DISTRIBUTION:

Copaxa rufimichoacanensis (wingspan: males: mm; females: mm) flies in Mexico: Michoacan.

I have very little information on the many recently (2010) species, described by Brechlin and Meister. Some of these recently described species may require DNA analysis to distinguish them from other, better known species.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Copaxa rufimichoacanensis larvae probably feed upon avocado (Persea americana).

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

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

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

EGGS, LARVAE, COCOONS AND PUPAE:

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

Persea americana .......

Avocado

The species name is indicative of similarity to Copaxa rufa or Copaxa rufinans and a specimen type locality in Michoacan, Mexico.

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