Purple Moonbeam
Philiris innotatus
Also called Common Moonbeam
The Purple Moonbeam (Philiris innotatus) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 6 plants, including Ficus coronata, Ficus benghalensis and Ficus carica. This page has 8 photos of its life cycle (final instar caterpillars, pupae and adults) by Bob Miller. Bob Miller wrote about it in his book, Bob's Butterflies.
Life cycle of the Purple Moonbeam
Purple Moonbeam caterpillars (final instar)
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Top view
Purple Moonbeam pupae
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Top view
Purple Moonbeam 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.
In Bob's book
Bob wrote about this butterfly in his book:
- Purple Moonbeam page 40
Caterpillar food plants
6 known food plants.