Barred Yellow
Common NameBarred Yellow
Scientific NameEurema daira
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, black
HabitatOpen fields, disturbed areas, roadsides, pastures, forest edges
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, Central America, Caribbean, northern South America
Host PlantsChamaecrista species, other legumes
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods from spring to fall in temperate areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with a pale stripe, feeding on legumes. The chrysalis is typically green or brown, resembling a leaf or twig.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, pale yellow upperside with variable black markings (often a bar on the forewing), and the mottled, cryptic underside which can vary seasonally.
Description
A small butterfly, typically pale yellow on the upperside with variable black borders or bars, and a mottled yellowish-brown or tan underside, as seen in the image.
