Belenois java

Caper White at Murrumbateman, NSW

Belenois java at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Oct 2023
Request use of media

Identification history

Belenois java 1 Oct 2023 owenh
Belenois java 1 Oct 2023 CarbonAI
Belenois java 1 Oct 2023 SimoneC

Identify this sighting


Please Login or Register to identify this sighting.

2 comments

   1 Oct 2023
First Caper White sighting on Canberra Nature Map since 7 December 2022.
RAllen wrote:
   1 Oct 2023
They were at every winery we visited around Murrumbateman today. Too fast and energised for me to attempt to photograph with phone camera😅

Please Login or Register to comment.

Nearby sightings

Page 3 of 4 - image sightings only

Leccinum scabrum at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Tuberolachnus salignus (Giant willow aphid) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Sphenarches anisodactylus (Geranium Plume Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Epithymema incomposita (Chezela group) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Nemophora (genus) (A Fairy Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Naupactus leucoloma (White-fringed weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Gallirallus philippensis (Buff-banded Rail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Fuscicepsana undescribed species at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Clubiona sp. (genus) (Unidentified Stout Sac Spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Platyzosteria similis (Red-legged litter runner) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Platypezidae sp. (family) (Unidentified platypezid fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Furrow Bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Curculionidae (family) (Unidentified weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Doratifera vulnerans (Mottled Cup Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Ancita marginicollis (A longhorn beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Solenogyne dominii (Smooth Solenogyne) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Alternanthera denticulata (Lesser Joyweed) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Orcus australasiae (Orange-spotted Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Amycterus abnormis (Ground weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Archimantis latistyla (Stick Mantis, Large Brown Mantis) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Lepidogryllus sp. (genus) (A cricket) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Palimmeces habrophanes (A Concealer moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Forficula auricularia (European Earwig) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Megachile erythropyga (Resin Bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Carenum sp. (genus) (Predatory ground beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Idaea costaria (White-edged Wave) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Pison sp. (genus) (Black mud-dauber wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Macrolepiota dolichaula (Macrolepiota dolichaula) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Comptosia apicalis (A bee fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 14 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Caenoplana bicolor (Two-tone Planarian) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Tenodera australasiae (Purple-winged mantid) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Australobolbus gayndahensis (Geotrupid beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Trapezites luteus (Yellow Ochre, Rare White-spot Skipper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Dicranolaius concinicornis (Melyrid flower beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Adelium brevicorne (Bronzed field beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Anomalomorpha anthracina (Yellow-legged pasture scarab) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Monomorium sp. (genus) (A Monomorium ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Epithora dorsalis (Longicorn Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Danaus plexippus (Monarch) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Coelioxys froggatti (Cuckoo Bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Doratifera vulnerans (Mottled Cup Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Dolophones turrigera (Turret spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Larinus latus (Onopordum seed weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Doratifera vulnerans (Mottled Cup Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Anabarhynchus sp. (genus) (Stiletto Fly (Sub-family Therevinae)) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Nyssus coloripes (Spotted Ground Swift Spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Dissomorphia australiaria (Dissomorphia australiaria) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna nobilitata (Leaf beetle, Button beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021 by SimoneC

1  2  3  4 

Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 1 Oct 2023 10:57 AM Recorded on
  • SimoneC Recorded by

Additional information

  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower
  • Crab apple Associated plant
  • 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
  • External link More information

Record quality

  • Images or audio
  • More than one media file
  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
2,156,341 sightings of 19,977 species in 6,529 locations from 11,578 contributors
CCA 3.0 | privacy
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land and acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.