Woodlands Historic Park Insects

Male Spotted Jezebel (Delias aganippe) at Woodlands Historic Park
A rather battle-scarred male Spotted Jezebel (Delias aganippe)

Wingspan: 62 mm

The caterpillars of this species feeds on mistletoe, which is common in the park, however the butterfly is not often seen.

Classification

from Australian Faunal Directory

Order Lepidoptera - Moths and Butterflies, 10855 named species in Australia
Family PIERIDAE - Whites and Yellows, 40 species in Australia
Genus Delias (10 Species in Australia)
Species Delias aganippe