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Common jezebel
Delias eucharis
7.29354, 80.6346
Field Notes
Description:
The Common Jezebel (Delias eucharis) is a medium sized pierid butterfly.It is also commonly seen in gardens. The females can be seen flying amongst the trees in search of its foodplants, while the males are more frequently observed visiting flowers for nectar or mud-puddling. It rests with its wings closed exhibiting the brilliantly coloured underside.
Habitat:
Found in many areas of South and Southeast Asia, especially in the non-arid regions of India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Myanmar and Thailand.The Common Jezebel are nomadic in behavior and are found in a variety of environment including, but not limited to, temperate hill forests, tropical rainforests, dry open woodlands, and beach hinterlands.
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Spotted for Missions
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2013
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