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The common
grass yellow is a small pierid butterfly species. It is found in Asia, Africa
and Australia. They are found flying close to the ground and are found in open
grass and scrub habitats. It is simply known as “the grass yellow”. The common
grass yellow exhibits seasonal polyphenism. The lepidopteran has a darker
summer morph, triggered by a long day exceeding 13hrs in duration while the
shorter diurnal period of 12hrs or less induces a fairer morph in the
post-monsoon period. The common grass yellow feeds on a variety of leguminosae.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p>The
Common Grass Yellow (Eurema hecabe) is a small to medium-sized butterfly with a
bright yellow appearance, commonly found across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and
parts of Australia. It is one of the most widespread yellow butterflies.<o:p></o:p>Common
Grass Yellows are known for their fluttering, erratic flight, often seen in
open fields, gardens, meadows, and grassy habitats. They are particularly
active in sunny weather and can sometimes be found feeding on small flowers or
puddling on moist soil.<o:p></o:p>

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