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Epicoma tristis  Australia,Epicoma tristis,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. Observed in a defensive posture on a house wall.Possibly to display its coloration to indicate that it is not edible to anything preying on that species. Posted 3 days ago, modified 3 days ago
  2. Quite a display Ernst Posted 3 days ago

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"Epicoma tristis" is a moth of the Thaumetopoeidae family. It is found in Australia. The larvae feed on "Eucalyptus", "Leptospermum" and "Kunzea" species.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Dec 18, 2025. Captured Dec 18, 2025 11:29 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/41s
  • ISO200
  • 79mm