Plain Tiger
Image: Taj Afzal (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common NamePlain Tiger
Scientific NameDanaus chrysippus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, agricultural areas, gardens, forest edges
Geographic RangeAfrica, Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia
Host PlantsCalotropis procera, Asclepias curassavica, various Asclepiadaceae and Apocynaceae species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical and subtropical regions; multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically striped with black, white, and yellow bands, and pupae are green with metallic gold spots.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall orange coloration with bold black veins, a broad black apical band on the forewing with white spots, and a black marginal band with white spots on the hindwing. Males possess a prominent black scent patch on the hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly characterized by its bright orange wings, prominent black veins, and distinct black borders with white spots on both forewings and hindwings.
