Japanese Luehdorfia vs Foxy Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Luehdorfia | Foxy Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Luehdorfia japonica | Charaxes jasius saturnus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 75-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Japan (Honshu) | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Japanese Luehdorfia
A rare spring-flying swallowtail butterfly endemic to Japan. Named 'spring goddess' in Japanese. Has declined severely due to habitat loss and deer browsing on its food plants.
Did You Know?
Called 'gifu-cho' (Gifu butterfly) in Japanese and considered a symbol of spring in Japanese culture.
Foxy Charaxes
A powerful butterfly with rich orange-brown wings edged in dark brown with blue spots. The underside is intricately patterned in silver and russet.
Did You Know?
It is the only charaxes species also found in Europe, where the nominate subspecies occurs around the Mediterranean.