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Boisduval'S Yellow

Boisduval'S Yellow

Eurema boisduvaliana

A species of Grass yellow butterflies

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. The wingspan is 38–51 mm (1.5–2.0 in). The upperside is lemon yellow with black borders. Each hindwing is slightly pointed. There is a weak "dog's head" pattern on the male forewing. The hindwings have a wide black border projecting into a yellow ground colour. The female forewing is black at the apex and the hindwing has a narrow black edge. Adults are on wing from April to November in southern Texas and northward. They are on wing year round in the tropics. Adults feed on flower nectar. The larvae feed on Cassia species.

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Attributes of Boisduval'S Yellow
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Habitat
subtropical forest; forest edge; scrub; roadside; pasture
Adult Food Sources
Flower nectar, asteraceae family flowers, fabaceae flowers, verbenaceae family flowers, lamiaceae flowers
Larva Food Source
Leaves of fabaceae plants, cassia flowers, senna leaves, chamaecrista nictitans
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of Boisduval'S Yellow
No protection required
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Distribution Area of Boisduval'S Yellow
Costa Rica, Mexico, Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
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Life Cycle of Boisduval'S Yellow
Egg The egg stage of the boisduval'S Yellow involves a small, ovular form usually laid on plant leaves. These are often inconspicuous, slightly colored, and tiny. The primary function of this stage is protection and nourishment until the larva emerges.
Larva During the larval stage, the boisduval'S Yellow is worm-like in shape, growing progressively larger through molting. This stage sports distinct segmented bands and evolved mouthparts for eating vegetation voraciously, focusing on rapid growth.
Pupal The pupal stage of the boisduval'S Yellow features a chrysalis, where transformation occurs. The organism is immobile and encased, with tissues reorganizing internally. Color and form blend with surroundings for camouflage.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult boisduval'S Yellow’s development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Predators of Boisduval'S Yellow Larvae
Birds, rodents, other insects (such as ants and wasps)
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Scientific Classification of Boisduval'S Yellow
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Youth Habitat of Boisduval'S Yellow
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Savannas
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Adult Habitat of Boisduval'S Yellow
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Savannas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas
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How Can You Attract Boisduval'S Yellow
For adult boisduval'S Yellow, sweet-smelling bait such as rotting fruit or nectar-rich flowers can be used to attract them.
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Habitat Preferences of Boisduval'S Yellow Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of boisduval'S Yellow are typically laid on the underside of host plant leaves. To find them, search near flowering plants in sunny locations. Caterpillars, or larvae, are found munching on the leaves of these specific plants, often preferring legumes. Look for them amid dense foliage where they feed and grow. Pupae, meanwhile, can be discovered attached to stems or leaves in more sheltered and less conspicuous places. Adults, with their unmistakable fluttery flight, frequent flower-rich habitats like gardens, meadows, and edges of forests where they feed on nectar and are easier to spot on sunny days.
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How and Where Can You Find Boisduval'S Yellow at Different Life Stages
Egg Boisduval'S Yellow eggs are often laid on the underside of host plant leaves or in close proximity to suitable larval food sources. Inspect the host plants carefully for small, round, or ovular eggs.
Larva Boisduval'S Yellow larvae, or caterpillars, are commonly found on or near their food plants. Look for chewed leaves or frass (caterpillar droppings) on and around the host plants as indicators of their presence.
Pupal Boisduval'S Yellow pupae may be suspended from host plants or concealed in leaf litter or crevices. They can be found by searching the appropriate areas around known larval food sources.
Adult Adult boisduval'S Yellow can be observed feeding on nectar from flowers, puddling on wet ground for minerals, or patrolling for mates. Observing these behaviors in the suitable habitat can lead to sightings of adult boisduval'S Yellow.
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Beneficial Effects of Boisduval'S Yellow
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Pollinator
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Boisduval'S Yellow flutters from bloom to bloom with delicate precision, performing the vital role of pollination. Driven by an appetite for pollen, it is drawn to flowers by their vibrant colors and intricate shapes, inadvertently transferring pollen as it feeds.
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