Grass Yellows
About the Grass Yellows in Singapore
Last updated 29 May 2026
Found in Singapore throughout the year, Grass Yellows (Eurema sp.) are small butterflies that have lemon-yellow wings with small black spots. Here are some of the most common species of Grass Yellows found in Singapore.
Identifying features
Check out some of the identifying features of the Grass Yellows below.
Grass Yellows are largely yellow butterflies with irregular black borders on their uppersides and small dark spots on their undersides. When in flight, they are almost indistinguishable from each other.
Interested to learn more about how to identify Butterflies? Check out our simple guide on identifying Butterflies!
Habitat and ecology
The Grass Yellows can be commonly found in urban areas, parks, gardens as well as nature reserves.
Did you know?
The Common Grass Yellow is considered to be the most abundant butterfly in Singapore!
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Learn more about the Grass Yellows!
Curious about the Grass Yellows? Here are some interesting articles you can read to learn more about them.
