Banded Longhorn Beetle vs Imperial Jezebel
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Longhorn Beetle | Imperial Jezebel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Typocerus velutinus | Delias harpalyce |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 6-7 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Longhorn Beetle
A yellow and brown longhorn beetle commonly found visiting flowers. Larvae develop in rotting hardwood logs.
Did You Know?
Adults are important pollinators of goldenrod and other late-summer wildflowers.
Imperial Jezebel
A striking butterfly with white uppersides and vivid red and yellow undersides. It flies high in eucalypt canopy and is common in southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars feed exclusively on parasitic mistletoe plants growing on eucalyptus trees.