Foxy Charaxes vs Chinese Moon Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Foxy Charaxes | Chinese Moon Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charaxes jasius saturnus | Actias dubernardi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 75-90 mm wingspan | 90-120 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Central China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Chinese Moon Moth
A rare and exquisitely beautiful moon moth with pink-tinged green wings and extraordinarily long, curling hindwing tails. Males are more deeply pink-washed than the green females.
Did You Know?
Actias dubernardi is one of the only moon moths whose larvae feed on conifers rather than broadleaf trees, an unusual dietary specialization.