Varied Dusky-blue
Candalides hyacinthina
Also called Common Dusky-blue, Dusky Blue, Western Dusky-blue
The Varied Dusky-blue (Candalides hyacinthina) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. This site lists 2 subspecies: Candalides hyacinthina hyacinthina and Candalides hyacinthina simplexa. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 4 plants, including Cassytha pubescens, Cassytha peninsularis and Cassytha melantha. This page has 6 photos of its life cycle (eggs, final instar caterpillars and pupae) by Bob Miller.
Subspecies
- Candalides hyacinthina hyacinthina 6 photos
- Candalides hyacinthina simplexa no photos yet
Life cycle of the Varied Dusky-blue
Varied Dusky-blue eggs
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Varied Dusky-blue caterpillars (final instar)
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Varied Dusky-blue pupae
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Photos by Bob Miller. Free to use for any purpose (CC0). Select a photo to enlarge it or download the original. Using these photos. Add your own photo of this butterfly.
Caterpillar food plants
4 known food plants.