Hermes Satyr
Common NameHermes Satyr
Scientific NameHermeuptychia hermes
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, black, yellow
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, open grassy areas, fields
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, Mexico, Central America, parts of South America
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are green with longitudinal stripes and feed on grasses. Pupae are typically green or brown and suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsKey features include the dull brown coloration and the distinct row of black, yellow-ringed eyespots on the underside of both forewings and hindwings, which are particularly prominent on the hindwing.
Description
A small, dull brown butterfly with a series of prominent black eyespots, each ringed with yellow, on the underside of its hindwings and smaller ones on the forewings.
