Green-veined Charaxes vs Anna's Eighty-Eight
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green-veined Charaxes | Anna's Eighty-Eight |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charaxes candiope | Diaethria anna |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Anna's Eighty-Eight
A small neotropical butterfly with bright blue-green upper wings and a striking black-and-white numeral pattern underneath. It is closely related to Cramer's eighty-eight.
Did You Know?
Despite being named for the number pattern, many individuals actually display patterns closer to '89' than '88.'