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Delias woodi
Delias woodi
Lepidoptera / Pieridae
A Mindanao jezebel with compact wing proportions and clearly defined forewing markings. Named populations occur around Mount Apo, Mount Kitanglad and Mount Parker.
Read the species accountAt a glance
- Wing form ↘
- Compact proportions [2]
- Authorship ↘
- Talbot, 1928 [2]
Taxonomy and related species
Adult morphology
Woodi has compact wing proportions and clearly defined forewing markings in comparison with related pasithoe-group species. [2]
Distribution and habitat
The nominate population is recorded from Mount Apo, colini from Mount Kitanglad and tboli from Mount Parker on Mindanao. A further living-adult record is from Mount Talomo, Davao, on 14 April 2018. [2]
Taxonomic history
Illustration notes
The illustrations retain the compact wing outline and distinct forewing markings.
Specimen care
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]
Sources and further reading
- Delias classification and museum-image catalogue ↗
University of Florida Lepiverse; Catalogue of Life 2026-08-26 XR · Accessed 2026-10-09
- Delias woodi: specialist records and comparison plates ↗
Delias of the World; international Delias specialists · Accessed 2026-10-09
- Caring for natural history collections ↗
Canadian Conservation Institute; Fiona Graham · Accessed 2026-10-09
- Checklist of the butterflies of the Philippine Islands (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) ↗
Colin G. Treadaway; Nachrichten des Entomologischen Vereins Apollo, Supplement 14: 7–118 (1995) · Accessed 2026-10-11
Related species
Sources checked 2026-10-11. Illustrations · Luminary Oddities.
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