African Queen Butterfly entomology often from the Asteraceae family

often from the Asteraceae family

” and one of the common names for this fly is the Mourning fly

where it has been recorded from Equatorial Guinea

commonly known as the African Moon Moth

which serve as a warning to predators about its toxicity

African Queen Butterfly entomology often from the Asteraceae familyDanaus chrysippus, also known at the plain tiger, can be found throughout Asia, Australia, & Africa. The plain tiger is believed to be one of the first butterflies depicted in art. A 3500 year old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest known illustration of this species. The specimen is encased in a 5 x 5 frame.