Mangrove Jewel
Hypochrysops epicurus
Also called Dull Jewel
The Mangrove Jewel (Hypochrysops epicurus) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 1 plant: Avicennia marina. This page has 12 photos of its life cycle (final instar caterpillars, pupae and adults) by Bob Miller.
Life cycle of the Mangrove Jewel
Mangrove Jewel caterpillars (final instar)
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Top view
Mangrove Jewel pupae
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Top view
Mangrove Jewel adults
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Female, underside
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
1 known food plant.