Common Jezebel
Common NameCommon Jezebel
Scientific NameDelias eucharis
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite, black, yellow, orange
HabitatGardens, open woodlands, scrubland, forest edges
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia
Host PlantsDendrophthoe falcata, Loranthus spp. (mistletoes)
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods)
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on mistletoe host plants. Larvae are gregarious, feeding on the leaves, and pupate into green or yellow-green chrysalises.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive white upperwings with black veins and the vibrant yellow/orange underside of the hindwings with a row of black spots. Often seen flying slowly among trees.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with white upperwings prominently veined and tipped in black. The underside of the hindwings is a striking bright yellow or orange, adorned with a series of black spots along the margin.
