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Danaus chrysippus, Linnaeus
A common butterfly about 70-80 mm wingspan. Slow flight close to the ground. Prefers open country but seen in forest too and up to 2500 m in the hills. On the wing throughout the year. Visits flowers and seen only occasionally on damp patches. Known to migrate.
Common Name: Plain Tiger Scientific Name: Danaus chrysippus, Linnaeus Family: Nymphalidae Subfamily: Danaidae Place: Mendrelgang, Bhutan Photograph By: I. Jatishwor Singh
Spotted on Mar 26, 2013
Submitted on Mar 26, 2013
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