin In zootomy and dermatology, skin is an organ of the integumentary system made up of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. ... Temperature is the physical property of a system which underlies the common notions of hot and cold; the material with the higher temperature is said to be hotter. ... Find more information on Weather by searching Wikipedias sister projects: Dictionary definitions from Wiktionary Textbooks from Wikibooks Quotations from Wikiquote Source texts from Wikisource Images and media from Commons News stories from Wikinews Weather is an all-encompassing term used to describe all of the many and varied phenomena...

Cocoon

The Emperor Gum Moth in its tough brown cocoon

When the caterpillar is fully mature it spins a dark brown silken cocoon on a branch which usually has a leaf to protect it with. The moth usually emerges from the cocoon the following year (in Spring or early Summer) but depending on weather conditions can stay in the cocoon from anywhere between 88 and 125 years. One case has even been recorded of a moth emerging out of the cocoon after 150 years! Download high resolution version (800x909, 220 KB)The Emperor Gum Moth in its cocoon Taken by fir0002 File links The following pages link to this file: Cocoon (silk) Emperor Gum Moth Categories: GFDL images ... Download high resolution version (800x909, 220 KB)The Emperor Gum Moth in its cocoon Taken by fir0002 File links The following pages link to this file: Cocoon (silk) Emperor Gum Moth Categories: GFDL images ... This article is about insect larvae. ... Silk weaver Silk is a natural protein fiber that can be woven into textiles. ... This article is about insect larvae. ... This article is about insect larvae. ... This article is about insect larvae. ...

When the metamorphosis is complete, the adult moth regurgitates a fluid to soften the tough cocoon and then cuts a hole using sharp hooks on the base of each forewing. After this is done, the moth emerges and rests while its wings dry and expand. Metamorphosis has several meanings: Look up Metamorphosis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary For metamorphosis as it applies to animals (biology) see Metamorphosis (biology) In geology, metamorphosis refers to the changes undergone by metamorphic rock due to geological processes. ... Regurgitation is the passive flow of stomach contents back into the esophagus and mouth. ... The more forward of the two pairs of wings of an insect. ... A Laughing Gull on the beach in Atlantic City. ...

Baby Moths

The Emperor Gum Moth does not feed after it emerges from the cocoon, relying solely on the energy they stored as caterpillars. Their adult life span is limited to a couple weeks in which they mate, lay eggs and die. The moths, like the caterpillars, are very striking in appearance. The Emperor Gum Moth is a very large moth, having a wingspan of 120mm-150mm. Females are generally smaller than males. The furless wings and body are super multi colored, but are in overall tones of pale reddish/brown. The wings are decorated with four prominent ‘eyes’ and various other markings in a symmetrical formation. The antennae of the males are feathery, while the females' are thinner and with fewer hairs. It has been suggested that Copulation be merged into this article or section. ... Square with symmetry group D4 Symmetry is a characteristic of geometrical shapes, equations, and other objects; we say that such an object is symmetric with respect to a given operation if this operation, when applied to the object, does not appear to change it. ... Antennae (singular antenna), are the paired appendages connecting to the first (and in crustaceans also to the second) segment of the head of the members of all subphyla of the arthropods except Chelicerata. ... For other uses, see Feather (disambiguation). ... Thinner is a 1984 novel by Stephen King about an obese lawyer who experiences a dramatic and ultimately dangerous weight loss as a result of a Gypsys curse. ...

References

• Wildlife of Sydney - Fact File - Emperor Gum Moth
• Forest Health Fact Sheets 9 Emperor Gum Moth
• Emperor Gum Moth

Additional photos

An adult male Emperor Gum Moth Download high resolution version (800x639, 106 KB)A male Emperor Gum Moth Taken by fir0002 File links The following pages link to this file: Emperor Gum Moth User:Fir0002/Fir0002 gallery Categories: GFDL images ...	The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar eggs after the caterpillars have hatched The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar eggs after the caterpillars have hatched and partially eaten the leaf. ...	The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillars at the 2nd stage of their growth The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillars at the 2nd stage of their growth. ...	The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillars at the second and third stage in their growth The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillars at the second and third stage in their growth. ...
The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillars various stages in their growth Image File history File links Download high resolution version (800x724, 124 KB)The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillars various stages in their growth Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ...	The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillars at the third and fourth stage in their growth Download high resolution version (1024x781, 151 KB)The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillars at the third and fourth stage in their growth. ...	The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar feeding on a eucalyptus leaf Image File history File links Download high resolution version (800x643, 89 KB)The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar feeding on a eucalyptus leaf Taken by fir0002 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...	The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar in its 4th stage. Its recently shed 3rd stage skin is visible beside it Image File history File links Download high resolution version (800x649, 110 KB)The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar in its 4th stage. ...
The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar feeding on a eucalyptus leaf Download high resolution version (1280x886, 232 KB)The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar feeding on a eucalyptus leaf Taken by fir0002 File links The following pages link to this file: Wikipedia:Featured pictures visible User:MaxPower Wikipedia:Picture of the day/January 2005 Wikipedia:Featured pictures candidates/January-2005 Emperor Gum...	The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar at the 4th development stage Download high resolution version (1280x960, 251 KB)The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar at the 4th development stage Taken by fir0002 File links The following pages link to this file: Wikipedia:Featured pictures candidates/January-2005 Emperor Gum Moth Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Emperor Gum Moth Caterpillar Categories: GFDL images ... Development has meaning in several contexts: // Science and Engineering Biological development of embryos in the context of developmental biology Child development (physical emphasis) or post-natal human development (pediatrics, etc) Software engineering, the methodology and process of development of computer software Technology development in industry, as in Software development New...	The bright blue/green top of an Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar Download high resolution version (1024x648, 129 KB)The bright blue/green top of an Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar Taken by fir0002 File links The following pages link to this file: Emperor Gum Moth Categories: GFDL images ...	The underside of an Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar Download high resolution version (1024x635, 142 KB)The underside of an Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar Taken by fir0002 File links The following pages link to this file: Wikipedia:Featured pictures candidates/January-2005 Emperor Gum Moth Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Emperor Gum Moth Caterpillar Categories: GFDL images ...
The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar's strong rear grip Download high resolution version (800x664, 98 KB)The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillars strong rear grip. ...	The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar spinning its silken cocoon on a eucalyptus twig Download high resolution version (737x685, 144 KB)The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar spinning its silken cocoon on a eucalyptus twig File links The following pages link to this file: Emperor Gum Moth ...	The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar spinning its silken cocoon on a eucalyptus twig Download high resolution version (1280x841, 238 KB)The Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar spinning its silken cocoon on a eucalyptus twig Taken by fir0002 File links The following pages link to this file: Cocoon (silk) Emperor Gum Moth Categories: GFDL images ...