Delias bosnikiana Joicey & Noakes 1915

Subspecies  :                No subspecies

recto                       Male                   verso
Biak Is., Indonesia - July 1992
Wingspan : 60-68 mm
Range        : bosnikiana - Biak Island
Notes         :
A very distinct species, smaller than candida, but closely allied to it. The underside pattern is similar to candida.

It is the rarest of Delias species to be found on Biak.

The specimen shown below differs from the usual form above.

recto                      Male                      verso
©Robert Gotts