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This species bears a distinct similarity to D.
argentata, and like D. destrigata, may prove to be a form or
subspecies of argentata. There are, however, sufficient
differences for it to be given a distinct page for the time being.
Male: (Original description : Satoshi Sakuma -
Futao-Kai No31,pp2-3, Plate 2, 2&3) - Upperside of forewing, apical
and marginal black area broad, extending to 2/3 of forewing from costal
margin to tornus. Underside of forewing, resembles to Delias
argentata, but black area is broader from base to outer margin.
Black area broader toward the base in the space 1. Black apical border
with light orange spots. Upperside of hindwing, black band broad from
marginal to anal border, wavy near tornus. Underside of hindwing,
resembles to Delias argentata, but black border broader from
apical to marginal area. Spaces 5 & 6 with deep orange spots,
without series of continual marginal white spots of Delias argentata.
Base, discal cell and space 7 with deep orange spots. From 1 to 3 spaces
with faint radial orange spots. Median black marking takes the shape of
wedge from discal cell to space 4.
Female: Unknown |
