Plain tiger
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Common NamePlain tiger
Scientific NameDanaus chrysippus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, savannas, gardens, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia, Australia, and parts of Southern Europe
Host PlantsAsclepias, Calotropis, Cynanchum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods in warmer temperate zones
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are striped with black, yellow, and white bands, bearing fleshy filaments. The chrysalis is typically green or golden-green.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its tawny orange wings with black borders and white spots, especially the white patch on the forewing tip. Males possess a black scent patch on the hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with tawny orange wings, prominent black borders adorned with white spots, and a distinct white patch on the forewing apex.
