Jul 26, 2024, 05:32 PM IST
Similar to the Monarch, the Queen also stores cardiac glycosides. It makes them unpalatable, deterring potential predators.
The Common Crow derives toxins from milkweed and other poisonous plants. This adaptation makes it distasteful to birds and other predators.
The Monarch accumulates cardiac glycosides from milkweed plants. This toxin can induce vomiting and cardiac arrest in predators.
The Blue Tiger absorbs cardiac glycosides from its host plants. This chemical protection helps it evade predation.
This butterfly also utilizes cardiac glycosides for defense. Found in Sri Lanka, it is toxic to birds and other predators.
The Plain Tiger obtains toxins from milkweed, similar to other Danaus species. This makes it unappealing to potential threats.
The Crimson Rose possesses aristolochic acids from pipevine plants. These compounds are highly toxic, causing illness in predators.
Another member of the Euploea genus, it gathers toxins from milkweed. This adaptation results in its unpalatability and protection from predation.