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Copaxa Moth
Copaxa lavendera
16.7157, -92.6165
Field Notes
Description:
Can you guess who I am?
This is the male of the Copaxa Moth, and an exceptionally orange colored one. They are usually more yellow in color. This Silkworm moth occurs from southern Mexico through Honduras. Family Saturniidae. See the female:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/32724026/fullscreen.
Habitat:
Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 17, 2013
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