Sri Lankan Tiger (Parantica taprobana)
The Sri Lankan Tiger is a striking endemic butterfly belonging to the milkweed butterfly group.
Its life cycle is closely connected to particular host plants. This illustrates an important principle of rainforest conservation: protecting a species requires protecting its habitat and the other species with which it interacts.
A butterfly cannot survive simply because individual adult butterflies are protected. Its breeding habitat, larval food plants, nectar sources and shelter must also remain available.
Its life cycle is closely connected to particular host plants. This illustrates an important principle of rainforest conservation: protecting a species requires protecting its habitat and the other species with which it interacts.
A butterfly cannot survive simply because individual adult butterflies are protected. Its breeding habitat, larval food plants, nectar sources and shelter must also remain available.
