Birch Shieldbug vs Foxy Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Birch Shieldbug | Foxy Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elasmostethus interstinctus | Charaxes jasius saturnus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Acanthosomatidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 8-11mm | 75-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Birch Shieldbug
A bright green and copper shield bug found on birch trees. It has distinctive dark shoulder patches.
Did You Know?
One of the most attractively colored European shield bugs with its combination of bright green and copper tones.
Foxy Charaxes
A powerful butterfly with rich orange-brown wings edged in dark brown with blue spots. The underside is intricately patterned in silver and russet.
Did You Know?
It is the only charaxes species also found in Europe, where the nominate subspecies occurs around the Mediterranean.