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Delias dohertyi

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Delias dohertyi is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It was described by Charles Oberthur in 1894. It is found in the Indomalayan realm.[2]

The wingspan is about 55–60 mm. Adults are entirely white on the upperside, with no traces of black apical markings. The hindwings lack the red submarginal line which is usual for the nigrina species group.[3]

Subspecies

  • Delias dohertyi dohertyi (Jobi)
  • Delias dohertyi knowlei Joicey & Noakes, 1915 (Biak)

Etymology

The name honours William Doherty.

References

  1. ^ Oberthür C., 1894, Lépidoptères d'Europe, d'Algérie, d'Asie et d'Océanie Etudes d'entomologie 19: 1-41, pl. 1-8
  2. ^ Seitz, A., 1912-1927. Die Indo-Australien Tagfalter Grossschmetterlinge Erde 9
  3. ^ delias-butterflies

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Delias dohertyi: Brief Summary

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Delias dohertyi is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It was described by Charles Oberthur in 1894. It is found in the Indomalayan realm.

The wingspan is about 55–60 mm. Adults are entirely white on the upperside, with no traces of black apical markings. The hindwings lack the red submarginal line which is usual for the nigrina species group.

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