African Queen Butterfly SWAG Their green coloring is due

Their green coloring is due to pigmentation

Cymothoe sangaris is found throughout the Guinean forests along the West African coast

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which can sometimes be as long as its body

Their common names refer to the characteristic horns borne only by the males of most species in the group

African Queen Butterfly SWAG Their green coloring is dueDanaus chrysippus, also known at the plain tiger, can be found throughout Asia, Australia, & Africa. The plain tiger is believed to be one of the first butterflies depicted in art. A 3500 year old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest known illustration of this species. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at St. Roch Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. This specimen is encased in a 3"x4" frame.