Leuce Yellow
Common NameLeuce Yellow
Scientific NameEurema leuce
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsyellow
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, South America (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay)
Host PlantsSenna spp., Cassia spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green caterpillars, which pupate into a camouflaged chrysalis.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, uniform bright yellow coloration, and the lack of prominent dark markings on the ventral wings. Distinguishing from similar Eurema species may require close inspection.
Description
A small, bright lemon-yellow butterfly with plain wings, often showing visible venation. The underside is typically uniformly yellow.
