Green Baron vs Red-banded Jezebel
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Baron | Red-banded Jezebel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euthalia adonia | Delias mysis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 60-80 mm wingspan | 6-7 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar) | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Baron
A forest butterfly with vivid iridescent green upperside in males, while females are brownish with white markings. It has a powerful, gliding flight pattern and rarely opens its wings when settled.
Did You Know?
The brilliant green of the male is produced by microscopic structures in the wing scales rather than by any chemical pigment.
Red-banded Jezebel
A tropical butterfly with white upper wings and vivid red bands on the hindwing underside. It is found in the rainforests of northern Queensland.
Did You Know?
Males often gather in large numbers to drink from muddy puddles along creek beds.