Narcissus Jewel
Hypochrysops narcissus
The Narcissus Jewel (Hypochrysops narcissus) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. This site lists 2 subspecies: Hypochrysops narcissus narcissus and Hypochrysops narcissus sabirius. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 12 plants, including Dendrophthoe vitellina, Terminalia catappa and Lophostemon suaveolens. This page has 4 photos of its life cycle (final instar caterpillars and pupae) by Bob Miller.
Subspecies
- Hypochrysops narcissus narcissus 4 photos
- Hypochrysops narcissus sabirius no photos yet
Life cycle of the Narcissus Jewel
Narcissus Jewel caterpillars (final instar)
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Narcissus 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
12 known food plants.