RE: Mimicry In Butterflies....

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Mimicry In Butterflies....

in photography •  5 years ago 

Nice shots! What do you mean by toxic? Does it hurt humans if it gets in touch with the skin?

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Plain Tiger is able to use poisonous compounds, ingested from the host plant during its larval stage, as a form of defense. They also consume plants commonly known as milkweed. Milkweed contains toxic compounds. So, they are probably poisonous for birds or other animals who consume them.