Painted Jezebel vs Jungle Nymph Spittlebug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Jezebel | Jungle Nymph Spittlebug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias hyparete | Cosmoscarta bispecularis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Cercopidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Parasites | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam) | Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Jungle Nymph Spittlebug
A colorful Southeast Asian froghopper with metallic blue-black and orange markings. It feeds on tropical plants and is often collected for its beauty.
Did You Know?
Its striking metallic coloration makes it one of the most visually impressive members of the entire spittlebug family.