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Caterpillar of Purple Moonbeam, Common Moonbeam

Philiris innotatus synonym: Pseudodipsas evincalis

Photo by Christiane
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Field Notes

Description:

The Caterpillar feeds on the underside of a leaf, leaving the upper surface intact. This turns white in due course, which can be a handy guide to locating the Caterpillars. The Caterpillars are sometimes attended by ants of various species.

Habitat:

The larvae of this species feed on several species of Ficus particularly Ficus opposita, (sandpaper fig).

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Philiris innotatus

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (9)
pmbagga
Wonderful series :) Christiane
Christiane
Congratulations for you first ID of an AUSSIE!!! :))
bayucca
So this might be my very first ID of an Australian genus ;-)...
Christiane
Thanks bayucca.. I think it was a Philiris innotatus The larvae was feeding on Ficus opposita, (sandpaper fig).
bayucca
Lycaenidae, Philiris sp.?? http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/lyca/lyca-cats.html

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