Plain Satyr
Common NamePlain Satyr
Scientific NameHermeuptychia sosybius
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, black
HabitatMoist woodlands, forest edges, open fields, grassy areas
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, Mexico, Central America
Host Plantsvarious grasses (e.g., Poa, Paspalum, Andropogon)
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are green with white stripes and feed on grasses. Pupae are green or brown and suspended head-down.
Identification TipsLook for the dull brown upperside and the distinctive underside pattern of multiple eyespots (typically 3-4 on the hindwing and 2 on the forewing) with a wavy postmedian line.
Description
A small, dull brown butterfly with rounded wings. The underside is mottled light and dark brown, featuring several prominent black eyespots ringed with yellow and centered with white pupils.
