White-banded Satyr
Common NameWhite-banded Satyr
Scientific NameParamacera xicaque
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black, orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings, grassy areas
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally spring to fall in its range
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae feed on grasses, and pupation occurs on or near the ground.
Identification TipsKey features for identification are the broad, clean white band on the underside of the hindwing, contrasting with the brown and grey background, and the distinct row of prominent eyespots on the hindwing underside.
Description
A medium-sized satyr butterfly with a mottled brown and grey upperside. The underside, clearly visible, features a prominent broad white band across the hindwing, bordered by brown stripes, and several large, black, yellow-ringed eyespots.
