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Black Spot Moth (Male)

Epicoma melanospila

Photo by LeanneGardner
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Field Notes

Description:

Around 3cm. This moth is male, the female is similar, with no diagonal line across the wing. When upset, the adults 'play dead', with wings held high & abdomen curved under.

Habitat:

Attracted to night lights.

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Black Spot Moth - Epicoma melanospila

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