TL: Australia

MU
FU

130-170 mm

Regional distr. - legend
  • Local names
  • LanguageVernacular name
    EnglishHelena Gum Moth
  • Primary hostplants
  • FamilyLatin nameVernacular name
    MyrtaceaeEucalyptusGum trees
  • Synonyms and other combinations
  • Latin nameAuthor
    Austrocaligula helenaWhite, 1843
    Saturnia helenaWhite, 1843
    Antheraea intermediaLucas, 1890
    Antheraea banksiiLucas, 1891
    Antheraea plutoSonthonnax, 1899
    Caligula banksiSeitz, 1928

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Extinct
Extinct in the wild
Critically endangered
Endangered
Vulnerable
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Least Concern
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Legally protected
CITES