Copaxa cydippe
Copaxa cydippe is a species of moth in the family Saturniidae first described by Herbert Druce in 1894. It is found in Central America, including Mexico and Guatemala.
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Saturniidae |
| Genus: | Copaxa |
| Species: | C. cydippe |
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The larvae feed on Pinus species. They are solitary feeders. The larvae are green-and-white striped.[2]
References
- Rougerie, R. & Collective of iBOL Saturniidae expert taxonomists (2009). "Online list of valid and available names of the Saturniidae of the World". Lepidoptera Barcode of Life.
- Latin American Insects and Entomology
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