Florida Leaf-footed Bug vs Tiridates Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Leaf-footed Bug | Tiridates Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocephala femorata | Charaxes tiridates |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Caribbean | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, DRC) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Florida Leaf-footed Bug
A large robust coreid bug with distinctive leaf-like expansions on its hind tibiae. It is dark brown to black with slightly expanded pronotal margins. Males possess greatly enlarged hind femora used in intrasexual combat.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it can release a pungent spray from scent glands that smells like rotten almonds and can stain skin temporarily.
Tiridates Charaxes
A spectacular large forest butterfly with vivid blue and black upperside and ornate brown and white underside markings. It is a powerful glider that soars through the forest canopy. Two prominent tails extend from the hindwings.
Did You Know?
This species has been recorded flying at heights exceeding 30 meters in the forest canopy, rarely descending to ground level.