This is a magnificent black and white butterfly having three white lines which are almost parallel on its black background. These bands are comprised of various spots on the hind and fore wings. They appear to be unbroken in the middle. This butterfly may be easily mistakable for the Common Sergeant. But Sailors can be marked for their big size i.e. from around 50 -60mm from tip to tip.
You can differentiate this speiceis of Sailors by looking at the topmost band which has a triangular diagnostic. It is a widely distributed butterfly and is found throughout the year.
This butterfly gets its name from the way it flies. It has a very slow sailing flight, but it can easily turn into a dodgy and jumpy one in a blink of an eye.
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