Bandaged Satyr
Common NameBandaged Satyr
Scientific NameCithaerias bandusia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown, orange
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest understory
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia)
Host Plantsgrasses, sedges
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate, and emerge as adults. Larvae typically feed on grasses or sedges.
Identification TipsKey features include the large, semi-transparent white wings, the dark brown outer margins, and the prominent wavy orange band on the underside of the hindwing.
Description
A delicate butterfly with large, semi-transparent white wings, bordered by dark brown margins and a distinctive wavy orange band on the hindwing underside.
