No widely recognized common name
Common NameNo widely recognized common name
Scientific NameYphthimoides celmis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatForest clearings, forest edges, grassy areas in tropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSouth America (Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina)
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally throughout warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host grasses, larvae feed on grasses, pupation occurs, and adults emerge.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall drab brown appearance, rounded wings, and the presence of small, often faint ocelli (eyespots) on the underside of the hindwings, which can vary in number and prominence.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with predominantly dull brown wings, featuring subtle darker striations and a few small, indistinct eyespots on the underside of the hindwings.
