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Plain Tiger pupa

Danaus chrysippus

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Description:

The Plain Tiger is a medium-sized, non-edible butterfly, which is mimicked by multiple species. This fellow is about ready to emerge - the pupa casing is opaque and you can see the wings of the fellow inside.

Habitat:

The caterpillar feeds on Giant Milkweed and Blood Flower, both of the Asclepiadaceae family .

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PublishedApril 23, 2013

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