Wood White
Delias aganippe

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Found mainly east of Spencers Gulf, Victoria, NSW, Sth Qld. and SW WA. Rarely seen in Adelaide. The caterpillars feed on mistletoe, only Amyema spp. and quandong.

 

You can learn a lot more about this butterfly on the research-quality website now managed by BCSA, (here)

Key Facts

Family:pieridae
Size (Male):61mm
Size (Female):63mm
Mature Larva Length:40mm
Months of Flight:jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
Abundance:rare
Alternate Names:Spotted Jezebel or Red-spotted Jezebel
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Favoured Plants

Plants for attracting this butterfly to your garden