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Delias eucharis
The larvae are avoided by predators, either because of their poisonous and/or distasteful haemolymph. However, they are frequently parasitized by wasps. If dislodged, the young larvae are able to remain attached to the leaves using strong silky threads produced by their salivary glands. For the early instars, it is probably a useful adaptation for living in the high canopy where gusty winds are not uncommon.
dry shrub land
Larval host plants are Dendrophthoe falcata and Scurrula parasitica. These are semi-parasitic plants that grow on a wide range of forest and cultivated trees and were formerly grouped under the genus Loranthus.
Spotted on Sep 29, 2013
Submitted on Sep 30, 2013
3 Comments
nice spotting nuwan!
Thank you Adarsha!
Super spotting Nuwan!