Round-winged Muslin Moth vs Brutus Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round-winged Muslin Moth | Brutus Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thumatha senex | Charaxes brutus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm wingspan | 70-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, DRC, Ivory Coast) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Round-winged Muslin Moth
A tiny moth with rounded translucent whitish wings marked with faint grey spots. It is among the smallest of the footman moths in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings are so thin that text can be read through them.
Brutus Charaxes
A large and powerful butterfly with black and white banding on the upper wings and intricate reddish-brown patterns beneath. It is a fast, aggressive flier that frequents forest canopy. Males are strongly territorial.
Did You Know?
Charaxes brutus is one of the fastest-flying butterflies in Africa, capable of outpacing many bird species over short distances.