CAROLINA SATYR
Hermeuptychia sosybius
A common species that is expected to occur throughout both Alabama and Mississippi. A small brown satyr with numerous eyespots on the underside of the wings; only one large eyespot on the forewing. The upper surface of the wings lack eyespots. Patterns of postmedian lines distinguish it from recently described cryptic species, Intricate Satyr. Similar species: Little Wood-Satyr and Intricate Satyr
Adult - dorsal
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Adult - ventral
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Adult - ventral
Mating Pair
Egg
Egg with caterpillar ready to hatch
Caterpillar
Caterpillar