Lavender Copaxa Moth
Common NameLavender Copaxa Moth
Scientific NameCopaxa lavendera
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorspale green, grey, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, cloud forests
Geographic RangeCentral America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica) to northern South America (e.g., Ecuador)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically large and feed on the foliage of various trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon, often among leaf litter or attached to a branch.
Identification TipsKey features include the unique combination of pale greenish-grey wings, the four distinct, multi-ringed eyespots, and the strongly falcate forewing tips. The robust, furry body is also characteristic.
Description
A large, robust moth characterized by its pale greenish-grey wings, which feature prominent circular eyespots with concentric rings on both forewings and hindwings. The forewings have a distinctive falcate (hooked) apex, and the body is densely covered in yellowish-brown fur.
