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\ud83e\udd8b Common Tiger (Danaus genutia<\/em>) \u2013 Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Common Tiger<\/strong>, also known as the Striped Tiger<\/strong>, is a colorful and widespread butterfly in the family Nymphalidae<\/strong> (subfamily Danainae), closely related to the famous Monarch (Danaus plexippus<\/em>)<\/strong>. It is commonly seen across South and Southeast Asia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udccc Identification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Wingspan<\/strong><\/td>70\u201395 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Coloration<\/strong><\/td>Bright orange<\/strong> wings with bold black veins<\/strong> and white spots<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Hindwing<\/strong><\/td>Lacks black margin, unlike the Monarch<\/td><\/tr>
Body<\/strong><\/td>Black with white spots<\/td><\/tr>
Sexual dimorphism<\/strong><\/td>Males have a black scent patch<\/strong> on each hindwing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Its warning coloration (aposematism) deters predators due to toxic compounds absorbed from its host plants.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf31 Life Cycle & Host Plants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Host plants<\/strong>: Mainly milkweed species<\/strong> (Asclepiadaceae<\/em>, e.g., Calotropis<\/em> spp., Tylophora<\/em> spp.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Egg<\/strong>: Laid singly on the underside of host leaves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Caterpillar<\/strong>: Striking black, white, and yellow bands with tentacle-like appendages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Pupa (Chrysalis)<\/strong>: Shiny green with gold spots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Adult<\/strong>: Emerges in about 10\u201314 days after pupation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83c\udf0d Habitat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Found in gardens<\/strong>, fields<\/strong>, open woodlands<\/strong>, and roadsides<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Prefers lowland<\/strong> and mid-elevation<\/strong> areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      \ud83c\udf43 Behavior<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Slow, gliding flight<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Feeds on nectar<\/strong> from a variety of flowers (e.g., lantana, milkweed, cosmos).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Often seen basking<\/strong> in sunlight with wings open.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Males are sometimes observed mud-puddling<\/strong> to absorb minerals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \u26a0\ufe0f Mimicry & Defense<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Protected by toxins (cardenolides) acquired from milkweed plants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Mimicked by species like the Indian Fritillary<\/strong> and female Danaid Eggfly<\/strong> (Batesian mimicry).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Part of a M\u00fcllerian mimicry complex<\/strong> with other Danaus<\/em> species.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          \ud83d\udcf8 Fun Fact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          The Common Tiger is India\u2019s most photographed butterfly<\/strong> due to its striking colors and abundance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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