Blue Nawab
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Common NameBlue Nawab
Scientific NamePolyura schreiber
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyCharaxinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, blue, orange
HabitatEvergreen and semi-evergreen forests, forest edges, often near streams
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia, including India (Western Ghats, Northeast), Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
Host PlantsAlbizia, Acacia, Grewia, Celtis
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally throughout the year in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with a rough texture and a horned head capsule. Pupae are green and suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsLook for its large size, velvety black wings with a brilliant blue median band, and prominent tailed hindwings with orange spots. Often attracted to fermenting fruit and tree sap.
Description
A large, striking butterfly with velvety black wings adorned by a broad, iridescent sky-blue band running across both forewings and hindwings. The hindwings feature two prominent tails and small orange spots near the tornus.
