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Mexican yellow

Mexican yellow

Eurema mexicana

A species of Grass yellow butterflies

The upperside of the wings is pale yellow with a black forewing submarginal border outlining a "dog" or "wolf-face" pattern. The hindwing has a small outer margin black border. The male has a bright yellow patch on the leading edge of the hindwing. The underside of the wings is pale yellow in summer individuals and pale yellow with reddish markings or all reddish pink in winter individuals. The hindwing is sharply pointed. The wingspan measures ​3 - 6 cm.

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Attributes of Mexican yellow
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Habitat
moister area; open, dry area; hillside; desert; prairy
Adult Food Sources
Asteraceae flowers nectar, fabaceae flowers nectar, boraginaceae flowers nectar, lamiaceae flowers nectar, apocynaceae flowers nectar
Larva Food Source
Fabaceae family plants, cassia species, senna species
Non-poisonous
The Mexican yellow is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Mexican yellow feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of Mexican yellow
It occurs mainly in Mexico but occasionally is found in central and southwestern United States and rarely in Canada.
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Distribution Area of Mexican yellow
North and South American
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Life Cycle of Mexican yellow
Egg The egg stage begins as the female mexican yellow lays eggs on a host plant. The eggs are small, often oval, and may be colored to blend in with the foliage.
Larva Emerging from the egg, the larva or caterpillar is worm-like with a segmented body. It feeds voraciously, increasing in size and molting several times, with color and patterns changing incrementally.
Pupal The larva transforms into a pupa, entering a static phase. Encased within a chrysalis, the mexican yellow's tissues reorganize. The pupa may exhibit cryptic coloration to evade detection by predators.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult mexican yellow features wings with distinct patterns. The body is slender and fully developed. The adult focuses on feeding, mating, and laying eggs, completing the life cycle.
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Adult Size of Mexican yellow
4.5 - 6 cm
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Predators of Mexican yellow Larvae
Frogs, toads, birds, ants, wasps, spiders
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Predators of Adult Mexican yellow
Birds, mantises, spiders, lizards, rodents
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Scientific Classification of Mexican yellow
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Youth Habitat of Mexican yellow
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Tropical Rainforests
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Adult Habitat of Mexican yellow
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Tropical Rainforests
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How Can You Attract Mexican yellow
For mexican yellow, using food traps with overripe fruit or fermenting bait can help in luring adults due to their attraction to sugars and other nutrients.
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Habitat Preferences of Mexican yellow Through Different Life Stages
To find the different stages of mexican yellow, start by looking for eggs on the undersides of host plant leaves, typically abundant in open sunny areas. Larvae, or caterpillars, will be located nearby on the same plants, to which they remain close for their food source. Pupae could be found attached to plant stems or leaves, potentially hidden amongst foliage to ensure camouflage. Adults typically inhabit open fields, gardens, and edges of woodlands, where they feed on nectar and can be seen fluttering from flower to flower during daytime, usually when the weather is sunny.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Mexican yellow
The best time for finding adult mexican yellow is generally during warm, sunny days when they are most active, typically in the late morning and early afternoon hours.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Mexican yellow
Mexican yellow are more likely to be encountered during dry weather conditions. Excessive rain or cold can inhibit their activity, making them harder to locate.
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Hurt Plant

When mexican yellow is in its larval stage, it consumes the leaves of plants, leading to defoliation. The severity of damage varies, ranging from mild to severe based on the larval population, potentially resulting in reduced photosynthesis and stunted plant growth.

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Pollinator
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Mexican yellow is actively involved in the pollination process, visiting various flowers primarily for feeding on nectar. They are attracted by the bright colors and shape of flowers, inadvertently carrying pollen from one bloom to another, thus supporting plant reproduction.
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