Veined Labyrinth
Common NameVeined Labyrinth
Scientific NameChazara briseis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, black, white
HabitatDry, rocky grasslands, steppe, open woodlands, scrubland
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe, North Africa, Asia Minor, Central Asia
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae feed on grasses and overwinter as caterpillars. Pupation occurs on the ground.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive labyrinthine pattern on the underside with contrasting dark brown and cream/white markings and prominent hindwing eyespots. Often rests on bare ground or rocks.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a highly cryptic underside pattern of dark brown, cream, and white, resembling a complex labyrinth, featuring several prominent eyespots on the hindwings.
