Cyane Jewel
Hypochrysops cyane
The Cyane Jewel (Hypochrysops cyane) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 8 plants, including Amyema miquelii, Acacia humifusa and Lophostemon grandiflorus. This page has 6 photos of its life cycle (final instar caterpillars and pupae) by Bob Miller.
Life cycle of the Cyane Jewel
Cyane Jewel caterpillars (final instar)
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Cyane Jewel 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
8 known food plants.