Junonia hierta

The Yellow Pansy is a commonly seen butterfly occurring over most of South Africa. They are very active, flying low and fast and often returning to more or less the same spot – males may even be territorial. They occur in a wide range of open habitats and are usually seen singly.

The Yellow Pansy’s larvae feeds on a wide variety of herbs. Adults are on the wing throughout the year and measure 4-5cm from wingtip to wingtip. The IUCN lists the species as being of least concern. They occur widely over Africa, Arabia and the Indian subcontinent.

Yellow Pansy

Yellow Pansy butterfly

Yellow Pansy butterfly

Yellow Pansy butterfly

Yellow Pansy butterfly

Yellow Pansy

Yellow Pansy

Yellow Pansy

Yellow Pansy

Yellow Pansy butterfly

Yellow Pansy butterfly

Yellow Pansy

Yellow Pansy

Yellow Pansy

Yellow Pansy

Yellow Pansy butterfly

Yellow Pansy butterfly on dry rhino dung

Yellow Pansy butterflies (photo by Joubert)

Yellow Pansy butterfly

Yellow Pansy butterfly

Yellow Pansy butterfly

Yellow Pansy

Yellow Pansy Butterfly