Small Grass-yellow
Common NameSmall Grass-yellow
Scientific NameEurema brigitta
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsyellow
HabitatGrasslands, savannas, open fields, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia (e.g., India, Southeast Asia), Australia
Host Plantsvarious legumes (Fabaceae) including Cassia, Mimosa, Neptunia, Sesbania
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green and cylindrical. Pupae are typically green or yellowish-green, with a pointed head and a dorsal keel, attached by a silken girdle.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and plain yellow coloration, often lacking prominent black borders compared to other Eurema species. The underside may show faint reddish-brown speckles, especially in dry-season forms.
Description
A small, delicate butterfly with uniformly pale to bright yellow wings, often with minimal or no black markings on the upperside, and faint speckling on the underside.
