Green-veined Charaxes vs Yellow-Horned Horntail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green-veined Charaxes | Yellow-Horned Horntail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charaxes candiope | Urocerus flavicornis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Yellow-Horned Horntail
A large wood wasp distinguished by its yellow antennae contrasting with a dark metallic blue-black body. Females bore into conifer wood to lay eggs.
Did You Know?
Adults often emerge from lumber used in construction, sometimes surprising homeowners years after the wood was milled.