Danaus chrysippus orientis Plain Tiger MADAGASCAR

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Aurivillius, in 1909

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

Size: Wingspan 55-70mm

Comments & Applications: A widespread species found across Arabia, Africa and Asia. Commonly called the Plain Tiger, Queen Tiger or African 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