Red-banded Jezebel vs Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-banded Jezebel | Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias mysis | Hylaeus longiceps |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Colletidae |
| Size | 6-7 cm wingspan | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Oceania (Hawaii) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Red-banded Jezebel
A tropical butterfly with white upper wings and vivid red bands on the hindwing underside. It is found in the rainforests of northern Queensland.
Did You Know?
Males often gather in large numbers to drink from muddy puddles along creek beds.
Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee
An endemic Hawaiian bee with distinctive yellow facial markings, found in dry coastal and lowland habitats. It nests in hollow plant stems and beetle borings. Hawaiian Hylaeus are the only bees native to the Hawaiian Islands.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be listed under the Endangered Species Act, in 2016.