Tiridates Charaxes vs South American Luna Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiridates Charaxes | South American Luna Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charaxes tiridates | Copaxa lavendera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, DRC) | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
South American Luna Moth
A silkmoth with soft lavender-brown wings and prominent rounded eyespots. Its feathery antennae can detect female pheromones from great distances.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a single molecule of female pheromone from over a kilometer away using their elaborate feathered antennae.