description Eyed Brown Overview
Satyrodes eurydice, the Eyed Brown, is a North American butterfly in the subfamily Satyrinae. It is associated with wet meadows, marsh edges, bogs, and other habitats where sedges grow. The larvae feed primarily on sedges, while adults fly close to the ground and are identified by the conspicuous eyespots on their brown wings.
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What is the scientific name of the Eyed Brown butterfly?
The Eyed Brown butterfly is Satyrodes eurydice. It is a North American butterfly in the satyr subfamily Satyrinae.
Where does the Eyed Brown butterfly live?
It is associated with wet meadows, marsh edges, bogs, and other habitats where sedges grow. These damp areas provide the plants needed by its caterpillars.
What do Eyed Brown caterpillars eat?
The larvae feed mainly on sedges. This plant association helps explain why the adult butterflies are often linked with wetlands and wet meadow habitats.
How can you recognize an Eyed Brown butterfly?
The species is a brown satyr butterfly associated with wet habitats and sedge plants. Its eyespot markings are useful for identification, but comparison with related satyr species may still be needed.
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