Silverfish Strepsipteran vs Common Jezebel
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silverfish Strepsipteran | Common Jezebel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mengenilla chobauti | Delias eucharis |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Mengenillidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) | Wingspan 65-85mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Silverfish Strepsipteran
A primitive strepsipteran that parasitizes silverfish and firebrats. Unlike most strepsipterans, the adult female is free-living.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most primitive strepsipterans, and the free-living adult female resembles a tiny larva.
Common Jezebel
A medium butterfly with white uppersides and brilliantly colored red and yellow patterned undersides visible in flight. It often flies high in the canopy.
Did You Know?
It feeds exclusively on mistletoe as a caterpillar making it one of the few butterflies dependent on parasitic plants.