Little Yellow

So lately on my walks to class I've noticed little yellow butterflies near plants and flowers. It was a typical thing you would see outdoors so I never thought anything of it. however, it was a sight that reminded me of when I was younger. I always used to see these little butterflies in my mother's garden when I was playing. So it made me think. What kind of butterfly was this? Was it even a butterfly, or could it be a moth? In my research, I found out that in fact it was a butterfly and its name was "Little Yellow". Scientifically known as Pyrisitia lisa, this butterfly is fairly small. Also known as "Little Sulphur" this small butterfly has a wingspan of 32-44mm so it makes sense that some people, like myself, would think it was a moth. Because of its small wingspan, it is not the best flier, which is why when people see them it looks like they're flying all over the place and not on a straight path. The males are a very prominent yellow, while the females can look white. You can usually find them in open areas like fields or open spaces and they are mostly seen during late spring to early fall. There are about 700 species of butterfly and 74 of those species reside in the Adirondacks. (That's about 7 different families all together.)