White-stemmed Gum moth

We have been on a road trip to Western Queensland and we have been privileged to see some amazing things both historical and natural.

One "treasure" was this large moth that we spotted on the ground at Stanthorpe.

It is known as a White-stemmed Gum moth or   Chelepteryx collesi

http://australianmuseum.net.au/White-stemmed-Gum-Moth 

 The above web site gives a good description. This one is probably a male from the feathery antennae. After photographing we gently placed it back into some nearby bushes.  The variety and colours of moths and butterflies never ceases to delight us.