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Hermeuptychia sosybius
The Carolina Satyr (Hermeuptychia sosybius) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found from southern New Jersey south along the coast to southern Florida, west to south-eastern Kansas, central Oklahoma and central Texas. It is also found in Mexico. The wingspan is 32–38 mm. The upperside is brown without markings. The underside is also brown, but with small eyespots rimmed with yellow on both wings. They feed on sap and rotting fruit.
Woodlands
Spotted on Apr 4, 2012
Submitted on Apr 17, 2012
3 Comments
Thanks guys! :)
Beautiful photo, Liam :) The butterfly is gorgeous, understated with those beautiful string of eye spots. Very nice!
Nice find Liam...I found one in SC.