Epicoma contristis explained

Epicoma contristis, the yellow-spotted epicoma, is a moth of the family Notodontidae first described by Jacob Hübner in 1823. It is known from Australia, including Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria.[1]

The larvae feed on the foliage of Casuarina, Eucalyptus, Leptospermum and Melaleuca species.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Herbison-Evans . Don . Crossley . Stella . amp . 15 January 2019 . Epicoma contristis Hübner, 1823 Yellow-spotted Epicoma . Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths . 1 August 2019.