Butterfly species summary details

Monarch, African

Danaus chrysippus

This species is the mimicry model for the female of Hypolimnas misippus.

Hypolimnas misippus Danaus chrysippus
Distinctly black veins on top of wing, and scalloped margin of the hind wing.  
Has a single median spot on the underside of the hind wing. Has three or four spots on the underside of the hind wing.

Source: https://www.biodiversity.org.na/taxondisplay.php?nr=5371

Photo: Alice Jarvis
Photo: Alice Jarvis © Danaus chrysippus