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Painted Jezebel
Delias Hyparete
13.7708, 100.623
Field Notes
Description:
The Painted Jezebel is white above, with the veins dusted in the outer areas. The female is more heavily dusted with black than the male. The basal half of the underside of the hindwing is bright yellow and the termen has a bright red marginal border. The veins are dusted with black.
Habitat:
This species occurs commonly throughout Singapore and is seen in urban areas as well as within forested reserves. It usually flies at treetop level, frolicking amongst the canopies of tall trees. Its restless flight is interrupted only when it descends to feed at flowering shrubs.
Notes:
Found it in my garden,flying around and clutch on a branch.
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Painted Jezebel
Species ID Suggestions
Painted Jezebel
Delias Hyparete
2
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 13, 2012
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