Peacock Jewel
Hypochrysops pythias
The Peacock Jewel (Hypochrysops pythias) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. This site lists one subspecies: Hypochrysops pythias euclides. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 2 plants: Commersonia bartramia and Trichospermum pleiostigma. This page has 13 photos of its life cycle (eggs, early instar caterpillars, later instar caterpillars, final instar caterpillars, pupae and adults) by Bob Miller.
Subspecies
- Hypochrysops pythias euclides 13 photos
Life cycle of the Peacock Jewel
Peacock Jewel eggs
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Egg
Peacock Jewel caterpillars (early instar)
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Peacock Jewel caterpillars (later instar)
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Peacock Jewel caterpillars (final instar)
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Peacock Jewel pupae
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Peacock 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
2 known food plants.