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Delias belisama belisama When a butterfly first emerges from the chrysalis, the feeding proboscis tube is split in two half &lsquo;C&rsquo; sections. So when it emerges, its first job is to zip up its proboscis, to complete the feeding tube. Sometimes this process goes wrong and this is the result.<br /> <br /> The butterfly is doomed, unable to feed, destined for a slow death.<br /> <br /> Location is Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Alongside a stream and paddy fields.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/38896/delias_belisama_belisama.html" title="Delias belisama belisama"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2784/38896_thumb.JPG?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=553fY3eUK9TwfOAdqiFKgqW1ILQ%3D" width="200" height="200" alt="Delias belisama belisama Delias are a family of colourful butterflies. Unfortunately very difficult to photograph, as they tend to stick to the high canopy. When you are fortunate to get a shot, you never get the wings open, top side.<br /> <br /> This butterfly has a strong following amongst the collectors. There is even a FaceBook page dedicated to Delias.<br /> <br /> Location is Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Alongside a stream and paddy fields.<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/38897/bf_delias_stack_48_0549.html<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/38898/delias_belisama_belisama.html Bandung,Delias belisama belisama,Geotagged,Indonesia,Java,West Java,Winter,butterfly,delias,proboscis,split proboscis" /></a></figure> Bandung,Delias belisama belisama,Fall,Geotagged,Indonesia,Java,West Java,butterfly,delias,proboscis,split proboscis Click/tap to enlarge

Delias belisama belisama

When a butterfly first emerges from the chrysalis, the feeding proboscis tube is split in two half ‘C’ sections. So when it emerges, its first job is to zip up its proboscis, to complete the feeding tube. Sometimes this process goes wrong and this is the result.

The butterfly is doomed, unable to feed, destined for a slow death.

Location is Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Alongside a stream and paddy fields.

Delias belisama belisama Delias are a family of colourful butterflies. Unfortunately very difficult to photograph, as they tend to stick to the high canopy. When you are fortunate to get a shot, you never get the wings open, top side.<br /> <br /> This butterfly has a strong following amongst the collectors. There is even a FaceBook page dedicated to Delias.<br /> <br /> Location is Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Alongside a stream and paddy fields.<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/38897/bf_delias_stack_48_0549.html<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/38898/delias_belisama_belisama.html Bandung,Delias belisama belisama,Geotagged,Indonesia,Java,West Java,Winter,butterfly,delias,proboscis,split proboscis

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  1. View Martin Lagerwey's profile
    Martin Lagerwey
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    Great observation. Yes, I've seen them zip up, but never a fail. Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Vodkaman's profile
      Vodkaman
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      I have seen a few partial failures, but never anything as this distressing. This was the only time I ever considered stepping on a butterfly.

      Dave       Posted 9 years ago
      1. View Martin Lagerwey's profile
        Martin Lagerwey
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        Yes, I know. I do not think they feel much at all. There are very few nerves. Hopefully they just slow down and drift off. Posted 9 years ago
        1. View Vodkaman's profile
          Vodkaman
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          Yes, that would be nice. BUT, I am ashamed to say that when I was a kid, I discovered the magnifying glass and what it does with the sun's rays. I think you can guess the rest.

          Dave           Posted 9 years ago
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            Martin Lagerwey
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            You and most of us did that. Growing up simply means learning empathy. Curiosity should stay with us forever. Posted 9 years ago

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The Delias belisama belisama

Delias belisama belisama is a sub species of the Delias belisama, a butterfly in the whites family.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded May 16, 2016. Captured Apr 7, 2014 08:59 in Jl. Lavender No.8, Ciwaruga, Parongpong, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat, Indonesia.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.