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Carolina Satyr (Hermeuptychia sosybius) In an overgrown backyard habitat in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.<br />
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Carolina Satyr (Hermeuptychia sosybius)

In an overgrown backyard habitat in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.

Carolina Satyr (Hermeuptychia sosybius) In an overgrown backyard habitat in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61974/carolina_satyr_hermeuptychia_sosybius.html Carolina Satyr,Geotagged,Hermeuptychia sosybius,Spring,United States

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  1. Nice endemic find! Posted 7 years ago
    1. They are probably one of the most abundant butterflies in my yard from summer through autumn! :) They are beautiful little creatures! Posted 7 years ago

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The Carolina Satyr 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.

The larvae feed on various Poaceae species, including.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded Jun 25, 2018. Captured Jun 17, 2018 22:07 in 101 Earl St, Plainville, GA 30733, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/8.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm