Autumnleaf Vagrant
Common NameAutumnleaf Vagrant
Scientific NameEurema nicippe
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)47.5
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsyellow, orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, roadsides, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouthern United States, Mexico, Central America, and occasionally strays north into the eastern US
Host PlantsSenna hebecarpa, Senna marilandica, Chamaecrista fasciculata, various other legumes (Fabaceae)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods from spring to autumn in temperate regions, year-round in tropical areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with a white stripe along the side. Pupae are typically green or brown, camouflaged to resemble a leaf or twig.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive bright yellow wings with a broad orange patch at the apex of the forewings. The hindwings are entirely yellow. Males have more vibrant orange tips than females.
Description
A medium-sized, bright yellow butterfly with prominent orange tips on the forewings. The underside can vary seasonally, often showing mottled brown or reddish markings.
