Dull Cornelian

Deudorix epijarbas

Blues, coppers and hairstreaks (Lycaenidae)

Also called Cornelian

The Dull Cornelian (Deudorix epijarbas) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. This site lists one subspecies: Deudorix epijarbas dido. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 6 plants, including Litchi chinensis, Connarus conchocarpus and Salacia chinensis. This page has 4 photos of its life cycle (final instar caterpillars and pupae) by Bob Miller.

Subspecies

Life cycle of the Dull Cornelian

Dull Cornelian caterpillars (final instar)

  • Final instar larva, side view: Dull Cornelian (Deudorix epijarbas dido)
    Side view
  • Final instar larva, top view: Dull Cornelian (Deudorix epijarbas dido)
    Top view

Dull Cornelian pupae

  • Pupa, side view: Dull Cornelian (Deudorix epijarbas dido)
    Side view
  • Pupa, top view: Dull Cornelian (Deudorix epijarbas dido)
    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

6 known food plants.