Copaxa decrescens

Copaxa decrescens

"Copaxa decrescens" is a species of moth in the family Saturniidae first described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is widespread in Central and South America at low to medium altitudes.
Copaxa decrescens (Saturniidae) PNYC - Huampal, Pasco, Peru. Jul 22, 2020 Copaxa decrescens,Geotagged,Moth Week 2022,National Moth Week 2022,Peru,Winter

Appearance

The wingspan is 90–120 mm for males and 105–125 mm for females.

Food

The larvae feed on "Persea", "Salix" and "Quercus" species, including "Quercus ilex".

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilySaturniidae
GenusCopaxa
SpeciesC. decrescens
Photographed in
Peru