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Plain Tiger

Danaus chrysippus

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Description:

Danaus chrysippus, also known as the plain tiger, African queen, or African monarch, is a medium-sized butterfly widespread in Asia, Australia and Africa. It belongs to the Danainae subfamily of the brush-footed butterfly family Nymphalidae.

Habitat:

Backyard rural area

Reference Links:

Danaus chrysippus - Wikipedia

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