In the weekend Kadee from Te Hapua team found this large moth whilst playing at a friend's house.

She brought the moth to school to show her classmates and teacher.  We found out some interesting facts.  The moth is called a Gum Emperor Moth, native to Australia but introduced to New Zealand in 1939.  These huge moths are nocturnal.  The moth that Kadee found was a female that had laid lots of little pale cream eggs.  These eggs should hatch out in 7 - 10 days time.  Hopefully we might get to see the caterpillars.  Thanks Kadee for sharing your find !!