Eurema messalina

Eurema messalina, the shy yellow, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is native to the West Indies, but a very rare stray may be found in southern Florida. The habitat consists of shady, brushy areas.

The wingspan is 26 - 38 mm. Adults are on wing from May to August and in February. Adults feed on flower nectar.

The larvae feed on Desmodium and Cassia species.