Danaus chrysippus chrysippus

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Vernacular names
English : Plain tiger
French : Petit monarque

Classification
Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Nymphalidae
Notes : 5 other subspecies known.

Identification
Wingspan of 8 cm. Thorax and head black with white dots, abdomen whitish. Upperside of wings rufous with a row of white spots on forewing. Hindwing white. Underside tawny and rufous-brown with black and white margins.

Range and habitat
This subspecies occurs in most of tropical Asia. Species found in Asia, most of Africa and southern Europe. Lives in all kinds of habitats, from deserts to mountains, cities and forests.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : This species is common to abundant in most of its range. It is very adaptable and can survive even in cities.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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