Red Underwing vs Xypete Euphaedra
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Underwing | Xypete Euphaedra |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catocala nupta | Euphaedra xypete |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 70-82mm | 50-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | West Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Liberia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Underwing
A large moth with bark-like grey forewings and vivid red and black banded hindwings flashed as a startle defense.
Did You Know?
When disturbed from tree bark it flashes its bright red hindwings creating a startle effect then vanishes by closing them.
Xypete Euphaedra
A West African forest butterfly with striking green forewings and orange hindwings. The underside is paler with subtle silvery markings. It is typically found in forest understory along paths and streams.
Did You Know?
Like many Euphaedra, this species is rarely seen nectaring at flowers, preferring to feed on rotting fruit on the forest floor.