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Hill grass yellow

Hill grass yellow

Eurema simulatrix

A species of Grass yellow butterflies

Eurema simulatrix, the changeable grass yellow, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found from Burma to Sundaland, Cambodia and the Philippines. The habitat consists of secondary or disturbed habitats including forest clearings, roadsides and riverbanks, parks and gardens. The length of the forewings is 21–26 mm (0.83–1.02 in) for males and 19–25 mm (0.75–0.98 in) for females. Adults have two cell spots on the underside of the forewings and a large, almost cleft, reddish-brown apical spot on the forewing.

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Attributes of Hill grass yellow
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Habitat
Forest clearings; roadside; riverbank; park; garden
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from flowers, aphid honeydew, plant sap, juice from decaying fruits, pollens
Larva Food Source
Leaves of fabaceae plants, flower buds, plant stems, soft plant tissues, tree saplings leaves
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Pollinator
The Hill grass yellow is often found near the corolla, where its fluffy hairs easily pick up pollen, assisting in the pollination of the plant.
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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Distribution Area of Hill grass yellow
Burma, Malay Peninsular, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Thailand, Indo-China, Mindanao, Palawan, Sulawesi
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Predators of Adult Hill grass yellow
Birds, spiders, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insectivorous insects
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Interesting Facts About Hill grass yellow
Hill grass yellow can taste with its feet, allowing it to find food and assess the suitability of leaves for laying eggs.
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Scientific Classification of Hill grass yellow
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Youth Habitat of Hill grass yellow
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Tropical Rainforests
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Adult Habitat of Hill grass yellow
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Tropical Rainforests
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How Can You Attract Hill grass yellow
To attract adult hill grass yellow for observation or capture, use nectar-producing flowers or artificial feeders with sweet solutions, as adults are drawn to sources of sugar for energy.
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Habitat Preferences of Hill grass yellow Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of hill grass yellow are typically found on the underside of host plant leaves, providing a hidden, secure location for development. As larvae, these insects can be found on or near their caterpillar host plants, often low to the ground among foliage where they feed and grow. Searching for pupae, look around the host plants, as they tend to attach themselves to leaves or stems in less conspicuous places, sometimes even just beneath the soil surface. The adult hill grass yellow is usually observed fluttering around nectar sources like flowers in meadows, gardens, and sunny, open habitats, often where their host plants grow.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Hill grass yellow
The most suitable time to find hill grass yellow is during the day when temperatures are moderate to warm, as both caterpillars and adult butterflies are active and easier to spot.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Hill grass yellow
Finding hill grass yellow is best done in fair weather conditions – not too windy, rainy, or cold – as these creatures are more likely to be active and visible on sunny or overcast days with minimal precipitation.
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Pollinator
Pollinator
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Hill grass yellow completes the act of pollination primarily while searching for nectar on flowers. Attracted by bright colors and distinctive shapes that signal a rich nectar source, hill grass yellow inadvertently carries pollen from one bloom to another on its legs and body, facilitating the reproductive process of plants.
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