Garden Tiger Moth vs Green-veined Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Tiger Moth | Green-veined Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arctia caja | Charaxes candiope |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 50-73 mm wingspan | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Garden Tiger Moth
A boldly patterned moth with chocolate-and-white forewings and red-spotted hindwings.
Did You Know?
Its woolly bear caterpillar was the inspiration for weather folklore predictions.
Green-veined Charaxes
A large charaxes with orange upperwings and distinctive green-veined underwings. It is common along forested rivers and streams.
Did You Know?
The green veins on the underside provide excellent camouflage when the butterfly rests with wings folded among leaves.