Orange-tipped Azure
Ogyris iphis
Also called Dodd's Azure
The Orange-tipped Azure (Ogyris iphis) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. This site lists 2 subspecies: Ogyris iphis doddi and Ogyris iphis iphis. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 5 plants, including Amyema miquelii, Dendrophthoe vitellina and Dendrophthoe glabrescens. This page has 6 photos of its life cycle (early instar caterpillars, final instar caterpillars and pupae) by Bob Miller.
Subspecies
- Ogyris iphis doddi no photos yet
- Ogyris iphis iphis 6 photos
Life cycle of the Orange-tipped Azure
Orange-tipped Azure caterpillars (early instar)
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Orange-tipped Azure caterpillars (final instar)
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Orange-tipped Azure 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
5 known food plants.