Blue Moonbeam
Philiris nitens
The Blue Moonbeam (Philiris nitens) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. This site lists 2 subspecies: Philiris nitens lucina and Philiris nitens nitens. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 3 plants: Macaranga involucrata, Glochidion philippicum and Macaranga tanarius. This page has 16 photos of its life cycle (final instar caterpillars, pupae and adults) by Bob Miller.
Subspecies
- Philiris nitens lucina 8 photos
- Philiris nitens nitens 8 photos
Life cycle of Philiris nitens lucina
Blue Moonbeam caterpillars (final instar)
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Blue Moonbeam pupae
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Blue Moonbeam adults
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Life cycle of Philiris nitens nitens
Blue Moonbeam caterpillars (final instar)
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Blue Moonbeam pupae
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Blue Moonbeam adults
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Female, upperside -
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.