Spiny Oak Slug Moth vs Green-veined Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spiny Oak Slug Moth | Green-veined Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euclea delphinii | Charaxes candiope |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Limacodidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm wingspan | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spiny Oak Slug Moth
A small colorful moth with green, brown, and silver-spotted forewings. Its flattened, jewel-like caterpillar is green with red and yellow markings and bears stinging spines.
Did You Know?
The ornate caterpillar has been called one of the most beautiful in North America despite its painful sting.
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.