Inconspicuous Satyr
Common NameInconspicuous Satyr
Scientific NameEuptychia inconspicua
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, purplish-brown
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings, often near streams
Geographic RangeCentral America (Mexico southwards) and northern South America (e.g., Brazil)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host grasses. Larvae are typically green or brown and feed on grasses. Pupae are often suspended.
Identification TipsIdentified by the distinctive pattern of eyespots on the hindwing underside, especially the large, prominent one near the tornus, combined with the overall cryptic brown and greyish coloration.
Description
A medium-sized satyr butterfly with a cryptic underside, displaying mottled brown and greyish-blue tones, and featuring several prominent dark eyespots ringed with lighter colors on the hindwing.
