Striated Satyr
Common NameStriated Satyr
Scientific NameChazara briseis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black
HabitatDry grasslands, rocky slopes, steppe, open scrubland
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia (Turkey, Caucasus, Central Asia)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUnivoltine, producing one generation per year. The species overwinters as a larva.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive broad white band on the underside of the hindwing, contrasting with the brown and dark striations, and the single prominent eyespot on the forewing underside.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a cryptic brown and white underside, featuring a broad white band across the hindwing and a prominent black eyespot with a white pupil on the forewing.
