TIGER CATTERPER (DANAUS CHRYSIPPUS)
Danaus chrysippus or the Indonesian name for the tiger caterpillar is a species of insect that is widespread in Asia, Africa and Australia. This animal is also included in the Donainae family of the butterfly family Nymphalidae.
The larvae of this lake mainly consume plants in the genus Asclepias, such as the leaves of the thistle tree, this plant is often consumed and kept by many butterflies, because of its Emetic properties, these larvae are usually not always favored by most predators.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropods |
| Class | Insects |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae |
| Tribune | Danaini |
| Genus | Lakes |
| Species | Lakes chrysippus |
D. Chrysippus lenih prefers arid, open areas and gardens that are maintained by humans because this caterpillar is comfortable living at an altitude of 1 to 3 meters.
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