Hypolimnas misippus, the Danaid eggfly, [2][3] mimic, [3] or diadem, is a widespread species of nymphalid butterfly. It is well known for polymorphism and mimicry. Males are in a singular …

Male Hypolimnas missippus has blackish purple wings with large white circular patches on each wing. The female butterfly mimics Danaus chrysippus, has an orange color, the apical area of …

Hypolimnas misippus, the Danaid eggfly, mimic, or diadem, is a widespread species of nymphalid butterfly. It is well known for polymorphism and mimicry. Males are blackish with distinctive …

The Danaid Eggfly, Mimic, or Diadem (Hypolimnas misippus) is a widespread species of Nymphalid butterfly. The Danaid Eggfly has several other common names including the …

The danaid eggfly (Hypolimnas misippus) is a unique butterfly where females tend to have a strong advantage. Males are identified by being blackish with white spots. Females exhibit …

Hypolimnas misippus, the Danaid eggfly, mimic, or diadem, is a widespread species of nymphalid butterfly. It is well known for polymorphism and mimicry. Males are blackish with distinctive …

Their main defense against predators is mimicry, of another danaid butterfly, Danaus chrysippus. That species ingests alkaloids during the larval stage, which protect the butterfly from predator …

One species, the Danaid eggfly (H. misippus), is noted for its exceptionally wide distribution across five continents; it is the only Hypolimnas species found in the Americas. Eggflies are …

Also known as the Danaid Eggfly or the False Plain Tiger. Hypolimnas missippus can be found in forests, gardens and other open areas. This species can adapt to many habitats including …

Sep 18, 2020 · A scheduled butterfly protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of India, 1971, the Danaid Eggfly belongs to the largest family of butterflies, Nymphalidae. The butterflies in …