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Butterfly populations are a very good indicator of the health of an area's ecosystem !!
Delias pasithoe are found in forests, woodlands, agricultural and cultivated areas.
They exhibit stark contrasts in their wing patterns with the dorsal surfaces flashing vibrant red and yellow hues, while the ventral sides display cryptic coloration to blend seamlessly with foliage.
This combination of brilliance and camouflage confounds predators but also plays a crucial role in courtship rituals, where the males' vivid display entices prospective mates among alpine flora.
When adults take flower nectar, they are often near the floral corolla, where their fluffy hairs easily pick up pollen, assisting in the pollination of other plants.
They play a crucial role in the pollination process by transferring pollen as they move from flower to flower in search of nectar.
The vibrant colors and distinctive shapes of flowers entice them, making them an efficient agent in the fertilization of many plant species, thereby supporting biodiversity.
Adults play a crucial role in the pollination process by transferring pollen as they move from flower to flower in search of nectar. Vibrant colors and distinctive shapes of flowers entice this pollinator, making it an efficient agent in the fertilization of many plant species, thereby supporting biodiversity.

Diet: caterpillars feed on the young leaves of the binga tree (Nauclea rotundifolia)
Diet: adults take nectar from flowers of Ageratum, Cosmos, Eupatorium, Lantana, and Zinnia.
Wingspan: between 6.0 – 7.0 cm. / 2.36 – 2.75 “
Adult body length: 7 - 9 cm
Family: Pieridae



The single biggest threat to butterfly survival is habitat destruction!!

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