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Danaus chrysippus chrysippus (Linnaeus, 1758)
| Family Name: | Nymphalidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Plain Tiger |
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Description
| Description | The butterfly has a rich fulvous orange forewings with a broad black apical border bearing a series of white spots. It occurs in two forms - form chrysippus which has orange hindwings, and form alcippoides which has white hindwings. Males can be distinguished by an additional brand on the hindwing. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | This butterfly can be found around its caterpillar host plants, Asclepias curassavica, Calotropis gigantea Plain Tiger has a slow flight whilst feeding amongst its favourite nectaring plants. |
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| Habitats | Urban, Grassland |
Status
| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Khew, S.K. 2010. A field guide to the butterflies of Singapore. Singapore: Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. 342pp |
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