Belenois java

1 Caper White at Paddys River, ACT

Belenois java at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Nov 2022
Belenois java at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Nov 2022
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Identification history

Belenois java 27 Nov 2022 owenh
Belenois java 27 Nov 2022 SWishart

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Fewer than I expected (similar to other butterfly species)

1 comment

   27 Nov 2022
Nice, looks like it is feeding on Stellaria pungens.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 25 Nov 2022 11:07 AM Recorded on
  • SWishart Recorded by

Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

Species information

  • Belenois java Scientific name
  • Caper White Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Migratory
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1730m Recorded at altitude
  • 270 images trained Machine learning
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