# 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. - **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests ![Two-tailed Pasha](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Nymphalicae_-_Charaxes_jasius-001.JPG&width=800) Photo: Hectonichus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nymphalicae_-_Charaxes_jasius-001.JPG) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Arthropoda - **Class:** Insecta - **Order:** Lepidoptera - **Family:** Nymphalidae - **Genus:** Charaxes ## 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 - **Mimicry Master:** Two-tailed Pasha has false eyespots and tails that trick predators into attacking the wrong part of its body. - **Swift Surfer:** Two-tailed Pasha can fly with incredible speed and agility, allowing it to escape danger and find food efficiently. - **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 - **Depends on:** [Strawberry Tree](https://www.snappit.app/explore/strawberry-tree) (*Arbutus unedo*) — Its larvae feed exclusively on its leaves. - **Eaten by:** [Eurasian Blue Tit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eurasian-blue-tit) (*Cyanistes caeruleus*) — Larvae and adults can be prey for birds. - **Eaten by:** [Common Wall Lizard](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-wall-lizard) (*Podarcis muralis*) — Lizards may prey on caterpillars or resting adults. ## Traits - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch butterflies from a distance and don't try to catch them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Two-tailed Pasha? Compare the wing outline, spots, bands, eyespots and wing edges. The underside can look completely different from the top. Check for tails, the antennae and where the markings sit instead of relying on color alone. Butterfly Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## Where to spot - [Portofino Natural Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/portofino-natural-park) — IT · Park - [Cinque Terre National Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/cinque-terre-national-park) — IT · Park - [Conero Regional Nature Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/conero-regional-nature-park) — IT · Park - [Península de Llevant Natural Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/peninsula-de-llevant-natural-park) — Mallorca, Illes Balears, ES · Park [View all places to see Two-tailed Pasha](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/two-tailed-pasha) ## More Insects - [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*) - [Spotted Lanternfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-lanternfly) (*Lycorma delicatula*) - [Brown-belted Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-belted-bumble-bee) (*Bombus griseocollis*) - [Eastern Carpenter Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-carpenter-bee) (*Xylocopa virginica*) --- Source: [Two-tailed Pasha: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/two-tailed-pasha)