Giant Charaxes vs Oak Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Charaxes | Oak Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charaxes castor | Typhlocyba quercus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 75-95 mm wingspan | 2.5-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Parks |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe |
| 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.
Oak Leafhopper
A tiny pale green leafhopper found on oak trees. Feeds by piercing leaf cells, causing pale stippling. Can be extremely abundant on oaks in summer.
Did You Know?
Can occur in such high densities that they rain down from oak trees when branches are shaken.