White Satyr
Common NameWhite Satyr
Scientific NameCyllopsis whitei
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorswhite, brown, black, yellow
HabitatWoodlands, canyons, stream edges, rocky slopes
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and Mexico
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown and feed on grasses. Pupae are chrysalides, often camouflaged.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the bold white and dark brown stripes on the underside of both forewings and hindwings, combined with a series of distinct black eyespots, particularly prominent on the hindwing, often with metallic pupils and yellow rings.
Description
A small butterfly characterized by its striking underside pattern of broad, alternating white and dark brown bands, adorned with a row of prominent black eyespots ringed with yellow on the hindwings.
