DISTRIBUTION:

Copaxa knorkei (wingspan: males: mm; females: mm // forewing length: males: 42-45mm; females: 50-55) flies in
Mexico: Chiapas; Oaxaca; at elevations of 310-2100m.

Copaxa knorkei is placed in the Multifenestrata Group. This is a fairly common species, quite similar to multifenestrata, and many of the moths from Chiapas and or Oaxaca, previously identifed as multifenestrata are more likely knorkei.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Copaxa knorkei larvae will probably feed upon avocado (Persea americana). The natural host is unknown.

Most of the Copaxa brood continuously so I suspect knorkei would be on the wing every month of the year.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Male Copaxa knorkei moths use highly developed antennae to locate females shortly after dark by tracking the airbourne pheromone plume. The female releases this scent into the night air via an organ extended from the tip of the abdomen.

The species name "knorkei" is honourific for A. Knorke.

EGGS, LARVAE, COCOONS AND PUPAE:

Larvae and their hosts are currently unknown.

It is hoped that this alphabetical listing followed by the common name of the anticiipated foodplant will prove useful. The list is not exhaustive. Experimenting with closely related foodplants is worthwhile.

Persea americana.....

Avocado

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Copaxa knorkei male

Copaxa knorkei dark male

Copaxa knorkei female