Little Wood Satyr
Megisto cymela (Cramer, 1777)
Family: Nymphalidae (formerly Satyridae)
Status: Locally common resident
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Range: This species inhabits roughly the eastern half of North America, barely extending into southern Canada. With the exception of the southern panhandle where it should yet be found it occurs stateside in Nebraska.
Larval Hostplant(s): A wide variety of grasses.
Broods/Flight Times: One flight from mid-June to early July.
Overwintering: As fourth instar larvae.
Habitat: Woodland openings and margins.
Avg. Wingspan: 1 1/2 – 1 7/8 inches
Found at:
Similar Species: None, other satyrs are larger.
Notes:
Little Wood Satyr, Niobrara Valley Preserve, J. Nikkila
