Tirumala septentrionis septentrionis

(Butler, 1874)

Vernacular names
English : Dark blue tiger
French : Papillon-tigre bleu sombre

Classification
Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Nymphalidae
Notes : 6 other subspecies known.

Identification
The species grows to 11 cm in wingspan. Larger than most Tirumala. Body covered with white spots. Coloration is blackish-brown with thin light blue lines and rows of small blue spots near wing edges. Underside is slightly lighter brown.

Range and habitat
Subspecies found throughout South-East Asia. Species also occurs in south India, Sri Lanka, Greater and Lesser Sundas and Mindanao (Philippines). Lives in woodlands, plantations, forest edges, suburban parks.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species has a large range and is very adaptable. It is abundant at times, even close to human settlements.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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