Also known as the Plain Tiger. It is a common butterfly which is widespread in Asia and Africa.
It belongs to the Danainae ("Milkweed butterflies") subfamily of the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae.
It is a medium-sized, non-edible butterfly, which is mimicked by multiple species.
The Plain Tiger is believed to be one of the first butterflies to be used in art.
A 3500-year-old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest illustration of this species.
Reference: Wikipedia