Plain Tiger Butterfly
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Common NamePlain Tiger Butterfly
Scientific NameDanaus chrysippus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, scrubland, gardens, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia, Australia
Host PlantsCalotropis gigantea, Asclepias curassavica, Cynanchum acutum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are striped with black, yellow, and white bands, and have fleshy filaments. The pupa is typically green with metallic golden spots.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of orange wings with strong black venation, a black apex on the forewing with a band of white spots, and a few isolated black spots on the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with bright orange wings, prominent black veins, and black borders adorned with white spots. The forewings also feature a few distinct black spots.
