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Yellow spot Epicoma moth Adult moths have fore wings that vary from dark grey through brown to white, speckled with silver. Each wing has a row of orange and the larger cream spots along the edge of the wings. The central area of each fore wing has a large irregular dark spot with a yellow/orange dot in the middle. <br /> Wingspan 4 cm Australia,Epicoma tristis,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Macro,Moth,Noctuoidea,Notodontidae,Spring,insect,invertebrate Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Yellow spot Epicoma moth

Adult moths have fore wings that vary from dark grey through brown to white, speckled with silver. Each wing has a row of orange and the larger cream spots along the edge of the wings. The central area of each fore wing has a large irregular dark spot with a yellow/orange dot in the middle.
Wingspan 4 cm

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The Epicoma tristis

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

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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Uploaded Dec 1, 2018. Captured Nov 25, 2018 11:15 in Myamblah Crescent Reserve, Myamblah Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO320
  • 100mm

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