Hortona Satyr
Common NameHortona Satyr
Scientific NamePierella hortona
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsdark brown, light brown, white
HabitatTropical rainforest understory, often near streams or damp areas
Geographic RangeCentral America (Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) and northern South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae), Palms (Arecaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with activity peaking during the wet season
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae are typically camouflaged on their monocot host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with broad, contrasting white bands. It typically flies slowly and weakly close to the forest floor in shaded, damp areas.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings featuring prominent white or cream bands across both forewings and hindwings. The underside is typically lighter brown with fine striations and small ocelli.
