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Caterpillar of Plain Tiger Butterfly

Danaus chrysippus

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Field Notes

Description:

Seen chewing a Milkweed leaf.
These butterflies lay their eggs on Milkweed plants on which their caterpillars feed, hence they are also called as Milkweed Butterflies

Habitat:

Seen in my garden.

Notes:

Better quality pic at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/satyenmehta/13906744715/in/photostream/

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Danaus chrysippus

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PublishedApril 17, 2014

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