Danaus chrysippus Plain Tiger PHILIPPINES

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, Linnaeus 1758

Colour: The body is black with many white spots. The wings are orange, the upperside (recto) brighter and richer than the underside. The apical half of the forewing is black with a white band. The hindwing has three black spots in the center. The wings are bordered in black and outlined with semicircular white spots.

Size: Wingspan 50-70mm

Comments & Applications: Commonly known as the Plain Tiger butterfly. Our stock is captive-bred with fresh colours. Very popular with the trade for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

Format: Male or Female depending on availability. Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding