About Pyrisitia lisa (Boisduval & Leconte, 1829)
Pyrisitia lisa, commonly called the little yellow, has a wingspan ranging from 32 to 44 mm. It should not be confused with the larger sleepy orange, which is orange rather than yellow. In dorsal view, its forewing has a broad dark margin. In ventral view, its hindwing has two black basal spots. This species ranges from as far south as Costa Rica northward into the southern United States; sightings across much more of the United States occur from seasonal colonization from the south. Within its range, it can be found in open areas, most commonly old fields. In the southern portion of its range, this butterfly can produce up to five broods per year, while the northern portion of its range sees between one and three broods annually. On warm days, males patrol to locate females for mating. Females lay eggs singly on the midveins of their host plant.
