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Copaxa Moth

Copaxa lavandera

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Copaxa Moth which appears to be just recently emerged and early in the season. The bright pink legs contrast with heavily furred yellow of the thorax. These are very large moths that occur from southern Mexico through Honduras. They have 4 small clear windows on the wings. Pictures 1-3 are of the female, Pictures 4-6 are of the male.

Habitat:

Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LaurenZarate
Thank you Bill. I separated the female (first 3 pictures) from the male (pictures 4-6).
BillOehlke
Yes, a very nice female Copaxa lavendera. You also have the male depicted. He is quite different from the female of this species, having a rounded but produced apex, as well as a much more orangey ground colour. Bill Oehlke

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PublishedMarch 25, 2014

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