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Dynamic red-spotted Jezebel Endemic to this country, the red-spotted Jezebel (also commonly called wood white) is an enchanting sight to behold. <br />
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The upper surface of the wing area is white-silver-grey, with black margins and a row of white spots. In both sexes, the under surface of the hindwings is most colourful, showing large yellow patches and subterminal bands of red spots.<br />
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Wingspan around 4 cm. <br />
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Dynamic red-spotted Jezebel

Endemic to this country, the red-spotted Jezebel (also commonly called wood white) is an enchanting sight to behold.

The upper surface of the wing area is white-silver-grey, with black margins and a row of white spots. In both sexes, the under surface of the hindwings is most colourful, showing large yellow patches and subterminal bands of red spots.

Wingspan around 4 cm.

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Patomarazul

Lion

So beautiful! Posted 2 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

How wonderful Ruth Posted 2 years ago

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The Delia’s aganippe

''Delias aganippe'', the wood white or red-spotted Jezebel, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Ruth Spigelman

By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Sep 22, 2022. Captured Sep 17, 2022 13:36 in 79 Mitchell St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.

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Canon EOS 60D
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1/99s
ISO125
100mm

Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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