Long-Nosed Lanternfly vs Tiridates Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-Nosed Lanternfly | Tiridates Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrops sultanus | Charaxes tiridates |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Fulgoridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm (body, including snout) | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, DRC) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-Nosed Lanternfly
A large Malaysian lanternfly with an extremely elongated head projection and colorful spotted wings. It feeds on sap from large rainforest trees.
Did You Know?
Its elongated snout has no known sensory function and may serve as camouflage by mimicking a twig.
Tiridates Charaxes
A spectacular large forest butterfly with vivid blue and black upperside and ornate brown and white underside markings. It is a powerful glider that soars through the forest canopy. Two prominent tails extend from the hindwings.
Did You Know?
This species has been recorded flying at heights exceeding 30 meters in the forest canopy, rarely descending to ground level.