Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Eurema lisa
placed in genus
Pyrisitia, as per the classification of
Opler and Warren and
All-Leps (see discussion
here)
Identification
Adult: small pierid with weak flight, similar to Sleepy Orange but much more yellow. Forewing upperside has broad dark margin. Hindwing underside has two basal black spots.
Range
Central America through southern United States. Much of US range represents seasonal colonization from further south. (
Butterflies and Skippers of North America)
Season
All year in subtropical areas, late spring to fall in temperate areas.
Food
Larvae feed on Cassia species.
See Also
Mimosa Yellow -
Pyrisitia nise - lacks two dark spots on leading edge of underside of hindwing
Sleepy Orange -
Abaeis nicippe larger and orange, not yellow
Internet References
Butterflies and Skippers of North America species account and US distribution map (nearctica.com)
USDA Invasive.org--this is not an invasive species
