Great Nawab
Common NameGreat Nawab
Scientific NamePolyura eudamippus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyCharaxinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale green, black, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, Taiwan, Indonesia)
Host PlantsAlbizia, Acacia, Gleditsia, Caesalpinia
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally throughout warmer months (e.g., March to November in some regions)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with a rough texture and often have horn-like projections on their heads. Pupae are green and suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsLook for its large size, the pale green/white underside with prominent black and orange-brown markings, and the two long, pointed tails on each hindwing. The specific pattern of the black and orange bands on the underside is diagnostic.
Description
A large, striking butterfly with a pale green or white ground color on the underside, marked with bold black and orange-brown bands, and distinctive long, pointed tails on its hindwings.
