Club-tailed Squire
Common NameClub-tailed Squire
Scientific NamePolyura athamas
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyCharaxinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, light blue, green
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, scrub, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAlbizia, Acacia, Caesalpinia, Grewia
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year, peaking after monsoons in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with a rough texture and a horned head capsule. Pupae are green and suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsLook for the striking black and iridescent blue-green banded pattern combined with the prominent, club-like tails on the hindwings. The underside is typically paler with similar banding.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with black wings featuring broad, iridescent pale blue-green bands across both forewings and hindwings, and distinctive club-like tails on the hindwings.
