Forsterinaria necys
Common NameForsterinaria necys
Scientific NameForsterinaria necys
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatForest understory, shaded forest edges
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically grass-feeders, developing through several instars before pupating.
Identification TipsIdentified by its uniform dull brown cryptic underside with subtle linear markings and small white dots, and its characteristic Satyrinae morphology, often found in shaded forest environments.
Description
A small, dull brown butterfly with cryptic undersides, featuring faint darker lines and scattered small white dots, typical of forest-dwelling Satyrinae.
