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Danaus chrysippus
The Plain Tiger 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. **The Plain Tiger is believed to be one of the first butterflies to be used in art. A 3500 year old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest illustration of this species
Spotted on Jul 8, 2012
Submitted on Mar 14, 2013
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Thank you maria =)
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