Danaus chrysippus alcipus African Monarch

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Linnaeus in 1758.

Colour: Topside (recto) orange with black tips with white bar and smaller white spots. Hind-wing variable between sub-species,  the hind wing is is cream, orange with black. Underside (verso) similar but paler.

Size: Wingspan 55-70mm

Comments & Applications: A widespread species found across Arabia, Africa, Tropical Asia, AU, Canary Island, India, Ceylon and Burma. Commonly called the African Monarch, African Queen or Plain Tiger, It is believed this species is one of the first to depicted in art. A 3500-year-old ancient Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest known illustration of this species. A very popular species among the trade used for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia– Captive Breeding