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Delias hyparete metarete (Butler, 1879)
| Family Name: | Pieridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Painted Jezebel |
Name
Description
| Size | 80 mm |
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| Description | The Painted Jezebel is white above, with the veins dusted in the outer areas. Female is more heavily dusted with black than the male. The basal half of the underside of the hindwing is bright yellow and the termen has a bright red marginal border. The veins are dusted with black. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Host Plant: Dendrophthoe pentandra |
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| Habitats | Forest, Mangroves, Parks & Gardens, Urban |
Status
| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Khew, S.K. 2010. A field guide to the butterflies of Singapore. Singapore: Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. 342pp |
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