Plain Tiger Butterfly in Resin, Danaus chrysippus

The Plain Tiger Butterfly (Danaus Chrysippus) closely resembles the American Monarch and the regular Tiger Butterfly. It is sometimes called the African queen, or African monarch, is a medium-sized butterfly found in all parts of Asia, Australia and Africa. It is part of the brush-footed butterfly family Nymphalidae.

This butterfly consumes a plant called milkweed, which contains toxic compounds. This makes the plain tiger unpalatable to most predators. The plain tiger habitat tends to be drier, wide-open areas.

This specimen is encased in solid lucite, making for a stunning display piece and perfect for scientific study. Lucite block measures approximately 3 inches square. Add a nice finishing touch to your preserved butterfly with an optional display stand. Made of clear acrylic, this stand really enhances the piece, giving it a nice viewing angle.

As with all real butterflies in resin, size, coloration and positioning can vary slightly.