Common Nawab Butterfly

One of the tropical Asiatic lepidopterans, the common nawab butterfly is a strong, fast flier fond of overripe fruit. The word "nawab" invokes the image of an Indian ruler seated on a beautiful silken rug, which was the inspiration for the common name. The solitary common nawab caterpillar sits like royalty on the upper sides of young leaves upon a tiny spun-silk pad.