Indigo Flash
Rapala varuna
The Indigo Flash (Rapala varuna) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Lycaenidae, the blues, coppers and hairstreaks. This site lists one subspecies: Rapala varuna simsoni. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 8 plants, including Pongamia pinnata, Albizia lebbeck and Litchi chinensis. This page has 8 photos of its life cycle (final instar caterpillars, pupae and adults) by Bob Miller.
Subspecies
- Rapala varuna simsoni 8 photos
Life cycle of the Indigo Flash
Indigo Flash caterpillars (final instar)
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Indigo Flash pupae
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Indigo Flash adults
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Female, underside
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Caterpillar food plants
8 known food plants.