Lena's Satyr
Common NameLena's Satyr
Scientific NamePierella lena
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsbrown, purple
HabitatTropical rainforest understory, shaded forest paths
Geographic RangeCentral America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama) to South America (e.g., Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Guyanas)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, often peaking during wet seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the leaves of host grasses. Larvae feed on the grass, then pupate into a chrysalis, from which the adult butterfly emerges.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its purplish-brown underside, the specific pattern and number of eyespots on the hindwing, and the broad, pale diagonal band across the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a predominantly purplish-brown coloration on the underside, featuring prominent ocelli (eyespots) on the hindwing and a distinct pale diagonal band on the forewing.
