Copaxa decrescens
Common NameCopaxa decrescens
Scientific NameCopaxa decrescens
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)90
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, yellowish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, cloud forests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Colombia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf trees and shrubs native to its tropical habitat
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, primarily nocturnal
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically large and may be spiny, pupating in a cocoon often spun among leaves or in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, characteristic wavy brown and tan wing patterns, somewhat pointed forewings, and small yellow discal spots. Males possess prominent bipectinate (feathery) antennae.
Description
A large, robust moth with broad, somewhat angular wings. Its wings are predominantly shades of brown and tan, marked with intricate wavy lines and small yellow discal spots on both forewings and hindwings.
