Giant Charaxes vs Tropical Warehouse Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Charaxes | Tropical Warehouse Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charaxes castor | Ephestia cautella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 75-95 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm body; 15-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Indoors |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide |
| 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.
Tropical Warehouse Moth
A common pest of stored products in tropical and subtropical warehouses. Its larvae produce frass and webbing that contaminate large quantities of stored commodities.
Did You Know?
It is the most economically damaging moth pest of stored cocoa beans in West Africa.