Chestnut Tiger
Common NameChestnut Tiger
Scientific NameParantica sita
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorsblack, light blue, white, chestnut brown
HabitatMontane forests, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeHimalayas, Southeast Asia, East Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan)
Host PlantsCynanchum spp., Tylophora spp., Asclepias spp.
Flight PeriodMay to October (varies by region)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically striped and feed on toxic host plants, pupating into a green or yellowish-green chrysalis.
Identification TipsKey features include the black-veined translucent bluish-white forewings and the distinct chestnut brown hindwings with white spots, particularly visible on the underside. Its flight is typically slow and gliding.
Description
A medium to large butterfly characterized by black veins and borders, translucent bluish-white patches on the forewings, and chestnut brown hindwings with white spots on the underside.
