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Plain Tiger

Danaus chrysippus

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Field Notes

Description:

The Plain Tiger is believed to be one of the first butterflies to be used in art. depicted on a tomb of an Egyptian official.

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Comments (6)
SachindraUmesh
Thank you guys =) Both of these fellows are males - Note the big (scent scale) patch on the hind wing =)
Caleb Steindel
looks awfully like a monarch, but a bit different---great spot! very beautiful!

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Biodiversity of Sri Lanka
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Butterflies of Sri Lanka
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PublishedMay 2, 2013

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