Indian Yellow Nawab
Common NameIndian Yellow Nawab
Scientific NamePolyura jalysus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyCharaxinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorspale green, brown, white, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeIndia (Northeast, Western Ghats), Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java)
Host PlantsCroton tiglium, Croton oblongifolius
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
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 TipsEasily identified by its distinctive pale mint-green underside with dark brown and reddish-brown borders, and the two long, pointed tails on each hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a striking pale mint-green underside, bordered by dark brown and reddish-brown bands, and featuring two prominent tails on each hindwing.
