Holly Blue vs Painted Jezebel
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Holly Blue | Painted Jezebel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celastrina argiolus | Delias hyparete |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 26-34 mm wingspan | 60-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Asia, North America | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Holly Blue
Pale silvery-blue butterfly with small black dots on the underside. Alternates between holly and ivy as host plants between spring and summer broods.
Did You Know?
Population numbers cycle dramatically every few years due to a parasitic wasp that tracks its abundance.
Painted Jezebel
A brightly colored butterfly with white uppersides and strikingly colorful undersides featuring red, yellow, and black patches on the hindwings. It often roosts in large communal groups.
Did You Know?
At dusk, dozens of individuals gather in communal roosts hanging upside down from branches, displaying their warning-colored undersides.