Barred Yellow
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Barred Yellow
Eurema daira
The Barred Yellow is a bright butterfly with yellow wings and black stripes. It flutters around gardens and fields, bringing joy to everyone who sees it!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Barred Yellow is a small butterfly, typically bright yellow or white, with distinctive black or dark brown markings along the wing margins and often a 'bar' or blotch on its forewing. Its underside can be mottled, providing effective camouflage.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyPieridaeGenusEurema
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Adult Barred Yellows love to 'puddle' on damp soil to get important salts!
Barred Yellows are sometimes called 'sleepy oranges' because of their warm colors.
Their caterpillars love to munch on plants in the pea family like partridge pea!
This butterfly has two very different looks depending on if it's wet or dry season!
Special abilities
Ability
Seasonal Camouflage
Barred Yellow has unique dry and wet season forms, which helps it blend perfectly into its changing environment.
Ability
Tricky Flight
Barred Yellow can fly erratically close to the ground, which makes it very difficult for predators to catch them.
Ability
Host Plant Finder
Barred Yellow females can locate specific host plants for their eggs, ensuring their caterpillars have food.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 30-45 mm
- Size
- 15-25 mm
- Lifespan
- 7-30 days
- Flight Speed
- 7 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Caterpillars munch on leaves, while adults sip sweet nectar from flowers.
Age differences: Caterpillars consume plant leaves, while adults solely feed on flower nectar.
Primary Foods
- Chamaecrista fasciculata leaves
- Chamaecrista nictitans leaves
- Flower nectar
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
Traits
Striped
Marked with parallel bands or lines of color.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Aerial
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Be gentle and watch butterflies from a distance so you don't scare them away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barred Yellow's wingspan?
30-45 mm
How big is Barred Yellow?
15-25 mm
How long does Barred Yellow live?
7-30 days
How fast can Barred Yellow fly?
7 km/h
What does Barred Yellow eat?
Caterpillars munch on leaves, while adults sip sweet nectar from flowers.
Where is Barred Yellow usually found?
Grasslands
How does Barred Yellow hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Barred Yellow have?
6
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