Plain Tiger
Danaus chrysippus chrysippus (Linnaeus, 1758) എരുക്കുതപ്പി Malayalam Name : എരുക്കുതപ്പി/ നാട്ടുകടുവ Family : Nyphalidae Sub-family : Danainae Tribe : Leptociaini Order : Lepidoptera DIST RIBUTION medium-sized butterfly widespread in Asia , Australia and Africa STATUS: HABITAT The plain tiger prefers arid , open areas, and is found in a variety of habitats, including deserts , mountains , deciduous forests, and human-tended gardens in cities and parks. It is comfortable at altitudes ranging from sea level to around 1,500 m HABITS Danainae primarily consume plants in the genus Asclepias , more commonly called milkweed. Milkweed contains toxic compounds, card...