NYMPHALINAE of Australia Nymphs & Admirals NYMPHALIDAE,   PAPILIONOIDEA

Don Herbison-Evans, (donherbisonevans@yahoo.com) and Stella Crossley

NYMPHALINAE eggs

NYMPHALINAE caterpillars

NYMPHALINAE pupae

NYMPHALINAE butterflies

NYMPHALINAE undersides

The Caterpillars of NYMPHALINAE are covered in branched hairs.

However most of the common names of the species in NYMPHALINAE seem to be derived from considerations of the adult Butterflies.

The flight of the "Nymphs" is rapid and graceful, and their wings are usually brightly coloured These features together may well be considered reminiscent of the Nymphs in Ancient Greek Mythology.

The Australian species in NYMPHALINAE are:

Doleschallia bisaltide : Leafwing

Hypolimnas alimena : Blue-banded Eggfly
Hypolimnas anomala : Crow Eggfly
Hypolimnas bolina : Varied Eggfly
Hypolimnas misippus : Danaid Eggfly

Junonia erigone : Northern Argus
Junonia hedonia : Chocolate Argus
Junonia orithya : Blue Argus
Junonia villida : Meadow Argus

Symbrenthia geoffroyi : Jezebel Nymph

Vanessa cardui : Painted Lady
Vanessa itea : Yellow Admiral
Vanessa kershawi : Australian Painted Lady

Yoma sabina : Lurcher

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(written 10 August 2016, updated 30 December 2023)