Painted Jezebel vs Cruiser Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Jezebel | Cruiser Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias hyparete | Vindula dejone |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm wingspan | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Parasites | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam) | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Borneo, Sulawesi, Philippines) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Cruiser Butterfly
A large butterfly with warm orange wings marked with black spots and lines. Males are bright tawny-orange while females are paler with more elaborate brown and white patterning.
Did You Know?
Males often patrol river courses and forest clearings with a powerful cruising flight, hence the common name.