Laches Satyr
Common NameLaches Satyr
Scientific NameTaygetis laches
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, metallic orange
HabitatTropical forests, forest understory, humid areas
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae typically feed on various species of grasses. The life cycle involves complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
Identification TipsKey features include the cryptic brown underside coloration, a distinct darker median band across both wings, and a row of small, metallic orange-centered ocelli, particularly noticeable on the hindwing. Often observed flying low in the forest understory.
Description
A medium-sized brown butterfly with a cryptic underside pattern of mottled browns, a darker transverse band, and a series of small, metallic orange-centered ocelli on both forewings and hindwings.
