Bremer's Streaked Satyr
Common NameBremer's Streaked Satyr
Scientific NameNeope bremeri
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, cream, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, often near streams or damp areas
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Korea, Japan)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae feed on grasses and pupate in a chrysalis suspended from vegetation.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive series of black eyespots on the underside of the wings against a streaked background, and antennae with reddish tips.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with mottled brown and grey wings, featuring a prominent series of black eyespots ringed with pale yellow on both forewings and hindwings, particularly visible on the underside.
