Many-windowed Silkmoth
Common NameMany-windowed Silkmoth
Scientific NameCopaxa multifenestrata
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)100
Primary Colorscream, beige, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical montane forests, cloud forests
Geographic RangeMexico to northern South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
Host PlantsQuercus spp. (Oak), various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, typically nocturnal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically spiny and feed on broadleaf trees, pupating in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, pale base coloration, and the striking, dark, translucent 'window' spots on both forewings and hindwings. The slightly falcate forewing apex is also characteristic.
Description
A large, pale creamy-white to light beige moth characterized by prominent, dark, somewhat translucent 'window' spots (fenestrae) on all four wings.
