Danaus melanippus hegesippus - Cramer 1777    The White Tiger

                                                   upperside                           Male                           underside                                                            upperside                      Female                           underside
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Wingspan : 60 - 75mm

Species details : A common species which is similar to Danaus genutia, but can be distinguished by the white hindwings. Because of the black veins, the scent scales found on the males are less obvious on the upperside hindwing than with other species, but still noticeable on the underside.

This can be found throughout the Island except in forests.

Early Stages         : Known, but not pictured

Larval Foodplant : Various Asclepiadaceae

Range                    : India, tropical Asia as far east as Sulawesi.