Delias caeneus Linnaeus 1758 
Delias caeneus caeneus
Ambon island
GPS : 3.61840° S, 128.18944° E
September 2026
Picture by Yi-Kai Tea
Subspecies and range of Delias caeneus :
. caeneus Linnaeus 1758 - Ambon, Ceram, Buano, Keri
. philotis Wallace 1867 - Buru
Notes on Delias caeneus :
Found only on the South Moluccas, where it is common. The hindwing red markings are more developed than in any other member of the Group. Unlike any other members, there is a red patch at the end of the cell on the hindwing verso
As you can see on the plate, it is a very variable species.
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