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Saturniid moth

Copaxa decrescens

Photo by Carolina
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Field Notes

Description:

Copaxa are large moths that rest with spread wings. They have prominent discal spots and can typically be recognized by a silver leading edge to the forewing. I read they likes avocado.
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The wingspan is 90-120 mm for males and 105-125 mm for females.

Habitat:

The species in widespread in South America at low to medium altitudes.

Notes:

I couldn't get closer, it was really high and... I'm afraid of big moths.

Reference Links:

Saturniinae

Species ID Suggestions

Saturniid moth

Copaxa decreasens

Reference Link
Juan DiTrani
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Comments (8)
Dan Doucette
Love the subtle markings and distinct lines on this one, nice Carolina!
Carolina
You found it, Juan! Thank you!
Carolina
Del género Antherea encontré 3, pero una de Japón y otra de China, y la otra si era de México a Colombia, pero no se parecen: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antheraea_godmani
Juan DiTrani
Carolina, creo que esta polilla es de la familia Saturniidae, quizás el género Antherea
Carolina
I tried Alice, but I didn't have luck.

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