Imperial Jezebel vs Fleshfly (Dux)
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Imperial Jezebel | Fleshfly (Dux) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias harpalyce | Sarcophaga dux |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Sarcophagidae |
| Size | 6-7 cm wingspan | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Australia | Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands, Australia |
| 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.
Fleshfly (Dux)
A large gray flesh fly common across tropical Asia and the Pacific that is an important cause of wound myiasis and secondary myiasis of the ear and nose. Females deposit live larvae directly into wounds and body cavities. It is frequently associated with unsanitary conditions in tropical urban areas.
Did You Know?
Cases of aural myiasis caused by this fly, where larvae infest the ear canal, are regularly reported in tropical Asian hospitals.