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Hercules Moth of South America

Copaxa multifenestrata

About

A large silk moth with brown wings bearing multiple translucent windows that give it its species name. The wing margins are scalloped and the body is densely furred. It is found in Andean cloud forests where adults fly at night and are attracted to lights.

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Did You Know?

The transparent windows in its wings may serve to break up the moth's silhouette, confusing bat echolocation and helping it avoid predation.