Wide-bordered Satyr
Common NameWide-bordered Satyr
Scientific NameMycalesis anaxias
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown
HabitatForests, forest edges, dense undergrowth
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodThroughout the year (multiple broods in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green or brown, camouflaged on grasses. Pupae are often suspended.
Identification TipsLook for the overall dull brown coloration, the prominent reddish-brown transverse lines on the underside of both wings, and the small, often single, subapical eyespot on the hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized, dull brown butterfly with distinct reddish-brown transverse lines on the underside of its wings, and a small subapical eyespot on the hindwing.
