Bright Cornelian

Deudorix diovis

Blues, coppers and hairstreaks (Lycaenidae)

Also called Cornelian

The Bright Cornelian (Deudorix diovis) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 11 plants, including Cupaniopsis anacardioides, Litchi chinensis and Connarus conchocarpus. This page has 4 photos of its life cycle (final instar caterpillars and pupae) by Bob Miller.

Life cycle of the Bright Cornelian

Bright Cornelian caterpillars (final instar)

  • Final instar larva, side view: Bright Cornelian (Deudorix diovis)
    Side view
  • Final instar larva, top view: Bright Cornelian (Deudorix diovis)
    Top view

Bright Cornelian pupae

  • Pupa, side view: Bright Cornelian (Deudorix diovis)
    Side view
  • Pupa, top view: Bright Cornelian (Deudorix diovis)
    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

11 known food plants.