Two Tailed Pasha

Description:

The Two-Tailed Pasha is the largest European butterfly. These butterflies fly very fast. The males defend their territory and, like the Swallowtail, exhibit "hilltopping" behavior. They are locally common in the Mediterranean region, and one of their distinguishing marks is the two tails of the hind-wings.

Habitat:

Wooded hillsides with plenty of Strawberry Trees, Arbutus unedo, the larval food plant. Can wander and be found in town centres or well away from the foodplants.