Nhambikuara cerradensis
Scientific NameNhambikuara cerradensis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatCerrado biome, grasslands, open woodlands
Geographic RangeBrazil
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year
Lifecycle NotesLarvae typically feed on grasses. Like most butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis through egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult stages.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its uniform dull brown coloration and the distinct row of small, ocellated eyespots on the hindwing underside, typical of the genus Nhambikuara within the Cerrado biome.
Description
A small, dull greyish-brown butterfly with a series of small, ringed eyespots on the underside of the hindwings. The forewings are plain brown with faint transverse lines.
