Pareuptychia summandosa
Common NamePareuptychia summandosa
Scientific NamePareuptychia summandosa
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black, tan
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest understory, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most Satyrinae, the larvae are likely grass feeders, undergoing complete metamorphosis through egg, caterpillar, pupa, and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinct white band on the underside of the hindwing and the row of submarginal ocelli (eyespots) on the same surface.
Description
A medium-sized brown butterfly characterized by a prominent white median band across the underside of its hindwings, bordered by a series of black eyespots with yellowish rings.
