Tirumala septentrionis septentrionis
Butler 1874 - The Dark Blue Tiger
Koh samui only.
A large species, much darker than any of the other Tigers. Not uncommon on Samui, it can be found arround forested areas, and sometimes visits gardens to feed on Lantana flowers.
Flight Period
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Wingspan
80 - 90mm
Early Stages
Known, but not pictured
Larval Foodplant
Diploclisia glaucescens (Menispermaceae), Melanorrhoea usitata (Anacardiaceae) and Cocculus laurifolius (Menispermaceae)
Range
Sri Lanka, India to Taiwan, and throughout the Malay Peninsular.