Top 11 Most Common Insects in Madagascar
Insects, a diverse group characterized by their exoskeletons and jointed limbs, significantly shape Madagascar's unique ecosystems. The country's varied geography and climates result in a rich insect diversity. Our list of the '11 most common insects' illustrates this idea. It shows, not only, the widespread 'bugs' known as pests, but also the beneficial pollinators and decomposers that keep Madagascar vibrant and healthy.
Most Common Insects
1. Plain tiger butterfly
D. chrysippus is a medium-sized butterfly with a wingspan of about 7–8 cm (2.8–3.1 in). The body is black with many white spots. The wings are orange, the upperside brighter and richer than the underside. The apical half of the forewing is black with a white band. The hindwing has three black spots in the center. The wings are bordered in black and outlined with semicircular white spots. This species exhibits slight sexual dimorphism, as the Male has large scent glands on his hindwings, which the female lacks. They appear as a large black spot with a white centre if viewed from the underside D. chrysippus is a polymorphic species, so the exact coloring and patterning vary within and between populations. It is similar in appearance to the Indian fritillary (Argynnis hyperbius), which may coexist with it. 
2. Citrus swallowtail
Papilio demodocus , also known under the English name Citrus Swallowtail ("Citrus Swallowtail"), is a butterfly from the family of the knight butterflies (Papilionidae).
3. Brilliant blue
The larvae feed on Barleria species.
4. Dark grass blue
The wingspan is 1.8 - 2.5 cm for males and 2 - 2.5 cm for females.
5. Scarlet dragonfly
Crocothemis erythraea can reach a length of 3.5 - 4.5 cm. These dragonflies haves a flattened and rather broad abdomen. The adult male scarlet dragonfly has a bright scarlet red, widened abdomen, with small amber patches at the bases of the hindwings. Also the veins on the leading edges of the wings are red. Females and immatures are yellow-brown and have a conspicuous pale stripe along the top of the thorax.
6. Madagascar hermit spider
Nephilingis livida is a araneid spider from Madagascar and nearby islands. It was found to be separate from the related species Nephilingis borbonica in 2011
7. Common joker
The wingspan is 4 - 4.5 cm for females and 4 - 4.5 cm for males.
8. Danaid eggfly
The danaid eggfly (Hypolimnas misippus) is a unique butterfly where females tend to have a strong advantage. Males are identified by being blackish with white spots. Females exhibit polymorphism, or the ability to have multiple forms. This means that they can resemble males in some cases, but also resemble toxic butterflies like the Monarch butterfly.
9. Phymateus saxosus
10. African swallowtail
Papilio dardanus, the African swallowtail, mocker swallowtail or flying handkerchief, is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae (the swallowtails). The species is broadly distributed throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The British entomologist E. B. Poulton described it as "the most interesting butterfly in the world".
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