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Eurema brigitta brigitta, the Small Grass Yellow, is a widespread, small yellow butterfly (Pieridae family) in Asia, Africa, and Australia, known for its seasonal forms, feeding caterpillars on Chamaecrista & Hypericum plants, and preferring grasslands, with seasonal changes affecting its black wing borders and overall paler colors in dry seasons.
Key Facts:
Names: Small Grass Yellow, Broad-bordered Grass Yellow, No-brand Grass-yellow.
Size: Small, with a 30-36 mm wingspan.
Appearance: Yellow with black borders on wings; colors & markings change seasonally (duller, paler in dry season).
Habitat: Grasslands, farmlands, clearings, & along tracks.
Food (Larvae): Chamaecrista species (like C. mimosoides) and Hypericum plants.
Range: Found across India, Asia, Australia, and Africa.
Behavior: Flies slowly near the ground, often settling among grass; doesn't typically open wings when resting.
