Common Jezebel vs Common Burying Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Jezebel | Common Burying Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias eucharis | Nicrophorus vespillo |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Silphidae |
| Size | Wingspan 65-85mm | 12-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Carrion 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.
Common Burying Beetle
A large orange-and-black beetle that buries small animal carcasses for its larvae. Uses chemical cues to locate corpses from great distances. Shows remarkable parental care with both parents tending larvae.
Did You Know?
Can bury a dead mouse completely underground in just a few hours by excavating soil from beneath the carcass.