Common Tiger butterfly
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Common NameCommon Tiger butterfly
Scientific NameDanaus genutia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatOpen country, forest edges, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and parts of Australia
Host PlantsCynanchum, Asclepias, Calotropis, Raphistemma, Tylophora
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are striped with black and yellow bands and fleshy filaments. Pupae are typically green with golden spots.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright orange wings with prominent black veins and a double row of white spots along the black margin, especially on the hindwings. Males possess a prominent black scent patch on the hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with bright orange wings prominently veined in black, bordered by a broad black band adorned with white spots.
