Epicoma argentata (Walker, 1865)
(previously known as : Teara argentata)
 THAUMETOPOEINAE ,   NOTODONTIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

Epicoma argentata
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richarson, Kuranda)

The adult moth has wings that are off-white, each with a submarginal row of whiter spots. The forewings each have a brown line along the costa. The abdomen is yellow. The wingspan is about 3 cms.

Epicoma argentata
(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

This species occurs in :

  • Queensland.

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    (updated 1 September 2010)