White Tiger
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Common NameWhite Tiger
Scientific NameDanaus melanippus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatOpen country, forest edges, gardens, cultivated areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines
Host PlantsAsclepias, Cynanchum, Hoya, Marsdenia, Parsonsia, Raphistemma
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid singly on host plants, larvae are typically striped, and pupae are often green and chrysalid-like.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the striking orange and black striped pattern with a distinctive row of white spots along the broad black wing margins. It can be differentiated from similar species by the specific arrangement and size of these white markings.
Description
This butterfly features vibrant orange wings with broad black margins and prominent black veins. The black areas are adorned with distinct white spots, especially along the outer edges of both forewings and hindwings.
