Cycad Blue
Theclinesthes onycha
Also called Onycha Blue
The Cycad Blue (Theclinesthes onycha) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. This site lists 2 subspecies: Theclinesthes onycha capricornia and Theclinesthes onycha onycha. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 8 plants, including Cycas circulus, Cycas media and Cycas megacarpa. This page has 11 photos of its life cycle (eggs, final instar caterpillars and pupae) by Bob Miller.
Subspecies
- Theclinesthes onycha capricornia 7 photos
- Theclinesthes onycha onycha 4 photos
Life cycle of Theclinesthes onycha capricornia
Cycad Blue eggs
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Cycad Blue caterpillars (final instar)
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Cycad Blue pupae
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Life cycle of Theclinesthes onycha onycha
Cycad Blue caterpillars (final instar)
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Cycad Blue 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
8 known food plants.