Giant Charaxes vs Japanese Yellow Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Charaxes | Japanese Yellow Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charaxes castor | Papilio machaon hippocrates |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 75-95 mm wingspan | 70-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Charaxes
One of the largest charaxes butterflies with powerful tawny-orange wings with black borders. It has two short tails on each hindwing.
Did You Know?
They are such powerful fliers that they can be heard making a distinct rustling noise as they fly past.
Japanese Yellow Swallowtail
The Japanese subspecies of the Old World swallowtail, known as 'ki-ageha.' A large and elegant butterfly with bright yellow wings marked with black patterns and blue hindwing spots.
Did You Know?
This butterfly engages in 'hilltopping' behavior, where males fly to hilltops and ridges to establish territories and wait for females.