Common Jezebel vs Bee Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Jezebel | Bee Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias eucharis | Apiomerus flaviventris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Reduviidae |
| Size | Wingspan 65-85mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | South America (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Bee Assassin Bug
A brightly colored assassin bug with a red and black body and a yellow underside. It specializes in ambushing bees and other flower-visiting insects by coating its forelegs with sticky plant resin. It is commonly found perched on flowers waiting for prey.
Did You Know?
It applies sticky plant resin to its forelegs as a natural glue trap, an extremely rare example of tool use in insects.