Imperial Jezebel vs Coral Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Imperial Jezebel | Coral Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias harpalyce | Satyrium titus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 6-7 cm wingspan | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Southern Canada and most of the United States except the deep south |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Imperial Jezebel
A striking butterfly with white uppersides and vivid red and yellow undersides. It flies high in eucalypt canopy and is common in southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars feed exclusively on parasitic mistletoe plants growing on eucalyptus trees.
Coral Hairstreak
A tailless hairstreak butterfly with a row of bright coral-red spots along the hindwing margin. Its brown wings lack the delicate tails typical of other hairstreaks.
Did You Know?
Unlike most hairstreaks, it completely lacks tail-like extensions on its hindwings.