Danaus chrysippus

  Fig. Danaus chrysippus

 English name : Plain tiger
 Scientific name: Danaus chrysippus
 Location : Bosila, Buriganga river, Dhaka,
 Date: 24.03.13  
 Capture by Muzammel Hossain
      

Danaus chrysippus, known as the Plain Tiger or African Monarch, is a common butterfly which is widespread in Asia and Africa. It belongs to the Danainae ("Milkweed butterflies") subfamily of the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. It is a medium-sized, non-edible butterfly, which is mimicked by multiple species.    

                   

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.