Epicoma tristis (Dark Epicoma Moth)

The adult moths have forewings that are vary from dark grey through brown to white, speckled with silver. Each wing has a row of orange spots along the termen, and a subterminal row of cream spots. Each forewing has an irregular dark area, usually with a yellow dot in the middle. The males often have a wavy dark transverse band which, at its middle, touches or traverses the dark area.

The hindwings are dark brown with similar borders to those of the forewings. The abdomen is black with orange dorsal spots and an orange anal tuft. The females have slightly feathery antennae, and a wingspan of about 4 cms. The males have very feathery antennae, and a wingspan of about 3 cms.

The species occurs in  Queensland,  New South Wales,  Australian Capital Territory,  Victoria,  Tasmania, and  Western Australia.