Green-veined Charaxes vs Giant Long-Legged Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green-veined Charaxes | Giant Long-Legged Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charaxes candiope | Macrolyristes corporalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 100-150 mm body |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Giant Long-Legged Katydid
One of the largest katydids in the world with a leg span exceeding 25 cm. Found in the rainforests of Malaysia, it is nocturnal and well-camouflaged as green leaves.
Did You Know?
With legs included, this katydid spans over 25 cm — it is so large it has been mistaken for a small bird when seen fluttering through the rainforest canopy at night.