Small Fan-footed Wave vs Pearl Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Fan-footed Wave | Pearl Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Idaea biselata | Charaxes varanes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Fan-footed Wave
A small, delicate moth with pale buff wings and fine dark cross-lines. Common in deciduous woodland. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
Named for the male's fan-shaped front legs that are displayed during courtship.
Pearl Charaxes
A medium-sized charaxes butterfly with pearly white underwings and tawny-orange uppersides. It is one of the most common charaxes in southern Africa.
Did You Know?
Unlike most butterflies, charaxes are attracted to rotting fruit and animal droppings rather than flowers.