Scalloped Grass-yellow
Common NameScalloped Grass-yellow
Scientific NameEurema blanda
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest clearings, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, parts of China, Australia
Host PlantsSenna, Cassia, Albizia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green and feed on the foliage. Pupae are typically green or yellowish-green, often with a pointed head, attached by a silken girdle and cremaster.
Identification TipsLook for the bright yellow wings with the distinctive broad black band on the forewing and black borders. The hindwing margin can appear slightly scalloped, especially on the underside.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with vibrant lemon-yellow wings, characterized by a prominent broad black band across the forewing and black margins on both forewings and hindwings.
