Short-winged Spondylid vs Green-veined Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-winged Spondylid | Green-veined Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spondylis buprestoides | Charaxes candiope |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 12-24 mm | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Siberia, Japan | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Short-winged Spondylid
A cylindrical, entirely black cerambycid that resembles a buprestid beetle more than a typical longhorn. Its antennae are short and beadlike, unusual for the family. Larvae develop in dead pine roots and stumps.
Did You Know?
Its short antennae and cylindrical shape are so unlike a typical longhorn that it was once placed in its own family.
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.