Rusted Clearwing-Satyr
Common NameRusted Clearwing-Satyr
Scientific NameCithaerias pireta
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsiridescent blue, iridescent green, reddish-pink, black, yellow
HabitatTropical rainforests, humid forests, forest understory
Geographic RangeCentral America to northern South America (Mexico to Brazil, Peru, Bolivia)
Host Plantsgrasses, sedges
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae typically feed on grasses or sedges.
Identification TipsKey features include the transparent, iridescent blue/green forewings and the vivid reddish-pink hindwing patch with a single, prominent eyespot. Often found flying slowly in the dim light of the forest understory.
Description
A striking butterfly with largely transparent forewings displaying iridescent blue and green hues, and hindwings featuring a prominent reddish-pink patch with a single, distinct black and yellow eyespot.
