Pseudodebis valentina
Common NamePseudodebis valentina
Scientific NamePseudodebis valentina
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, forest understory
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most Satyrinae, the larvae likely feed on grasses. The pupa is typically suspended by the cremaster, and the adult emerges after a period of metamorphosis.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the overall dull brown coloration of the underside, the distinctive pattern and size variation of the ringed eyespots on the hindwing, and the subtle wavy lines across both wings.
Description
A medium-sized, dull brown butterfly with a cryptic underside featuring a series of prominent, ringed eyespots on the hindwing and smaller ones on the forewing, interspersed with subtle wavy lines.
