Orchid Flash
Hypolycaena danis
Also called Black and White Tit
The Orchid Flash (Hypolycaena danis) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. This site lists one subspecies: Hypolycaena danis turneri. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 7 plants, including Dendrobium bigibbum, Dendrobium canaliculatum and Cattleya sp.. This page has 9 photos of its life cycle (eggs, final instar caterpillars, pupae and adults) by Bob Miller.
Subspecies
- Hypolycaena danis turneri 9 photos
Life cycle of the Orchid Flash
Orchid Flash eggs
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Egg
Orchid Flash caterpillars (final instar)
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Orchid Flash pupae
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Orchid Flash adults
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Female, underside
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Caterpillar food plants
7 known food plants.