It is the national and the largest butterfly in Sri Lanka. Male flies swiftly and usually at a height, but comes down to nectar on flowers. The female, though not as swift tends to stay even higher and is therefore more evasive.
It is commonest in the two arid zones along the South East and North West coast of the island found in the hottest and driest parts of the low country.
It also has some unique habits such as, being nosy and inquisitive. It regularly or at times annoyingly intercepts other butterflies when they trespass their territory.
It can only readily be seen if brought to bait, of which it appears inordinately fond. It is often found settled on the ground gently flapping its wings.
The Common Tiger (Danaus genutia) is one of the common butterflies of Sri Lanka. It belongs to the “Crows and Tigers”, that is, the danainae group of the Brush-footed butterflies family.
It is a fast flying hesperiid butterfly which is found in South east Asia. Found throughout the island, it prefers to flying among herbs in sunny conditions.
An endemic bright yellow butterfly. There are few markings on the underside. It differs from the other Grass Yellows by curved tornus of the fore wing. It gives a rounder appearance.
