Euptychia westwoodi
Common NameEuptychia westwoodi
Scientific NameEuptychia westwoodi
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown, black, yellow
HabitatTropical forests, shaded understory
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia)
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), adult. Larvae typically feed on grasses and are often cryptic.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive striped pattern on the underside of the wings and the prominent, ringed eyespots. The number and arrangement of these eyespots are crucial for species identification within the genus.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with a pale brown underside marked by distinct dark brown transverse stripes and a series of prominent black ocelli ringed with yellow on both forewings and hindwings.
