Three-spotted Grass Yellow
Common NameThree-spotted Grass Yellow
Scientific NameEurema blanda
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsyellow, black
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, gardens, forest clearings
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsSenna, Albizia, Acacia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with caterpillars feeding on leguminous plants before pupating into a chrysalis, from which the adult butterfly emerges.
Identification TipsIdentified by its vibrant yellow wings and the distinct narrow dark border on the forewing. The 'three spots' are typically more visible on the underside of the hindwing, which is not shown here.
Description
A small, bright yellow butterfly with a narrow dark brown or black border along the apex and outer margin of the forewing. The hindwings are entirely yellow on the upper side.
