Phronius Satyr
Common NamePhronius Satyr
Scientific NameCissia phronius
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America to South America (Mexico to Brazil and Argentina)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae feed on grasses, and pupation typically occurs near the ground.
Identification TipsIdentified by its uniform dull brown coloration, lack of prominent eyespots on the upperside, and typical Satyrinae morphology, often found in shaded forest undergrowth.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with plain, dull brown wings, often with a slightly scalloped hindwing margin and a hairy body.
