Red-banded Jezebel
Common NameRed-banded Jezebel
Scientific NameDelias pasithoe
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorswhite, yellow, black, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host Plantsmistletoes (Loranthaceae family)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on mistletoe leaves. Larvae are gregarious, often brightly colored, and feed on mistletoe. Pupae are typically cryptic.
Identification TipsThe striking red band on the underside of the hindwing, contrasting with yellow and black, is the most distinctive feature. White forewings with black apex are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with white forewings tipped in black, and yellow hindwings featuring a prominent red band on the underside, bordered by black. The body is yellow.
