Tiridates Charaxes vs Cypris Morpho
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiridates Charaxes | Cypris Morpho |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charaxes tiridates | Morpho cypris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 110-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, DRC) | South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Panama) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Cypris Morpho
A striking white and blue Morpho butterfly found in Central and northern South American cloud forests. It has broad white bands across its blue wings, giving it a distinctive appearance among Morpho species. It typically flies at canopy height and is rarely encountered at ground level.
Did You Know?
Unlike most Morpho species, M. cypris has a slow, floating flight pattern and rarely descends below the canopy.