Delias inexpectata Rothschild 1915
Subspecies :                  No subspecies

                          recto                  Male            verso                                      recto            Female            verso
                                                                                                           Mulki River, 2000m., Nr. Tembagapura, Irian Jaya 
                                                                                                                                             July 2004
                                              İClive Pratt                                                                      İRobert Siby
Wingspan : 50 mm
Range        :  inexpectata - Tembagapura & Otakwa River, S. Carstensz, Snow Mountains, Irian Jaya
Notes         : 
For a long period, this was considered to be a subspecies of Delias mira. However, there are also strong affinities with Delias mariae. An examination of the valve has shown that it is a true distinct species.

This species shows some of the greatest variation of any Delias, and some may be seen below. The photograph of the yellow form is one of only two specimens of this particular form known at present. There is some debate as to whether Delias hiemalis nemangkawi is in fact a form of inexpectata. The arguments for placing it here are given on the hiemalis page.

It is an uncommon species in collections.

          male verso (yellow form)
          Copyright Robert Gotts
          (note the yellow basal spots
          and subapical spots)

variations of Delias inexpectata (copyright Robert Gotts)