Red-bordered Satyr
Common NameRed-bordered Satyr
Scientific NameGyrocheilus patrobas
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, reddish-orange, purplish-blue, white
HabitatPine-oak forests, canyons, rocky slopes, open woodlands, often near streams
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and Mexico
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae feed on grasses and typically overwinter before pupating near the ground.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall dark coloration, the row of white spots on the forewing apex, and the prominent reddish-orange and purplish-blue scalloped border on the hindwing underside.
Description
A medium-sized, dark brown to black butterfly with a row of white spots on the forewing apex and a distinctive reddish-orange and purplish-blue scalloped border on the hindwing underside.
