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Dark Blue Tiger

Tirumala septentrionis

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Field Notes

Description:

This brown and blue female tiger is common in her native habitat. This type is from a family of butterflies which are toxic to birds.

Habitat:

Captive. Normally found in south / southeastern Asia. Its habitats are varied and include rainforest, woods, and gardens.

Notes:

Spotted at the Florida Museum of Natural History's Butterfly Rainforest.

http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/butterflyguide/brown.htm

Reference Links:

Dark Blue Tiger - Tirumala septentrionis - Overview, Butterflies of India - Tirumala septentrionis

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PublishedAugust 28, 2013

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