The male genitalia of both are similar, but Epiblema usually have a horn-like process on the margin of the basal cavity. Where this is missing (or very small) there may be a flap-like structure adorned with bristles called the pulvinus, which is usually absent or poorly developed in Eucosma. |
Epiblema or Eucosma? |
cucullus |
sacculus |
lobe (of cucullus) |
Eucosma males |
Epiblema males |