
Family: Nymphalidae (brush-footed butterflies).
Geographic Distribution: Asia. Southeast Asia, India, Sri Lanka, and Western China.
Wingspan: 70-85mm.
Larval host plants: Asclepiadaceae, Vallaris dichotoma, Heterostemma browni, Cocculus spp.
Habitats: Tropical forest.
Identification: Dark brown on both forewing and hindwing, with a distinctive pattern of light blue lines and spots. Males have scent patches on the hindwings.
![]() Dark Blue Tiger, Dorsal View |
![]() Dark Blue Tiger, Ventral View |