Broad-bordered Grass Yellow
Common NameBroad-bordered Grass Yellow
Scientific NameEurema brigitta
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsyellow, black
HabitatOpen grasslands, clearings, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa, Arabian Peninsula, South and Southeast Asia, Australia
Host PlantsCassia, Mimosa, Sesbania, Senna
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. The larvae are green caterpillars that feed on legumes, and they pupate into a green or yellowish chrysalis.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright yellow coloration and the broad black border on the upperside of the forewing, which is more pronounced in males. The underside is often uniformly yellow with faint, fine striations.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly, typically bright yellow. Males have a prominent broad black border on the upperside of the forewings, while the underside is usually plain yellow with subtle striations or markings.
