Swamp Tiger - Danaus affinis 

FAMILY NYMPHALIDAE

This page contains pictures and information about Swamp Tiger Butterflies in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.

Wingspan 90mm
 
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In a cool sunny winter day, we visited the Bayside Parkland in Ransome the first time. Not much insects can be found. This Swamp Tiger Butterfly is the only large insect we saw. Still very happy.
 

Reference:
1. Create More Butterflies -  by Frank Jordan and Helen Schwencke, Earthling Enterprises, 2005, p43. 
2. Australian Tropical Butterflies - By Peter Valentine, Clifford Frith (photos), Dawn Frith (photos), 1991, p55.
3. Create More Butterflies -  by Frank Jordan and Helen Schwencke, Earthling Enterprises, 2005, p43.  
4. The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia - Michael F Braby, Australian National University, CSIRO 2004, p200.

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Last updated: July 10, 2010.