Danaus chrysippus
Scientific NameDanaus chrysippus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
HabitatFound in a variety of open habitats including grasslands, savannas, agricultural fields, gardens, and disturbed areas, often near its host plants.
Conservation StatusLeast Concern (LC)
Description
The African Monarch, also known as the Plain Tiger, is a medium-sized, brightly colored butterfly. Its wings are predominantly orange-brown with prominent black veins, black borders, and white spots, especially on the forewings. It is well-known for its aposematic coloration, signaling its toxicity to predators, and is a model for Batesian mimicry in several other butterfly species.
