Uncommon and seasonal. Solitary males can sometimes be seen puddling on open moist spots along jungle paths at foothills. Ressembles the Hill Jezebel, D. ninus but its uppersides lack red colouring at the base of the wings.
Habitat indicator
Habitat indicator
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Frequency observation chart: (S marks the usual occurences, H marks an unusually high occurence, F for first record)
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I was surprised today by two things about the Delias: firstly, I found it on a jungle path in a wooded hills but way below 3000 feet (more like 800 feet). Secondly, it was puddling on the water's edge! I almost step on it unknowingly until it fluttered and the flash of unusual colour attracted my attention...
I would have mistaken it for D. ninus if not for this blurred but informative view of its uppersides...
Doing what it does best (often seen this way at Fraser's Hills and the cameron Highlands - resting on foliage)
Of late, I have observed many crossovers from the surrounding hills to the lower elevation dipterocarp forests. My observation would be the flowering forest canopy brought about by the fluctuation of dry and moisture and extreme heat currently being faced here.
13 June 2013 @ 11:30.
Above photos 20 July 2014 @ 11:08
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