Talk:Opodiphthera eucalypti

Maybe Emperor Gum Moth?

I took some photos of a quite spectacular moth on my property in Pemberton, Western Australia which looks remarkably similar to the photos of your (possibly) Emperor Gum Moth, but I can't be sure. JAW 14:15, 27 November 2005 (UTC)

In the unlikely event that you check back here 7 years later, judging by it's appearance and (especially) location, I'd say it is the Helena Gum Moth. Ypna (talk) 21:20, 13 December 2012 (UTC)

I am in southern Georgia and have captured two pictures of this moth, It is the size of my hand from palm to finger tip. So it does appear that it maybe native to Australia but now is in the southern states. Hopefully it does not have the same impact that the American bull frog had on Australia when it was introduced.

Poisonous hairs?

I'm a little confused about the statement, 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.. Is it somehow surprising that they're not poisonous? If so, then it should say something like, Unlike most species, the hairs are not poisonous..., or whatever is appropriate. As written, it gives no reason why the reader should have expected them to be poisonous, and leaves you wondering why it's mentioned at all. -- RoySmith (talk) 13:51, 14 April 2006 (UTC)

I think possibly the reason 'not poisonous' is mentioned is because the caterpillars are referred to as 'spitfires' when they are in their second stage by some people. I remember being very afraid of spitfires when I was younger as I believed they would 'spit' fire at me. —Preceding unsigned comment added by OpenMindDesign (talk • contribs) 03:17, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

Redirect Wrong?

The Liquid Amber link redirected to "Coca-Cola". I'm sure this was just someone having a little fun... I'm going to fix it.

--Sonic 19:40, 21 April 2006 (UTC)

Probably because they look rather vicious. The reason it's not mentioned is because I can only think of one (the io moth) example of a poisonous moth in this Family. --Kugamazog 21:03, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

Emperor Gum Moth in Canada

Hi there,

We believe that the caterpillar we spotted in Canada was a Emperor Gum Moth. This was during the month of August. Given that Australia and Canada have different climates, is it not odd to find it Canada?

Cheers,

Shaun

Probably not an Emperor Gum Moth but another species from the same family. JamesDouch (talk) 21:20, 13 December 2012 (UTC)

Emperor Gum Moths in the Movies

This moth was portrayed in the two films "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." (The wizard Gandalf is featured summoning it to use as a method of magical communication.) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.114.116.103 (talk) 02:04, 21 May 2012 (UTC)

Question

== I have pictures of a moth that I believe is the emperor gum moth in mass, usa , june 2010 || I have one of these Emperor Gum moths in my kitchen here in Greenville, SC, USA.....? How'd it get here, and it is injured one of the antenna tip is broken, and the back lower wing is split...it's still very much alive and I'm trying to nuriture it, but what do they eat? Will it heal and be able to fly again, I've not touch it, only slid a card under it to lift it.....it's so amazing to look at.

Are you sure it is an Emperor Gum moth and not another similar looking species from the same family? JamesDouch (talk) 21:20, 13 December 2012 (UTC)

Revert a long time coming

Way back in April 2006 some kind soul made a few random edits:

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Opodiphthera_eucalypti&type=revision&diff=48447861&oldid=48380137

including changing "Females are generally larger than males" to "Females are generally smaller than males", this incorrect statement has survived for almost 10 years! I'll change it back. It would be a bit of an exception if the male was larger than the female. --Tony Wills (talk) 05:29, 21 January 2016 (UTC)

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The article states that the Emperor Gum Moth is found in all Australian states "except Tasmania". This is incorrect. The moths are in fact quite common in Tasmania. 123.2.150.8 (talk) 04:56, 15 January 2009 (UTC) Jennifer Houghton

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should be moved to emperor gum moth

why is it titled with the scientific name? that's stupid. 206.84.143.69 (talk) 10:37, 23 July 2021 (UTC)