Two-pupil Satyr
Common NameTwo-pupil Satyr
Scientific NameCyllopsis gemma
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterneyespot
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, black, yellow
HabitatShady woodlands, forest edges, moist areas, often near streams
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, from Maryland south to Florida, west to Texas, and parts of the Midwest
Host Plantspanic grasses (Dichanthelium spp.), bluegrass (Poa spp.), wild rye (Elymus spp.)
Flight PeriodMarch to October (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae feed on grasses and typically overwinter before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive two white or silvery pupils within each black eyespot on the underside of the wings, particularly on the hindwings. The overall dull brown coloration is also a key feature.
Description
A small, dull brown butterfly characterized by several prominent black eyespots on the underside of its wings, each containing two distinct white or silvery pupils.
