White-spotted Flash

Deudorix democles democles

Blues, coppers and hairstreaks (Lycaenidae) · Subspecies of White-spotted Flash

Deudorix democles democles is a subspecies of the White-spotted Flash (Deudorix democles), a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 2 plants: Strychnos lucida and Strychnos minor. This page has 4 photos of its life cycle (final instar caterpillars and pupae) by Bob Miller.

Life cycle of the White-spotted Flash

White-spotted Flash caterpillars (final instar)

  • Final instar larva, side view: White-spotted Flash (Deudorix democles democles)
    Side view
  • Final instar larva, top view: White-spotted Flash (Deudorix democles democles)
    Top view

White-spotted Flash pupae

  • Pupa, side view: White-spotted Flash (Deudorix democles democles)
    Side view
  • Pupa, top view: White-spotted Flash (Deudorix democles democles)
    Top view

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

2 known food plants for this species.