Pale Yellow
Common NamePale Yellow
Scientific NameEurema lisa
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorspale yellow, yellow
HabitatOpen fields, meadows, roadsides, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern and southern United States, south through Mexico, Central America, and into South America; also Caribbean
Host Plantspartridge pea, senna, clover
Flight PeriodMay to October (temperate regions), year-round (tropical regions)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on legume host plants. Larvae are green with a pale stripe, pupating into a green or brown chrysalis. Multiple generations occur annually.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and overall pale yellow coloration, lacking prominent dark markings. It is generally paler and smaller than similar yellow sulphurs.
Description
A small, delicate butterfly characterized by its pale yellow wings, often with a slightly richer yellow on the upper forewing and a very pale underside.
