Red-banded Jezebel vs White Plume Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-banded Jezebel | White Plume Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias mysis | Pterophorus pentadactyla |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Pterophoridae |
| Size | 6-7 cm wingspan | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe |
| 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.
White Plume Moth
A delicate pure white moth with deeply divided wings that split into feather-like plumes. Often seen resting on walls at night with wings held out like a letter T. Caterpillars feed on hedge bindweed.
Did You Know?
Its wings are divided into five feather-like plumes on each side, giving it one of the most unusual wing forms of any moth.