Charaxes jasius - The Two-tailed Pasha Butterfly | Species Profile #1636014 (License: Personal Use)

This dorsal view of Charaxes jasius showcases its vivid golden-yellow forewings with bold black bands and spots, contrasting sharply with the dark brown-black hindwings adorned with bright yellow blotches. Its namesake “tails”-long, slender projections from the hindwings-enhance its elegant silhouette and aid in predator evasion through mimicry and distraction. Native to Mediterranean woodlands and scrublands, this large Nymphalid is diurnal and often seen basking on sunlit foliage.

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