DISTRIBUTION:

Copaxa satipoexpandens (wingspan: males: 116mm; females: mm // forewing length: males: 58-60mm; females: )) flies in
Peru: Junin: Satipo.

It is a very dark species with three relatively large hyaline areas on each forewing and a single, yellow-encircled spot on each hindwing. The hindwings have a definite reddish cast which is also evident in lower portions of the forewing, which is otherwise dark brown except for a lighter brown apical patch. The apex is produced with a rounded tip. The female is unknown.

It has been taken at elevations from 700-2000m.

The following specimen from Peru, seems to be a best match for C. satipoexpandens or andorientalis.

Copaxa satipoexpandens male, Peru,
courtesy of Eric van Schayck,
tentative id and significant digital repair by Bill Oehlke>

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

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

Most of the Copaxa brood continuously so I suspect satipoexpandens would be on the wing every month of the year, but so far there are only reports for June-July-August and December.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Male Copaxa satipoexpandens 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 location of specimen type material: Satipo, Junin, Peru, and the species is probably quite similar to Copaxa expandens, but seems to be a very dark species.

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