Dark Blue Tiger
Common NameDark Blue Tiger
Scientific NameTirumala septentrionis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, light blue, white
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens, plantations
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, Southern China, Taiwan
Host PlantsParsonsia laevigata, Tylophora, Asclepias, Ficus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are striped with fleshy filaments, and pupae are typically green with metallic spots.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with extensive, somewhat irregular pale blue streaks and a series of white spots along the outer margins, differentiating it from similar 'tiger' species.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings featuring prominent pale blue streaks and white spots, especially on the hindwings and outer margins.
