Butterfly - Mallorca

The Plain Tiger (Danaus chrysippus) is one of only two Danaid butterflies to be seen in Europe. It is mainly found on the Canary Islands, but was common in one valley in north Mallorca feeding on flowers of a species of Milkweed.

The plant is not native to Europe and looked a bit like Asclepias physocarpa. It seems likely that both the plant and butterfly are well established in this valley!