| Pyrisitia lisa (Boisduval & Leconte, [1830]) |
| Status: Uncommon to common stray |
| Flight Period(s): The Little Yellow flies though out the year in southern portions of the U. S. In Nebraska it has been found from 20 May – 12 October. |
| Range: The Little Yellow is a permanent resident in southern North America and the Caribbean Islands, ranging north to the Gulf and Atlantic coasts up to the Carolinas. In Nebraska it strays into the eastern two thirds of the state. |
| Larval Hostplant(s): Various legumes, including Partridge Pea and Wild Senna (Cassia fasciculata and C. marilandica), Hog Peanut (Amphicarpa bracteata) and Illinois Bundleflower (Desmanthus illinoensis), but probably preferring the Cassia species. |
| Overwinter: This species does not overwinter in Nebraska |
| Commentary/Habitat: As would befit a stray, adults have been found in diverse habitats including road ditches, prairies, golf courses, and riparian areas. |
| Similar Species: Mimosa Yellow |
