Harvester Butterfly vs Demon Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harvester Butterfly | Demon Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Feniseca tarquinius | Charaxes lucretius |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 28-33 mm wingspan | 70-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, DRC) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Harvester Butterfly
The only carnivorous butterfly in North America, whose caterpillar feeds on woolly aphids rather than plants. Adults are small and orange-brown with dark spotting.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar camouflages itself with the waxy white filaments of its aphid prey while feeding.
Demon Charaxes
A large forest Charaxes with deep black upperside marked with blue iridescence in males. Females are larger and browner. The underside has intricate leaf-like patterning providing excellent camouflage.
Did You Know?
When resting with wings closed, this butterfly is almost invisible against the bark of forest trees thanks to its cryptic underside.