White-spotted Satyr
Common NameWhite-spotted Satyr
Scientific NameHermeuptychia hermes
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatMoist woodlands, forest edges, clearings, often near streams
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, Mexico, Central America
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are green with pale stripes, feeding on grasses. Pupae are green or brown and suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsKey features include the cryptic brown and grey underside, the row of distinct eyespots on the hindwing, and the small but noticeable white spot near the forewing apex.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a cryptic brown and grey mottled pattern on the underside, featuring a series of prominent, ringed eyespots on the hindwing and a distinct white patch near the forewing apex.
