One-pupil Satyr
Common NameOne-pupil Satyr
Scientific NameNeonympha helicta
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)38.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatMoist woodlands, swamps, bogs, wet pine flatwoods
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States (Virginia to Florida and eastern Texas)
Host PlantsPaspalum setaceum, Andropogon spp., various grasses
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are green with white stripes and a forked tail, typically overwintering as larvae before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the overall dull brown coloration and the single, large, black eyespot with a white pupil on the hindwing underside, distinguishing it from other satyrs with multiple or absent eyespots.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with dull brown wings, featuring a single, prominent black eyespot with a white pupil on the underside of each hindwing.
