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
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Saturniidae
Genus:
Copaxa
Species:
C. decrescens
Binomial name
Copaxa decrescens
Walker, 1855[1]

The wingspan is 90–120 mm for males and 105–125 mm for females.[2]

The larvae feed on Persea, Salix and Quercus species, including Quercus ilex.[3]

References
  1. Rougerie, R. & Collective of iBOL Saturniidae expert taxonomists (2009). "Online list of valid and available names of the Saturniidae of the World". Lepidoptera Barcode of Life.
  2. Fauna Paraguay
  3. Silkmoths


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