Common Jezebel vs Mitchell's Diurnal Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Jezebel | Mitchell's Diurnal Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias eucharis | Pollanisus viridipulverulenta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Zygaenidae |
| Size | Wingspan 65-85mm | 18-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Asia | Australia, Oceania |
| 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.
Mitchell's Diurnal Moth
A small, metallic blue-green day-flying moth with a slow, fluttery flight. It is common in heathlands and open forests where its larvae feed on native Cassytha vines.
Did You Know?
Its metallic colouration and slow flight advertise its toxicity, as the larvae sequester cyanogenic compounds from their host plant.