Cosmosatyrus leptoneuroides
Common NameCosmosatyrus leptoneuroides
Scientific NameCosmosatyrus leptoneuroides
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, black, yellow, white
HabitatHigh-altitude grasslands, rocky slopes, puna environments
Geographic RangeAndes of South America (Chile, Argentina)
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodDecember to March
Lifecycle NotesLike most Satyrinae, the larvae are likely grass-feeders, with eggs laid on host grasses and pupation occurring near the ground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the reddish-brown forewing patch, the prominent black eyespots on both wings, and the distinctive white band across the hindwing underside.
Description
A medium-sized brown butterfly with a reddish-brown patch on the forewing and prominent black eyespots ringed with yellow and white pupils. The hindwing underside features a distinct white band and a series of smaller eyespots.
