Parantica, commonly called tigers, is an
Old World genus of
butterflies in subfamily
Danainae of family
Nymphalidae. They are found in southeastern Asia,
Indonesia,
Papua-New Guinea, and the
Philippines. Many of these species are endemic to islands and considered endangered, vulnerable, or threatened according to the
IUCN Red List.[1]
For other butterflies called tigers see the genus Danaus.
Parantica are large, slender, black and light blue or white butterflies. The body appears strikingly small and thin compared to the large wings.
Parantica, commonly called tigers, is an
Old World genus of
butterflies in subfamily
Danainae of family
Nymphalidae. They are found in southeastern Asia,
Indonesia,
Papua-New Guinea, and the
Philippines. Many of these species are endemic to islands and considered endangered, vulnerable, or threatened according to the
IUCN Red List.[1]
For other butterflies called tigers see the genus Danaus.
Parantica are large, slender, black and light blue or white butterflies. The body appears strikingly small and thin compared to the large wings.