Once thought to be in the same genus as the monarch, Tirumala hamata hamata (or dark tiger) is distributed from the Philippines to Australia and Oceania. In April 1995 a large number was seen in New Zealand.
Biostatus
Rare migrant, occasionally blown to NZ, usually late summer.
Adult/imago
Black wings with grey spots. May live longer than five months.
Wingspan
70 mm