Canyonland Satyr
Common NameCanyonland Satyr
Scientific NameCyllopsis pertecta
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black, white
HabitatDry canyons, rocky slopes, pinyon-juniper woodlands, often near streams or seeps.
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado) and northern Mexico.
Host PlantsMuhlenbergia species, various grasses
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae feed on grasses and typically overwinter before pupating on or near the ground.
Identification TipsLook for the prominent row of black, white-ringed eyespots on the hindwing underside, combined with its reddish-brown coloration and preference for dry, rocky canyon habitats.
Description
A small to medium-sized satyr butterfly with a reddish-brown to orange-brown upperside and a mottled brown underside featuring a distinctive row of black, white-ringed eyespots on the hindwing.
