Striped Tiger
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Common NameStriped Tiger
Scientific NameDanaus genutia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)85
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white, pale yellow
HabitatOpen country, forests, gardens, scrubland, often near host plants.
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, parts of China, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia.
Host PlantsAsclepias, Ceropegia, Cynanchum, Marsdenia, Raphistemma, Tylophora
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with seasonal peaks in some areas.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically striped black and white/yellow, feeding on toxic milkweeds, which confers protection from predators. Pupae are green with golden spots.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its black wings with prominent white or pale yellow stripes, especially the distinct longitudinal stripes on thehindwings. It can be differentiated from similar species by the specific arrangement and width of these stripes.
Description
A medium to large butterfly with black wings distinctly marked with prominent white or pale yellow stripes and spots, particularly on the forewings and hindwings.
