Gold-stained Satyr
Common NameGold-stained Satyr
Scientific NameMycalesis oroatis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorslight brown, orange-brown, grey
HabitatShaded forest undergrowth, secondary forests, near streams
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae typically feed on various grasses, often camouflaged to blend with their host plants. The pupa is usually suspended.
Identification TipsKey features for identification are the distinct orange-brown bands on the pale underside of the wings and the row of small, dark eyespots on the hindwing.
Description
This butterfly has a pale greyish-brown underside with prominent orange-brown transverse bands across both forewings and hindwings. The hindwing features a series of small, black, yellow-ringed eyespots.
