Thamyra Satyr
Common NameThamyra Satyr
Scientific NameEuptychia thamyra
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, light brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Mexico to Brazil)
Host Plantsvarious grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown and feed on various grasses before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsLook for the dark brown wings with a prominent lighter brown band on the underside of the hindwing, along with a series of small, white-ringed eyespots. Its preference for shaded forest undergrowth is also a good indicator.
Description
A medium-sized, dark brown butterfly with a distinct lighter brown median band across the hindwing underside, which also features several small, white-ringed eyespots.
