Yellow-Horned Horntail vs Brutus Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-Horned Horntail | Brutus Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Urocerus flavicornis | Charaxes brutus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 70-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, DRC, Ivory Coast) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow-Horned Horntail
A large wood wasp distinguished by its yellow antennae contrasting with a dark metallic blue-black body. Females bore into conifer wood to lay eggs.
Did You Know?
Adults often emerge from lumber used in construction, sometimes surprising homeowners years after the wood was milled.
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.