DISTRIBUTION:

Copaxa kaechi (wingspan: males: 74mm; females: 85mmmm; // forewing length: males: 39-45mm; females: 50mm) flies in
eastern Ecuador: Carchi: Limonal-Chical; at elevations near 2050-2710m.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Horst kaech has reared this species on Shanchi (Coriaria thymifolia).

Specimens have been taken in February, June, November-December, suggesting at least three broods annually.

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

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

Copaxa kaechi AT female, 85mm, Carchi, Ecuador,
June 26, 2012, 2150m, on my home computer only.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Male Copaxa kaechi 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.

Coriaria thymifolia Persea americana .......

Sanchi Avocado

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The species name, kaechi, is honourific for Horst Kaech, a friend of Ron Brechlin.