Description
This butterfly is one of the many black-and-white "Sailor" species which occur in several genuses in the sub-family Nymphalinae. The Short-Banded Sailor is the only representative of its genus Phaedyma in Singapore and Malaysia.

However, when scrutinised closely, the white markings on the wings are slightly different. The Short Banded Sailor is also very often the larger of the two.

The underside is a rich grey-brown with white stripes arranged as on the upperside of the butterfly.

Habitat & Habits
It has a graceful gliding flight, almost "sailing" through the air, and usually alights on sunlit spots with its wings open, as in the photograph.

Other Observations
To be detailed.

Early Stages
Please refer to the Butterflycircle blog article - The Life History of the Short Banded Sailor.

Further Reading
To be detailed.