Epicoma (genus)

Unidentified Prominent moth at Macarthur, ACT

Epicoma (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 8 Jan 2021
Epicoma (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 8 Jan 2021
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Epicoma (genus) 29 Mar 2021 GlennCocking
Epicoma (genus) 29 Mar 2021 donhe
Unidentified 28 Mar 2021 Liam.m

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3 comments

donhe wrote:
   29 Mar 2021
I cannot discern the antennae. Are they feathery or thread-like?
Liam.m wrote:
   29 Mar 2021
Feathery :)
donhe wrote:
   29 Mar 2021
It looks like either E. tristis or E. contristis. Male E. tristis often have a dark indistinct submarginal line on the forewing. Male E. contristis often have a dark area along the forewing margin. I can see neither feature.

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