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Copaxa Moth

Copaxa lavendera

Description:

Can you guess who I am? This is the male of the Copaxa Moth, and an exceptionally orange colored one. They are usually more yellow in color. This Silkworm moth occurs from southern Mexico through Honduras. Family Saturniidae. See the female: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/327....

Habitat:

Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

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Adarsha B S
Adarsha B S 10 years ago

:) :)

LaurenZarate
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LaurenZarate

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Spotted on Aug 10, 2013
Submitted on Aug 17, 2013

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