Common Jezebel vs Aphid Mummy Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Jezebel | Aphid Mummy Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias eucharis | Aphidius ervi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Braconidae |
| Size | Wingspan 65-85mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Common Jezebel
A medium butterfly with white uppersides and brilliantly colored red and yellow patterned undersides visible in flight. It often flies high in the canopy.
Did You Know?
It feeds exclusively on mistletoe as a caterpillar making it one of the few butterflies dependent on parasitic plants.
Aphid Mummy Wasp
A tiny parasitoid wasp widely used in biological control of pea aphids and other large aphid species. It turns parasitized aphids into hardened golden-brown 'mummies' from which new wasps emerge.
Did You Know?
Parasitized aphids swell into distinctive metallic 'mummies' before the adult wasp chews a neat exit hole to emerge.