Taygetis echo
Common NameTaygetis echo
Scientific NameTaygetis echo
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatHumid forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil and Bolivia)
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae), Sedges (Cyperaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae typically feed on grasses or sedges and are often camouflaged to blend with their environment.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive pale, diagonal band on the underside of the wings, which contrasts with the dark brown ground color, and the row of small, pale submarginal spots.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a cryptic brown and grey underside, featuring a prominent pale diagonal band across both wings and a series of small, pale submarginal spots.
