DISTRIBUTION:

Copaxa evelynae flies in
Guatemala; and
Honduras: Ocotopeque and Olancho (RC).

Visit Copaxa cydippe Group Comparison Chart.

The "omega" shape of the forewing cell markings in both genders should readily distinguish this species.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Copaxa evelynae larvae feed upon Persea americana.

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

Female copyright Kirby Wolfe

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Male Copaxa evelynae 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.

EGGS, LARVAE, COCOONS AND PUPAE:

Larva copyright Kirby Wolfe

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

Persea americana.......

Avocado

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