Common Jezebel vs Madagascan Moon Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Jezebel | Madagascan Moon Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias eucharis | Argema mittrei male form |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Saturniidae |
| Size | Wingspan 65-85mm | 200 mm wingspan with 150 mm tails |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Madagascar |
| 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.
Madagascan Moon Moth
The male form has exceptionally long tail streamers that can exceed 15 cm. These tails spin in flight, confusing bat echolocation.
Did You Know?
The spinning tail streamers deflect bat attacks away from the moth's body.