The glassy tiger is a butterfly found in Indomalayan that belongs to the crows and tigers, that is the danaid group of brush footed butterflies’ family. The host plant of glassy butterfly is Tylophora flexuosa, a climber typically found in back mangrove habitats. The background of both sides of both wings is dark brownish-black in color, with glassy white markings. The forewing cell only has a streak which divides distally. Two other broad lines arises from the base of the forewing below the cell.

The Glassy Tiger (Parantica aglea) is a striking butterfly known for its unique wing pattern and semi-transparent appearance. It is part of the Nymphalidae family and is found primarily in South and Southeast Asia, including countries like India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Wingspan: The wingspan typically ranges from 50 to 70 mm.

The Glassy Tiger is often found in open, sunny areas such as gardens, forest edges, and grassy fields. It has a slow, fluttering flight and is commonly seen basking in the sun or feeding on nectar from various flowers. This butterfly is particularly attracted to flowers of the Lantana and Euphorbia species.