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Black Jezebel

Delias nigrina

Photo by Kate Russo
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

About 30mm long had a yellow body with black wings. The wings were patterned with red, white and yellow spots and streaks.

Habitat:

Found in Paluma, QLD Australia residing near waterfalls.

Species ID Suggestions

Black Jezebel

Delias nigrina

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Comments (5)
KarenL
Very pretty! Welcome to the community Kate!
Kate Russo
Thanks! I look forward to spotting more!
VivBraznell
Beautiful photo ......... : ) very unusual markings
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PublishedDecember 10, 2011

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