Genus
Danaus (Tiger milkweed butterflies)
Danaus plexippus. Photo: (c) fam-esquivel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Danaus, commonly called tigers, milkweeds, monarchs, wanderers, and queens, is a genus of butterflies in the tiger butterfly tribe. They are found worldwide, including North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Indonesia and Australia. For other tigers see the genus, Parantica.