Yellow grass dart

Grasslands and Prairies, Forests and Woodlands

Eggs of yellow grass dart are typically laid on the undersides of host plant leaves. During its larval stage, yellow grass dart can be found on or within their chosen host plants, often feeding on the leaves or burrowed slightly into them. The pupal stage of yellow grass dart occurs in a cocoon which is hidden amongst plant debris or in crevices close to the host plants. To find these insects, one should closely inspect potential host plants in their region, observing for eggs on the lower leaf surfaces, caterpillars on leaves or stems, and searching in the leaf litter or near the base of plants for pupae.

The best time to find adult yellow grass dart is usually on sunny days when temperatures are moderate to warm, as they are active during the day and need warmth to fly. For larval stages, time is less critical, but daylight hours can make them easier to spot.

Warm and sunny weather with little to no wind is ideal for finding adult yellow grass dart, as they require the sun's warmth for energy. Conversely, overcast and rainy days may be less suitable as yellow grass dart tends to be less active and harder to spot.