Common Grass Yellow

Eurema hecabe, the common grass yellow, is a small pierid butterfly species 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" in parts of its range; the general term otherwise refers to the entire genus Eurema.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Common Grass 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 alitha
• Eurema senegalensis
• Eurema blanda
• Eurema andersoni
• Eurema mandarina
• Eurema floricola

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Pieridae

Genus

Eurema

Species

Eurema hecabe

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