Delias fasciata

(Delias fasciata)

Description

Delias fasciata is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It was described by Walter Rothschild in 1894. It is found in the Australasian realm. It is endemic to Sumba. The wingspan is about 60–63 mm. Adults are similar to Delias periboea, but may be distinguished by having a more extended yellow area, and by having the black distal border unbroken.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Pieridae
Genus:Delias
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