Red-banded Jezebel vs Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-banded Jezebel | Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias mysis | Neodiprion swainei |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 6-7 cm wingspan | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Eastern Canada, northeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly
A pine sawfly with strongly pectinate male antennae and sawfly females that are stouter and paler. Larvae are olive green with lighter stripes and feed on jack pine.
Did You Know?
Major outbreaks have historically defoliated millions of hectares of jack pine in Quebec, though populations crash when viral diseases sweep through colonies.