Opodiphthera Eucalypti Progression...

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Opodiphthera Eucalypti Progression...

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Gday folks!

Please find attached some pics of my Opodiphthera eucalypti: I found it in March 2010 as rather raw - but interesting - stock. It has undergone a few changes since March, but I have largely let it grow unchecked: no trimming, no wiring and a lot of feeding. Yesterday (Xmas Day 2010) saw the final stage of its progression... :P

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:hooray: :beer: :clap: :clap: :clap:

I thought you had too many to drink from your title.... isnt he (she?) stunning and phenomenal photos too Fly.

Many thanks for sharing with us. To the next generation....

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that is one ugly caterpilla :shock:
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About 40 years ago we had a backyard tree with hundreds of these every year. I have not seen one since, they are quite magnificent caterpillars. We knew them by their common name, emperor gum caterpillar and emperor gum moth.
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Beutiful Fly
It looks like the tree is inside. You do that just for the photoshoot I hope?


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kcpoole wrote:It looks like the tree is inside. You do that just for the photoshoot I hope?
Gday Ken & Co!

You're correct: the 'tree' is inside for the Before pics, but it was only a branch we cut from one of the Red Box (E. polyanthemos) in our yard.

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