Common Grass Yellow Butterfly Females retain their larval form

Females retain their larval form

The background photograph was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Grant Park in Atlanta

Papilio maackii is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae that can be found in Central Asia

roll dung into round balls

Chilasa veiovis is another of the swallowtail family without the obvious tails on their hind wings

Common Grass Yellow Butterfly Females retain their larval formEurema hecabe, the common grass yellow, is a small pierid butterfly species found in Asia, Africa and Australia. They are found flying close to the ground and are found in open grass and scrub habitats. This specimen is encased in a 3x4 frame.