Rathinda amor are found in Sri Lanka and India

   They thrive in jungles of moderate to heavy rainfall and scrub forests below 900 m (3,000 ft).        They prefer undergrowth but can be seen along forest paths and clearings.

   They can also be seen in gardens with one or more of their host plants.

   They fly from shrub level to small tree level in a slow, bouncing flight and like to feed on the sap at the pedicels of fallen Ixora coccinea.

   The central tail on its hindwing is longer than the two tails beside it.

   Females are larger and have a rounded forewing apex.

   The color on the upper surface varies from dull greyish brown to reddish brown.

   The white patch on the forewing varies in size, typically being larger in females and in dry season individuals.

   The red patches near the tails sometimes extend towards the apex along the outer margin.                     Occasionally, black spots are present in between these patches and tails. The color and the pattern on the ventral sides vary.

   The hindwing and basal parts of the forewing of the female are entirely white in color, with various shades and streaks of brown and yellow.

   Golden brown shades are prominent in males, with very little white. The brightness of the shiny light blue submarginal scales diminishes with age.      Their tails are tipped in white.