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Luminary Oddities · Natural history & art
Delias surprisa
Lepidoptera / Pieridae
A Sulawesi jezebel with greenish-grey upper-wing colouring and large central and outer spots on the hindwing underside.
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Compared with belladonna, surprisa has a greenish-grey upper-wing ground and large spots in the central and outer regions of the hindwing underside. [2]
Delias surprisa is recorded from Sulawesi, Indonesia. [2]
Martin described surprisa in 1913. [2]
The upper surface shows the greenish-grey ground; the underside exposes the large central and outer hindwing spots. [2]
The illustrations retain the reference adult’s spot arrangement and restrained upper-wing colour. The dorsal and ventral patterns are represented as distinct surfaces.
Keep the enclosure away from direct sunlight, dampness and large changes in temperature or humidity. Handle the frame, clean only its exterior, and inspect for loose fragments, moisture and pests. Retain the specimen’s original labels and follow the enclosure maker’s care instructions. [3]
University of Florida Lepiverse; Catalogue of Life 2026-08-26 XR · Accessed 2026-10-09
Delias of the World; international Delias specialists · Accessed 2026-10-09
Canadian Conservation Institute; Fiona Graham · Accessed 2026-10-09
Sources checked 2026-10-09. Illustrations · Luminary Oddities.
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