Lamia Satyr
Common NameLamia Satyr
Scientific NamePierella lamia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatTropical rainforest understory, humid forests
Geographic RangeCentral America, northern South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae), Marantaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, larvae (caterpillars) feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall translucent brown appearance, strong dark wing veins, and the characteristic small white spots on the underside of the hindwings, often found resting on leaf litter.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with semi-transparent, light brown wings featuring prominent dark venation and a few small white spots on the hindwing, providing excellent camouflage.
