Blue Tiger
Image: कृष्ण कान्त शर्मा (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common NameBlue Tiger
Scientific NameTirumala limniace
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorsblack, blue, white
HabitatForests, open woodlands, scrublands, gardens, and urban areas
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, parts of East Asia, and Australia
Host PlantsAsclepias, Ceropegia, Cynanchum, Hoya, Marsdenia, Tylophora
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking after monsoon seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically striped with black and yellow, featuring fleshy filaments. Pupae are green, often with golden spots, and the adults emerge after metamorphosis.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its black wings with prominent bluish-white, semi-transparent spots and streaks. It is a Müllerian mimic of the Glassy Tiger (*Parantica aglea*), but the Blue Tiger generally has more extensive and brighter blue markings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with black wings adorned with striking bluish-white, semi-transparent spots and streaks, giving it a distinctive striped appearance.
