Chocolate Grass Yellow
Common NameChocolate Grass Yellow
Scientific NameEurema nippe
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, black
HabitatOpen grasslands, forest edges, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsSenna tora, Senna occidentalis, Cassia species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, peaking during certain seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its vibrant yellow wings and the unique chocolate brown patch at the tip of the forewing, which is a key identifying feature.
Description
A small, bright yellow butterfly characterized by a prominent chocolate brown patch on the apex of its forewings, with faint black markings on the hindwings.
