Hill Jezebel
Common NameHill Jezebel
Scientific NameDelias belladonna
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, yellow
HabitatMontane forests, hills, forest edges
Geographic RangeHimalayas (India, Nepal, Bhutan), Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Southern China, Peninsular Malaysia
Host Plantsmistletoes (Loranthaceae family)
Flight PeriodMarch to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mistletoe plants, often gregariously. Caterpillars may display warning coloration, and pupae are typically attached to host plants or nearby foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bold black and yellow pattern, particularly the broad yellow area on the underside of the hindwings with prominent black veins. The arrangement of yellow spots on the forewings is also characteristic.
Description
A striking butterfly with black wings adorned with bright yellow spots and patches. The underside of the hindwings is predominantly yellow with black veins and a black margin.
