Swamp Tiger
Danaus affinis
Also called Black and White Tiger, Brown Tiger, Marsh Tiger
The Swamp Tiger (Danaus affinis) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Nymphalidae, the brush-footed butterflies. This site lists 2 subspecies: Danaus affinis affinis and Danaus affinis gelanor. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 1 plant: Cynanchum carnosum. This page has 12 photos of its life cycle (eggs, early instar caterpillars, final instar caterpillars, pupae and adults) by Bob Miller.
Subspecies
- Danaus affinis affinis 12 photos
- Danaus affinis gelanor no photos yet
Life cycle of the Swamp Tiger
Swamp Tiger eggs
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Egg
Swamp Tiger caterpillars (early instar)
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Top view
Swamp Tiger caterpillars (final instar)
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Swamp Tiger pupae
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Swamp Tiger adults
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Female, underside
Photos by Bob Miller. Free to use for any purpose (CC0). Select a photo to enlarge it or download the original. Using these photos. Add your own photo of this butterfly.
Caterpillar food plants
1 known food plant.