DISTRIBUTION:

Copaxa yungaskoenigoides (wingspan: males: mm; females: mm) flies in Bolivia, probably in La Paz: Yungas.

I have very little information on the many recently (2010) species, described by Brechlin and Meister. Some of these recently described species may require DNA analysis to distinguish them from other, better known species.

I suspect this moth is very similar to Copaxa koenigi, but am not at all sure. Kirby Wolfe originally sent me the moth depicted at top of page as Copaxa koenigi, but it is a better match for the recently (2010) described and very similar Copaxa koenigoides.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

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

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

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Male Copaxa yungaskoenigoides 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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