Forest Grass Yellow
Common NameForest Grass Yellow
Scientific NameEurema nilgiriensis
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, black
HabitatForest clearings, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouthern India (Western Ghats, Nilgiri Hills)
Host PlantsSenna tora, Senna occidentalis
Flight PeriodYear-round, peaking during monsoon and post-monsoon seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green and feed on the leaves, developing into green or brown pupae camouflaged on the plant.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright yellow upperside with a distinct black apical border on the forewing and a few small black spots. The rounded forewing apex is a key characteristic.
Description
A small, bright yellow butterfly with a rounded forewing apex, featuring a black border along the forewing costa and apex, and a few small black spots on the upperside.
