Anomalous Nawab
Common NameAnomalous Nawab
Scientific NamePolyura agrarius
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyCharaxinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, pale green, cream
HabitatTropical evergreen and deciduous forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeNortheast India, Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra)
Host PlantsAlbizia, Acacia, Grewia, Celtis
Flight PeriodYear-round, peaking during monsoon season
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with horned heads for camouflage, and pupae are typically green and suspended by a cremaster.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad, pale green band contrasting with dark brown wings, especially on the underside, and the multiple sharp tails on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-to-large butterfly with dark brown wings featuring a broad, iridescent pale green band across both forewings and hindwings. The hindwings possess several prominent, pointed tails.
