Karner Blue vs Imperial Jezebel
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Karner Blue | Imperial Jezebel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plebejus samuelis | Delias harpalyce |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 6-7 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Great Lakes and northeastern United States | Australia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Karner Blue
A tiny bright blue butterfly with orange crescents on the hindwing underside that depends entirely on wild lupine. It is a federally endangered species in the United States.
Did You Know?
It was first described by novelist Vladimir Nabokov, who was also a serious lepidopterist at Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology.
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.