Brutus Charaxes vs Six-spot Burnet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brutus Charaxes | Six-spot Burnet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charaxes brutus | Zygaena filipendulae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Zygaenidae |
| Size | 70-90 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, DRC, Ivory Coast) | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brutus Charaxes
A large and powerful butterfly with black and white banding on the upper wings and intricate reddish-brown patterns beneath. It is a fast, aggressive flier that frequents forest canopy. Males are strongly territorial.
Did You Know?
Charaxes brutus is one of the fastest-flying butterflies in Africa, capable of outpacing many bird species over short distances.
Six-spot Burnet
A day-flying moth with metallic blue-black forewings bearing six crimson spots. Its bright colours warn predators of its cyanide-based chemical defences.
Did You Know?
Both the larvae and adults contain hydrogen cyanide, making them highly toxic to predators.