Ghost Yellow
Common NameGhost Yellow
Scientific NameEurema lacteola
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorspale yellow, white, grey
HabitatOpen areas, grasslands, forest clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsSenna spp., Mimosa spp., Aeschynomene spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid singly on host plants, larvae are typically green and feed on leaves, pupae are often green or brown and attach to stems or leaves.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its very pale, almost translucent yellowish-white wings with diffuse greyish dusting on the wing margins, lacking prominent spots or bands.
Description
A small, delicate butterfly with pale yellowish-white wings, featuring subtle greyish shading along the outer margins and apex of the forewings.
