Black Jezebel
Common NameBlack Jezebel
Scientific NameDelias nigrina
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, red, yellow, white
HabitatRainforests, wet sclerophyll forests, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria)
Host PlantsAmyema miquelii, Amyema cambagei, Dendrophthoe curvata, Muellerina eucalyptoides
Flight PeriodAll year in tropical regions, spring to autumn in temperate regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in clusters on mistletoe host plants. Larvae are gregarious, feeding on the host plant leaves, and pupate suspended from a silken pad.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive black wings with bright yellow tips on the forewings and the prominent red and white stripe on the underside of the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with predominantly black wings. The forewings feature bright yellow patches near the apex, while the hindwings display a striking red stripe bordered by white on the underside.
