Yellow-spotted Jezebel
Common NameYellow-spotted Jezebel
Scientific NameDelias agostina
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, black, white
HabitatMontane forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeHimalayas, Northeast India, Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China)
Host Plantsmistletoes (Loranthaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on mistletoe host plants. Larvae are gregarious, feeding on the leaves, and pupate into chrysalises before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive dark underside with large, bright yellow patches on the hindwings and white markings on the forewings, often seen flying in montane forest areas.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a dark brown to black underside featuring prominent bright yellow patches and spots, particularly on the hindwings, and white markings on the forewings.
