Butterflies

Red-base Jezebel

Delias pasithoe

Its underside features a striking combination of black wings accented with a bright crimson-red patch near the base, vibrant yellow bands on the hindwing, and pale blue-white spots toward the wingtips. The bold red, yellow, and black markings serve as a warning signal to predators that the butterfly is unpalatable, a trait acquired from the toxic mistletoe plants its caterpillars feed on. It is commonly found in forested areas, gardens, and hillsides across South and Southeast Asia, including Bangladesh (where it is known locally as Lopamudra), India, Nepal, Thailand, and southern China.