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Black Spot Moth (Male)

Epicoma melanospila

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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LeanneGardner
Spotted by
LeanneGardner

Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Apr 25, 2014
Submitted on Apr 28, 2014

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