Poltys satyr
Common NamePoltys satyr
Scientific NameMycalesis mineus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, grey
HabitatForests, forest edges, scrub, grasslands
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are green with a bifid tail and a rough body. Pupae are green or brown, suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the specific pattern of ocelli and wavy lines on the underside. The upperside is typically plain dark brown with a prominent dark brand in males. Often found in shaded undergrowth.
Description
A small, dull brown butterfly with a cryptic underside, featuring prominent wavy dark brown lines and a series of small, ringed eyespots (ocelli) along the margins of both forewings and hindwings.
