Deva yellow
Common NameDeva yellow
Scientific NamePyrisitia deva
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsyellow, black, brown
HabitatOpen fields, roadsides, disturbed areas, tropical lowlands
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico), Mexico, Central America, South America
Host PlantsMimosa, Senna, Chamaecrista
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; spring to fall in temperate zones
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green and feed on legumes, developing into a camouflaged chrysalis before emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, pale greenish-yellow wings, and the prominent dark marking on the forewing tip. The faint reddish-brown markings on the hindwing underside are also a key feature.
Description
A small, pale greenish-yellow butterfly with a distinct dark patch at the apex of the forewing. The underside of the hindwings often shows faint reddish-brown spots or streaks.
