Shan Nawab
Common NameShan Nawab
Scientific NamePolyura eudamippus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyCharaxinae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorswhite, black, orange, grey
HabitatEvergreen and deciduous forests, forest clearings, near streams
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China, and Taiwan
Host PlantsAlbizia, Acacia, Gleditsia, Pithecellobium
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions, typically spring to autumn
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with a rough texture and a distinctive horned head capsule. Pupae are green and suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsKey features include the white wings with prominent black markings, the broad orange submarginal band on the hindwing, and the three pointed tails on each hindwing.
Description
A striking butterfly with predominantly white wings, bold black markings, a distinctive orange band on the hindwings, and three sharp, pointed tails on each hindwing.
