Common Tiger
Image: Philip Nalangan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common NameCommon Tiger
Scientific NameDanaus genutia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, forest edges, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia
Host PlantsCynanchum, Asclepias, Calotropis, Hoya, Marsdenia
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are striped with black, white, and yellow bands. Pupae are metallic golden with distinct black spots, hanging upside down.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive orange-brown wings with bold black veins and a black border featuring two rows of white spots. Males have a prominent black scent patch on the hindwing.
Description
A medium to large butterfly with orange-brown wings prominently marked with black veins and a broad black border containing white spots.
