Plain Tiger Butterfly
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Common NamePlain Tiger Butterfly
Scientific NameDanaus chrysippus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, scrubland, gardens, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia, Australia, and parts of Europe
Host Plantsmilkweed, Calotropis, Cynanchum, Asclepias
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods in temperate areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs are laid on host plants, hatching into caterpillars that feed and grow. The caterpillar then forms a pupa, from which the adult butterfly emerges.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive orange wings with bold black veins and a black border featuring a series of white spots. The underside is similar but often paler.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with bright orange wings, prominent black veins, and black borders adorned with white spots on both forewings and hindwings.
