Foxy Charaxes vs Window Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Foxy Charaxes | Window Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charaxes jasius saturnus | Sylvicola fenestralis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Anisopodidae |
| Size | 75-90 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Europe |
| 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.
Window Gnat
A small, delicate fly with dark-spotted wings often found resting on windows and walls. Larvae develop in fermenting organic matter and tree sap runs.
Did You Know?
Despite being one of the most commonly encountered flies on windows throughout Europe, this species remains largely unstudied and overlooked by entomologists.