Yellow Glassy Tiger
Common NameYellow Glassy Tiger
Scientific NameParantica aglea
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsblack, white, yellow
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens, plantations
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsCynanchum, Tylophora, Parsonsia, Heterostemma
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically striped and feed on toxic host plants, sequestering defensive compounds. Pupae are often green or pale, sometimes with metallic spots.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive translucent white and yellow markings on black wings, especially the large yellow patch on the hindwing. Prominent black veins and a row of white spots along the wing margins are key features.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with translucent white and yellow patches on black wings, featuring prominent black veins and a spotted margin. The hindwings display a large yellow area with black markings.
