Apollo Jewel
Hypochrysops apollo
The Apollo Jewel (Hypochrysops apollo) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. This site lists 2 subspecies: Hypochrysops apollo apollo and Hypochrysops apollo phoebus. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 2 plants: Myrmecodia beccarii and Myrmecodia tuberosa. This page has 6 photos of its life cycle (final instar caterpillars and pupae) by Bob Miller.
Subspecies
- Hypochrysops apollo apollo 2 photos
- Hypochrysops apollo phoebus 4 photos
Life cycle of Hypochrysops apollo apollo
Apollo Jewel caterpillars (final instar)
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Life cycle of Hypochrysops apollo phoebus
Apollo Jewel caterpillars (final instar)
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Apollo Jewel pupae
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Caterpillar food plants
2 known food plants.