Whites and Sulphurs: Little Yellow Pyrisitia lisa
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.25" - 1.75" |
| Habitat: | Sandy fields, hillsides, open areas |
| Occurrence Level: | Rare wanderer |
| Flight Period: | July to September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Senna, partridge pea, sensitive plant |
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Howard County, MD. August 8, 2012
Notice the two black spots at the base of the hindwing.
Baltimore County, MD. September 2, 2012
Howard County, MD. August 10, 2012
A very fresh male Little Yellow hiding under a leaf.