Red-belted Clearwing vs Spotted Jezebel
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-belted Clearwing | Spotted Jezebel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synanthedon myopaeformis | Delias aganippe |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 18–24 mm wingspan | 5-6 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Red-belted Clearwing
A clearwing moth with a distinctive red band around its abdomen. Larvae bore beneath the bark of apple and other fruit trees.
Did You Know?
Adults are active in bright sunshine and visit flowers freely, looking nothing like a typical moth.
Spotted Jezebel
A boldly patterned butterfly with black-bordered white wings and red-spotted undersides. It is the most widespread Delias species in Australia.
Did You Know?
It is the only Australian jezebel butterfly found in arid inland regions.