Delias nigrina

1 Black Jezebel at Cullerin, NSW

Delias nigrina at Cullerin, NSW - 10 Apr 2023
Delias nigrina at Cullerin, NSW - 10 Apr 2023
Delias nigrina at Cullerin, NSW - 10 Apr 2023
Delias nigrina at Cullerin, NSW - 10 Apr 2023
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Identification history

Delias nigrina 11 Apr 2023 MatthewFrawley
Delias harpalyce 11 Apr 2023 CarbonAI
Delias nigrina 11 Apr 2023 DPRees125

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A new location for me for this species north of Canberra, maybe this species is spreading southwards, at least in late summer /autumn. Does it breed here and survive the winter, I do not know, one to watch

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SuziBond wrote:
   12 Apr 2023
Wow, fantastic record David!

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 10 Apr 2023 03:03 PM Recorded on
  • DPRees125 Recorded by

Additional information

  • mistletoe and eucalyptus (latter for nectar) Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower

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