Thursday, June 07, 2012

Blue Tiger Tirumala limniace Cramer



Blue Tiger Butterflies
Blue Tiger Butterflies

Wingspan: 90-100mm.


Blue Tiger Butterfly
Blue Tiger Butterfly

Blue tiger is a large butterfly with broad wings. dark brown or black stripes filled with pale blue.


Blue Tiger Butterfly
Blue Tiger Butterfly


Is a very common butterfly found in all habitats. Is very fond of nectar and is a frequent visitor to gardens. Fond of mudpuddling.


Blue Tiger Butterfly
Blue Tiger Butterfly

Blue Tiger Butterfly
Blue Tiger Butterfly
Caterpillar of Blue Tiger Butterfly
Caterpillar of Blue Tiger Butterfly

Caterpillar lives on the underside of the leaves.

Pupa is green and shiny.

Larval Host Plants

 Wattakaka volubilis, Asclepias curassavica, Calotropis gigantea, Hoya sp. and Tylophora indiaca.

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