Common Tiger Butterfly
Common NameCommon Tiger Butterfly
Scientific NameDanaus genutia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatOpen country, gardens, parks, forest edges, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Australia
Host PlantsAsclepias, Cynanchum, Marsdenia, Tylophora
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, seasonal in temperate areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the underside of host plant leaves. The larvae are strikingly striped with black, white, and yellow bands, possessing fleshy filaments. The pupa is a smooth, bright green chrysalis.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive orange and black pattern with bold black veins and two rows of white spots on the black wing margins. It can be distinguished from similar species by the specific arrangement of the white spots and the prominent black venation.
Description
This medium-sized butterfly features bright orange wings with prominent black veins and broad black borders, which are adorned with two distinct rows of white spots.
