What is Common Grass Yellow?

About Common Grass Yellow:

• It is a small, charming butterfly species that can be found across Asia, North America, Africa, and Australia.
• Scientific Name: Eurema hecabe
• Habitat: They like to fly quickly, close to the ground, and are found in open grassy or bushy terrain, hence their name. 
• Features:
  • They have vibrant yellow wings that can range from a sultry sulfur shade to a lush lemon yellow, shifting with the seasons and their location. This is known as 'seasonal polyphenism'.
  • There is a black, broad, irregular outer marking on the forewing. The underside of the wing has various black marks with a yellow centre. 
  • They are often seen in large groups, and the females usually fly about by themselves to find nectar from a wide variety of plants.
  • They are migratory in behaviour and are found migrating in large numbers across the entire Africa, throughout most of Asia south of the Himalayas. 
• Conservation Status:
• • IUCN Red List: Least Concern
  • This species is not legally protected in India under any schedules of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.