Spotless Grass Yellow

Description

  • Common Name : Spotless Grass Yellow
  • Scientific Name : Eurema laeta (Boisbuval)
  • Family : PIERIDAE
  • Wingspan : 30-45mm
  • Colour : Yellow. The forewings are pointed, underside is pale yellow, overlaid with light brown scales with a darker oblique line.
  • Habit : It has a weak fluttering flight. Flies close to the ground among herbs and bushes. Feeds mostly on small, low-growing flowers like Tridax, Ageratum etc.
  • Larval Host Plants : Leguminous plants
  • Location : Throughout West Bengal