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Danaus melanippus

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Danaus melanippus

Family Name: Nymphalidae
Taxonomic Group: Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth)
Common Name: Black-veined Tiger

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Description This species is often confused with the Common Tiger (Danaus genutia genutia) which is resembles. The broad submarginal black band in the Black Veined Tiger is broader and this distinguishes it from the Common Tiger. Unlike the Common Tiger, this species has no orange forms.

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Species record last updated on: 21 August 2019.
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