Blood-red Cymothoe vs August Thorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blood-red Cymothoe | August Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cymothoe sangaris | Ennomos quercinaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, DRC) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blood-red Cymothoe
A strikingly sexually dimorphic butterfly where males are vivid blood-red and females are brown with white bands. It is one of the most recognizable butterflies in Central African forests. Flight is relatively slow and gliding.
Did You Know?
The blood-red coloration of males is so vivid that early European explorers initially mistook them for a different species from the brown females.
August Thorn
A thorn moth flying in late summer with warm yellow-brown wings. Rests with wings spread flat. Larvae feed on oak and other deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
The angular wing shape and brown coloring give it a remarkable resemblance to a dry autumn leaf.