Common Jezebel vs Bee Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Jezebel | Bee Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias eucharis | Trichius fasciatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | Wingspan 65-85mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| 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 Beetle
A fuzzy, yellow-and-black banded beetle that closely resembles a bumblebee. Adults visit flowers and feed on pollen.
Did You Know?
Its bumblebee mimicry is so convincing that it is often mistaken for the real thing.