Delias ninus

Delias ninus belongs to Pieridae and is treated in the pasithoe group. [1][2]

Wallace’s male description records dark forewings with blue basal patches. The upper hindwing has a small red basal mark, a broad bluish-grey transverse band and a large ochre-yellow patch at the inner hind corner, divided by veins. [4]

Below, a red curved band contrasts with clearly defined ochre-yellow markings around the hindwing’s outer region. [4]

Records extend across the Malay Peninsula, northern Borneo and western Sumatra, with additional named populations in West Kalimantan and Tenasserim. A Fraser Hill, Malaysia, record is dated 11 August 2012 at approximately 1,200 metres. [2]

Wallace described the species as Thyca ninus in 1867 from males collected at Malacca and Mount Ophir. The current combination is Delias ninus. [4][1]

The illustrations retain the forewing apical markings and the boundaries of the hindwing colour fields. These characters are compared within the depicted geographic form.

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]