Imperial Jezebel vs Teddy Bear Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Imperial Jezebel | Teddy Bear Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias harpalyce | Amegilla bombiformis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Apidae |
| Size | 6-7 cm wingspan | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Australia, Oceania |
| 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.
Teddy Bear Bee
A plump, densely furred native Australian bee that closely resembles a bumblebee. Despite its cuddly appearance, it is a solitary bee that nests in burrows in soft sandstone or clay banks.
Did You Know?
It uses buzz pollination, vibrating its flight muscles at a specific frequency to shake pollen from flowers that other bees cannot access.