Boisduval's Yellow (Eurema boisduvaliana)

Boisduval's Yellow, a reference photo — Photo: ALAN SCHMIERER · CC0 (licence)

Eurema boisduvaliana, commonly known as Boisduval's yellow, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found from Costa Rica north to Mexico. Rare strays may be found in southern Florida, but it is a regular migrant to south-eastern Arizona, south-western New Mexico, and southern Texas. The habitat consists of subtropical forests and forest edges, scrubs, roadsides and pastures.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Boisduval's Yellow being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Eurema arbela
Eurema salome
Eurema mexicana
Eurema deva
Eurema nise

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pieridae
Genus: Eurema
Species: Eurema boisduvaliana

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