Danaus chrysippus (Plain Tiger) - Sikkim Butterfly

Danaus chrysippus (Plain Tiger)

Place : Chisopani, Singtam, East Sikkim

Date: February 18, 2013

Pic: Shital Pradhan

 

Danaus chrysippus (Plain Tiger)

Place : Chisopani, Singtam, East Sikkim

Date: June16, 2013

Pic: Shital Pradhan

Danaus chrysippus, also known as the Plain Tiger or African Monarch. The Plain Tiger is believed to be one of the first butterflies to be used in art. A 3500-year-old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest illustration of this species.

Danaus genutia (Common Tiger) - Sikkim Butterfly

Danaus genutia (Common Tiger)

Place : Chisopani, Singtam, East Sikkim

Date: November 29, 2013

Pic: Shital Pradhan

 

Danaus genutia is a commonly found butterfly locally called Common Tiger or Stripped Tiger. It has a close similarity with Plain Tiger.