Two-tailed Pasha

Charaxes jasius

Uncommon
Two-tailed Pasha — photo 1 Two-tailed Pasha — photo 2

Description

Green caterpillar speckled with white. Four reddish-tipped protrusions behind the head.

Information

FamilyNymphalidae
Size5–6 cm
Hairinessglabre
Observation periodApril to September
DistributionFound around the entire Mediterranean coast of France and Europe.
ToxicityNo
RarityUncommon

Host plants

  • Strawberry tree

Notes

One of the largest European butterflies. Caterpillar well camouflaged on strawberry tree leaves.

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