Carolina Satyr Butterfly (Hermeuptychia sosybius)
Brown Wings with Eyespots
Copyright: Diane P. Brooks
This little brown beauty is fun to watch as it bounces around through tall grasses. It is a chestnut brown with no marking on the tops of the wings.
The undersides of the wings have lovely eyespots surrounded by golden rings. They are the easiest to observe while they are resting on leaf litter. This butterfly is a wonderful addition to all wildlife gardens.
Enjoying Salt on Sweaty Leg
Copyright: Regina Cutter Edwards
Carolina Satyr Host and Nectar Plants
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Carolina Satyr Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: Satyrs and Wood-Nymph (Satyrinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 1 1/4 in. to 1 1/2 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Wooded areas, open woodlands, meadows, pasture
Similar To: Little Wood Satyr
Carolina Satyr Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
