Species details

Black Veined Tiger

Danaus melanippus hegesippus

Danaus melanippus hegesippus
Danaus melanippus hegesippus
Danaus melanippus hegesippus

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Has strongly-marked dark veins. Unlike the Common Tiger, its hindwing is white without any orange. With a broader sub-marginal border than the Common Tiger.


Abundance
Moderately Common