Pedaliodes peucestas
Common NamePedaliodes peucestas
Scientific NamePedaliodes peucestas
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatMontane forests, cloud forests, high-altitude grasslands
Geographic RangeAndes (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable montane habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae are typically grass-feeders.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive diagonal white band on the forewing against a dark brown background. The mottled brown underside is also a key feature, especially in its montane Andean habitat.
Description
A medium-sized brown butterfly characterized by a prominent diagonal white band across the forewing. The underside is mottled brown, providing effective camouflage.
