Plain Tiger Butterfly
Danaus chrysippus, also known as the
Plain tiger,
African queen, or
African Monarch, is a medium-sized butterfly
widespread in Asia, Australia and Africa.
They are large butterflies, characterized by their orange wings, which have
a black apex, and white subapical spots. On the males there is a patch of
raised androconial (pheromone emitting) scales on the hindwings.
All butterflies in this subfamily are thought to be toxic or distasteful
to avian predators. Their bodies contain toxins derived from the larval
foodplants.
The bright colours of the butterflies advertise their poisonous qualities
to birds in the same way that the bands of yellow and black of wasps
advertise the fact that they can sting. This form of defense is
called Batesian mimicry.
They have a slow undulating flight, with fairly shallow wing beats.
The plain tiger prefers arid, open areas, and is found in a variety of
habitats, including deserts, mountains, deciduous forests, and
human-tended gardens in cities and parks.
References :
https://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com
Wikipedia
pictures:
TVH Taus, Chennai (2020)
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This was my visitor today. was just there for a minute spreading lots
of joy. :)
Excellent pictures and interesting info! Kudos Reena!
ReplyDeleteThank You! :)
DeleteLovely Reena, she visits us our garden too😍
ReplyDeleteYeah... Frequent visitor these days :)
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