Delias aganippe

2 Spotted Jezebel at Lake Ginninderra

Delias aganippe at Lake Ginninderra - 11 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Delias aganippe 11 Feb 2024 owenh
Unidentified 11 Feb 2024 RosD

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Pupa of cream colouring with dark brown/black flashes - maybe of Spotted Jezebel (Delias aganippe)??

3 comments

owenh wrote:
   11 Feb 2024
Spot on! Nice find.
RosD wrote:
   11 Feb 2024
Thanks for the confirmation! I’ve yet to see the adult 😅 Which mistletoe do you think 🤔
owenh wrote:
   11 Feb 2024
Best ask the plant folks for plant id's. This one certainly looks well past its use by date. (FYI, Amyema miquelii is a larval food plant for the species).

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 11 Feb 2024 08:58 AM Recorded on
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  • Pupa on mistletoe- Amyema pendula or miquelii Associated plant
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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