DISTRIBUTION:

Copaxa lavenderohondurensis (wingspan: males: 106-112mm; females: 108-115mm; // forewing length: males: 56-58mm; females: 58-60mm) flies in
eastern Honduras: Lempira; Ocotopeque; at elevations near 1400m.

This moth is extremely similar to Copaxa lavendera from Mexico; Copaxa lavenderoguatemalensis from Guatemala; Copaxa lavenderohidalgensis from Mexico: Hidalgo; and Copaxa lavenderojaliscensis from Mexico: Jalisco. Males are reddish orange, and females are yellow. There seems to be a heavier suffusion of small black dots near the forewing apex in lavendrohondurensis than is found in the other species, and the ocelli seem to be somewhat larger than in the other similar species.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

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

Most of the Copaxa brood continuously so I suspect peggyae would be on the wing every month of the year. Thus far this species has only been observed on the wing in May. There may be additional flight months.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Male Copaxa lavenderohondurensis 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

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The species name, lavenderohondurensis, is indicative of a very close similarity to C. lavendera and a specimen type locale in Honduras.