Lucia's Satyr
Common NameLucia's Satyr
Scientific NamePierella lucia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsbrown, white, purple
HabitatHumid tropical forest understory, dark and damp areas
Geographic RangeCentral America to northern South America (Nicaragua to Bolivia and Brazil)
Host Plantsgrasses, bamboo
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants, typically grasses. Larvae are camouflaged, and pupae are suspended.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad white diagonal band on the hindwing underside and the purplish iridescence on the forewings, combined with its preference for the dark understory of tropical forests.
Description
This medium-sized butterfly has dark brown wings with a purplish sheen on the forewings and a prominent broad white diagonal band across the hindwing underside. The forewing underside also features several small, ringed eyespots.
