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The African Yellow Pansy (\(Junonia\) \(hierta\)) is a butterfly with a bright yellow upperside and black markings, found in open habitats across Africa, Arabia, and the Indian subcontinent. It has a low, fast flight and feeds on a variety of herbs as a larva, while adults extract nutrients from mud, rotting fruit, and animal dung. It is also known for being very common and is not considered endangered globally or in South Africa.
Key facts Scientific Name: Junonia hiertaFamily: Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)Appearance:Males: Bright yellow upperside with black markings and sometimes a purple or blue spot.Females: Similar colors but duller and often with different markings, including a black spot on the hindwing.
