DISTRIBUTION:

Copaxa arianae (wingspan: males: 87mm; females: 104-107mm; // forewing length: males: 45-47mm; females: 54-56mm) flies in
eastern Ecuador: Napo; at elevations near 2180m.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

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

Most of the Copaxa brood continuously so I suspect arianae would be on the wing every month of the year. Thus far this species has only been observed on the wing in November.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Male Copaxa arianae 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.

Copaxa arianae AT female, Los Crocodilos, Napo, Ecuador,
November 11, 2011, 2180m, on my home computer only.

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, arianae, is honourific for Peggy Ackermann, a friend of Ron Brechlin.