Tiger butterfly

''I caught a tiger butterfly! The star of the butterflies!- Animal Crossing: Wild World I caught a tiger butterfly! Here, kitty, kitty!- Animal Crossing: City Folk''

The Tiger Butterfly is a common butterfly that can be found near red flowers during the spring and summer months. They travel slowly and so can be easily caught. This buttefly can often be found on or around red or pink flowers.

The 'tiger butterfly' is called the 'Old World Butterfly' in real life.

Upon Donation in City Folk
After donation at the museum in City Folk, Blathers the curator will talk about the tiger butterfly;

"Aside from the south pole, one can find tiger butterflies just about anywhere on earth. Imagine these monstrous bugs flapping about the whole globe... The very thought robs me of sleep!"

The tiger butterfly can be found fluttering around the flowers on the lower tier of the insect room after donation.

Further Information
Pipilio machaon, the Old World Swallowtail, can be found throughout Asia, Europe and North America. There are over 30 subspecies of Old World Swallowtail. It is a common butterfly that flies quickly. They are around 80 to 100mm in length.