Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Eurema smilax

Whilst working in the yard noticed this bright yellow butterfly down near the two large rainwater tanks :

Scientific name :   Eurema smilax
Common name :  Small grass yellow butterfly


Top view

Underneath view

The food plants for it are various Cassia  and Senna. I have planted some Senna seeds but I think they have not sprouted,  and otherwise we don't have any of these food plants for this butterfly.  If the seeds don't sprout, I'll need to find some Cassia or Senna sp to plant.  Cassia fistula is considered a weed/pest species in Brisbane and so it will need to be something else.

We also saw this butterfly in Boonah on the weekend -  it seems to be quite common.  The common name really does not do justice to such a lovely butterfly!

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