Friday, July 10, 2020

Butterflying - Plain Tiger Butterfly

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. :)




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