Soter Satyr
Common NameSoter Satyr
Scientific NameMoneuptychia soter
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, and clearings, often near damp areas or streams.
Geographic RangeCentral America (from Mexico south) and South America (including Brazil, Peru, Bolivia).
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with activity often peaking during wet seasons.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae of this species, like most Satyrinae, feed on various grasses. The lifecycle includes egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages, with multiple generations occurring annually in its tropical habitat.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the dull brown, cryptic underside coloration and the specific number and arrangement of small, black, ringed eyespots on the hindwing and forewing undersides, which can be subtle.
Description
A small to medium-sized dull brown butterfly, characterized by its cryptic, mottled undersides featuring a series of small, black, ringed eyespots on the hindwing and fainter ones on the forewing.
