Nabokov's Satyr
Common NameNabokov's Satyr
Scientific NameCyllopsis pyracmon nabokovi
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatDry canyons, oak woodlands, chaparral, rocky areas
Geographic RangeSouthern California, Baja California
Host Plantsvarious grasses
Flight PeriodApril to July
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various grasses and typically overwinter as larvae. Adults emerge in spring and early summer.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive row of prominent black eyespots, often with metallic centers and white rings, on the underside of the hindwings. The overall mottled brown and grey coloration provides camouflage.
Description
A medium-sized brown butterfly with a mottled underside. The hindwing underside features a distinctive row of black eyespots, each ringed with white and often containing metallic scales.
