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Delias argenthona
The Northern Jezebel is a beautiful butterfly with brilliant markings of red, white, yellow and black. It is usually seen high in the tree canopy where it feeds on flower nectar.
dry woodland, coastal paperbark woodland, suburban areas
Other Names: Scarlet Jezebel Size: wingspan: 57mm Food: flowers such as Melaleuca, mistletoe Breeding: lays eggs on a range of food trees. The caterpillars feed on the leaves and pupate on the plant.
Spotted on Jul 27, 2012
Submitted on Jul 27, 2012
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