A big butterfly with wingspan of 85-100cm having apple-green spots on its black wing.The tailed jay is a strict forest dwellers but can be found anywhere where there are lots of trees. But it is more native evergreen and wet semi-evergreen forests. The Tailed Jay is active throughout the year but is most abundant where its host/nectar plants(Annona, Polyalthia, Michelia) are found.
The Tailed Jay is a master when it comes to flight which is straight, fast and dashy. The Jay is extremely restless and keeps flying. You are lucky to spot it still. Do not miss the opportunity. To maximize chances as said in other posts best to approach while basking in the morning.
The egg of the Tailed Jay is greenish-blue in colour and the caterpillar is somewhat spindle shape. The pupa is similar to the Crow's a with a length of about 29mm.
The Tailed Jay is a master when it comes to flight which is straight, fast and dashy. The Jay is extremely restless and keeps flying. You are lucky to spot it still. Do not miss the opportunity. To maximize chances as said in other posts best to approach while basking in the morning.
The egg of the Tailed Jay is greenish-blue in colour and the caterpillar is somewhat spindle shape. The pupa is similar to the Crow's a with a length of about 29mm.
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