Common Tiger / Danaus genutia / 虎斑蝶 [Explore]

Rather common species of butterfly in Hong Kong (except during winter).

 

The butterfly closely resembles the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) of the Americas, and in fact both species are found within the same genus.

 

Similar to its American cousin, the Common Tiger sequesters toxins from plants it eats as a caterpillar, making it generally unpalatable for most predators.

 

Species: Common Tiger / Danaus genutia / 虎斑蝶

 

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