No-brand Grass-yellow
Common NameNo-brand Grass-yellow
Scientific NameEurema blanda
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsyellow
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, forest clearings, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeOriental region, including India, Southeast Asia, parts of China, and northern Australia
Host PlantsCassia, Senna, Chamaecrista
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on young leaves of host plants. Larvae are green and pupate into an angled green chrysalis attached by a silken girdle.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its plain, uniform bright yellow coloration, especially on the underside, with a general absence of prominent dark markings or spots.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly, uniformly bright yellow on both the upperside and underside, with a slender body and antennae.
