Scarlet Jezebel
Common NameScarlet Jezebel
Scientific NameDelias acuta
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsyellow, scarlet, black, white
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Malaysia, parts of Thailand)
Host Plantsmistletoes (Loranthaceae family)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on mistletoe host plants. Caterpillars are often gregarious and may display warning coloration, feeding on the host plant before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive underside pattern: bright yellow at the base of the hindwing, followed by a prominent scarlet band, all bordered by black. The forewing underside has a yellow base with a black apex containing white spots.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a vibrant underside; the hindwing features a broad scarlet band bordered by black, set against a yellow base, while the forewing has a yellow base with a black apex and white spots.
