Oxeoschistus puerta
Common NameOxeoschistus puerta
Scientific NameOxeoschistus puerta
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, cream, black
HabitatMontane forests, forest understory
Geographic RangeAndes of South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae), sedges (Cyperaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable climates, with peaks during wet seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupation occurs as a chrysalis, leading to the emergence of the adult butterfly.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive reddish-brown underside with broad, irregular cream-colored bands and a series of small, dark, white-centered spots (ocelli) on the hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with reddish-brown wings on the underside, featuring prominent cream-colored bands and small black ocelli with white pupils on the hindwings.
