Megisto cymela
Scientific NameMegisto cymela
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
HabitatFound in a variety of habitats including woodlands, forest edges, open fields, meadows, and grassy areas, often near deciduous trees.
Flight Periodspring
Conservation StatusSecure (G5), not considered endangered or threatened.
Description
The Little Wood Satyr is a small, brownish-gray butterfly characterized by two prominent black eyespots on each hindwing and typically two smaller ones on the forewing, often ringed with yellow. The underside coloration is similar to the upperside but with more distinct markings and eyespots. It has a somewhat erratic, bouncing flight pattern.
