Grey Glassy Tiger
Common NameGrey Glassy Tiger
Scientific NameParantica aglea
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsblack, grey, translucent white
HabitatForests, forest edges, open areas with shrubs and trees
Geographic RangeSouth Asia and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAsclepias, Tylophora
Flight PeriodYear-round, with peaks during monsoon season
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on milkweeds and swallow-worts, sequestering toxins for defense. The pupa is typically green with metallic spots.
Identification TipsRecognizable by its translucent greyish-white wings with bold black venation and stripes, and its characteristic slow, gliding flight. Distinguish from similar species by specific pattern details and size.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with translucent greyish-white wings marked by prominent black veins and stripes, giving it a 'glassy' appearance.
