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Delias harpalyce

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

Mistletoe butterfly larvae feeding on toxic mistletoe leaves.

Habitat:

Feeding gregariously on mistletoe (Pendulum sp )

Notes:

Pics #3-4 are the orange pupae
Adult butterfly mimics mistletoe flowers

Reference Links:

File:Delias harpalyce Common White Longford Victoria Australia 2005.jpg - Wikim…

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
MartinL
I expect these have only one annual generation and emerge next August or September. Check the wiki link to see the butterfly.
MartinL
These have just pupated into a bright orange structure. Check pic #3

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