Little Yellow (Eurema lisa) is in the Whites, Yellows, and Sulphurs family (Pieridae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 21,351 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in October.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: summer visitor / breeder. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Little Yellow: observations by month (U.S.)
About Little Yellow
Eurema lisa, commonly known as the little yellow, little sulphur or little sulfur, is a species of Coliadinae that occurs in Central America and the southern part of North America.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Little Yellow by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13,426 | October | Jun–Nov |
| Florida | 2,040 | October | Jun–Nov |
| Louisiana | 749 | October | Jun–Nov |
| Georgia | 608 | September | Aug–Nov |
| Illinois | 504 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Missouri | 473 | August | Jun–Oct |
| Alabama | 463 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Arkansas | 454 | September | Jun–Oct |
| South Carolina | 433 | September | Aug–Nov |
| Ohio | 374 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Oklahoma | 316 | September | Jun–Oct |
| North Carolina | 260 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Tennessee | 238 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Mississippi | 232 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Kansas | 104 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Indiana | 93 | August | Jul–Oct |
| Kentucky | 92 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Virginia | 76 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Iowa | 70 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Wisconsin | 56 | July | Jul–Sep |
| Minnesota | 54 | September | Aug–Sep |
| New Jersey | 50 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Maryland | 42 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Nebraska | 36 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Michigan | 33 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Arizona | 26 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Pennsylvania | 23 | August | Jul–Oct |
| New York | 14 | June | Jun–Oct |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related butterflies (Whites, Yellows, and Sulphurs)
Small White
Orange Sulphur
Cloudless Sulphur
Sleepy Orange
Checkered White
Dainty Sulphur
Clouded Sulphur
Southern Dogface
Photography tips
- Butterflies are sluggish on cool mornings — the best time for close approaches.
- Keep the sensor parallel to the wings for edge-to-edge sharpness.
- Nectar plants in bloom are reliable places to wait.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Little Yellow?
Nationally, October has the most observations, with the main season from June to November.
Where is Little Yellow most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Florida, Louisiana.