Q. Common Grass Yellow, recently seen in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, belongs to which species?
Answer:
Butterfly
Notes: For the first time, a large-scale migration of Common Grass Yellow butterflies was observed during a three-day survey at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR). The Common Grass Yellow (Eurema hecabe) is a small butterfly found across Asia, North America, Africa, and Australia. They prefer open grassy or bushy terrains and exhibit vibrant yellow wings with seasonal color variations. Notably migratory, these butterflies travel in large groups, with females seeking nectar alone. Despite their widespread presence, they are listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List and are not protected under India's Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.