Mimosa Yellow
Common NameMimosa Yellow
Scientific NamePyrisitia nise
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, clearings, roadsides, gardens, tropical forests
Geographic RangeSouthern Florida, southern Texas, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America
Host PlantsMimosa, Acacia, Cassia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green and feed on foliage, pupating into green or brown chrysalises.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, bright yellow color, and the fine dark speckling visible on the underside of the wings. The dark marginal band on the upperside of the forewing is also distinctive.
Description
A small, bright yellow butterfly with rounded wings. The underside is uniformly yellow with fine dark speckles, and the upperside of the forewing has a distinct dark marginal band.
