Satin Azure
Ogyris amaryllis
Also called Amaryllis Azure
The Satin Azure (Ogyris amaryllis) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. This site lists 4 subspecies: Ogyris amaryllis amaryllis, Ogyris amaryllis amata, Ogyris amaryllis hewitsoni and Ogyris amaryllis meridionalis. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 16 plants, including Amyema miquelii, Amyema quandang and Amyema bifurcata. This page has 8 photos of its life cycle (final instar caterpillars, pupae and adults) by Bob Miller.
Subspecies
- Ogyris amaryllis amaryllis 8 photos
- Ogyris amaryllis amata no photos yet
- Ogyris amaryllis hewitsoni no photos yet
- Ogyris amaryllis meridionalis no photos yet
Life cycle of the Satin Azure
Satin Azure caterpillars (final instar)
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Satin Azure pupae
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Satin Azure 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
16 known food plants.