Fiery Copper
Paralucia pyrodiscus
Also called Dull Copper, Eltham Copper
The Fiery Copper (Paralucia pyrodiscus) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 3 plants: Bursaria spinosa, Bursaria incana and Pittosporum spinescens. This page has 8 photos of its life cycle (final instar caterpillars, pupae and adults) by Bob Miller.
Life cycle of the Fiery Copper
Fiery Copper caterpillars (final instar)
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Top view
Fiery Copper pupae
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Fiery Copper 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
3 known food plants.