Two-tailed Pasha
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Two-tailed Pasha
Charaxes jasius
The Two-tailed Pasha is a beautiful butterfly with striking colors and unique tails on its wings. It flutters around in warm places, bringing joy to anyone who sees it.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Two-tailed Pasha has striking orange and black wings, edged with a vibrant blue-black band and small white spots. Its hindwings feature two distinctive, slender 'tails' on each side, which resemble antennae and differentiate it.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyNymphalidaeGenusCharaxes
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Adults love to feast on fermenting fruit and tree sap, making them smell a little like wine!
Its caterpillars only eat leaves from the Strawberry Tree, which is quite rare for butterflies!
Male Two-tailed Pashas are very territorial, often chasing away other insects from their favorite spots.
This butterfly is one of the largest and fastest-flying butterflies found in Europe.
Special abilities
Ability
Mimicry Master
Two-tailed Pasha has false eyespots and tails that trick predators into attacking the wrong part of its body.
Ability
Swift Surfer
Two-tailed Pasha can fly with incredible speed and agility, allowing it to escape danger and find food efficiently.
Ability
Sap Seeker
Two-tailed Pasha has a strong proboscis that helps them pierce tree bark to drink nourishing sap.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 65-80 mm
- Size
- 25-35 mm
- Lifespan
- 10-30 days
- Flight Speed
- 15-25 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adults enjoy tree sap and rotting fruit, while caterpillars munch on strawberry tree leaves.
Age differences: Larvae feed exclusively on the leaves of the Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo); adults drink tree sap and fermented fruit.
Primary Foods
- Tree sap
- Rotting fruit
- Fermented fruit
- Strawberry tree leaves (larvae)
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch butterflies from a distance and don't try to catch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Two-tailed Pasha's wingspan?
65-80 mm
How big is Two-tailed Pasha?
25-35 mm
How long does Two-tailed Pasha live?
10-30 days
How fast can Two-tailed Pasha fly?
15-25 km/h
What does Two-tailed Pasha eat?
Adults enjoy tree sap and rotting fruit, while caterpillars munch on strawberry tree leaves.
Where is Two-tailed Pasha usually found?
Forests
How does Two-tailed Pasha hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Two-tailed Pasha have?
6
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