BARRED YELLOW
Eurema daira
Expected to occur throughout both Alabama and Mississippi in open areas. Flies most of the year in our region. Upper surface of forewing with black bar along trailing edge (more distinct in males). Lower surface of hindwing with dark speckles, no basal spots, and no pink spot (as seen in Little Yellow). The Winter form is darker and has a reduced wing bar. Similar species: Little Yellow
Adult male - dorsal
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Adult Summer form - ventral
Adult Winter form - ventral
Ovipositing
Egg
Mating Pair
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Chrysalis
Chrysalis
Adult male - dorsal
Egg