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Plain Tiger

Danaus chrysippus

Description:

Danaus chrysippus, known as the Plain Tiger or African Monarch, is a common butterfly which is widespread in Asia and Africa. It belongs to the Danainae ("Milkweed butterflies") subfamily of the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. It is a medium-sized, non-edible butterfly, which is mimicked by multiple species.

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pamsai
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pamsai

Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Spotted on Dec 12, 2012
Submitted on Dec 15, 2012

Related Spottings

Danaus Southern monarch Plain tiger Monarch

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Mottled Emigrant (female) Dingy Bushbrown or Common Bushbrown Butterfly (near DSF) Common Gull Psyche

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