Mossy Brown
Common NameMossy Brown
Scientific NameGodartiana muscosa
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, orange-brown, white
HabitatTropical forest undergrowth, grassy clearings
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodThroughout the year (multiple broods in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown and feed on various species of grasses.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall cryptic brown coloration, rounded wing shape, and the specific pattern of fine striations and the small white spot on the hindwing underside, typical of many Satyrinae.
Description
A medium-sized, dull brown butterfly with rounded wings. The visible underside is mottled orange-brown with fine darker striations and a small, indistinct white spot on the hindwing.
