Tree Caper (Capparis mitchellii) a foodplant of the Caper White.

A large 58 year old cultivated tree growing in Adelaide

Female laying eggs. This individual laid 114 eggs within 30 minutes.

This photo also gives a clear look at the intricate ridges of the egg shell

Larvae emerging from eggs

Closeup of first instar larva with poison tipped setae.

The poison develops as soon as the larva emerges from the egg.

Poison tipped seta on a fourth instar larva during its moulting process to a fifth instar, showing the poison filled glandular sac at the base of the seta.

Mature larvae of Belenois java on Capparis mitchellii

Empty pupal shells of Belenois java on Apophyllum anomalum.

The brown 'sticks' are the chewed remains of the foodplant.

Female dark-form butterfly emerging from pupa