Black Horntail vs Red-banded Jezebel
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Horntail | Red-banded Jezebel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xeris spectrum | Delias mysis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 15–32 mm | 6-7 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Black Horntail
A slender black horntail wasp that breeds in dead conifer wood across the Northern Hemisphere. It is frequently found in fire-damaged forests.
Did You Know?
It is typically one of the first wood-boring insects to colonize trees killed by forest fires.
Red-banded Jezebel
A tropical butterfly with white upper wings and vivid red bands on the hindwing underside. It is found in the rainforests of northern Queensland.
Did You Know?
Males often gather in large numbers to drink from muddy puddles along creek beds.