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Plain Tiger

Danaus chrysippus

Photo by Radha
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Plain Tiger belongs to the Nymphalidae family of butterflies. It is a medium-sized, non-edible butterfly, and is mimicked by multiple species. It is believed to be one of the first butterflies used in art.

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Comments (11)
Radha
@Laura -- haha! thank you :-)
LauraLOVESbirds
They need a new name! haha! -There is nothing "plain" about them. Instead I find them (and your photo's clarity) exquisite.
Radha
@martinl -- thank you! those links and additional details are very helpful :-)
Radha
@martinl -- thank you! those links and additional details are very helpful :-)
MartinL
This is a great photo. Both of these are males, having an additional black dot on the hindwing. Females have three http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/16519290 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6914833 and males have four http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/16888137 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9091729
Radha
@Jason, @Adarsha, @Marta -- Thank you!
The MnMs
Radha: superb spotting and shot!
Radha
@RiekoS -- Thank you!

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PublishedAugust 8, 2013

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