Yellow-spiked Ur-Satyr
Common NameYellow-spiked Ur-Satyr
Scientific NameMycalesis sp.
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, yellow, white
HabitatForest undergrowth, shaded areas, near streams
Geographic RangeTropical Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae are green, often with a bifid tail and horned head. Pupae are typically green or brown, suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive dark brown patch on the forewing underside with its pale wavy border, and the arrangement of black eyespots with yellow rings on both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with cryptic brown and grey undersides, featuring a prominent dark brown patch on the forewing bordered by a pale wavy band, and several black eyespots with yellow rings on both wings.
