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Delias harpalyce
Mistletoe butterfly larvae feeding on toxic mistletoe leaves.
Feeding gregariously on mistletoe (Pendulum sp )
Pics #3-4 are the orange pupae Adult butterfly mimics mistletoe flowers
Spotted on Dec 8, 2011
Submitted on Dec 12, 2011
3 Comments
I expect these have only one annual generation and emerge next August or September. Check the wiki link to see the butterfly.
Good series martin. Awaiting the sequel.
These have just pupated into a bright orange structure.
Check pic #3