Black Satyr
Common NameBlack Satyr
Scientific NameCyllopsis gemma
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsdark brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, grassy areas, open fields
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, extending west to Texas and north to parts of the Midwest
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are green with white stripes and feed on grasses, overwintering in this stage. Pupae are typically green or brown and suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, dark brown coloration, and the distinctive pair of small, silver-ringed eyespots on the underside of the hindwing. It often flies low to the ground in shaded, grassy areas.
Description
A small, dark brown butterfly with a rounded wing shape and two small, ringed eyespots on the underside of the hindwings.
