The
Yellow Pansy Junonia hierta is primarily an Africa species but is also migratory
allowing it to quickly colonize other areas even if temporarily. It has been
found in virtually all African countries as well as in Arabia, India and parts
of southeastern Asia. It penetrates to the eastern corner of the Mediterranean
in Egypt and Lebanon and is also found in southern Arabia and extends to India
and southeastern Asia, though in a distinctly different subspecies. The
butterfly is unmistakable with its straw basal colour and blue spots on the
upperside of the hindwing and is usually seen in open scrub and grassland
habitats.
