Phasia Tachinid vs Imperial Jezebel
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Phasia Tachinid | Imperial Jezebel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phasia hemiptera | Delias harpalyce |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 6-7 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Phasia Tachinid
A parasitic fly with distinctive dark-tipped wings that parasitizes shieldbug species. Males have broader wings than females. Adults visit flowers for nectar.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop inside living shieldbugs, eventually consuming and killing their hosts.
Imperial Jezebel
A striking butterfly with white uppersides and vivid red and yellow undersides. It flies high in eucalypt canopy and is common in southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars feed exclusively on parasitic mistletoe plants growing on eucalyptus trees.